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Solar Eclipse Event Drives Attendance at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

08:04 AM • By Michael Costello

Building a value-driven event around the solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024, Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio seized the opportunity to capitalize on the natural phenomenon of a solar eclipse to create an additional day of operation during the park’s shoulder season. Jeffrey Siebert, park president of Six Fl

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On April 8, 2024, Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio seized the opportunity to capitalize on the natural phenomenon of a solar eclipse to create an additional day of operation during the park’s shoulder season. Jeffrey Siebert, park president of Six Flags Fiesta Texas, tells Funworld about the park’s “Solar Eclipse of the Park” and how his team built a value-driven event that made turnstiles spin on a day that the park would have been closed otherwise. From operational planning to package building, and exclusive merchandise, the Fiesta Texas team’s work exceeded attendance expectations.

Michael Costello
Michael Costello
Managing Editor, Funworld

Michael is the managing editor of Funworld at IAAPA. With 20 years in the attractions industry, he has also volunteered in his free time with the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Connect with him on LinkedIn

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