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Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a 200-acre Theme Park located at 29.5995, -98.6094 in northwest San Antonio, Texas near the intersection of Loop 1604 and Interstate 10. It is the 39th largest theme park in North America. HISTORY Development and construction When the initial owner group began to think of developing a major theme park in San Antonio, Texas they faced significant competition in Texas market. There were similar, established Six Flags parks in Dallas and Houston as well as the nearby Sea World San Antonio , which opened in 1988. Based on the competition, the development team believed the opportunity in San Antonio (an established regional leisure destination) was there and that the stable, slow growth direction of the theme park industry in the U.S. was in their favor. The development team consisted of USAA Real Estate Company, a subsidiary of the major Insurance Company , which owned the property and Gaylord Entertainment , which owned the now closed Opryland USA Theme Park in Nashville, Tennessee . The original concept for Fiesta Texas was defined as "a destination market, musical show park" similar to that of Opryland USA. The primary focus on southwest music and culture rather than rides would be the unique element that would set the park apart from its competition. Actual construction of the theme park took approximately 23 months, running from early 1990 to park opening in March 1992. Construction of the theme park was overseen by a joint venture of two general contractors, Lyda Inc. of San Antonio and Manhattan Construction Company of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Gaylord Entertainment managed and was a minority owner of the Fiesta Texas theme park. USAA Real Estate Company was the majority owner. Although attendance at the park met initial projections, Fiesta Texas was money loser. After losing $16 million on the theme park in 1995, Gaylord sold its 14-percent stake back to USAA. Change in ownership In 1996, Time Warner took over ownership and operations of Fiesta Texas. Premier Parks , now known as Six Flags , purchased Fiesta Texas from Time Warner in 1998. Recent enchancements to Fiesta Texas include an expanded waterpark and boardwalk. On most nights the park closes with an animated laser show projected on the limestone quarry walls and fireworks. RIDES & ATTRACTIONS This theme park goes beyond trill rides -- it includes a water park expanded and renovated in 2005 for the 2006 season -- and music shows througout the park. Most nights conclude with a fireworks and laser show. Six Flags Fiesta Texas has six Roller Coasters :
In addition to Fiesta Texas’ roller coasters and water park several shows are presented throughout the day. Six Flags Fiesta Texas' show bill has been awarded a Golden Ticket Award for “best theme park shows in the country” for the seventh consecutive year. In 2006, Xcelleration, a show featuring professionals from the sports of BMX Biking, skateboarding, bungee artists and acrobatics will be featured at the Zargosa Theater. Xcelleration was also awarded an industry accolade, the Big “E” for “Best Sports Show of 2005.” NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the major entertainmant component of USAA's La Cantera , a 1,600-acre (6.5 km&2) master planned development in northwest San Antonio. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is located within a former rock Quarry in an area known as "La Cantera" -- which means rock quarry in spanish. The western area of the site is the resort zone, dominated by two championship Golf Course s, a Westin La Cantera resort hotel and other resort amenities. On the southern part of the site, there are a number of commercial and residential projects, including The Shops At La Cantera , a major regional shopping center and an entertainment complex that opened in September of 2005. REFERENCES |
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