brneff99 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 We hit the park on Thursday when it was a cool 108 most of the day...the best part, no crowds, none...we arrived at 10:15 and had ridden every ride we wanted by 12:30...every ride was a walk on...we departed for lunch on 'the Hill' for the Italy game and returned around 4 for a few hours in the water park and then back to the main park for a few repeats. Highlights: Definitely American Thunder and Mr. Freeze...both were outstanding rides from any seat. We loved them both...Screamin Eagle was running good and the Batman clones are always fun... I enjoyed the layout of the Boss but I hated the ride...it was all I heard and more...the closest thing I have ridden is that 3 letter structure now closed in Cincinnati...my 15 year old was the lone warrior who enjoyed the experience... Superman Drop Tower was the worse I've ridden...seemed slow, boring, and uninteresting... It was the perfect day for Tidal Wave... Ninja and Mine Train were ridden for the credit only...ugh...I do miss the old racing mine trains. No real highs or lows from the water park...got in one ride on the new Bonzai slides...beat the hell out of my heal and cut my wife's back...first experience in the capsule/drop floor type slide though... Overall, love the park and landscaping and brought back great memories...the newest coasters were a blast... Will brave the heat and crowds this Thursday at SF Great America in Chicago as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Has anyone heard anything about new additions for 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 ^ From Screamscape tonight. A new rumor was sent in over the weeking claiming that this summer could possibly be the last season for Tidal Wave at Six Flags St. Louis. According to our mystery source, Tidal Wave would be removed and replaced possibly by an attraction to be removed and sent over from Six Flags over Texas. Stay tuned! If thats true, I'd bet it'd be Flashback since it would fit decently in the space and there's been talk of SFOT removing it to expand their Gotham City area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I read that shortly after I posted. That would be an ultimate slap in the face. It would bring little to nothing to the park. I wouldn't see it as being popular at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It might be popular for one year. Although it certainly would add nothing to the park. I've been considering what SFOT could be removing for the past week and I also would consider La Vibora on the way out, but that would not fit in Tidal Wave's spot. Right now, Flashback's all I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I would be upset with Flashback going to SFStL, this park needs something MUCH Better than that! But if it is Flashback could we be seeing new trains on the coaster when it moves like what Carolina Cobra has! I know Six Flags and Vekoma has their issues but with these trains this coaster could be better!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Has anyone heard anything about new additions for 2013? I heard that official announcements are generally made in September September 27th, 2007 - Evel Kneivel (GCI woodie) announces September 15th, 2008 - Water Racer announcedfor Hurricane Harbor, also Nighttime Parade September 16th, 2010 - Skyscreamer announced for 2011 September 1st, 2011 - Waterpark improvements for 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafka Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I havent heard any rumors regarding SFStL's 2013 addition. I really hope that we do not get Flashback due to the fact that it would bring nothing to the park since it already has Mr. Freeze. Ive heard rumors before that they were going to do some sort of modification to The Boss. I do give Screamscape much credence, but I hope this is the case since this ride could use some work. -Kafka- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I havent heard any rumors regarding SFStL's 2013 addition. I really hope that we do not get Flashback due to the fact that it would bring nothing to the park since it already has Mr. Freeze. Ive heard rumors before that they were going to do some sort of modification to The Boss. I do give Screamscape much credence, but I hope this is the case since this ride could use some work. -Kafka- That certainly didn't stop them from plopping a GIB right next to an existing Boomerang at SFNE. SFGAm was on the verge of having two B&M standups before Chang was eventually shipped to New Jersey. In 2004 the park got a wild mouse coaster. The next coaster addition was 4 years later and it was...another wild mouse coaster. La Ronde celebrated the 8 year anniversary of their production model B&M inverter with a relocated Vekoma production model SLC. Having Freeze at the park seems like it wouldn't preclude them from adding a Boomerang. And then maybe another Boomerang 2 years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kafka Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 So Six Flags has made a ton of dumb decisions regarding ride placement... Im not saying that it'l definitely prevent them from moving Flashback to SFStL, but I am saying that it wouldnt do much for the park due to the existence of similar rides. Six Flags will ultimately do whatever they think makes sense even if it leaves us scratching our heads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Tidal Wave? But SFStL is the hottest park I've ever visited! I