Speelunker Cave Dark Ride Six Flags Over Texas

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.

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.

Ride History

  • 2023

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    In June, Pirates of Speelunker Cave reopens.

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  • 2022

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    In August, flood damage from heavy rainfall closes the Pirates of Speelunker Cave dark ride.

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Construction Updates

Follow along with ride construction, refurbishments, theming updates and fresh paint schemes.

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Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 7), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 16), General Park Updates
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 7), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 16), General Park Updates

Paint refreshes and other big building changes continue to progress around the park. The dock area of Pirates of Speelunker Cave is shaping up with new themed elements, changes to the ride’s boats and more. Removed track has been reinstalled on Aquaman: Power Wave, along with new progress on the ride’s water pond and turntable mechanism.

Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 5), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 15), Various Park-Wide Projects
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 5), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 15), Various Park-Wide Projects

Work continues to move quickly on Pirates of Speelunker Cave as it appears to be close to a grand opening. Aquaman: Power Wave progress also continues with the addition of a larger splash pool and updates on the turntable element. Other park projects include Looney Tunes Mall, more fresh paint and the relocation of some in-park services.

Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 4), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 14), Various Park-Wide Projects
Pirates of Speelunker Cave (Update 4), Aquaman: Power Wave (Update 14), Various Park-Wide Projects

Work on the exterior of Pirates of Speelunker Cave has picked up as crews continue to transform the new entrance and outdoor queue. On the other side of the park, the turntable for Aquaman: Power Wave is beginning to take shape with some parts now onsite. Other big improvements, including a refresh of the Looney Tunes facade and Silver Star Carousel building, also continue.