SteveStL
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What's the consensus ... will SF close SFSTL or just keep it open in its mediocre state forever ...or sell it?
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On 8/15/2022 at 6:40 PM, AmyUD06 said:
$40 for parking at SFGAdv, wow. That absolutely blows my mind. When I first started working for the park at those very booths where you pay for parking in 1998, it was $7. That is a 471% increase. For comparison, the inflation rate for those 24 years totals 82%.
$30 bucks to park at SFStL. Insanity ... at least bring back the Trams for that price! Yes, I am old enough to remember the Parking Lot Trams SFStL used to offer.
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So how's the Park currently? No President, wondering if that makes a difference at this point. Any more rides SBNO? Have they finally completed the Wheelchair Ramp for SE? Any markers for a Blockbuster Steel Coaster popping up???
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I'd like to see Six Flags split up into regions. West, MidAmerica, East ... or something along those lines. Every Park has its own needs and they are having a hard time applying a single strategy across the whole chain.
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I can't see the Boss lasting much longer in its current state. Just a matter of time before one and/or many will get hurt, then we will have something like KI's SOB on our hands.
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13 hours ago, CP_RULES said:
Sold for kindling? Get out of here you’re no enthusiast!
I love this board
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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!
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Thanks for the memories, I'm outta here.
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And I have prepared my 848 post for next week.
Don't blame us for being hopeful.
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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.
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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.
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if STL would do that then Magic Mountain would not get their 40th Coaster
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...and us Old Folk have gone Gray awaiting that all elusive Hyper Coaster.
Next year is the year, right! ...maybe not
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On 6/10/2022 at 11:49 AM, prozach626 said:
Damn Steve. You're old as hell.
I prefer well-seasoned... 55 and still riding coasters.
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15 hours ago, Danrarbc said:
Real OGs remember when barbeque was there.
I remember when it was a BBQ joint. My first visit to the park, the Screamin' Eagle wasn't even built yet.
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Maybe it was the Carousel queue ?
or having a Smoke at the Go Fresh Cafe ??
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Guessing the fence is to block the view of the old Moon Car Track. If so, Classy
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There is a Mule shortage Zack, haven't you heard? Everything goes to hell when Mules aren't readily available.
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1 hour ago, teacherkim said:
In 2016 the head PR person at the park told me that part of the problem was that the bands people were able/willing to pay to see had such high performance prices that it wasn't financially feasible anymore and bands with lower costs just didn't sell enough tickets (or tickets at a high enough price) to cover the cost. So essentially the park would lose money on most performances. The days of the park providing a "free" show are also no longer cost effective for them. She also indicated that the bands the park could afford to pay brought in a crowd that created a lot of security issues. So in other words higher costs for musicians coupled with worsening crowd behavior pretty much made all performances untenable.
At that time other than the cheer and band performances, they were still having the Christian music festivals, although I cannot remember if those were free with park entrance or an extra cost.......I'm sure someone on here remembers.
Too bad. I can remember seeing Chuck Berry play there around 1974 or 1975, when I was 6 or 7 years old. My Dad insisted on getting there super early to get good seats and it was so hot my Grandmother's cheap hair dye started to melt and run down her face, lol. I can also remember, like a lot of you I'm sure, seeing some great bands in the 70's and 80's there.
It bums me out but if there is no way to resolve that, and it doesn't appear that there is, then I say use the space for something new. It's just a waste and kind of sad to see it sitting there empty plus makes the park junky looking when there is no reason to maintain it.
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.
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Bummer... seems a waste of space and revenue stream
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Old Glory no longer has concerts?
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with the 1st Queue House from the Eagle removed, maybe they can expand the Kidde Land there. Bumper Cars, Junior Coaster etc
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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?
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Six Flags St. Louis (SFStL) Discussion Thread
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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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