SteveStL

I would cry no tears to see Ninja replaced with a Modern B&M Looper (Floorless). Even a transplant would be welcomed. Scream from MM comes to mind.

Shelf Life does not apply to SFSTL. Just look at the Ninja, that coaster should have been removed 15 years ago. It's an old handbanger from the 1980s ... plus it gets no ridership.

I guess we can expect the same demise to our Carousel. Years of refurbishment then end up in the scrap dump.

That's good news!

Hope they tear down the old Bonzi Pipeline Tower... just a big eyesore at the front of the park

Where's The Boss Marathon Event - Barf and Bandages !!?

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This park is without a lot of things. Don't hold your breath

For sure ... that's the way it has worked out. I love SDC and if it were here in STL I would buy season passes every year. You all are just proving my point.

SFSTL is a legacy park that been around for over 50 years. It should be the gem of the Midwest, and it very well could be if the park got the attention is needs. I think that's what gets under everyone's skin. We all know how great the Park could be, all the potential is there.

Holiday In The Pool

Was staffing an issue pre-covid? I never heard of staffing issues until the last few years, so I doubt the location is the issue. SFSTL is stale, run down, blah.... no excitement. That doesn't seem like a great place to work, does it? The park need a generous amount of capital for a well deserved Facelift. It gets no media attention (radio or TV), no commercials, no billboards. The park is just there, like it has been for 50 plus years. ...yawn... It's like watching your favorite Movie over and over and over, it's your favorite but eventually you have had enough.

I have my doubts that SFSTL would be owned Premier Parks but who knows. ....Maybe you do

SFStL needs to set up a 'Go Fund Me' drive - Please help SFSTL fix all the broken stuff in our Park! This includes Broken Lightning, Vacant Restaurant and Waterslide Removal, and Empty/Dry Water Features and more! If we exceed our goal, our MIA Carousel will return for 2023 as a new Addition!!

Honestly my outlook for SFSTL is bleak, and for the other smaller SF parks as well.

Yup. Removing something which has been Free with paid admission for over the last 20 years is just simply a bad idea. I am sure you will not be the only family pulling your Membership.

Pulled the money away for an accessibility ramp? which is half-way complete??

Unbelievable, I think speaks volumes. And you all are hoping for an RMC Boss Conversion, ooof! They can't even finish a wheelchair ramp which began, what? 6 months ago.

Comparing Disney to SFSTL is like comparing Washington Univ to St Louis Community College. The point here is, Disney completes projects and when they are finished it is spectacular. With SFSTL, there are no guarantees projects will finish, and if they are it is usually a mediocre event. Did the accessibility ramp to the Screamin' Eagle Station ever get finished???

It's sorta goes back to the notion 'Corporate Hates STL'. I think Hate is a strong word and don't agree with that sentiment, I believe 'Ignores' or an 'After Thought' is more appropriate.

My solution... Rent an ordinary ol' Carousel and place it in it the current footprint, providing a working ride and more importantly removing a dreadful eyesore. In the meantime they can take their sweet time renovating, painting, restoring our Classic. And when that is done, place it in the courtyard area in front of our Palace Theater with a nice, classy station and queue. Remove the rented Carousel and replace with a nice Flat, Spin and Puke. Solved.

I think we all agree Magic Mountain needs another Coaster, actually maybe 3 more.

I hear they are working on bringing the VR Goggles back for Justice League.

If you been to the park recently, you would think they gave up on it. No atmosphere, no excitement, nothing. Closed Rides, Unfinished Projects, Empty areas of dirt and weeds, Half of a Go Kart track, the other half piles of Dirt. It's pretty sad

What's the consensus ... will SF close SFSTL or just keep it open in its mediocre state forever ...or sell it?