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Scream Break 2024, Six Flags Over Texas | Full Event Review & Behind-the-Scenes Haunted House Tour

Scream Break returns to Six Flags Over Texas from March 9 to 16, this time with a completely new theme. Attendees can experience the return of Casa Magnetica as the Lōkahi Welcome Center, the all-new Curse of the Polynesian Palm haunted house, multiple live entertainment offerings, specialty characters and a wide selection of adult beverages from themed bars. Join us for an in-depth review of Scream Break, along with a behind-the-scenes tour of the event's new haunted house.

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Shock Wave Celebrates 50 Million Riders, New Ride Construction, Spring Break | Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas celebrates 50 million riders on the classic Shock Wave roller coaster with a ceremony featuring a ribbon cutting, giveaways and special behind-the-scenes tour. We also show off the quick construction progress taking place for the return of Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and the new Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce. Six Flags Over Texas is also celebrating Spring Break through March 17 with live entertainment, decor and specialty food items.

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Full Tour & Review of the San Antonio Zoo | Over 3,500 Animals & 750 Species to See

What is now known as the San Antonio Zoo officially began in 1914. Over its 100 years, the 57-acre zoo has grown to feature 750 species of animals and over a million annual visitors. The San Antonio Zoo is involved with the protection and breeding of many endangered species, including the black rhino, the golden lion tamarin and the dama gazelle. Today, guests can experience and learn about over 3,500 animals during their visit.

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Catapult Falls Front Row 4K POV, SeaWorld San Antonio | Record-Breaking New Log Flume Ride

Catapult Falls at SeaWorld San Antonio is a first-of-its-kind log flume attraction. The ride features eleven boats, holding eight riders each. After meandering through calm waters, Catapult Falls launches riders at speeds of 30 feet per second through the first splashdown. Soon enough, the attraction travels up a unique elevator lift and down a 53-degree drop, the steepest of any log flume.

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In-Depth Look at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Record-Breaking Catapult Falls Log Flume Attraction

Catapult Falls at SeaWorld San Antonio is a first-of-its-kind log flume attraction. The ride features eleven boats, holding eight riders each. After meandering through calm waters, Catapult Falls launches riders at speeds of 30 feet per second through the first splashdown. Soon enough, the attraction travels up a unique elevator lift and down a 53-degree drop, the steepest of any log flume.

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Schwarzkopf's Big Bend Roller Coaster | History of Six Flags Series

Big Bend, a Schwarzkopf Speed Racer roller coaster, called Six Flags Over Texas home from 1971 to 1979. When it opened, it was the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Big Bend reached a top speed of 52 miles per hour, climbed up to 81 feet tall and featured 2,876 feet of track. The attraction also included cutting-edge technology with multiple electric spiraling lift hills. Join us for a look at back the iconic Big Bend roller coaster.

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Six Flags Over Texas Announces 2024 Park Improvements

Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, today announced new park enhancements for the 2024 season. One new ride, Sylvester and Tweety Pounce and Bounce, and one returning ride, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, will be coming to the Bugs Bunny Boomtown section of the park Memorial Day weekend. A retheming of the classic Chaparral Antique Cars into Dino Off Road Adventure will follow later in the summer.

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SeaWorld to Open Catapult Falls, The World’s First Launched Flume Coaster, on March 2nd

SeaWorld San Antonio announced today that March 2nd will be the opening date for Catapult Falls. The highly anticipated thrill ride is the world’s first launched flume coaster and features the steepest drop in any flume ride. It also has the unique distinction of being the only flume ride in North America to feature a vertical lift.

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Multiple Ride Removals, New Dining Upgrades, Bizarre Parking Layout | Six Flags Over Texas Updates

Our visit to Six Flags Over Texas begins with a bizarre new layout for entering the park's parking lot. Once inside, our full tour of the park includes information about current ride closures and refurbishment projects, along with a look at the new dining upgrades at All American Cafe and Johnny Rockets. Plenty of activity is also taking place inside Bugs Bunny Boomtown with the recent removal of two attractions.

