SteveStL

A complete redesign makeover of the front entrance would be nice. I haven't been to our park in 3 or 4 years but I probably can assume it hasn't changed. The security booths look tacky and temporary and everything else is rundown. The fountain which used to be the centerpiece is now off to the side and mostly ignored I'm betting. Functionally and aesthetically it could use a redesign for sure.

I agree it is ridiculous, but I still think it is just a simple as a coaster count. Plus for some reason I can't see them modifying The Boss (raising the lift another 20 feet, new trains). While I think that plan is a good idea per reasons stated, I just can't see that happening. With the RMC conversion out of the picture it is more likely it will operate in its original state indefinately.

There's no crown to steal because Six Flags just made it up and it could mean anything... It just a simple coaster count... we got 9

Me, personally, would rather see New Steel at our park rather than a Dark Ride. I know Justice League will be better than your average SF Dark Ride, but new steel at our park is sorely needed. It doesn't make sense, SFSTL was to maintain is Coaster Capital status but their future strategy doesn't seem to coincide with that. WOF can easily take that crown within 5 short years.

Iron Boss Baby

Then get the topper track and trains from RMC. ...still probably alot cheaper than a complete tear down conversion. Then replace the Ninja with a hand-me-down B&M from either coast (Medusa (Bizarro) or Scream). Then our park will have something for many years down the road. Well that's what I would do anyway...

Exactly what I was thinking... the topper track in itself would be a great improvement.

Because it costs money to maintain and it is not required for the ride to operate.

Thats a nice thought, but I dont want the next Coaster at my home Park to be another hand me down! I think it would be better for SFA, or SFOT. I think moving Scream to STL is a great idea. The likelihood of us getting a custom B&M is a big fat Zero. I would take it in a heartbeat

I Like Nachos

YAY! haha maybe a relocated hyper It is my guess that we will see an Iron Horse conversion on the Boss and a Relocated B&M to replace the Ninja. When?? no idea but that is my hunch. Hopefully 2016 for the Boss

Capacity will be fine. It is will be much smoother than getting in and out of those little boats.

I want too, But my family is worried about St. Louis in it's current condition (Ferguson) so it's a huge IF. That is the second most ignorant statement I have heard on this board. Please don't come. I gotta ask, what is the First?

With Twisted Collossus and Wicked Twister getting Iron Horse next year, where does that leave SF with potential woodies left to convert? ...seems to me that the Boss' number has to be soon. I think I read somewhere that SF has a contract with RMC - wonder if that agreement had a specific number of Conversion attached to it.

With all the announcements announced, Carowinds sounds like the place to be in 2015!

lmao we even got the shaft while getting the shaft! A Scooby Doo overhaul is way better then those 360 Looping Coaster 3 other parks are getting (really??), so... not-so-much the shaft this year. A RMC Iron Boss better be coming soon!!!

I grew up with SFSTL. Rode the Screamin Eagle in 76 when it opened, Injun Joe's Cave, Tiltmore Hotel, Jet Scream, and the Moon Cars when it was an actual attraction ... and so on. I even rode the Rail Blazer in 84. During that time I have seen other parks of similar age grow and expand (KI, SFGA, etc), while our park was always sorta late to the party. Until Batman and Freeze came along, the Screamin' Eagle was the main draw (for 20 years!!!). Our family got passes starting in the early 2000's and had them for about 5 or 6 years. Then we started taking road trips (as my kids got older) and we decided other parks within a days drive had more to offer (mainly KI) so we decided to do a Road Trip ever year instead of passes.

I was going reply with generally the same message. When the park warrants the price of admission I will go back too. I was a season pass holder for about 6 years until the family decided a single weekend road trip to another park was more fun. Locally this year we did HW ... and Busch Gardens Tampa while we were in Florida.

I don't think bumper cars would be a good idea as we just removed them this year. They were removed last year and I understand - they were old, used and abused (original attraction from '72). However every amusement should have bumper cars. They need to replace them imo. It is a solid family attraction. Bumper Cars are in the "master plan" to return in the future. Unfortunately the older bumper cars were slowly turning into a water ride on certain days. The Boomerang was specifically placed their to keep the bumper cards from becoming another Hannibarrels. The ride had to be closed, so the best way to get money for demolition is if there is something new for that spot. This is the same reason why the Hannibarrels are where they are. Every single year since they closed, demolition of the Hannibarrels was on the park's list of to-do's but never received the funding. That's good to hear! Thanks for the scoop.

I don't think bumper cars would be a good idea as we just removed them this year. They were removed last year and I understand - they were old, used and abused (original attraction from '72). However every amusement should have bumper cars. They need to replace them imo. It is a solid family attraction.

All valid points, but I will continue going to Cedar Fair Parks until SFSTL has something that warrants the Price Of Admission and Parking fees. For the record, I did say Six Flags 'Buys in Bulk' but didn't criticize it plus I never have harped on at anytime the subject of Cloned rides. I totally get regional parks and they way to manage them and provide attractions. I just think STL needs/deverses a Signature Steel Coaster, plus some new flats (Bumper Cars specifically). That's about it...

I get what you're saying, but "Time of their lives" in reference to most visitors is kind of a stretch, don't you think??? Maybe time of yor lives was a little over the top, but a good time or enjoyable visit would definitely be in order. I don't understand why some people can't realize this park will never be the star of the chain. We will at best be the 5th or 6th best in the chain. A chain which many don't have warm feelings towards to begin with. Some will never be happy with our park. I don't really want to say like it or leave it, but it is the only thing we have in the Saint Louis metro area. If you don't like our park great, go vist SDC, HW, SFGAM or wherever you want, it is a free country, but why bash a park that local management is trying to do the best they can with what they are given? A lot of folks have been waiting for a decent Signature coaster to arrive at SFSTL for a long, long time. And every year we are disappointed time and time again. ...so it sorta leaves a bad taste in your mouth. And Yes, I for one do go to all the regional parks around St Louis. In fact, for the past 3 or 4 years I have been doing just that. I know SFSTL will never be the Star of the Chain, but when even Holiday World announces a B&M Wing Coaster and our last Coaster install was a used Boomerrang - sorta makes you wanna to pull your hair out. Coaster Capital of Missouri!

Sorry...we already have a used boomerang....lol SFSTL will also throw in an old Arrow Looper called Ninja and an old Antique Car Ride named Moon Cars with a track the size of a large driveway. For all of you having doubts about this Massive, State of the Art coaster... you do not have my sympathies.

Tempted to head to Carowinds next year... never been there and Fury 325 looks awesome!

August 28th is the 2015 Six Flags announcements correct?