Scat-A-Bout (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom) is a “family” spinning ride that will make you see double by the time it ends. Although Six Flags designates Scat-A-Bout as a family ride, a better description would be a thrill ride, as Scat-A-Bout is one of the most intense spinning rides in the park.
Ride Experience for Scat-A-Bout (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Scat-A-Bout is a classic spinning ride with a gondola connected to a central structure. As the gondola rotates in a wide circle, riders spin faster in smaller rotations, creating an even more disorienting experience. The riders turn more quickly as the Scat-A-Bout progresses, to the point where eventually, everything becomes a blur for the rider. The spinning continues for approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds until the ride slows down and ends.
Height Requirements for Scat-A-Bout (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Riders must be at least 36″ minimum with an adult companion to ride Scat-A-Bout. Riders must be at least 48″ to ride Scat-A-Bout alone.
Average Wait time for Scat-A-Bout (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
You can expect to wait 15 minutes for Scat-A-Bout.
Motion sickness on Scat-A-Bout (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Scat-A-Bout is one of the most intense spinning rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Because of that, you should expect motion sickness while on the ride and dizziness and disorientation after riding it if you are prone to nausea. If you would rather not feel sick, it might be best to skip this ride altogether because the entire purpose of Scat-A-Bout is to make the rider dizzy.