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Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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Six Flags Fiesta Texas

There are plenty of rides at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

Regardless of whether you prefer pop, country, rock & roll, gospel, or rhythm and blues, Fiesta Texas almost certainly has a concert or musical revue that's just right for you. From one-night-only events featuring some of the biggest stars in the world, to summer concert series, to the culturally diverse performances scheduled daily, the biggest problem for music aficionados won't be deciding what to do; it'll be deciding what not to do.

Of course, with its fine selection of thrill rides, the park hits plenty of high-notes with its non-musical numbers as well, from the 16-story tall, 70 mph Superman: Krypton Coaster to the floorless, 164-feet free-fall machine Scream. But its finest ride is Iron Rattler, a humdinger of a hybrid wooden-steel coaster that is among the world's finest.

But Six Flags Fiesta Texas isn't just about mirth on earth. Its White Water Bay water park is huge and includes 13 different aquatic attractions ranging from Splashwater Springs (a kid-sized water complex featuring numerous rides and interactive activities) to the Texas Tumble, a large-scale, high speed rafting experience for the whole family. Best of all, the water park is included in the general admission price to Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

As with all Six Flags parks, Six Flags Fiesta Texas offers Fright Fest. The annual Halloween celebration includes haunted mazes, special shows, and other features to mark the holiday.

Phone and Location:

Park Information: (210) 697-5050
San Antonio, Texas.

Admission and Area Hotel Info:

Tickets to the theme park include admission to the on-site water park. Reduced price for children (under 48"). 2 and under are free. Discounted tickets are often available online. Season pass tickets include admission to all Six Flags parks.

For an additional fee, the park offers the Flash Pass go-to-the-front-of-the-lines program. VIP tours available for an extra fee (which is quite high).

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Directions:

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown San Antonio. You'll find it at I-10 West and Loop 1604. Take exit 555, La Cantera Parkway.

Also note that during the summer you can board a VIA Metropolitan Transit bus to Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

Highlights:

  • Performances, concerts, and shows--oh my! With a rollicking lineup of assorted musical acts, music lovers of all ages and tastes should have no trouble finding something to groove to at the park.
  • Among its great thrill machines, the park features Superman: Krypton Coaster, the largest steel coaster in the Southwest, and Poltergeist, which launches riders from 0-60 mph in the ride's first 3 seconds.
  • For those who bring their suits (bathing, not birthday), White Water Bay offers plenty of high-speed raft and body slides to complement a slippery slew of other watery wonders.

New at the Park:

New for 2013
Iron Rattler- The park's wooden coaster gets a new lease on life with the addition of an all-new steel track.

New for 2012: SkyScreamer
A high, spinning swing ride that is found at other parks, the Fiesta Texas version will rise 200 feet and reach speeds of 40 mph.

Halloween and Christmas Holidays Events:

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