Set to open Spring 2008
September 27, 2007 - The opening of “Goliath,” the ultimate inverted coaster, will add a powerful new dimension of thrill technology to an already astounding coaster line-up at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2008. Set to open in spring of 2008, “Goliath” will feature a unique radiating blue steel track and high-speed yellow, blue and orange trains that suspend riders from the coaster track.
Once aboard the unconventional suspended 28-passenger trains, the bottom drops out from beneath the riders and they soar out of the station four abreast to experience spine-tingling gravitational forces and the sensation of racing at 50 mph with nothing beneath their feet but earth and sky.
As riders race across the track, they climb skyward for 10 stories before literally flying up and over a heart-pounding vertical loop and into the ride of their lives! “Goliath,” which reaches 105 feet, gives riders the sensation of weightlessness as they race through a zero-gravity heartline spin. Riders will fly head-over-heels through five inversions, including seven-story loops and two additional corkscrews.
“Goliath” will be located in Los Festivales, and will provide a colorful and visually striking landmark as guests enter the park. At a cost of $15 million, the ride is manufactured by Bollinger & Mabillard, the Switzerland masters of innovative coaster design and the pre-eminent creator of inverted coasters.
November 21st, 2007
We finally have our opening day gallery covering the new coaster; Tony Hawk’s Big Spin. Click here to view the photos.
March 13th, 2007
February 28, 2007 - Tony Hawk’s Big Spin is coming right along! Red track can now be seen stretching out from behind Rockville High School, and the red and black are striking against the backdrop of the quarry walls.
Although it can’t be determined how complete the ride is at this date, it is obvious that they are working diligently and making great progress.
It is a very exciting time for Fiesta Texas, and for all park fans and guests who are anxiously awaiting their first “spin” on this new addition!
(The following photos were taken from a PUBLIC LOCATION near the park, using a digital camera with the focal range set in “digital zoom” [beyond “optical”). The photos were then cropped for better viewing. Due to distance from the site, use of digital zoom and cropping, the photos will appear “noisy”.)
February 28th, 2007
February 20, 2007 - Tony Hawk’s Big Spin has begun to show signs of life! The black vertical supports can now be seen shooting up toward the sky, as a crane moves around the site working hard to get the pieces in place. It won’t be long now!!
(The following photos were taken from a PUBLIC LOCATION near the park, using a telephoto lens. They have been cropped for better viewing.)
In the above photo you can see the black supports to the right of Rockville High School. The crane can be seen at the immediate right of Rockville HS.
The supports in this photo are a bit obscure, but can still be seen. Look just to the left of the back of the Rockville HS building, just below what appears to be a white “spot” on the photo.
A slightly different angle shows supports poking up ‘through’ the palm trees to the left of Rockville HS.
Another angle of the black supports above Rockville High School’s brick building.
February 21st, 2007
Dec. 6, 2006 – Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced today a new family-style attraction planned for 2007 that will leave riders spinning with delight. The new addition, Tony Hawk’s Big Spin, defies gravity just like Tony Hawk does with acrobatic spins on his skateboard; this coaster takes the spin to a whole new level as it takes the traditional roller coaster experience of lifts, drops and turns, and throws in a whole new twist.
Available to park guests when Fiesta Texas re-opens in March of 2007, Tony Hawk’s Big Spin will be visually impressive, designed to appear as a giant red-and-black skatepark. The ride offers a full extreme sports experience, with monitors in the queue lines displaying highlights of the history of action sports; a large spinning Tony Hawk figure crowning the ride; and Tony Hawk’s Big Spin merchandise available at the ride exit.
December 6th, 2006
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) presented its fifth annual “BIG-E” Entertainment Awards today during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2006, annual conference and trade show at the Georgia World Congress Center.
The “BIG-E” awards honor amusement facility entertainment, performers, and behind-the-scenes personnel who “make it happen” at attractions. Awards categories include Best Costumed Character, Best Show Performers, Best Live “Edutainment” Show, and Best Overall Production.
Fiesta Texas was recognized in the following categories:
- Best Sports Show (Winner – XCELLERATION)
- Best Overall Production: Budget of $25,000 or less (Honorary Mention – Last Chance Legends)
- Best Overall Production: $25,001 to $50,000 (Winner - Mayor Slayer’s Monster Mash Bash)
SeaWorld San Antonio was also the 1st place winner in the Best Overall Production: $1,000,000 or more category for it’s new show; Believe.
November 18th, 2006
We’ve decided that we can benefit our fans better by eliminating our out of date “news & updates” page and provide a news blog. Powered by WordPress, the new blog will allow all of our staff to contribute posts, allow a way for new guests to reach us, add photos and trip reports in our news, and much much more. Here’s to our new blog!
November 16th, 2006
Photo coverage of the recent Fiesta Fest & Fright Fest events is now available in our Special Features section. Included in the gallery update are 15 photos from Fiesta Fest festivities and exlusive ride time, 18 photos from the exclusive behind-the-scenes cliff tour, and 10 photos of Fright Fest theme items. Special thanks to Staff Member Stacy Bernal for providing the site with the excellent photos.
November 11th, 2006
Six Flags released information on the 2006 Fright Fest festival on its website today. All the information you could possibly need can be found in our special feature Fright Fest coverage mini-site.
November 6th, 2006
Yesterday the Golden Ticket Awards for 2006 were announced. Among the winners, Six Flags Fiesta Texas was ranked #1 for shows for the 7th consecutive year, Superman Krypton Coaster was ranked as the #33 best steel coaster, and the lone star spectacular (our outdoor night show) ranked #2. As a special feature, a celebration-header has been posted.
August 28th, 2006
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