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Ride Spotlight: Multi-Angle POV - Pirates of Speelunker Cave, Six Flags Over Texas | 2023 Changes & Upgrades
Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened at Six Flags Over Texas on May 14, 2022 and sees many new changes for its grand reopening in 2023. Can you spot them all? Riders board the attraction and venture into Speelunker Cave. Soon enough, you are greeted by a band of pirates looking for lost treasure. Upon bracing a storm, a kraken, mermaids and more, the exploration takes riders deep into Speelunker territory. Over 60 Speelunkers greet guests with a custom soundtrack, projections and other effects. In the end, the pirates of no match for the Speelunkers and fail their treasure-hunting mission. Join us for a multi-angle POV of this attraction that revitalizes the classic Six Flags Over Texas character.
Speelunker Cave Sees Life, First Look at New Electro Show in Southern Palace | Six Flags Over Texas
Daily summer operations have begun at Six Flags Over Texas, but that doesn't mean TLC projects have slowed down. Join us for a look around the park at continued paint refreshes for rides, Runaway Mine Train upgrades, changes to the status of Pirates of Speelunker Cave and more. Six Flags Over Texas also invited us out for an early look at their all-new Electro summer show in Southern Palace, along with the returning Texas Justice gunfighter show!
Ride Spotlight - Pirates of Speelunker Cave at Six Flags Over Texas (Multi-Angle Ride POV)
Pirates of Speelunker Cave opened at Six Flags Over Texas on May 14, 2022. Riders board the attraction and venture into Speelunker Cave. Soon enough, you are greeted by a band of pirates looking for lost treasure. Upon bracing a storm, a kraken, mermaids and more, the exploration takes riders deep into Speelunker territory.
Aquaman Boat Arrives, Speelunker Fixes, New Dining & Fright Fest Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Though the opening of Aquaman: Power Wave has been delayed another year, construction still marches on. The ride's first boat has been installed, along with station and splashdown components. We take a look Six Flags Over Texas' new dining offerings, including Roller Coaster Coffee and Auntie Anne's, along with upgrades and fixes to Pirates of Speelunker Cave and the end of this year's live summer entertainment.
Pirates of Speelunker Cave Opens at Six Flags Over Texas | Full Ride POV, Queue Walk-Through & More
Pirates of Speelunker Cave is a re-imagining of one of the park’s first attractions, The Cave, that operated from 1964 until 1991 and replaces the current version of the attraction—Yosemite Sam and the Gold River Adventure. The Cave featured original characters called Speelunkers that were created exclusively for Six Flags Over Texas. The new ride features projection and immersive sets, custom soundtrack, sixty-four Speelunkers and no height requirement with an accompanying adult.
Single Rider Lines Gone, Aquaman Construction, Updated Ride Closures | Six Flags Over Texas
A visit to Six Flags Over Texas unveils the removal of all single rider lines at various attractions, along with a big update on current ride closures. We also follow up on the major dining and restaurant changes taking place, along with great construction updates for both Aquaman: Power Wave and Pirates of Speelunker Cave.
New Ride Construction Continues, Food Fails & Several Park Changes | Six Flags Over Texas
After a hiatus, we head to Six Flags Over Texas and encounter a number of new in-park changes. Fresh paint continues to hit several buildings around the park. We also point out multiple new dining locations coming soon, issues with new offerings at other restaurants, the shuffling of some in-park services and the addition of single rider lines. Finally, Pirates of Speelunker Cave looks to be opening soon as crews continue working hard on Aquaman: Power Wave.
New Ride Construction Updates, Big Looney Tunes Mall & Front Gate Changes | Six Flags Over Texas
Construction on new 2022 attractions continues as the entrance to Pirates of Speelunker Cave takes shape and the pad for Aquaman: Power Wave's turntable emerges. We also take a look at several other park improvements, including more building and infrastructure upgrades, enhancements to the Silver Star Carousel building, a look at the quick progress made on the new Looney Tunes Mall facade and more.
Front Gate & Texas Arena Demolition, Speelunker Cave, Aquaman Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Tons of work continues through Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas. Join us in touring the new, opened up area at the park's front gate after some extensive building removal. We also head over to Texas Arena where crews are actively working on demolishing structures within. Other updates include a look at progress on Pirates of Speelunker Cave, Aquaman: Power Wave, Mr. Freeze's new paint job and more.
Aquaman Turntable Progress, Mr. Freeze Paint Job, More Building Improvements | Six Flags Over Texas
Construction projects at Six Flags Over Texas continue to move at a rapid pace. Work has picked up on Aquaman: Power Wave and its addition of a turntable and crews continue to prep the all-new Pirates of Speelunker Cave dark ride. The new Mr. Freeze paint job has also progressed, along with several building refurbishments, especially in the park's Old South section. Six Flags Over Texas also continues the parking lot makeover and construction of a new perimeter fence.
Park Construction & Improvements Progress, Holiday in the Park Updates | Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas has taken on a number of huge construction and improvement projects throughout the park. We take a look at several, including new paint on buildings, new fencing around the park's perimeter, pathway expansions, a new Mr. Freeze paint job, progress on Pirates of Speelunker Cave and more. We also take a loop around the park and discuss entertainment offerings and other activities coming for this year's Holiday in the Park event.
Six Flags Over Texas Announces 'Pirates of Speelunker Cave' Ride
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, celebrated its 60th anniversary today by announcing that an all-new ride experience will make its debut for the 2022 season. Pirates of Speelunker Cave, is a state-of-the-art attraction that will place guests squarely in the middle of a pirate treasure hunt thwarted by resident Speelunkers. This exciting, new attraction is the second new ride announced at the park and is scheduled to open early in 2022.