 Happy Friday Everybody and welcome to our first coaster construction tour since ... honestly, I can't even remember the last time we had a coaster construction tour. And we are SO excited to bring you a look at the upcoming Wrath of Rakshasa at Six Flags Great America. We had Scott out at the park yesterday to learn more about the new coaster and get some amazing pics of the coaster itself. We hope you enjoy and we can't wait to see this amazing looking coaster in action later on this year.  Let's start with some coaster pieces waiting to be installed. They've made some great progress over the winter.    In addition to the coaster, they have moved the ticket booths back to the old security and metal detectors, and opened up more of the entrance to the park.  Still an amazing park reveal, along with it's sister park in Santa Clara.  An interesting tidbit learned during the tour is that Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger was originally slated and designed for Six Flags Great America, and in the same spot. They then decided they wanted a taller more intense dive coaster with more inversions so sent that coaster to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. 
 Hi Scott! Thanks for the awesome coverage!
Another reason for the change and sending Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger to Six Flags Fiesta Texas is that they wanted more guest interaction over pathways and the midway. Something that Six Flags Great America does not currently have. We absolutely love this trend of being able to see more coasters and them not just being backstage all the time.    The biggest and deepest footers are not where you would expect them (like the lift or drop). They are actually on the last few turns at the end of the ride. The biggest footers are 6 feet wide and 90 feet deep.   Hi Demon, we see you back there.     Nerd shot!   
 Hi Batman and Goliath. We see you back there.   As you can see, work is going on feverishly at the park, with lots of installation still to come. 
 Let's head inside for a close up look of the trains. These have the same set-up as the previously mentioned Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger, with a "true" center seat.   Nerd Shot #2  Nerd Shot #3  Nerd Shot #4. Let's be honest, every picture in this update is a nerd shot. And we love it.   Heading back outside for a few more pics. You can see how it dominates the center of the park now. Which is awesome.    Three B&M's will kind of tower over this area of the park now. And that's not a bad thing at all. There's not too many B&M models this park is missing at this point.    A look at the station area   Alright, that's going to wrap it up for our tour. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. It's never lost on us how much of a privilege it is to be included in such things. Thanks to Six Flags Great America and Tony Clark (that's so weird to type out) for having us out. Hope to see you again soon! Related Videos
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Experience Three All-New Thrills at a DC Universe Themed Area Like Never Before Beginning March 1 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — February 20, 2025— On March 1, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will make history with the grand opening of the largest DC Universe themed area at any amusement park in the United States. This Texas-sized expansion will take guests into the iconic world of DC like never before, where they’ll experience unparalleled thrills, meet legendary DC Super Heroes and DC Super-Villains, and enjoy cutting-edge attractions for fans of all ages. The new DC Universe themed area will feature three all-new rides ranging from family-friendly to pulse-pounding thrills: CYBORG™ Cyber Revolution, SHAZAM!™ Tower of Eternity, and METROPOLIS™ Transit Authority. Plus, exciting updates to several existing rides, bringing even more of your favorite DC characters to life. Guests will step into a world where they can encounter DC Super Heroes like SUPERGIRL™, GREEN LANTERN™, and BATMAN™ alongside notorious villains such as THE JOKER™, POISON IVY™ and THE PENGUIN™. “We are beyond excited to unveil the largest DC Universe themed area in the U.S. and bring these iconic characters to fans in Texas like never before,” said Jeffrey Siebert, park president of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. “This expansion offers an incredible experience for fans of all ages, where they can step into thrilling new attractions, expanded themed areas, and reimagined classics. With something for everyone, it’s the ultimate place to feel like a DC Super Hero—again and again. There’s no better time to get a Season Pass and experience this new DC Universe themed area like never before, right here in San Antonio.” All-New Attractions for Every DC Super Hero Fan The DC Universe themed area will feature three new electrifying rides, plus themed dining options for Super Heroes of all ages.
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Related Updates  Let's start off this update with a look at the completed sign out by the I-5 Freeway. Looks great!  They have finally added semi-permanent barriers between the tram/bus road and parking lot.  A look at the new colors for Tornado at Hurricane Harbor. They are working hard inside the waterpark. Looking forward to seeing what all they're doing soon.  The Canadian geese are hanging around the park as they do every year. Look for chicks in the very near future.  Let's take a look at what's going on for Project 2026.  LOTS of trees have been removed, and it looks like the hill has been taken down a bit.  Here's a pic from last November, you can definitely see the difference here.  Despite "rumors" and "plans" that you may have seen floating around, nothing has been confirmed from the park regarding what type of attraction/coaster is coming to this area of the park.  Hopefully some of the trees will be saved and this won't just become another concrete area.  You can see the Superman station all the way from Bugs Bunny World now!  Full Throttle too!  Goliath also just got a new paint job and it looks fantastic!   Here is how the paint looks today ...  And this is what it looked like last November. It's like an entirely new ride!  They are still working on the new restrooms near Colossus.  If you want to ride something, better do it!  New 2024 bottles are now available. For those who have it included with your pass, just go into any eatery with your pass and they will hook you up.  New to me was the new Flash Pass entrance for Apocalypse. I'm not sure how long it's been like this, but works so much better.  Alright, that's going to wrap it up for this update. Hopefully we'll get some kind of announcement from the park soon regarding what's coming next year! Related Videos
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