Cyclone Bay · Flat ride
Buccaneer
Swinging pirate ship attraction in Cyclone Bay, combining classic amusement-ride motion with park views and themed surroundings.
No wait
live wait
Flat ride
Moderate thrill
42"
min height
Before you ride
Repeated pendulum swings.
Expert tip
Choose an end seat to feel the largest swing.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~0 min) · also good around 1 PM (~5 min)
Busiest around 12 PM (~5 min)
| 10 AM | 0 minutes |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | 4 minutes |
| 12 PM | 5 minutes |
| 1 PM | 5 minutes |
| 2 PM | 5 minutes |
| 3 PM | 5 minutes |
| 4 PM | 5 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
| 6 PM | 5 minutes |
| 7 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 7 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Buccaneer stats
Buccaneer is a 55-foot flat ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain that reaches 25 mph. It opened in 1980 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM or 1 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Flat ride
- Model
- Swinging pirate ship
- Opened
- 1980
- Top speed
- 25 mph
- Height
- 55 ft
- Drop
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 42 in
💡 Fun facts
- Classic pirate ship family thrill ride.
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