Thunder Rapids Water Coaster (Update 2) & More

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Footers have been poured for Thunder Rapids.

Footers have been poured for Thunder Rapids.

A look at the current early construction of Thunder Rapids.

Crews are out working on footers.

New paint jobs are popping up in White Water Bay.

A Thunder Rapids raft display near the entrance of White Water Bay.

Footers have been poured for an unknown project in Crackaxle Canyon.

More parts have also arrived for the project.

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Hurricane Harbor Slide Removal, New Refill Stations, Sangerfest Halle Refresh
Hurricane Harbor Slide Removal, New Refill Stations, Sangerfest Halle Refresh

Summer has begun at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and projects aimed at enhancing guest experience continue to move forward. A drink refill station is in the works for Rockville, while DC Universe will soon have a new permanent bar. Sangerfest Halle has reopened with a fresh kitchen and serving area and features new menu offerings. Plus, Hurricane Harbor has reopened for a closer look at two off-season water slide removals.

Sangerfest Halle Phase Two Refresh, Pete’s Eats
Sangerfest Halle Phase Two Refresh, Pete’s Eats

Now that Fiesta Texas has opened up their DC Universe expansion, much of the focus shifts over to dining experiences. Pete’s Eats recently reopened with a kitchen and serving counter refresh to increase efficiency. The next phase of Sangerfest Halle’s refresh is moving forward. The food hall’s kitchen and serving area are undergoing a full refresh. Once complete, Sangerfest Halle will feature more seating, multiple refill locations and new menu offerings.

Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 10), Batman: The Ride (Update 2), Chupacabra Transformation, Pete’s Eats Remodel
Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 10), Batman: The Ride (Update 2), Chupacabra Transformation, Pete’s Eats Remodel

Testing goes into full swing for Cyborg: Cyber Revolution and Shazam! Tower of Eternity, two new rides soon to debut in the expanded DC Universe section. Batman: The Ride has reopened with a fresh paint job and Goliath continues its transformation into Chupacabra. Dining upgrades are under way with a major remodel in progress for Pete’s Eats.

Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 9), Batman: The Ride Refurbishment
Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 9), Batman: The Ride Refurbishment

Continuing on is the construction of Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ expanded DC Universe area. Metropolis Transit Authority is rapidly taking shape as the queue and station comes to live. Its cars have also been installed on the track. Work also continues on Cyborg: Cyber Revolution with the entrance portal and queue area in progress. Shazam! Tower of Eternity has also begun commissioning.

Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 8), Ride Refurbishments
Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 8), Ride Refurbishments

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is in the home stretch of their DC Universe expansion. The third attraction, Shazam! Tower of Eternity, has gone vertical as work also continues on Metropolis Transit Authority and Cyborg: Cyber Revolution. The surrounding area has also seen a number of dining and retail refreshes. Other park projects include a Hustler refurbishment and a paint refresh of Goliath's track.

Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 7), Ride Refurbishments
Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 7), Ride Refurbishments

The DC Universe expansion area has reopened as Batgirl Coaster Chase and Green Lantern Emerald Flight continue their theming refreshes. Most of the track for Metropolis Transit Authority is now installed, not including the station area and transfer track. Ground work moves forward for the Shazam! Tower of Eternity ride. Other projects include fresh paint for Goliath and a refurbishment of the Hustler ride.

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