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Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas is the Ultimate Enthusiast Event with Tours, ERT & Food
Roller Coaster Rodeo returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for its 5th anniversary in 2025. This huge three-day coaster enthusiast event features exclusive ride time on every attraction in the park, plenty of behind-the-scenes tours, special perks throughout the day and many opportunities to eat. Is Roller Coaster Rodeo worth a trip? This review takes a look at all three days of the special event!
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Kicks Off Summer with Summerbration, New Fireworks Show & Continued Upgrades
Summer has arrived at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and is highlighted by Summerbration through September 1. Forever Hollywood and the all-new Blockbuster Blasts fireworks show join the park's expansive entertainment selection. Sangerfest Halle has reopened with a fresh look and new dining offerings, while work continues on upgraded drink refill stations. Stay tuned for coverage of Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo enthusiast event.
Amazing Coaster Shots, Backstage Tours, Drones & Fireworks | Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas
Join us for an in-depth look at Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo event. Spanning over three days, we enjoyed close-up views of Superman Krypton Coaster, Road Runner Express, Iron Rattler, the quarry wall, Pandemonium and Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster. We also enjoyed midway games challenges, a Fright Fest preview, backstage tours, a look at the all-new SPLASH Water Parade, the addition of drones to the Oh What A Night: Summer Fireworks Celebration and more.
Dr. D's Cliffhanger Block Brake Climb, Walking the Train Tracks | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 3
Day three of Roller Coaster Rodeo at Fiesta Texas features an exclusive block brake climb of the upcoming Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger roller coaster. Next, participants walked the tracks of the Fiesta Texas Railroad to catch a unique view of the park, including an adventure through the quarry wall tunnel. The event finished out in White Water Bay with exclusive ride time throughout the whole water park.
Dr. D's Cliffhanger Construction Tour, Queue Design & Theming Reveal | Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 2
Day two of Roller Coaster Rodeo at Six Flags Fiesta Texas was jam-packed with full-park ERT, meals and a behind-the-scenes construction tour and queue design and theming reveal! We take a journey into the construction zone of Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger for a close-up look at the ride structure and continued progress leading up to the attraction's opening. Afterwards, we head to Zaragoza Theatre for an exciting reveal of the new coaster's theming and queue design with a special surprise guest. The day ends with the Rock the Night fireworks show and a Mardi Gras-themed reception.
2023 Upgrades Unveiled, Fright Night & More! | Fiesta Texas Roller Coaster Rodeo Day 1
Day one of Fiesta Texas' Roller Coaster Rodeo enthusiast event kicks off with a presentation inside Zaragoza Theatre with Jeffrey Siebert, the park's president. We learn about several updates currently taking place in the park, along with plans coming in 2023. Next up is the event's Fright Nights portion, which features exclusive ride time on Iron Rattler and other Crackaxle Canyon attractions, along with spooky visits through haunted houses.