Six Flags Fiesta Texas (SFFT) Discussion Thread

[Woodie Warrior]

I feel like with Spinsanity they thought " How could we make this ride look like it's still on a trailer, cheap,ugly, and tacky, all at once? They should've done maybe a wooden platform instead of that cheap looking metal fence and such.

It's in a Boardwalk-themed area.

 

One of few areas where a ride that looks like a carnival ride actually fits the theme.

 

And people are still complaining that it looks bad.

 

Not to mention, it's a Tilt a Whirl. There really is no way to make it not look like a carnival ride.

[coasterbill]

True, but putting it at ground level does make it look a lot better. I love what Dorney did with theirs.

 

 

Still no complaints from me though.

[Woodie Warrior]

^That's pretty cool. Never seen one installed like that before.

[Sportsdude360]

I think this looks great! It definitely brought a lot of life into a section of the park that needed some TLC.

 

they pulled out two rides (tho the ship hasn't been working for seasons), to put in 3.

 

so yeah. . not very much of a gain, but it will be nice to have a few more things to do on the boardwalk.

 

really gonna miss Frisbee tho. .I loved that ride

 

Come up to SFOT and ride Riddler Revenge anytime.

[bert425]

I think this looks great! It definitely brought a lot of life into a section of the park that needed some TLC.

 

they pulled out two rides (tho the ship hasn't been working for seasons), to put in 3.

 

so yeah. . not very much of a gain, but it will be nice to have a few more things to do on the boardwalk.

 

really gonna miss Frisbee tho. .I loved that ride

 

Come up to SFOT and ride Riddler Revenge anytime.

 

LOL. .not the same ride tho.

 

Frisbee you sit inside (not facing outwards). Frisbee was like a Tilt-a-Whirl on steroids

[SFOG1991]

I feel like with Spinsanity they thought " How could we make this ride look like it's still on a trailer, cheap,ugly, and tacky, all at once? They should've done maybe a wooden platform instead of that cheap looking metal fence and such.

It's in a Boardwalk-themed area.

 

One of few areas where a ride that looks like a carnival ride actually fits the theme.

 

And people are still complaining that it looks bad.

 

Not to mention, it's a Tilt a Whirl. There really is no way to make it not look like a carnival ride.

The one at SFOG looks really great just with decent placement, good paint/graphics, and nice signage/queue. This one doesn't look amazing by any means but maybe once they completely clean up the area it will look better. It fits into the theme even if it looks like a carnival ride anyways, and who doesn't love a tilt-a-whirl!

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I feel like with Spinsanity they thought " How could we make this ride look like it's still on a trailer, cheap,ugly, and tacky, all at once? They should've done maybe a wooden platform instead of that cheap looking metal fence and such.

It's in a Boardwalk-themed area.

 

One of few areas where a ride that looks like a carnival ride actually fits the theme.

 

And people are still complaining that it looks bad.

 

Not to mention, it's a Tilt a Whirl. There really is no way to make it not look like a carnival ride.

I disagree. You can make it not look like a carnival ride.

 

[CoasterGuy06]

The park posted a video update on the new additions. Looks like Spinsanity is ready to go.

 

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[michaellynn4]

That was actually a really great video!

 

Is it me or does Sydney just SCREAM "Texas"?

[Sportsdude360]

LOL. .not the same ride tho.

 

Frisbee you sit inside (not facing outwards). Frisbee was like a Tilt-a-Whirl on steroids

 

Yeah, I've ridden the SFFT Frisbee. I rode it the same day I first rode Iron Rattler about 2 years ago.

It's like a watered-down version of maXair at CP, which I've also ridden. Fun, but not absolutely thrilling like maXair. Our new Riddler Revenge

will be a state-of-the-art Zamperla Giant Discovery like Black Widow at Kennywood. RR will be like maXair on steroids.

 

To me, Hurricane Force 5 looks like it will be a good replacement for Frisbee.

[livai]

new park map online

 

https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/plan-your-visit/park-map

[Vonni]

Is one of the new rides going into where the Frisbee ride was, or will its location be vacant still?

 

 

 

 

That was actually a really great video!

 

Is it me or does Sydney just SCREAM "Texas"?

 

 

 

I was thinking the exact same thing lol!

[robbalvey]

Six Flags Announces Virtual Reality Roller Coasters at 9 US Parks!

