SteveStL

I have ridden both and thought they were very similar, not much difference at all

No it wasn't. The Atari 2600 was released September 11, 1977. Screamin' Eagle opened April 10, 1976. Yes, I will stand up for facts. Yes, you could have Googled that like I did and could have presented correct facts to prop up your straw man argument. Yes, it's a straw man argument because whether people used microwave ovens and 8-track casettes has nothing whatsoever to do with the subject at hand. Ask any normal people (or "GP" if that makes you feel better about yourself) to name a coaster at SFStL, and the two answers you'll get most often are Screamin' Eagle and Batman. That's what makes something a signature item. Not the best, most popular, whatever. It's the thing they're known for. The Big Mac is McDonald's signature item. It's what they're known for. There. End of stupid discussion. Let's get back to complaining about Ninja and whining about Georgia taking our hyper coaster. Your fact checking skills are better than mine, you win. I will know better next time when I describe the age of SFSTL's 41 year old woodie.

God, I love Eagle. The Eagle is great, however can a coaster hold its Signature status for over 40 years? To me, and probably many other locals, the answer is No. Remember, the Atari 2600 was the emerging leading edge home tech when the Eagle opened, and the Microwave was a luxury item. 8-tracks were still being installed in Cars.

It's been awhile since I have read some good SFSTL bashing ...Just like old times. Makes me wonder if we ever got that Signature coaster, would the bashing stop??? hmmm, not sure

Blues Blanked the Pens last night, for the life of me I can't figure them out

Didn't ever think I would hear you say that! I doubt I'll go more than a couple times, including HITP, but I'm also starting to get a bit more practical as I get older. 65 bucks for at least two trips to our park and a trip to SFGam is a pretty solid deal. That and the five years off really made a difference. Trump is President, Cubs win the World Series... maybe the Blues will win the Cup this year. (doubtful with their playing as of late)

Nah, it will be surviving cast of the Brady Bunch selling Yogi Bear Posters.

Lawn Mower, Leaf Blower, Snow Shovel, Assorted Lawn Tools... the normal stuff

Spooky

They started out the gate great, however they are stumbling now. Perron's hat trick was awesome. As stated it is early though. Zack... with the Cubs and Indians in the World Series then St Louis winning the Cup is not that far fetched, or new Steel finally gracing Eureka's Skyline for that matter. hahaha

Go Cleveland??? Go Blues!!!!!

I can only imagine how hard it would be to hire, rely and retain staff employees at Six Flags, I am sure it is not an easy task. Especially when it is hot as hades or when the park is filled like sardines during FF.

We went Saturday, my son, nephew and myself. We didn't get the Haunted House passes but did enjoy the atmosphere. I haven't been to our park in 4 years probably, we had a great time. Eagle ran wonderfully, as well as American Thunder. The Boss hasn't changed, rough as hell and not very enjoyable. We did the extra wait and did the VR thing on the Ninja... it was okay, once is enough. Mr. Freeze was awesome too. The new rides over the past few years have filled out many of the dead spots around the park. In my opinion the park is in great shape.

You cannot compare Universal/Disney to any Six Flags park. And what you are saying/writing is nothing we don't already know.

I am beginning to think it will take a EF5 tornado to tear up first the park for that to happen

this has got to be the strangest thread on the forum. People upset and arguing, getting banned... and now being hijacked by Knott's Berry Farm

Per screamscape, it will be down for the remainder of the season.

Glad to read your Post HWFan, happy your are back.

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Wow, This is what happens when I don't read the forum for 3 days??? SFSTL will do what it does ... most locals probably think it is fine. I disagree about no Money in STL. There is plenty of opportunity in this town, especially in the Medical field. Lots of money in South and West STL Burbs. Everyone should be grateful we have plenty of parks around us to visit, all within a day's road trip. I have been doing it for years. We used to have season passes but stopped about 10 years ago. I would consider getting them again but I will need to see big improvements to the park ...these have been discussed ad nauseam so I will not list them.

[spicoli] ..Righteous Bucks... [/spicoli]

Busch Gardens has the best names imo. They are still a Themed Park.

to what... Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth ??? The names are getting more and more ridiculous.

The only realistic place to expand is into the Graveyard and down toward HH. Doubt it will happen though

Spinsanity is a good addition to the park as it needs flats badly. It should be interesting where they put it and how it will interact will its surroundings. I have been waiting nearly 10 years for a major coaster announcement for SFSTL ...what's another year?? no big deal