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The latest theme park news, trip reports and event reviews from Texas and beyond.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration 2025, New Barracuda Strike Coaster Construction Moving Fast
SeaWorld San Antonio's Christmas Celebration has begun, featuring holiday shows, fresh food offerings and plenty of Christmas decor. The park recently announced a new roller coaster, Barracuda Strike, for 2026. The inverted family coaster is quickly going up as the lift hill climbs its way through the supports of Steel Eel for a first drop over the park's central water feature. Join us for a Christmas Celebration tour with food reviews, along with a look at the construction progress of Barracuda Strike.
Reviewing Every Booth at Seven Seas Food Festival 2025, Rescue Jr. Now Open at SeaWorld San Antonio
The Seven Seas Food Festival has made its return to SeaWorld San Antonio now through May 18. The annual event features more than 60 cuisine offerings from all over the world, along with dozens of beer, wine and cocktail selections. Themed entertainment, including Baile Folklorico and the Japanese Living Garden, can also be found throughout the park. New for 2025, the Rescue Jr. children's area has debuted. Younger visitors can explore new rides like Seabird Swing, Ocean Quest Express and Beach Rescue Racer, SeaWorld's newest roller coaster.
¡Viva la Fiesta! Returns with Elevated Food & More Shows | Opening Weekend at Six Flags Over Texas
¡Viva la Fiesta! has returned to Six Flags Over Texas on weekends through May 4. Join us for a full review of the event's opening weekend, including a look at their executive chef's latest food creation from La Cantina. We also check out exclusive event merch, enjoy Ballet Folklorico and mariachi performances and explore the vibrant decor and photo ops that span from Silver Star Mall through the Mexico section.
Oktoberfest Food Festival & Fright Fest 2024 Feature Tons of Specialty Foods | Six Flags Over Texas
Join us for an in-depth tour and review of Six Flags Over Texas' fall food offerings. Both Oktoberfest Food Festival and Fright Fest feature several specialty items this year, including German favorites, hauntingly spicy entrees and enough dessert to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth. Oktoberfest Food Festival and Fright Fest both take place through the beginning of November.
State Fair of Texas 2024 - Trying New Interesting Foods & Touring the Midway
The State Fair of Texas officially began in 1886 and has operated nearly every year since then. Running only a few weeks, the fair features over 277 acres of exhibits, rides and attractions, along with unique food line-ups and entertainment. This year's food offerings include the drowning taquitos, the new hammy pimento meltdown sandwich and the Strawberry Pop-Tarts beignetffle. Join us as we review several food and drink offerings along a tour of the State Fair of Texas.
Oktoberfest Food Festival 2024 at Fiesta Texas | Unique Food Offerings, Live Music & Craft Beers
2024 marks the third year of Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Oktoberfest Food Festival. Taking place on select dates through October, the festival features Oktoberfest-themed food booths, along with several seasonal and craft beer offerings. Spassburg also features live entertainment, including Der Wurst Band and the beer tapping ceremony celebration.
Seven Seas Food Festival 2024, SeaWorld San Antonio | Trying Nearly 20 New Food Offerings
The Seven Seas Food Festival has made its way back to SeaWorld San Antonio on select dates from March 21 to May 27, 2024. This year's festival features over sixty fresh global cuisine choices, along with over fifty specialty beverages. Join us for an in-depth tour of this year's event, including a look at every menu and booth location and a rating of nearly twenty food items.
Oktoberfest Returns to Six Flags Over Texas With Even More Food Offerings & Live Entertainment
The Oktoberfest Food Festival has returned to Six Flags Over Texas on select dates from September 2 to October 31. Taking place along the park’s Smith Street and Old South area, the festival features a number of German-inspired food and adult beverage options with expanded menus for 2023. This year's event also features new live entertainment, photo opportunities and games, such as cornhole and shuffleboard.