Sasquatch (ride)
| Sasquatch | |
|---|---|
Sasquatch at Six Flags New Orleans in 2006 when it was still known as Bayou Blaster and Sonic Slam | |
| Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor | |
| Area | Hot Rod USA |
| Coordinates | 43°20′59.9″N 73°41′31″W / 43.349972°N 73.69194°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 10, 2009 |
| Replaced | Rainbow |
| Six Flags New Orleans | |
| Name | Bayou Blaster and Sonic Slam |
| Area | Mardi Gras |
| Status | Removed |
| 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) |
Fast Lane available | |
Sasquatch (formerly known as Bayou Blaster and Sonic Slam) is an S&S Worldwide combo Turbo Drop and Space Shot drop tower ride at Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor in Queensbury, New York, United States. It opened on May 10, 2009. The ride's name is derived from the cryptid Sasquatch.
The ride was originally located at Six Flags New Orleans under the names Bayou Blaster and Sonic Slam. When the park closed due to extensive damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the ride was moved to Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor.