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Sasquatch is a pair of drop towers located at Six Flags Great Escape in Queensbury, New York, USA. The towers previously operated at Six Flags New Orleans.
History
The attraction opened with Jazzland on May 20, 2000. The turbo drop tower was named Sonic Slam and the space shot tower was named Bayou Blaster.[1] The park was later renamed Six Flags New Orleans in 2003 after Six Flags bought the park in 2002. The towers closed with the park in August 2005 in preparation for Hurricane Katrina.[2] Following severe flooding, Six Flags New Orleans never reopened and the two towers were dismantled in 2008.[citation needed]
In July 2008, during a visit to Great Escape, the CEO of Six Flags teased that "an iconic ride" would be added. On September 16, 2008, Great Escape officially announced the addition of Sasquatch.[3] The ride was installed where Rainbow previously stood and was repainted by Baynum Painting.[4] Sasquatch opened in May 2009.[5]
Images
- Sonic Slam and Bayou Blaster at Six Flags New Orleans
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References
- ↑ "New N.O. amusement park a real thriller". The Town Talk. 21 May 2000. p. 45. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Hurricane Damaged Six Flags Park To Remain Closed". Ultimate Rollercoaster.
- ↑ Martin, Alyson (September 18, 2008). "Sasquatch sighted at Great Escape". The Post-Star. Archived from the original on 2019-04-16. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Sasquatch". Baynum Painting. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ↑ "There's Even A Sasquatch Costume!". NewsPlusNotes. May 16, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
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