Danrarbc Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 The park did an in-season BTS update. Great demo that the work doesn’t stop after the season begins. They’re re-surfacing midways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlouisguy Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 i saw someone post this on Facebook, they gave a round up of things coming this summer. THIS SUMMER AT SIX FLAGS ST LOUIS ️COASTERS BREWS & BBQ: Fridays and Saturdays July 12- August 3rd, the name says it all, Thrills, mouthwatering alcoholic beverages, and homestyle barbecue! More info likely to come out soon ️ TWO NEW MISS KITTYS SHOWS: Likely to debut Memorial Day Weekend and run through early August (Pure Speculation based on recent history) Boot Scootin Country Miss Kitty Presents: FOOLS GOLD ️THE JOKER: CARNIVAL OF CHAOS: Coming this summer THE JOKER™: Carnival of Chaos is one of the world’s tallest pendulum rides, standing at a staggering 17-stories in the air! Enter his funhouse, if you dare, and be immersed in the sinister world of the Clown Prince. This impressive giant disk reaches speeds of up to 75 miles per hour as it whips back and forth, swinging higher and higher to give riders a jaw-dropping view of the world below them. For even more chaos, the ride spins as it swings, creating a unique thrill experience ️HURRICANE HARBOR : Open May 25- Labor Day From pulse-pounding water slides and unforgettable memories to mouth-watering cuisines and an escape from the daily grind, Hurricane Harbor St. Louis has all the adventure you're looking for. ️July 4th Fest: July 4-6 The park will be decked out in red, white and blue for this Independence Day celebration. Enjoy thrilling rides, music and ice cold Coca-Cola all day and then join us as we light up the sky at night with a spectacular fireworks display set to music. ️Grand Ole Carousel: Opening 2024 Season After years of extensive refurbishment, the historical Philadelphia Toboggan Carousel 35 will reopen with newly redone horses and an enclosed building architecturally inspired by Medieval Rome. ️Cotton Candy Factory North: Opening Summer 2024 Located across from Sky Screamer and Adjacent to Boomerang, the new location brings more dining brings another option to the North part of the park, which lacks Dining locations. Cotton Candy, Pretzels, Popcorn, Nachos, ICEE, and Coca Cola Soft Drinks will be served! Which one are you most excited for? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Enclosed building? Also there was already a Cotton Candy Factory in that location so I assume they're just reopening that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I will be excited to see the carousel after getting the demo of how the refurbishment works back in Sept 2020, not to mention the historical importance of it and several of my friends from back when I owned horses and did equestrian competitions very much want to come and see the completed carousel. BUT...........overall I think it is super that they are FINALLY getting better about promoting things. One festival and a couple new shows may not seem like a big deal to most enthusiasts but for locals that seldom go to other parks it will be nice. Particularly, for non riding parents and grandparents that are hanging out with kids all day. Hopefully, they continue to promote things, so far even minor improvements have been met with mostly positive feedback on social media. People just like to know things are happening. It will be interesting to see how quickly they get Joker up and operating since they are promoting it as this summer. I mean, I can't ride it but it will be popular and that corner of the park will be looking pretty good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Got my first ride evac ever during a private event. IMG_2490.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 5/17/2024 at 4:34 PM, Danrarbc said: Got my first ride evac ever during a private event. IMG_2490.mov 12.65 MB · 1 download Whoops, ok Boomer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Not a mechanical problem BTW. A large stuff banana fell on the track in the station so the crew E-Stopped. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 6 hours ago, Danrarbc said: Not a mechanical problem BTW. A large stuff banana fell on the track in the station so the crew E-Stopped. Lol, seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Honestly glad they noticed it. They did exactly what they said they should. The bigger issue was not making sure it was secured on the ride platform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 On 5/11/2024 at 1:32 PM, Danrarbc said: Funny part of that old looper is it took Indiana Beach nearly 3 years to install a PORTABLE coaster. I think you're being serious, but I can't tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Forgot to show the state of Joker. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Hopefully, they will keep up steady progress on it. I honestly don't think most people will be that upset if it opens late summer or even in time for FF as long as they see that something is happening and it doesn't stall at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsOMA80 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 From what I have read I believe, these type of rides are custom made. Great America's was built first and ours was next. I would expect as soon as it is on site it would be up within a few days. Longest part to build might be the Fun House. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 10 minutes ago, SixFlagsOMA80 said: From what I have read I believe, these type of rides are custom made. Great America's was built first and ours was next. I would expect as soon as it is on site it would be up within a few days. Longest part to build might be the Fun House. It depends on how the Fun House is designed. The building should be simple - a prefab steel structure. If they have the components that go inside somewhere pre-built then they can move those in and install them fairly quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I missed these updates. The work continues. In the past they definitely would have just left the bad AC unit alone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Am I the only one who sees the irony in digital menus at the 1904 Hotdog location? If anyone hasn't been to Grafton, IL to ride the Alpine coaster, it may be worth it. You have to take a chairlift to the top. You can eat at the winery with a fantastic view and typically live music. Our four-year-old-daughter didn't want to ride the alpine coaster. I made her, despite my wife being reluctant. She loved it and wanted to ride two more times after that. It wasn't a cheap day, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH2K Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 10 hours ago, prozach626 said: Am I the only one who sees the irony in digital menus at the 1904 Hotdog location? If anyone hasn't been to Grafton, IL to ride the Alpine coaster, it may be worth it. You have to take a chairlift to the top. You can eat at the winery with a fantastic view and typically live music. Our four-year-old-daughter didn't want to ride the alpine coaster. I made her, despite my wife being reluctant. She loved it and wanted to ride two more times after that. It wasn't a cheap day, but oh well. My wife and I went there and had the same experience as you basically. Tip for ya, in the off months there (Winter/early spring) they sometimes do offer a deal that is $35 per person, and you can ride the coaster all day. I think my wife and I did 12 rides before my back said no more... you are old! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 It's actually kind of cool the Joker parts are being driven through the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsOMA80 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Back in 2020/2021 there was talks from the park that was even on the news that they were restoring the Bat Mobile and it was bringing brought back to the que line where they recently redid the Bat logo. Is that not happening anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Considering the work was being done I can't see them throwing it away by just stopping the process and abandoning the project. But yeah it's definitely not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castaway_kid Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 They seem to focusing on infrastructure improvements and projects that need to be done, and will then return to other projects like the batmobile once able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted Monday at 09:05 PM Share Posted Monday at 09:05 PM Looks like Joker should already be standing right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted Tuesday at 03:14 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:14 AM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted Tuesday at 02:25 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 02:25 PM ^ yup. . it goes up fast, once they start. I didnt' realize it's an exact clone of SFFT's - right down to the LED colors and the funhouse, AND the name. . . . but it's a great ride, so y'all will love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherkim Posted Tuesday at 08:47 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 08:47 PM Lol, some gp on FB actually complained about it going up too fast and she's worried it won't be safe. She wants them to slow down! Was talking about how when rides go up too fast there are dead bodies 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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