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FT92 Event at Fiesta Texas Announces Tons of New Fright Fest Haunts & Shows, Plus 2025 Season Passes

Six Flags Fiesta Texas hosted their annual FT92 fan event on August 10, 2024 at Zaragoza Theatre. This year's presentation was heavily focused around Fright Fest, which sees the addition of several new shows, haunted houses, such as Stranger Things, and scare zones. Other announcements included a look at this year's Holiday in the Park, next year's event line-up, and changes to the 2025 season pass offerings.

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The Largest Expansion in Park History | Fiesta Texas Flashback Series

Six Flags Fiesta Texas saw an unprecedented $30 million expansion for the 1999 season. This included multiple roller coasters, such as Poltergeist, several flat rides and children's rides and the iconic Lone Star Lagoon Texas-shaped wave pool. Join us for another episode in the Fiesta Texas Flashback Series, which takes a look at the largest expansion in Six Flags Fiesta Texas history.

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Peppa Pig Theme Park DFW Construction Update | Roller Coaster & Other Rides Have Gone Vertical

Peppa Pig Theme Park DFW, scheduled to open this year, will be a standalone theme park experience featuring a children's roller coaster, flat rides, entertainment and play areas. Located in North Richland Hills, the new theme park will immerse visitors into the world of Peppa Pig and several other related characters from the popular television series. Join us for a quick look at the park's construction progress.

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Six Flags Introduces All Park Passport Heading to 2025

Six Flags is excited to announce that the All Park Passport add-on will offer access to more parks starting in 2025. The All Park Passport is an add-on that allows you to access additional legacy Six Flags and Cedar Fair parks with select 2025 Season Passes.

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SeaWorld Debuts Red, White and BBQ: Tastes of America Festival

SeaWorld San Antonio is thrilled to premiere its Red, White and BBQ festival showcasing the best barbecue from around the country. Beginning August 9 and running through September 2, guests can enjoy BBQ styles from Kansas City, the Carolinas, Texas, Memphis and Hawaii all while strolling the park enjoying rides and animal attractions. This inaugural event is the perfect blend of food, fun and entertainment and is included in SeaWorld admission every Friday through Sunday and on Labor Day.

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SeaWorld San Antonio Challenges Guests to Ride the Steel Eel 25 Times to Commemorate the Coaster’s 25th Anniversary on July 25

SeaWorld San Antonio celebrates 25 years of heart-pounding excitement on the Steel Eel on July 25. In honor of the roller coaster’s 25th anniversary, guests are challenged to ride the Steel Eel 25 times in one day, and those who do will receive an exclusive commemorative t-shirt. All guests will also be treated to delicious cookies, 60th Anniversary cooling towels, and an exciting atmosphere as ambassadors cheer on participants completing the ride challenge.

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Adventureland Amusement Park (Long Island, NY) Tour & Review | Classic Park Home to Unique Coasters

Adventureland Amusement Park, located on Long Island, opened its doors in 1962 and was a product of the area's increasing population. Situated on only twelve acres of land, the park has an impressive showcase of over thirty rides and attractions. Adventureland features three roller coasters, including the rare Fireball, and Turbulence, a high-thrill spinning coaster. The park is currently in the middle of a $10 million project for their Legacy Corner area with Wave Twister making its debut in 2025.

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Six Flags Over Texas Welcomes Icons of Halloween and Horror to Fright Fest

Beginning on Friday, September 13, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in the pulse-pounding excitement and terror that only Fright Fest can deliver. Visitors to the park will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat, and Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

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Six Flags & Cedar Fair Merger Official - Explaining the Merger & Hopeful Changes for the Future

Six Flags and Cedar Fair have officially merged into the Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, meaning all respective parks now operate under the same umbrella. This merger boasts a portfolio of over forty properties, including Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm, Carowinds, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Great Adventure and Six Flags Magic Mountain. Join us for an in-depth discussion explaining the merger, the hopeful changes we want for the future, along with negatives that we don't want to see moving forward.

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New Rides Open at Six Flags Over Texas, Fright Fest 2024 Updates, Has Food Quality Improved?

Earlier this month, Six Flags Over Texas unveiled their new Bugs Bunny Boomtown attractions, which are Sylvester & Tweety Pounce and Bounce and the returning Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters. Fright Fest is just over two months away and we've been able to confirm an entertainment offering and discuss the haunted house teasers that have been released. Finally, another food review gauges if the park's food quality has improved since our first summer visit.