 

Six Flags is bringing ground-breaking experiences to nine parks:

 

- Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas

- Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia

- The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain

- Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis

- Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape

- Goliath at La Ronde

- SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

- SUPERMAN The Ride at Six Flags New England

- SUPERMAN Ride of Steel at Six Flags America

 

Six Flags is bringing ground-breaking experiences to nine parks — North America's first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters, using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus. Enjoy thrills like never before as some of our most popular coasters will be equipped to allow you to wear Samsung Gear VR headsets and feel the heart-pumping adrenaline of steep drops, inverted loops and powerful twists and turns as gyros, accelerometers and proximity sensors synchronize all of the action in an incredibly realistic 360-degree virtual reality world.

 

Whether you're soaring through Metropolis on our SUPERMAN Virtual Reality Coasters or co-piloting a fighter jet on The New Revolution, this remarkable technology is a definite game-changer. The headsets allow guests 13 and older to enter a virtual world with high-resolution imagery and 360-degree views that synchronize to the action of the coaster in a totally new, one-of-a-kind experience.

 

Six Flags and Samsung Partner to Launch First Virtual Reality Roller Coasters in North America

 

Samsung is “Official Technology Partner” at Six Flags Theme Parks Nationwide

 

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, and New York City — March 3, 2016 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announced a broad marketing partnership which appoints Samsung as the “Official Technology Partner” of the world’s largest regional theme park company. The partnership includes the debut of ground-breaking experiences coming to nine Six Flags parks—North America’s first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters, using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus.

 

In partnership with Samsung, Six Flags is taking its signature brand of thrills to the next level and beyond in fully immersive, virtual riding experiences using Samsung Gear VR. Some of Six Flags’ most popular coasters will be equipped to allow riders wearing Samsung Gear VR headsets to feel the heart-pumping adrenaline of steep drops, inverted loops and powerful twists and turns as gyros, accelerometers and proximity sensors synchronize all of the action in an incredibly realistic 360-degree virtual reality world.

 

“This remarkable technology is a definite game-changer for theme park rides and represents everything our brand stands for—delivering the most thrilling and innovative rides and attractions in the world,” said John Duffey, Six Flags President and CEO. “With the addition of these virtual reality coasters, Six Flags will be introducing more than double the number of new coasters and rides than we did in 2015, and more than any year in the last decade. Innovation is part of our DNA, and news in every park every year is driving higher guest satisfaction and building strong momentum for our company."

 

“What makes this partnership so compelling for consumers and the broader tech industry alike is that both companies are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible - and bringing a VR coaster to life is certainly a new and thrilling proposition,” said Marc Mathieu, chief marketing officer at Samsung Electronics America. “Now, people can be immersed into a totally new universe while riding a roller coaster, powered by Samsung Gear VR virtual reality devices.

 

This transforms the modern roller coaster into a totally new, one of a kind sensorial experience - powered by technology. We are excited to work with the premier brand in theme parks to bring Samsung’s VR technology to nine Six Flags locations across the U.S.”

 

Samsung Gear VR – designed to accelerate virtual reality into the mainstream – provides an untethered, fully-immersive experience with 360-degree content for an extremely high quality mobile VR experience. Built to work with Samsung’s Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note5, the Gear VR headset utilizes each device’s super AMOLED display to provide the color, clarity and performance needed for an amazing virtual reality experience.

 

About the VR Roller Coaster Experiences

Six Flags and Samsung will launch the new VR Roller Coasters beginning this month and into the summer, totaling nine coasters across the U.S. On the six New Revolution Virtual Reality Coasters, riders are transported to a futuristic battle to save planet earth from an alien invasion. Riders are the co-pilots in their own fighter jets as they strap in for air-to-air combat. Taking in the view around them, riders will see other aircraft in an underground secret bunker. As the aircraft moves to a landing pad, it begins to launch its thruster engines, lifting the craft straight up through the roof. During the ascent, riders can test fire their weapons using the world’s first-ever interactive gameplay technology on a roller coaster. As riders clear the roof, they realize they are on top of a skyscraper and about to launch off the edge of the building diving straight down on the first drop of the ride. The aircraft races through the city until reaching the edge of the skyline where riders see the mother ship hovering above. The mother ship is heavily protected by drones and the mission is to get past the drones, fire on the mother ship and destroy it. This elite fighter squadron experience will make its debut on the following six roller coasters:

 

 Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, opening March 10 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview;

 Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia outside of Atlanta, opening March 12 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview;

 The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles, opening March 26 to Season Pass Holders as a special sneak preview;

 Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka;

 Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York and

 Goliath at La Ronde in Montreal.

