SteveStL

Went to the park today, first visit with American Thunder running. Still a great coaster, best in the park! On the flipside, it's been a few years since I have ridden the Boss. I decided to give it a ride today. Mistake! This coaster should be sold for kindling wood now. The absolute worst ride ever on a coaster, and I have been on plenty. Nothing remotely enjoyable about it. We left early due to the headache I got from it. POS!

Thanks for the memories, I'm outta here.

And I have prepared my 848 post for next week. Don't blame us for being hopeful.

Lose the Ninja and Redesign that entire area - new Midway with Flats. Incorporate all the existing rides, shops with the new Development (Spinsanity, Tsunami, etc) It would breath life into that walkway up towards the Mine Train. My 2 cents.

I'd be happy with a transplant right now. Scream from Magic Mountain (like anyone would miss it over there) in Tidal Wave's spot would fit the bill nicely. Midwest would have a Floorless too.

if STL would do that then Magic Mountain would not get their 40th Coaster

...and us Old Folk have gone Gray awaiting that all elusive Hyper Coaster. Next year is the year, right! ...maybe not ?

I prefer well-seasoned... 55 and still riding coasters.

I remember when it was a BBQ joint. My first visit to the park, the Screamin' Eagle wasn't even built yet.

Maybe it was the Carousel queue ? or having a Smoke at the Go Fresh Cafe ??

Mysterious

Guessing the fence is to block the view of the old Moon Car Track. If so, Classy

There is a Mule shortage Zack, haven't you heard? Everything goes to hell when Mules aren't readily available.

That's too bad.... I have seen a few concerts as well at our park. ...and I hate hearing about security issues too. Seems like folks just can't get along anymore.

Bummer... seems a waste of space and revenue stream

Old Glory no longer has concerts?

with the 1st Queue House from the Eagle removed, maybe they can expand the Kidde Land there. Bumper Cars, Junior Coaster etc

SFSTL does lack Family and Kids attractions for sure... you would think the park and corp knows this. Bumper Cars, Moon Cars, Ordinary Swing Ride (replace by Sky Screamer, definitely not a family attraction), Carousel (SBNO), Junior Coaster (from the old Kid's area). what else am I missing?

The Park is looking great! thanks for the Photos.

It's Boom-a-Rific

you go upside down 3 times, forwards and backwards... incredible aint it!?

Hope so as well, along with putting the Large Screamin' Eagle Sign back on the Third Hill (the hill behind the Station)

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Oh, I know that. It was just an observation how parks determine the lifespan of Coasters, etc. If these lifespans were true, then most of SFSTL coasters would be expired.

I just read on Screamscape BG Tampa will be retiring Kumba this year. According to the Park and B&M Reps, the ride has reached it's life limit and it's time to retire it. That got me thinking about our be-loved Ninja. It was built in 86, moved from Canada to our Park in '87. If Kumba's life span is done then one would think the Ninja should be as well. I think I posted a few years ago, jokingly, it's Shelf Life was done. Makes you also wonder about all the Batman clones built in the Mid-90s as well. Just thoughts for the day