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Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
All this 'future' talk reminds me that next year is Screamin Eagle's 50th Bday and I really hope it gets some attention during off-season. I rode it in April and it was one of the worst rides I have ever gotten from it. Disappointing for sure. It felt like it had square wheels, worse than the Boss on a bad day. -
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SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It would be nice to see that area get some attention soon. Not much happening on that side of the Park. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Curious that these two attractions and the Mooseburger Restuarant are closed this year, coincidental or is something afoot in this area? -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Since it is no longer 3D, they should gut it and start over with something else. -
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SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Shocking!!!! not... By August... no effects and it will be a walk-through -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
mule-go-round -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Dare to dream... -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
You will be back to watch the land clearing for one of the 'hand-me-down' coasters will we receive from SFA. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Do they scrap B&M's first coaster or keep it alive? I am interested to see what happens. Whether it winds up here or not, who knows.... It would be par for the course tho. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Is Freeze considered a Hyper? I think is stands at 220 feet. Never thought of it as a Hyper but by definition I guess it is. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Cool Layout!! seems a bit intrusive into HH to become reality though. It's a gut feeling, but I just cannot imagine SFSTL ever getting a Hyper. Something around 150/175 feet maybe, but not 200 or more. -
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SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Tsunami Soakers will be SBNO all season from what I read. Agree on your Ninja's comments ... As I have said before, the Ninja's Shelf Life is up, it needs to be replaced. My vision would be ... Ninja's footprint would make a great place for a new Station and Lift Hill (large steel coaster) going towards the East. The bulk of the coaster would exist past the train tracks in the empty fields behind Hurricane Harbor. A Modern Looper, Floorless would be nice. I can't see a Hyper there, not enough room. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I went to the park Saturday, excellent weather. A solid attendance, which was a nice to see. My take-aways: 1. The Boss needs Titan Track on all of the Valleys of the 4 Drops. 1 down, 3 to go. Don't cheap out Six Flags!!! 2. The Haunted House structures around American Thunder looks awful from the Train. Please remove it during the Regular Season as it's just plain trashy. 3. Install a Drop Tower in Excalibur's old footprint. It would be a perfect addition in that locale. 4. Remove the decrepit Go-Fresh Cafe immediately and replace with Bumper Cars. Talk about trashy, this structure needs to go now. Bumper Cars would be a great fit with all the Kiddo rides in that area. That's really it. I will not talk about how desperately in need SFSTL needs a Signature Steel coaster or the SBNO Carousel, we all know about that. The park is in great shape, generally I don't see why it should not be a great season for them. Steve -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It will be long stressful year for the Screamin' Eagle. A lot of bad reviews, headaches and sore backs. I do hope it gets the renovation it deserves for its 50th Birthday, entire refurbish, retrack, paint and lighting package. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I experienced the exact opposite ride Kim. It lumbered along from the first drop to the 90 degree turn, from there it felt like the train had square wheels. I have ridden SE easily over a 100 x's, my first ride was opening year 1976! (showing my age here). Yesterday's ride was the worst experience yet. And I agree about the painting, it looks old and sad. Ugh. I 100% agree with you about the Boss.... the First Drop is amazing thanks to the new Titan Track. Titan Track is needed for every Valley in the layout, hope that will happen soon. -
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SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Maybe insurance costs decreased with the taller requirements. ?? -
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SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I always thought the ride would be better suited in HH anyway. It never fit in its current location. It was just crowbar'd in without any thought of theming to the area., which is a problem to the entire park I suppose. -
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SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I read Tsunami Soaker will be SBNO all year, not that it had a decent history of being open anyway. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^^ Because it costs money. They should just turn it into a Standup. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
With the pending closures/sale of the smaller parks (or whatever type of park getting the axe), I would imagine we would inherit a flat ride or two, maybe a coaster. Six Flags America ... maybe they will bring back Iron Wolf back to the Midwest. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I just hope they install this new Titan track in all the necessary places, not cheap out in other words. There are plenty of 'rough' spots which would benefit from this track. I am happy they choose to do this, looking forward to the final results. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
the massive sign on the mid hill That is now the Entrance Sign on the Queue Pavilion, right? -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
'For Life' ... that's the irony here. The older you get, the worse that coaster becomes. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I always hated the Mid-Course Brake on the Boss... happens way too soon in the circuit. First and Third Drop are great fun, otherwise it is sorta Meh. The Double Helix removal also disappointing. I rather ride SE or Americal Thunder. -
Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
SteveStL replied to Homer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'd like to see The Boss's Trains in the boneyard. That would make me happy.