This story had a happy ending, not many old theme park attractions can say that. Dark rides, especially those that are well made are my favourite types of attractions. Thanks for sharing this great story.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

It was a nice surprise! Definitely a fun one. Thanks for watching!

@ALifeintheParks

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement My pleasure ☺️

The original Six Flags was fantastic and really stuck to the themes in each section of the park.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

I definitely wish they stayed more on theme. They seem to plop down random DC rides wherever they want now without thinking of the bigger theme. A lot of missed potential!

This is the best video of The Cave. Finally one that shows the rotating cyliinder on the little lift hill. Great video of it's history!

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

This sounds like such a gem! Wish we could have more unique and classic dark rides like this.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Seriously! This was such a fun ride to dive into

@jondstewart

11 ай бұрын

My favorite thing about the ride was it was nice and cool and a relief from the ridiculously hot Texas weather and that Santa Claus display in the end. I enjoyed this ride more than the Shock Wave and Mine Train rides in the late 1970’s as a fearless kid.

I grew up in Fort Worth in the 80s, we went to six flags every year and the speelunker cave was such a creepy yet fun experience. I missed it when they replaced it with looney tunes. We're so lucky that they reimagined it in its current state. Six flags really did it justice.

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

I'm glad they paid homage to the original! I'm sure you have a ton of great memories from there.

The one thing I’ll always remember about this ride was the air-conditioned relief from the horrible 100 plus degree temperatures throughout the Dallas area. I don’t like the way they changed it into Yosemite Sam’s Gold Adventures and wish it had stayed like it was. And this was like 2000 when I saw this.

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

These rides are always great for AC, no matter the theme 😅

I've heard of the original and was so happy when I heard that Six Flags were going to bring it back. But I'm surprised it hasn't gotten a lot of attention since opening, so THANK YOU for this! Man, I really hope more regional parks go in this direction and bring back classic dark rides. Oh, and awesome video as always!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I'm embarrassed to admit I didn't know about the new version until making this video. Kind of a nice plot twist for me while writing the script, but I'd love to see the ride get more recognition. Six Flags deserves a lot of credit for putting so much effort into a dark ride and fan-favorite characters!

I loved the Spelunker Cave back in the day. I still remember the last turn, when you would feel the cart/boat/whatever speed up and seem to go downhill a little bit all the way out.

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

I’m sure that was a trippy feeling!

Welcome Back Spee's!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Woo!

Sounds like a neat part of history revamped in a nice way! Hope to get to visit some day!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Maybe some day! Thanks for watching!

I worked at six flags in the mid 70s, it was a great ride for cooling down in the summer heat! I have fond memories of walking by and the waterfall and wet wood smell of the ride!! Really awesome times!!😊 Thx for this video!!!

This ride is still a fond memory for me when I was little!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Aw that's awesome!

This was a very well done video, thank you for sharing. I was fortunate to help bring back this ride and happy to see so many fans enjoy it. Thanks again!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice! Must be very gratifying. I hope it's up and running by the time I pay a visit! :)

Unfortunately there was another major flood towards the end of last year and the ride was damaged again. It hasn't been operational since late last season, but I believe they're currently working to get it repaired.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

That's a bummer! Six Flags seems to be putting some elbow grease in these types of rides, so I hope they get it back up and running for the season.

I loved the old Speelunkers cave ride?! It was one of my favorite rides!!

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

Oh that’s awesome! I’m sure you have a ton of memories 😄

I LOVED the Spelunker Cave, especially on 100° + days. The barrel and rise always made me confused as to how high you really were. Great work!

@StorybookAmusement

2 күн бұрын

Must've been a great time! I really want to try the new one out. And thanks!

Man this looks really cool! I had no idea about this. I went to that park in 2009 but didn’t go on the ride since we were probably more into the coasters at that time. The new version of the ride looks really cool and seems to be a nice tribute to the original. Man those original spinning boats must’ve been disorienting!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Six Flags is definitely all about the coasters! So I'd say you made the right call, but it's neat that a park like that has a hidden gem like this. Really appreciate you tuning in as always.

@NickMatzkeMusic

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement I’ll always watch the stuff you put out bro! Might take me a little time to get around to it like with this one but I always save them whenever they come out!

When I worked this ride there were three internal positions we would sit and observe riders. The band scene exit, the lift hill and the harp scene exit.

@StorybookAmusement

10 күн бұрын

Interesting!

I adore the detail and care you put into every video! Especially with how weird of topics you find. I wanna ride this weird ride so bad

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

We’ll build a time machine that takes us to any point in history for 3 minutes and 14 seconds. Our first stop: Speelunker’s Cave. Thanks so much!

@PiTheThemeParkGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement a perfect plan!

Considering I had no idea on this ride but this was such an emotional rollercoaster! I was so angry that they gutted them for looney tunes (even though it did look quite fun). I grew attached to the spelunkers 😂! Glad they’re back in some way now. Excellent video 👏

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! About a month ago, I thought they were hideous, but not I really want one for my home. 😆 They grow on ya in a weird way. Really appreciate you watching!

@garlandcopeland3137

11 ай бұрын

You should see it now! It's freaking awesome!

I have such fond memories of this ride, as I am one of the lucky ones who got to experience it in all its forms! Loved it as Spees and just as much as Yosemite Sam:) It sparked my love of animatronics!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Which version has been your favorite?

