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Sasquatch (ride)
Drop tower in New York, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sasquatch is an S&S Worldwide combo drop tower at Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor in Queensbury, New York. It opened on May 10, 2009.
Quick Facts Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor, Area ...
Sasquatch | |
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![]() Sasquatch at Six Flags New Orleans in 2006 from when it was still known as Sonic Slam and Bayou Blaster. | |
Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor | |
Area | Hot Rod USA |
Coordinates | 43°20′59.9″N 73°41′31″W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | May 10, 2009 (2009-05-10) |
Replaced | Rainbow |
Six Flags New Orleans | |
Area | Mardi Gras |
Status | Relocated to Six Flags Great Escape |
Opening date | May 20, 2000 |
Closing date | August 21, 2005 |
Ride statistics | |
Attraction type | Combo tower |
Manufacturer | S&S Worldwide |
Height | 192 ft (59 m) |
Vehicles | 2 |
Riders per vehicle | 12 |
Rows | 4 |
Riders per row | 3 |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
Previously known as | Sonic Slam and Bayou Blaster at Six Flags New Orleans (2000–2008) |
Virtual queue | Go Fast Pass Available |
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The ride was previously located at Six Flags New Orleans under the names Bayou Blaster and Sonic Slam; after the park closed due to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the ride was moved to Great Escape. The current name is derived from the cryptid Sasquatch.