Six Flags Magic Mountain · Operating
Swashbuckler
Wave swinger · High Sierra Territory
Photo: Six Flags Magic Mountain · Official park / manufacturer media
A wave swinger that lifts chairs outward as the carousel spins — a classic flat for mixed ages.
At a glance
Key facts for Swashbuckler.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave swinger
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Swashbuckler.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Wave swinger
- family
- wave-swinger
Experience
Wave swinger
Thrill
Mild
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Swashbuckler.
Timeline
Swashbuckler operating
Background
Swashbuckler is a wave swinger that lifts chairs outward as the carousel spins — a classic flat that works for mixed ages without requiring coaster height. Official materials place it among family rides rather than extreme thrills.
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Sources & official links
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- Swashbuckler — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Six Flags Magic Mountain rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Six Flags Magic Mountain · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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