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SeaWorld Announces Early Rise Park Hours to Beat the Afternoon Heat

SeaWorld San Antonio is excited to announce the launch of “Early Rise Hours”, with an earlier morning opening time to help guests beat the hot Texas mid-day heat. Beginning July 13th and on additional select Saturday dates, the park will open at 8 am, two and a half hours earlier than its normal opening time. Guests can take advantage of the cool morning temperatures, grab their morning coffee and breakfast, ride thrilling coasters, and see animals all before the afternoon temperatures rise.

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Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merger of Equals Successfully Completed

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America, today announced the successful completion of the merger of equals (the “Merger”) between Cedar Fair, L.P. (“Cedar Fair”) and former Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (“Former Six Flags”), effective July 1, 2024 (the “Closing Date”). The combined company is operating under the name “Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.”

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Aquatica San Antonio 2024 Water Park Tour | New Tikitapu Splash & Expanded Dining Options

Aquatica San Antonio, located at SeaWorld San Antonio, is a large water park that features rides and experiences for thrill seekers and younger guests. Aquatica is home to Ihu's Breakaway Falls, Texas' tallest drop slide, along with the new Tikitapu Splash, a multi-level play complex with slides and over 100 water-play elements. Join us for an in-depth tour of this water park, checking out all the rides and attractions, food and shopping locations and animal experiences.

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Summer Nights Spectacular Debuts at Six Flags Fiesta Texas | Great New Shows, Photo Ops & Fireworks

The Summer Nights Spectacular takes place at Six Flags Fiesta Texas now through August 10. The event features new entertainment, including the large Forever Hollywood production, various fireworks displays and plenty of photo opportunities. Fiesta Texas will also feature the '99 Rewind later this summer, which are special ERT evenings to celebrate the 25th anniversary of several rides and attractions.

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Something Epic is Coming to Six Flags Fright Fest This Fall

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of water parks in North America, unveils Fright Fest Extreme - presented by SNICKERS, featuring an expansive lineup of terrifying horror franchises ahead of the brand’s highly anticipated annual event. Beginning September 7, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in the pulse-pounding excitement and terror that only Fright Fest can deliver with Six Flags’ largest investment and expansion yet.

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Ride Spotlight - Dino Off Road Adventure at Six Flags Over Texas

Dino Off Road Adventure, new for 2024 at Six Flags Over Texas, is the park's reimagining of the Chaparral Antique Cars. Featuring fifteen dinosaur animatronics, riders jump into the four-person vehicle and drive along 1,470 feet of track. Dino Off Road Adventure's new vehicles were designed closely alongside blueprints from original Arrow antique cars.

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Dino Off Road Adventure Opens at Six Flags Over Texas, Coasting for Kids - Give Kids the World

Coasting for Kids, a Give Kids The World Village fundraiser, is held at several parks across the country during the summer. Coasting for Kids donations help critically ill children and their families enjoy vacations at no charge. Now open at Six Flags Over Texas is Dino Off Road Adventure. Plus, join us for a quick construction update that includes a look at new Bugs Bunny Boomtown attractions.

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SeaWorld's Summer Spectacular - Unique Live Shows & History Museum, Plus New Coaster Track Spotted

SeaWorld San Antonio continues the 60th anniversary celebration with the Summer Spectacular. The event is highlighted by new entertainment offerings, such as Splash: A Sandsational Cirque Celebration and the So Much More to Sea Parade with Shamu, along with a throwback museum and fireworks. Our visit also takes a look at new food from Las Tortugas Taquiera and roller coaster track that has shown up near Catapult Falls.

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Hurricane Harbor San Antonio Full 2024 Tour, Plus Exclusive Look at New Water Slides Opening Soon

Hurricane Harbor San Antonio, located inside Six Flags Fiesta Texas, is a water park that features over twenty exciting water slides, pools and attractions. From the thrilling first-of-its-kind Thunder Rapids Water Coaster to the all-new massive slide expansion for 2024, Hurricane Harbor has something for every member of the family. Join us for an in-depth tour of the water park, including a look at rider requirements, dining and shopping locations and an exclusive look at new water slide additions.

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