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The Lobster
A vintage octopus-style ride swings and spins cars at the end of articulated arms.
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Flat ride
Moderate thrill
42"
min height
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Before you ride
Unpredictable spinning and rising arms.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Expect a different feel depending on how freely your car rotates.
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The Lobster stats
The Lobster is a 18-foot flat ride at Six Flags Great America that reaches 20 mph. It was built by Anton Schwarzkopf, opened in 1976 and lasts about 2 minutes. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Manufacturer
- Anton Schwarzkopf
- Model
- Polyp
- Opened
- 1976
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Height
- 18 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 25 sec
- Height requirement
- 42 in
💡 Fun facts
- Previously called East River Crawler
- Classic Schwarzkopf Polyp ride
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