Viva la Fiesta, running weekends from April 24 through May 16, is a celebration of “Latin culture through food, live music, dance, and other experiences” as the park puts it. This new event is continuing the park’s (and new park president Ron McKenzie) trend of offering nearly-continuous new events and reasons to return to the park.
Casa Magnetica Returns
The favorite on-again, off-again (but mostly off) walk-through attraction Casa Magnetica has finally returned for Viva la Fiesta. The park obviously put a lot of work into restoring parts of the physics-defying spectacle, as well as adding new touches such as a pre-show.
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Entrance to the Casa Magnetica walk-through attraction
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As seen from Casa Magnetica's queue
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The fountain before the main show rooms
Specialty Food
One recurring theme to Six Flags’ festivals are specialty foods, offered at both permanent Six Flags food stands and temporary third-party vendors.
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Plenty of Mexican offerings at one of the food stands
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Many Six Flags stores sell specialty foods in addition to third-party vendors
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The Tiki Bar serves up specialty cocktails and beer near Yosemite Sam's
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Holy Frijole food stand
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Santos Tacos food truck
Viva la Fiesta Entertainment
Scattered throughout the park are stages setup for shows, entertainers, and photo ops.
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One of several themed photo ops throughout the park
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Shows in Gotham City run on the Viva la Fiesta stage
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Performers at Viva la Fiesta
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Musical performance
Merchandise and Theming
Not only is there plenty of event theming throughout the park for immersion’s sake (as well as latin music pumping through the speakers rather than the generic pop music of recent years), special merchandise is also up for grabs.
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Merch featuring actual SFoT rides
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More themed merch for Viva la Fiesta
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Viva la Fiesta theming
Ongoing Improvements
As mentioned, new park president Ron McKenzie seems to be bent on getting as much fixed around the park as possible, including many of the long-broken fountains.
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The Statue of Liberty fountain in Looney Land works again
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Fountains once again flowing on Conquistador
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The water runs once again on Roaring Rapid's sign
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