SteveStL

Okay, let's take one from them too

SFMM has too many, they could give us Scream and no one would notice out there.

The Bottom Line is STL needs new Steel desperately. It has to be significant, not necessarily a Record Breaker, but something large with a complex layout. Just as simple as that.

Thunderbird is in Finland. So yeah it is a copy but the likelihood of anyone going to Finland is really really low... as if you were to drive to Chicago to ride a Batman clone. In my opinion American Thunder is unique ... to 99.9% of the folks who will ride it, including myself. Ninja probably has the lowest ridership in the Park, coasterwise, it needs to be replaced. Plus I cannot see SFSTL exceeding 10 coasters. We need a Junior coaster as well.

The Ninja is stale. It is a first generation looper, by which compared to modern coaster designs is just plain boring. Its shelf-life is way past due. Scrap it!

Don't get your hopes hope about any significant coaster coming to STL. I have been waiting for the last 10 years, guess a few years after the Boss was built, for something 'Large and made of Steel'' to come our way but finally reconciled to the fact it is just not gonna happen. Especially when I learned Atlanta got our Hyper back in '06 (or whenever that was) ... Anyway I am happy that St Louis is very central which allows great weekend trips to Great America, King's Island, WOF, SDC, and Holiday World. That being said, our park has improved over the past 10 years thanks to all the relocated attractions from Texas, a CGI, and Sky Screamer. The best we can hope for is an RMC makeover of the Boss and possibly another transplanted coaster to replace the Ninja. I would not bet a nickel on any custom designed B&M, Inatim, etc. to grace our park in the near or far future.

Will this be installed on the Hannabarrell site? has that been confirmed?

Does anyone know if anything was ever found through security that avoided a disasterious event? just wondering... SFSTL security is very cumbersome and does not give you 'We are Glad you are Here' sorta welcome. It would be a huge improvement if they made it more streamlined and less evasive. just my 2 cents.

Last time I was there (Sept '12) it was there. I wish they would get rid of the whole mess... seems rather excessive. Niether any Disney Parks (FLA or CA), Busch Gardens or King's Island (destinations I have been to within the last 6 years) have metal detectors. Not sure all that security is necessary for a small park like SFSTL.

Gotta love that Pea Green El Camino (or whatever it is) in the pic. Pure 70's goodness. Fully equipped with an 8-track player and FM tuner I bet.

I wonder why they put American Thunder in that location then? Moon Cars could have stayed there (flat with plenty of space) and the coaster elsewhere.

...and every coaster turns before the first drop

Worst: Adventure Express - a lot of work went into that theming with very, very little return. Best: The Beast ..and yes I have to been to many other parks, not just KI. Just Remembered - Kumba's ending is rather awesome too

Good news, but Yellow would help to add some color to the Skyline.

Thanks for the info... Yes, that would go very nicely in the Hannabarrel location.

I must be a week late on news, what is an Aqua Twist?

Haunted Mansion (wdw, dl) - what all dark rides aspire to be.

If it had great theming (Saw the Ride, London) then a DDD type of coaster would be good, I'd still prefer a transplanted B&M though.

Knowing the park will probably never exceed 10 Coasters. I would be happy if they replaced the Ninja with a modern looper, even if was a transplant like Medusa/Bizarro (a rumor from a few years ago) and got a descent small custom coaster for the kiddos. Replace the Hannabarrels with a good flat would be nice as well. ...and do something with the Moons. Steve

I guess so but I think they could do a better job than where is currently operating. Is it that difficult to move the attraction, maybe over by the Joker/Batman area? Living in STL all my life (90% of it anyway), I guess I am getting tired of seeing other parks get these awesome new rides/coasters while SFSTL gets used rides from Texas.

Boomerangs are everywhere and we can't get ours to work. Sad, very sad. At least it looks cool. Thank God Kings Island is only 5 hours away. And when, oh when, are they going to do something about that pathetic Moon Car Layout ???? Gotta be the worst ride in any Amusement Park. Not even worth a walk-on's wait. What were they thinking??? Either yank the lame attraction or rebuild it somewhere else with a good layout and some descent landscaping. The Park is salvagable, just needs some major capital.

And a third triangular footer is about ready to be poured. It is behind the right tower of the 'bungie' ride.

That's awesome. I don't think there is any hidden meaning though, they are just having fun.

I rode the Beast several times a few weekends ago and I agree it was running great! Love that coaster!!!

Does the Boss need the entire IHorse Treatment? imo it doesn't, the Boss' layout is great. Just their adding Topper Track would really help the ride. Maybe adding a Barrel Roll before the Helix would be awesome and the only drastic alteration required.