Those little cave aliens looked funny not going to lie haha. Hoping that dark rides will continue to be a thing going into the future of theme parks because they're honestly the best. Almost a little Haunted Mansion moment with the Speelunker playing the organ.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Ah, the ride would've been perfect with a Ghost Host. 😅 But definitely! Thank you so much for watching (and marathoning haha).

@LaurensTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement part of the hurricane watch later party 😂

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

@@LaurensTravels hope it hasn’t affected you too badly!

@LaurensTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement all clear!

We went several times each year but quit going after they removed the 5 other flags along with the loss of most of the things that made you feel like you were in a new section. I'm planning to go soon to see the Speelunkers back in The Cave.

This is awesome! I love this! It’s great to see a dedicated history video to the Speelunker’s. Please let me know if you ever touch Knott’s Bear-y Tales. I got all the resources you need.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I was thinking about it when the new ride opened, but I’ve seen a few others cover it. I’ll probably hold off for now, but thank you so much! You’re definitely the first person I think of when I think of Bear-y.

You actually have a lovely speaking voice ❤

Love the one with the mad hatter Hat❤

One of my first memories of childhood terror was this ride. I remember seeing the green faces and I just wasnt having it. This ride scared me so badly, and I had nightmares about it for years. Seeing this video is kind of embarrassing now, because it was really pretty tame. 😂

@StorybookAmusement

2 ай бұрын

I think we all have some sort of memories like that 😅 That's the fun of it!

This is absolutely bonkers & sounds incredible, but DAMN those OG ride vehicles look awful 😂😂

@RankingTheMouse

Жыл бұрын

Also, I LOVE happy endings for abandoned dark rides like this. So heartwarming & great

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

@@RankingTheMouse Thanks for watching! But yeah 😅 the bull boats were not the best idea for maaaany reasons. Couldn't imagine a new ride opening with those today!

@RankingTheMouse

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement hahaha absolutely 😂😂 so wild

2023 goal is to ride this ride!!!!!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Hope it works out for you! And have fun. 😊

He did his homework lol #DisneyDiva ❤

Don’t compare Six Flags to Disneyland, it’s not the same! Disneyland was designed to make kids happy with minor rides and in a mild climate. Six Flags was to make kids feel thrills in a horribly hot and cruel climate and spelunkers cave was a relief from the heat!

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

😅 Well the founder of Six Flags was inspired by Disneyland, wanting to create a similar but affordable alternative. That plus the Disneyland-esque ride are the reasons for the comparison. Six Flags has changed a lot since those days!

Perfect way to cool off.

@StorybookAmusement

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

I went for the first time to Six Flags over Texas in Aug 2023. I went on this ride and I was a little freaked out. The Speelunkers made me and my group feel like a horror ride. I was waiting for the 'lunkers to turn and attack us for being there. It was unsettling. Still glad I went on it, it was 109*F and we needed some cool.

@StorybookAmusement

10 ай бұрын

You can never fully trust those little Spees 😅

i rode this ride for the first time today and it wasnt as magical as your video described it as, the audio was too loud so the story was impossible to follow and the spees made the entire thing uncomfortably awkward and left me and my family very uneasy. This ride is a fever dream and i personally dont see the excitement for it.

@StorybookAmusement

4 ай бұрын

Ah that's disappointing! I know the ride has had some on-and-off issues as of late. Hopefully it gets the tuneup it deserves.

Wow that's really cool and interesting vidz my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come my friend. Stay safe and healthy always.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you

There was a point in the Looney Tunes version where you'd pass through a small rock tunnel and hear sounds of wood creaking. I always assumed that was some hold over from the Spee days

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

Oooh could’ve been! Was it later in the ride?

@WheezyLiam

Жыл бұрын

@@StorybookAmusement Yeah, you can hear it on most of the videos here. It's just after the boulder scene with Yosemite Sam.

What’s the weirdest ride you’ve ever been on?

@PiTheThemeParkGuy

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's actually the weirdest, but Mr Toad's felt like it considering the first time I rode it I had no idea how it ended!

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

@@PiTheThemeParkGuy Disney was WILD for sending their guests to hell 😭

@politiekhistorie

Жыл бұрын

I guess that would be the ALF-Gremlins darkride of Warner Bros. Moviepark Germany. It was an awesome darkride but the combination of ALF and the Gremlins was a bit odd. It had a great preshow in which a blooperreel would be followed by a behind the scenes of the filming of ALF, which was interrupted because of the gremlin invasion, after which a castmember shouted you needed to go to the emergency exit, where the actual ride would start. Then you would be trying to escape the Gremlins while going through the studio, watching how the Gremlins were spoofing several movies and wreaking havoc in all the different parts of the studio, while ALF helped you escape. I miss it a lot.

@StorybookAmusement

Жыл бұрын

@@politiekhistorie How have I never heard of this?! That sounds so strange yet so perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Good video other than the big sigh to draw attention to the needless political comment.

@StorybookAmusement

11 ай бұрын

Thank you? I'm not exactly sure what political comment you may be referring to as this video is fairly neutral.

@raypierce5818

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for these wonderful memories! I remember riding it the first year it opened and it was definitely an original! I ended up working there in a show in ‘’73 and ‘74 then moved to Hollywood in ‘77 and now work as a creative consultant for the original worldwide leader in themed entertainment helping crete magic around the globe… but it all started with SFOT!

@StorybookAmusement

8 ай бұрын

@@raypierce5818 That's awesome to hear!