Six Flags Fiesta Texas broke ground Thursday on Werewolf Gorge, a roller coaster that will become the world’s longest family launch coaster and the largest single-attraction investment in the park’s history.

The attraction is set to open in 2027 during the park’s 35th anniversary season. When complete, Werewolf Gorge will stretch 4,120 feet, making it not only the longest family launch coaster in the world but also the longest roller coaster ever built at Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

The ride will feature four launches, a midcourse rollback, onboard audio and a story inspired by Texas legends and cryptid folklore, according to park officials.

“This groundbreaking represents much more than the start of construction,” said Robert Bustle, park manager of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. “Werewolf Gorge is the largest single-attraction investment in our park’s history and a significant investment in the future of tourism in Texas. This record-breaking coaster will deliver an experience families can’t find anywhere else while reinforcing Six Flags Fiesta Texas as a destination for visitors from across the United States and beyond.”

Local officials, community leaders, project partners and Six Flags leadership attended a ceremonial groundbreaking near the park’s quarry wall, where hard hats, pickaxes and a countdown marked the start of construction.

Record-breaking design

Park officials said the coaster will include:

4,120 feet of track, a world record for family launch coasters
Four launches, including a swingback launch sequence
Speeds exceeding 40 mph
The longest layout in Six Flags Fiesta Texas history
Onboard audio and immersive storytelling elements
A ride designed for multiple generations to experience together

The ride’s story follows guests on a sightseeing tour through a Texas quarry that turns into a high-speed chase tied to a centuries-old werewolf legend. Riders will pass through changing terrain and elevation as the story plays out.

Economic impact

Park officials described the project as part of a broader investment in San Antonio’s tourism economy. Millions of visitors travel to the city each year, supporting local hotels, restaurants and retailers, and officials said the new attraction is expected to draw additional visitors and encourage longer stays.

“Projects like Werewolf Gorge help keep San Antonio at the forefront of the tourism industry,” said District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Gonzalez. “This investment strengthens our city’s position as a premier destination while bringing global attention to our community through a world-record-breaking attraction.”

Looking ahead

Werewolf Gorge will headline the park’s 35th anniversary season in 2027. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is currently offering its Gold Pass at a discounted rate through Sept. 7. The pass includes unlimited park visits, access to seasonal events such as Fright Fest, Tricks and Treats, Oktoberfest and Holiday in the Park, and regional access to Six Flags Over Texas and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, including its new Tormenta: Rampaging Run and Wasserbahn Racers attractions. Passholders will also get early access to Werewolf Gorge when it opens.

More information is available at sixflags.com/fiestatexas.

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