Vortex

 Hurricane Harbor
Park Area

42 Inches (None with Adult)
Height Requirement

250 lbs (1), 400 lbs (2)
Weight Limit

Water Slide
Attraction Type

Low
Thrill Level

Water Park Expansion

Vortex is a KIDZ Tornado 12 that miniaturizes the most iconic water ride in the industry for a park's youngest riders.

Vortex comes as part of a major enhancement and rebrand for Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ Hurricane Harbor water park. Along with the new attraction is the addition of five other family attractions, more cabanas, shade, picnic tables and luxury loungers and upgraded landscaping with immersive decor.

Opened June 27, 2024
Ride Type KIDZ Tornado 12
Drop Height 8 Feet
Ride Length 106 Feet
Manufacturer ProSlide Technology
Ride Colors Purple & Yellow

Ride History

  • Hurricane Harbor San Antonio New Children Water Slides 2024

    2023

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    On August 26, Fiesta Texas announces that the Hurricane Harbor children’s waterslide expansion will be delayed until 2024.

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Construction Updates

Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.

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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.

Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 5), Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 2)
Multi-Ride DC Universe Expansion (Update 5), Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 2)

This update features multiple behind-the-scenes looks at construction around Fiesta Texas. The first shipment of new DC Universe ride components has arrived while crews continue to transform the primary construction area with new themed elements and footers. Water slides in Hurricane Harbor are also installed and receiving their final touches before a grand opening.

Six-Slide Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 1), DC Universe Expansion (Update 2)
Six-Slide Hurricane Harbor Expansion (Update 1), DC Universe Expansion (Update 2)

Work is under way as Hurricane Harbor San Antonio, Fiesta Texas’ water park, begins the addition of six new children’s slides. Join us for a behind-the-scenes construction tour of the progress. Clearing also continues at the site of the new DC Universe expansion, which will be home to three new attractions in 2024.