It’s been a while, but I finally got back to Six Flags St. Louis on July 31st/August 1st. It was pretty hot out and I have to imagine that everyone was at the water park, otherwise, that place was pretty dead.I really love the overall feel of the park as it really feels like Great America in the mid 80s I feel. The ride collection is decent, but could really use some more family flats and of course a hyper. I really enjoyed my day and would love to go back.
On to the rides…
American Thunder is a really smooth and enjoyable GCI. It has some nice airtime and has a pretty good layout. This being said, it is one of the weaker GCIs in my opinion. It is amazing that they were able to fit this ride in that location though. Also, I’m pretty sure this is the most popular ride in the park as it was really the only ride with a line, ever. A
This is my new favorite Batman clone. I like the mirrored layout and think this one was running great. Lots of intensity and speed throughout. Seemed just a tad smoother than the original at Great America. B+
Boomerang was a surprising hit. I was expecting it to be much worse, especially after riding Sidewinder at Hershey which is awful and has the newer vest restraints. Probably the smoothest Boomerang I've ridden. B-
Highland Fling was closed and looks like it hasn’t been open in a while.
Sad that this has been down so much. The future is probably not to bright.
You can tell that this is the first version of Justice League for sure. It feels more budget cut and the graphics are not as good. I would say that this one is the most different of the three that I have been on though. This being said, it is my least favorite of the bunch. The line really crawls on this one as they only run like half of the cars on it.
Log Flume was pretty fun. Very scenic though a little short. I like the “waterslide” type thing. The drop was not that great, but it gets you the perfect amount of wetness.
Mr. Freeze was kind of a let down and kind of not. I remember it being much better than it is. The launch is better than Joker’s Jinx for sure. The tight turn is fun and the inverted tophat is pretty good, but it shakes kind of bad and I wish it was longer. B+
Pandemonium is so much better than its sibling at Mall of America. It is glass smooth and provides a very fun ride. Just the right amount of spinning. 2nd favorite spinning coaster behind Laff Trakk. C+
River King Mine Ride is a fantastic mine train. Easily my favorite one. It is a pretty long ride, has some nice views along the hill, and has some pretty intense moments in the helix. This is like the perfect family coaster, aside Whizzer. B-
Screamin’ Eagle is a great old John Allen PTC. Great airtime and a very long layout. This is one you have to sit in the 2nd to last row, because some rows are really rough. It could use some track work for sure, but it is a very fun ride. Favorite coaster at the park. A, a little track work gets it the +.
Skyscreamers are really fun rides and I actually got stuck on this one. You come down about halfway through the ride and at that point, it started to slow down and just kept slowing down slowly until it stopped. Waited for maintenance to come over and lower us down. These are so much better than Windseekers.
Spinsanity has to be my least favorite Disk-O. It is slow, doesn’t go to the ends of the half pipe, and doesn’t spin a ton. These rides can be very fun, like Kennywood’s, but this one is not a very thrilling ride. Good for families with little kids.
Superman Tower of Power is a good old 2nd Gen Intamin tower. Tons of fun and it runs the random drop program that Giant Drop runs during Fright Fest.
This was odd. Only running three sides today.
The Boss is an interesting one. It has a fantastic layout, but it is so doggone rough. Those Gerstlauer trains feel like they are being destroyed every time the ride is dispatched. It is a very unique ride and would be a Top 10 if it got some nice track work. I know some people are set on it not getting RMC’d, but this one can go and I think RMC could do wonders with this ride. Maybe we can see this for 2019. C
I think I may be the only person on the planet that actually likes Ninja. The 2nd to last row is very tolerable and provides a somewhat enjoyable ride. There is a crazy head chopper exiting the 2nd inversion. It is very aggressive and I would totally ride it again. I totally expect it to be the next ride to go at that park as it doesn’t have a real entrance sign anymore and it is very hidden. I might actually go and ride this one more time if it closes next year. C
Xcalibur may be my new favorite flat. I really wish more of these existed. I want parks to put in the 2nd Gen Enterprise as I feel that is as close to one of these as you can get. Huge fan of this.
We speak gooder American here in St. Louis.
Love these tunnels.
Lots of rain.
Followed by a rainbow.
Six Flags St. Louis was a really nice surprise. I really would like to get back soon, maybe even for Holiday in the Park. It really feels like an old school park and doesn’t feel like a Six Flags park. Huge thumbs up from me!
Totals...
American Thunder 6
Batman: The Ride 2
Boomerang 1
Justice League: Battle For Metropolis 1
Log Flume 1
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast 2
Pandemonium 1
River King Mine Train 2
Screamin’ Eagle 7
SkyScreamer 1
Spinsanity 1
Superman Tower of Power 1
The Boss 4
The Ninja 4
Xcalibur 2
Total 36