know it's a simplistic ride and there are other water rides in the park (plus a waterpark), but on such a hot day I was grateful for anything and everything unacceptably wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 ^I totally agree with you, but from what I've heard those Splash Down boats that old Six Flags purchased are very quickly getting to the end of their life and cost a ton of money to maintain and to run (water costs). Hopefully they'll put in something else to cool folks down, as that place gets hotter than the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Worlds of Fun's splash boats are getting some wear and tear also. It's showing a lot of rust and the boats are outdated. Plus the ride just doesn't seem intense anymore in my opinion. But if something were to come to SFStL, I'm having suspicions for La Vibora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock_boehm Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 It would be really nice if they could replace Tidal Wave with a water coaster like Pilgrim's Plunge or DiVertical, naming it Tidal Wave after the old attraction, but vamp it up and upgrade it to a new ride style. But that's dreaming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 As sad as it may be, I could totally see Six Flags sending Flashback to SFStL. I'll totally LMAO if they decide to name it Goliath and I totally wouldn't put it past them either. Seems like over the last several years each park as has been getting a coaster from somewhere else in the chain so why stop there. Six Flags America- Iron Wolf from SFGAm Six Flags Fiesta Texas- Batman the Ride from SFNO Six Flags Great Adventure- Chang from SFKK Six Flags Magic Mountain- Roadrunner Express from SFNO Six Flags New England- Deja Vu from SFMM and Road Runner Express from SFKK I think thats it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 As sad as it may be, I could totally see Six Flags sending Flashback to SFStL. I'll totally LMAO if they decide to name it Goliath and I totally wouldn't put it past them either. Seems like over the last several years each park as has been getting a coaster from somewhere else in the chain so why stop there. Six Flags America- Iron Wolf from SFGAm Six Flags Fiesta Texas- Batman the Ride from SFNO Six Flags Great Adventure- Chang from SFKK Six Flags Magic Mountain- Roadrunner Express from SFNO Six Flags New England- Deja Vu from SFMM and Road Runner Express from SFKK I think thats it...... Sadly, I think we are seeing the return of the old Ride Rotation Program that Six Flags had in the 1980's & 1990's. The main moves that prove it are Deja Vu from SFMM to SFNE and Iron Wolf from SFGA to SFA. I would exclude the rides from SFNO & SFKK as the parks closed and Six Flags pulled out the rides that were save able & able to be marketed successfully in a new park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Seems like over the last several years each park as has been getting a coaster from somewhere else in the chain so why stop there. It does seem like the ride rotation program walks the earth once more. I vaguely recall reading a tidbit somewhere confirming as much, but I can't say for certain. It's not a bad idea if the intention is still to add something at most (all?) of their properties yearly. Once you run out of parks that don't have a Starflyer yet, this looks like a relatively low cost way to go about following through on that. Shareholders aren't going to scratch their heads over an addition that those who read these boards might- to them marketable addition is a marketable addition. The thing is, it kind of looks like they made a list of rides that aren't as difficult to move or have worn their welcome at the park they currently operate at, tossed them all into a hat, and drew at random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Tidal Wave? But SFStL is the hottest park I've ever visited! I know it's a simplistic ride and there are other water rides in the park (plus a waterpark), but on such a hot day I was grateful for anything and everything unacceptably wet. The have already installed a replacement. Garden Hose: The Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonetheonlyJT Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^ looks more efficient and looks like it has some great theming too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^^Now that's a ride I hope is there to stay. The park really needs it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^^^ They actually already have them! Or did in 2010 when I visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yes they did have them in 2010, cause I remember seeing them next to Boss and Tidal in 2010 also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^^Now that's a ride I hope is there to stay. The park really needs it! Sadly, this ride has been put on the rotation and will be going to Magic Mountain next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonetheonlyJT Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ^ yes and it will have a new name and theme too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonetheonlyJT Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sorry for the double post but on the local news here in Georgia they showed Mr. freeze and that it stopped in the middle of the course, anyone have more on this? They did say that no one was believed to be hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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