Fiesta Texas Theme Park
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The Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio is one of the most family-oriented and well-rounded Six Flags parks in the country, offering exciting rides, stellar entertainment, and a great water park for guests to enjoy.
About Six Flags Fiesta Texas
This amusement park first opened in 1992 and became part of the Six Flags family in 1996. Each year, thousands of guests visit the park to enjoy its wide variety of attractions suitable for all ages and thrill levels.
Rides
A great theme park begins with great rides, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas has a wide assortment, including:
- Poltergeist: This roller coaster rockets through a linear induction motor launch to a top speed of 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds, scaring riders through four inversions with the most intricate track layout in the park.
- Scream: This freefall tower soars more than 160 feet above the park and not only shoots riders upwards at amazing speeds, but also speeds them downwards with an extra boost of power.
- The Rattler: This wooden coaster hugs the terrain at speeds up to 65 miles per hour and includes a startling tunnel through a limestone cliff for extra venom.
- The Gully Washer: This mild water rapids ride is a fun way for guests to cool off with splashes and waterfalls through jagged cliffs and a rocky course.
- Superman: Krypton Coaster: Riders will feel faster than a speeding bullet on this floorless coaster as it reaches 70 miles per hour and leaps through six fantastic inversions.
In addition to these and other major thrill rides, the park also has a range of classic amusement rides, including bumper cars, a Ferris wheel, a scenic train, and a wide range of spinning rides. Younger visitors will delight in the many rides for children, including small scale tea cups, a free fall drop ride, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, wave swinger, water ride, airplanes, and even a junior roller coaster.
Entertainment
For eight years, the Fiesta Texas theme park has been awarded Golden Ticket recognition for having the industry’s finest shows. Guests will be delighted by the numerous musical shows featuring talented singers and dancers performing country tunes, one-hit-wonders, and 50s and 60s favorites. The park also features a parade with guests’ favorite Looney Tunes and Justice League characters, as well as a fireworks and laser extravaganza on selected nights. Other shows include multicultural performances and even extreme sports stunts. Special events are also held throughout the year, including regular concerts and the annual Fright Fest events each fall.
Food
Guests to Six Flags Fiesta Texas can work up quite an appetite, and Texas hospitality is in full swing with many delicious treats available for hungry visitors. Classic amusement park fare including burgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, pizza, barbeque, and chicken tenders are frequent favorites. The park also hosts popular restaurants with familiar menus, including Johnny Rockets, Panda Express, Papa John’s Pizza, and Cold Stone Creamery.
White Water Bay
Guests may want to wait an hour after eating before enjoying one of the park’s most popular attractions, the White Water Bay water park that is included with park admission prices. Because it is attached to the amusement park, White Water Bay is one of the most popular water parks in Texas, and its numerous rides and attractions make it well worth a wet and wild visit. The signature wave pool is shaped like Texas and uses more than one million gallons of water for tidal fun, and other attractions include a range of water slides, an interactive wet tree house for all ages, family raft slides, and a unique water funnel slide.
Visiting the Fiesta Texas Theme Park
This Six Flags park is open seasonally from May through October and offers many ticket options for guests to customize their theme park getaway.
Tickets
General admission tickets are $47 for adults and $32 for children, though adult tickets purchased and printed at home are only $32. Season passes are an even better deal and include a coupon book for additional savings and benefits. General parking costs $15 per vehicle, though oversized vehicles and preferred parking spaces are more expensive.
For special access and shorter lines, guests may opt to buy a Flash Pass that provides five passes for shorter lines on the park’s most popular rides.
Contact Information
For more information about the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park, interested guests can visit the official website, call (210) 697-5050, or write:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 IH-10 West
San Antonio, TX 78257
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