SteveStL
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On 12/2/2024 at 10:35 AM, Danrarbc said:
PS: Green Lantern is being very roughly sliced up during removal. It will absolutely not be relocated considering how they’re handling it.
I have seen the photos, looks like they are using the Jaws of Life to bring it down.
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Cooperate Hates SFSTL!
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51 minutes ago, SixFlagsOMA80 said:
It was later updated to include the removal of their drop ride leaving as well.
Ahh, got it. Maybe Kingda Ka is a goner then.
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My take on SFGAd, I think they will modify Kingda Ka into some sorta TTD2-like creation. Since they didn't mention the Drop Ride portion of the ride getting 'retired', it makes sense to me.
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15 hours ago, Stlouisguy said:
Completely correct, they only listed here what has been confirmed with ride manufacturers and has funding already. There are things still in development at parks and not everything was announced. I know something not yet announced is coming to Six flags America, and I wouldn't doubt if we have something too. Our park does not have a track record of announcing things years ahead, neither does Six flags or Cedar Fair as a whole. This announcement was unprecedented, and was posted to overshadow the negative press Six flags has been receiving regarding the possible park sell offs (closures), as well as the many unannounced ride removals across the chain including Kingda Ka.
In fact I believe we could see a couple ride removals ourselves.
-Tsunami Soaker: Remained SBNO for the 2024 season which included boarding up the rides exit. Its very expensive to operate, water is expensive. Usually water attractions make the expense worth due to their high popularity, ie: Thunder River, Log flume, however Tsunami Soaker when operating almost never sees high wait times, which proves the expense just isn't worth the while. Not to mention its high maintenance costs.-Fireball: Removals from across the chain. Cedar Fair has a bad relationship with the rides manufacturer, Larson, which is owned by RMC. The LED light package was also broken last time I went.
Both of which I could see being replaced with a flat ride in place.
I recently brought up that a reimagined Holiday in the Park could return. I would like to mention that while overshadowed by the news of possible park sell offs. They mentioned a return of days removed from Legacy Six Flags Parks in Q4, which is the aforementioned, Holiday in the Park. They will begin rolling them out and further announcements would be made down the line. Currently, I dont know if thats news of whether its coming back or not. But the fact they brought it up, looks promising.With all the ride removals from other Parks, SFSTL will have plenty to choose from to fill our vacant lots!
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2 minutes ago, prozach626 said:
We've been saying that forever.
There was only one person who said "corporate hates our park." We're just still making fun of him.
Probably the same guy who was obsessed about our old Skyway and its removal 40 years ago.
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Speaking of Ride Removals... I would like to see STL get new Bumper Cars, Drop Tower (old Excalibur spot), and over course a new (or new to us) Steel Coaster (Tidal Wave).
And while I am hoping, Titan Track for The Boss. I have lost all hope for a RMC Conversion, so Titan Track (or similar) would be great. And Rebuild the Double Helix!!!
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Ahhh, back to the decades old "They (SFSTL) needs to earn it first vs If they build it, they will come" argument.
For the record I am in the "If they build it, They will come" camp. This is the very reason why I drive to Cincinnati and Sundusky, Ohio.
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17 hours ago, prozach626 said:
Probably not enough to matter in the long run.
SF now knows exactly how much money they can save by not operating the ride after dragster has been down for so long. The first year of it being SBNO probably saved them a ton of money with no loss at the gate. CP took the gamble and lost in the short term. They may not be willing to do it. If they close Ka, it will make TTD even more unique again.
SFGadv has received plenty over the years to offset these a rough ride and a maintenance headache. I wouldn't feel sorry for any of the guests. Taking something like Fury away from CW would be a much greater loss.
I'm sure there will be a replacement. Parks like MM, KI, CP, AFGAdv always come out smelling like roses.
Ka is coming to SFSTL, I can feel it in my gut!
Instead of your typical Trains however, they will use the Horses from our SBNO Carousel. This explains why it hasn't opened in the last 5 years, this was on the Books.
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1 hour ago, prozach626 said:
That's good to hear. We'll basically be the shittier version of WoF.
lol stop
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Better than the Empty Lot we have had for the last 4 or 5 years.
I always had a gut feeling Scream (from MM) would relocate here. Same ride essentially sans the Floorless Train.
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1 hour ago, prozach626 said:
Meanwhile, at SFStl...
Yes, The Big News - Achieving a World Record for the longest SBNO status, The SFStL Carousel!
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The location of Tsunami Soaker is so out of place, it has always bothered me. It doesn't belong there at all. The Kid's Area or even Hurricane Harbor is a better location. ahh whatever, who cares.
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Buccaneer's theming (lack thereof) is the very definition of Half-Ass.
Why bother? they should have called it The Swinging Boat Ride
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It will take all summer to make it official however.
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I read Darien Lake Predator is getting more Titan Track to smooth things out along its circuit. Why, oh why is the Boss not getting this treatment!!!??? I mean, come on, the Boss sucks. Fix it or tear the thing down already.
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21 hours ago, prozach626 said:
Good to see Ninja will be sticking around for a while longer.
It's Ninjarific !!
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5 hours ago, TrippinBillie said:
As long as SOMEONE f*&%$@g RMCs the Boss, I really don't care LOL
and will Cedar Fair save our pathetic carousel?
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I am surprised we got the Giga version of this ride. Seems too grandiose for St Louis.
Especially when you look at Catwoman Whip's riders per hour. It's one extreme to another.
Just another reason to think the folk's making the decisions really don't pay attention to what they are doing for SFSTL.
We are just an afterthought.
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17 hours ago, prozach626 said:
I don't care where it's located. It will still be the best addition to the park since American Thunder.
and Boomerrang cries a small tear today.
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Tidal Wave or Excaliber were my thougths
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Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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I hope there are plans in the near future to demolish that Go Fresh Restaurant, between the Theater and the Kiddo's Land. What an eyesore, worse than the Carousel. Just on my mind, needed to vent it out.