Pirates of Speelunker Cave
| Texas | |
| No Height Requirement | |
| No Restraints |
| Low Thrill | |
| Flash Pass Attraction |
| Opened | May 14, 2022 |
| Ride Type | Floating Dark Ride |
| Boats | 26 |
| Riders Per Boat | 6 |
| Designer | Six Flags, Magic in the Sky |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Development |
The Speelunkers Return
Speelunker Cave was a dark ride attraction that existed at Six Flags Over Texas from 1964 to 1991. The ride consisted of various scenes of Speelunkers participating in random activities. In 1992, Six Flags Over Texas debuted Yosemite Sam & the Gold River Adventure. The new dark ride attraction, which featured Looney Tunes characters and a chase to find Yosemite Sam and the stolen gold, took over the site once occupying the Speelunkers. In 2018, however, the ride was damaged by severe flooding. The Speelunkers made their return in 2022, this time battling a troupe of pirates that have invaded the Cave. A total of 64 Speelunkers are featured in Pirates of Speelunker Cave, paying homage to the original attraction’s 1964 opening.
The main entrance to Pirates of Speelunker Cave.
Riders board their boat outside prior to entering The Cave.
A Speelunker-themed photo opportunity can be found near the ride’s exit.
Modernized Ride Upgrades
For its debut in 2022, the ride’s operating system was upgraded. Boats have been reverted back to single units with a lower side profile for easier guest access. The attraction features a new operating panel, along with a continuously-moving belt in its station for efficient loading and unloading.
Queue theming nods to other historical past Six Flags attractions.
The Speelunker character made its return to Six Flags during the 2022 season.
The ride features several Speelunker characters carrying on with their daily tasks.
Riders encounter other mystical creatures during their Cave journey.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave features multiple scenes, including under-sea adventures.
In the end, the Speelunkers are able to thwart off the evil pirate threat.
Ride History