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Rides Begin to Transform for DC Universe, Timelines for New Ride Installs | Six Flags Fiesta Texas Updates

Fiesta Texas is hard at work on the transformation of preexisting rides for their new DC Universe area. Crews are transforming SkyScreamer, Streamliner Coaster and Rambling Road with fresh paint and themed pieces. We also discuss the install timelines for 2024 attractions, along with the next phase of Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster's improvements.

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SeaWorld Brings the Big Easy to South Texas as it Rolls Out its Mardi Gras Celebrations

SeaWorld San Antonio is letting the good times roll as Mardi Gras returns to the park starting this Saturday, January 13 and running through February 25. SeaWorld’s Mardi Gras celebration transforms Texas’ biggest and best theme park into a jazzed-up, New Orleans-style atmosphere complete with live music, festive characters, and a Mardi Gras-inspired menu featuring both all-new and returning Cajun and Creole food favorites.

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Hurricane Harbor Construction Tour, Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster Reopens, Two Rides Close Forever at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

This jam-packed Six Flags Fiesta Texas update takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new children's water slides currently being installed in Hurricane Harbor San Antonio. We also catch Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster test runs, which lead to the reopening of the red side. Other updates include DC Universe expansion progress, along with a final look at two rides that have closed forever.

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Epic 360º Fireworks & Diamond Bash Party to Ring in the New Year

Six Flags Fiesta Texas goes all out for the New Year and 2024 was no exception. Join us for the New Year's 360 Fireworks Celebration, which features fireworks being shot from several places around the park. We also take a look at what comes with a VIP fireworks package. For the first time in a handful of years, Fiesta Texas also brings back a Diamond-exclusive event that includes ride time on multiple attractions, free food and beverages and a second fireworks show at midnight.

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SeaWorld Lights Up the Night Sky with a Mesmerizing New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

SeaWorld San Antonio lights up the night sky with a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration that can’t be missed. As the park continues with its Christmas Celebration, visitors can ring in the new year with an exciting fireworks display filled with uplifting melodies, a sparkling sky, and a cheerful atmosphere.

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Current Ride Closures/Refurbishments & Other Projects | Six Flags Over Texas December Update

Though Holiday in the Park is in full swing at Six Flags Over Texas, the park is also working diligently on ride refurbishments and projects. This December 2023 update takes a look at current expected ride closures around the park, along with a look at a ride removal and other small changes coming up for 2024.

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Holiday in the Park 2023 at Six Flags Over Texas - Great Shows, New Food, But Where Are The Lights?

Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Over Texas on select dates through December 31. Highlighting this year is a reimagined Christmas at the Southern Palace show, along with Krampus' House of Horrors haunted house and tons of new specialty food offerings. Join us for an in-depth look and review of this year's Holiday in the Park event.

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Tikitapu Splash will be the Ultimate Water Playground at Aquatica in 2024

Aquatica, Texas’ best waterpark, will open Tikitapu Splash in 2024. This all-new multi-level water-play attraction is a combination of water elements and features that will include four exciting water slides, three giant bucket dumps, and refreshing splashes that come together to create the ultimate water playground. With over 15,000 square feet for guests to splash through, visitors can get soaked, cool off from the Texas heat, and romp through the interactive water wonderland. Ideal for the young and young at heart, Tikitapu Splash will provide plenty of fun and creative ways for guests to get soaked.

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Is SeaWorld San Antonio's Christmas Food & Drink Sampling Lanyard Worth It? Tour, Review & Thoughts

SeaWorld San Antonio's Christmas Celebration features several specialty food and drink offerings, which are a part of the new Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard. Join us for an in-depth look at SeaWorld's 2023 food offerings, along with how the sampling lanyard works and our overall thoughts.

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