 

On Six Flags’ three new SUPERMAN Virtual Reality Coasters, once riders take their seats and fasten the headsets, they will be fully immersed in the 360-degree comic-book world of Metropolis. Guests will be taken on a leisurely (or so they think) tour of the city of Metropolis, courtesy of Lex Corp Sky Tours. Just after departing the station riders encounter Lex Luthor who uses an anti-gravity gun along with his army of Lex Bots to create chaos throughout the city with cars, taxis and buses floating in mid-air around the rider’s vehicle. As the Lexbots continue shooting at the vehicle, SUPERMAN uses heat vison to destroy the anti-gravity gun, causing all objects to suddenly fall, including the train as it takes the first giant drop of the roller coaster. Riders then soar alongside SUPERMAN as he battles the evil Lexbots

 

through hairpin twists and turns, loops, dips and dives before ultimately defeating Lex and the Lexbots, and returning safely back into the station. This amazing adventure will debut on these Superman-branded coasters:

 

 SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio;

 SUPERMAN The Ride at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts; and

 SUPERMAN Ride of Steel at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

 

For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/virtualrealitycoasters and www.samsung.com/gearvr.

[KBrylczyk]

You thought wait times were long already? Just WAIT until this season when you experience the thrill of seeing literally every guest not know how to put on a headset! And that's not all, we're now offering free head lice, acne, and pink eye for every guest that tries this new feature! The gift that keeps on giving! Now THAT'S Six Flags value!

[ShaneH]

You thought wait times were long already? Just WAIT until this season when you experience the thrill of seeing literally every guest not know how to put on a headset! And that's not all, we're now offering free head lice, acne, and pink eye for every guest that tries this new feature! The gift that keeps on giving! Now THAT'S Six Flags value!

 

[Guy T. Koepp]

Nothing says quality like spreading easily transmitted diseases. Just ask Carnival.

[KBrylczyk]

^ Six Flags - We put the "Yea!" in Yeast infection!

[jedimaster1227]

^ Six Flags - We put the "Yea!" in Yeast infection!

 

[DoinItForTheFame]

^ Six Flags - We put the "Yea!" in Yeast infection!

 

[SixFlagsAstroworld]

^ Six Flags - We put the "Yea!" in Yeast infection!

 

[thrillseeker4552]

^ Six Flags - We put the "Yea!" in Yeast infection!

 

This has to be one of the best things said on this forum, at least that I've seen.

 

Six Flags has been surprising me with they way they are handling the VR headsets (in a good way), so hopefully nobody will have any type of infection!

[CoasterGuy06]

Yesterday the park posted the schedule for the new rides opening on their twitter account.

Source: Six Flags Fiesta Texas twitter

[Texascoaster89]

Greetings everyone! I had a weather question pertaining to Fiesta Texas. I drove down from Arlington in October, and went this past Saturday. Both times all the major rides never opened because of wind...bright sun shiny day otherwise. Is this a regular occurrence? I was only curious because I haven't experienced that before. I flew to King's Island, Cedar Point, SFGADV, and King's Dominion last year and there was all sorts of weather elements; including wind, and major roller coasters and such didn't shut down.

 

I more or less just felt bad for the people from out of state, I can drive back; but there was a lot of upset people and rightly so. I just wanted to know is this common because it's in the quarry and it creates a wind problem? One of the ride operators told me they have to shut down if the wind is more than 15 mph gusts and my first thought was "you must not be open very often"

[ArizonaGuy]

I know SKC has a history of vallying during high winds. I believe Iron Rattler has on a few occasions since 2013 as well. I think it's more when there are wind gusts vs just some sustained winds but I don't know. Just guessing on that. I would think SFOT would have the same issues with the high winds here but I guess they don't.

[Vonni]

With the improvements being done to the Scooby Doo dark ride, I guess that means a JLBFM replacement will not be coming to SFFT anytime soon. That is, unless they build from scratch and have two dark rides.