Six Flags Great America Buccaneer Battle Media Day

Today was Media Day at Six Flags Great America for their newest attraction, Buccaneer Battle. For those unfamiliar with the park, it's in the old footprint of Deja Vu. Right between Hometown Square and County Fair. So, it's theming is a bit out of place, but the attraction overall more than makes up for it, and you don't notice it.

It's a splash battle ride from MACK that is heavily themed to pirates. Who doesn't like a good pirate, right? There's 10 "ships" (which are awesome by themselves), that seat eight, each seat with a cannon to fire upon targets, and those that choose to fire back at you from the sidelines. And yes, the cannons for the general public wussies on the midway (like me) are FREE!

Between the water effects, and the cannons along the midway, you'll be soaked. Six Flags has got a winner on their hands for family fun, which is definitely what they're leaning towards. It's also always nice to see additions other than *gasp* coasters at your home park. I've always loved SFGAm's flats and flumes, so this was really nice to see.

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Other items to note, are the new Cyber Cafe, and their new recycling program. Keep your eyes peeled for the not so hard to miss Coke bottle recycling bins this year.

Thanks again to Six Flags, and Dan who once again put up with me for few hours!

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Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

That looks fantastic. MACK has done a great job with their Splash Battle installations.

And I love that they have a giant light-up Fun-O-Meter. Taiko LMAO!

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

Very nicely done--should be a big hit with families. I had my first experience with a Splash Battle ride at Dollywood last year and got absolutely soaked (those cannons give you quite the upper-body workout, too).

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject:

I was there May 2nd, and it wasn't even close to being done. The station was done, but that was it. They really worked hard to get that done.

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:20 pm Post subject:

Hey Matt!

Great report. I agree the ride doesn't fit with the theme of that area, but boy does it look a WHOLE LOT BETTER than Deja Vu!!!

Did you happen to notice any height restrictions on this version? I know that at Dollywood, pretty much anyone can ride as long as they can sit up and don't mind getting wet!

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

^There will be a 42" height restriction

Very nice, although it looks like it would fit in better in Hurricane Harbor. Of course, like Elissa said, it looks a lot better than Deja vu, and even though I miss it, Buccaneer Battle looks great. The theming looks fantastic, and it looks like this will be just a lot of fun to ride. I wasn't expecting much after looking at the concept art, but this ride has exceeded all my expectations. It is also amazing how much they fit in the area, and construction went really fast this past month.

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

That looks awesome. I wouldn't mind something like this as a replacement for Tidal Wave at SFMM.

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject:

The ride looks outstanding. Can't wait to ride it Friday.

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

I do think that the whole area looks a lot more open and nicer, before it felt a little cramped.

Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 2:31 pm Post subject:

Looks great, well done SFGAm! Thanks for posting, Matt, looks like you guys had fun! Where's the Matt pics though?! Nice addition to the park, I reckon, and how I love that carousel, so beautiful! I want to ride it!

Loving Cam's longer hair too! Taiko Loves You Too!

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