Big Bender & Whirlpool Removal, Chupacabra Theming Changes

Ride Removal
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Water Slide Removal

The area once home to Big Bender and Whirlpool, seen from Crackaxle Canyon.

A major section of land has been cleared with the removal of the two slides.

Land has been cleared over towards Texas Tumble and the lazy river.

Chupacabra Theming Updates

Theming changes have picked back up at Chupacabra with a permanent sign now installed at the main entrance.

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Big Bender & Whirlpool Removal, Chupacabra Theming Changes
Big Bender & Whirlpool Removal, Chupacabra Theming Changes

Quick work has been made of Hurricane Harbor’s two slide removals, Big Bender and Whirlpool. Teasers have been posted in the park hinting at a replacement attraction for the area. Theming upgrades have resumed at Chupacabra with a permanent main entrance sign now in place.

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.

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