Six Flags St. Louis

Theme park in Eureka, Missouri

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Six Flags St. LouisPreviously known as Six Flags Over Mid-America (1971–1996)

Location| 4900 Six Flags Road
Eureka, Missouri 63025, United States
Coordinates| 38°30′50″N 90°40′34″W﻿ / ﻿38.514°N 90.676°W﻿ / 38.514; -90.676
Status| Operating
Opened| June 5, 1971; 53 years ago (1971-06-05)
Owner| Six Flags
General manager| Danny Snider
Slogan| Gateway to Thrills
Operating season| March to November [1]
Area| 323 acres (1.31 km2)
Attractions
Total| 39
Roller coasters| 10
Website| www.sixflags.com/stlouis

Six Flags St. Louis, originally known as Six Flags Over Mid-America, is an amusement park in Eureka, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Owned and operated by Six Flags, it has eight themed areas with attractions, dining, and live entertainment, many themed with characters from Looney Tunes and other Warner Bros. films and TV shows, DC Comics, and, formerly, Scooby-Doo.

The park was conceived in the 1960s by Six Flags founder Angus G. Wynne as the last of the company's original three parks. It was the first one designed by the Six Flags company; the designer of the first two, architect Randall Duell, was busy designing AstroWorld at the time. The park opened on June 5, 1971. It remains the only one of the original three parks that is owned and operated by Six Flags. (The other two, Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Over Georgia, are owned by limited partnerships and operated by Six Flags.)

The park has undergone many changes, including the 1990s replacement or renaming of all six of the park's original areas and the addition of two new ones.

The park, which operates from March to November, hosts various celebrations and events. Some of the most popular are Fright Fest runs during the Halloween season (usually late September to late October/early November) and features many Halloween decorations and haunted houses. Coca-Cola's July 4th Fest takes place July 3–5 and features fireworks displays. The park no longer operates Holiday in the Park, which ran from November to early January and featured Christmas decorations and music, New Year's fireworks, and more.

## History

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### Opening and operation

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Dedication

> Six Flags is divided into six sections which reflect the architecture and atmosphere of different eras in Midwestern history. The flags of France, Spain, England, the Union, Illinois, and Missouri have had influence over the territory since 1764. The buildings, shows, and rides are themed to help you relive the bright and colorful past at Six Flags.

Mall of Mid-Americas dedication plaque

Plans for a Six Flags park in the St. Louis area—dubbed Six Flags Over Mid-America—were announced on July 16, 1969.[2] The park opened on June 5, 1971, the third and last of the three "true" Six Flags parks as envisioned by Angus G. Wynne. The park was divided into six themed sections: the namesake "Six Flags" over Mid-America:[3]

* Missouri (now 1904 World's Fair), the main entry of the park, themed after the St. Louis World's Fair of 1904.
* U.S.A. (replaced by Time Warner Studios in 1995), located in the southeast of the park, with a patriotic theme, after the United States.
* France (now Chouteau's Market), located to the east, adjacent to U.S.A., themed after a colonial French trading post.
* Spain (replaced by DC Comics Plaza in 1997), located in the southwest of the park, with Spanish-themed architecture and restaurants.
* England (now Britannia), located in the northwest of the park, themed after a village in Medieval England.
* Old Chicago (currently known as Illinois), located in the northeast section of the park, themed after the city of Chicago in the early 1900s.

On June 5, 1999, the 12-acre Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park opened, adjacent to the main park. At a cost of $17 million, it was the largest single investment in Six Flags St. Louis' history.[4]

In 2014, Six Flags sold 180 acres of unused land to the east of the park to developer McBride & Sons, effectively reducing the total property area of the park from 503 acres to 323 acres.[5][6] According to the Six Flags 2015 Annual Report, the park now owns 323 acres of land (with 283 acres of land used for the park, plus an additional 40 acres of undeveloped land).[7]

In January 2020, construction began on a renovated entry plaza, removing the original ticket booths that had been at the park since its opening in 1971. Subsequently, in March of the same year, Six Flags St. Louis announced that the opening of their 2020 season would be delayed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

Yearly attendance figures have not been released.

## Areas and attractions

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Six Flags St. Louis is divided into eight themed sections, all of which were added after the park's opening or renamed. The park is laid out in a "Duell loop", a design concept that was often used by park designer Randall Duell.

### 1904 World's Fair

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1904 World's Fair is the main area of the park, named after the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, which ran from April 30 to December 1, 1904. The area features the "Mall of the Mid-Americas", a shopping mall that features foods introduced or served at the fair, as well as early-1900s-themed buildings. The area was named "Missouri" until 1994.

Ride  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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American Thunder |  | 2008  | Great Coasters International | A classically themed wooden roller coaster. It was named "Evel Knievel" until 2010, after the daredevil of the same name.
Colossus |  | 1986  | Carousel Holland B.V.  | A tall ferris wheel, around 180 feet in height.

### Gateway to the West

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Gateway to the West is themed after the old colonial times of the state of Missouri, and features many references to locales and people that have lived in the state. The area opened in 1993, taking over a part of what was formerly the Missouri section of the park.

Ride  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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River King Mine Train |  | 1971  | Arrow Dynamics | A steel roller coaster named after the mine River King Mine.
Thunder River |  | 1983  | Intamin | A river rapids ride based on the Gasconade River that circles the island that Mr. Freeze was built on.

### Chouteau's Market

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Chouteau's Market is themed after a French market along the Mississippi River. It is named after Auguste Chouteau, the founder of the city of St. Louis. The area opened in 1993, replacing France. In 2014, the area was expanded to take over a piece of what had formerly been the back of Studio Backlot.

Ride  | Piture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Spinsanity  |  | 2017  | Zamperla | A Zamperla Disk'O ride.
Tsunami Soaker |  | 2014  | Mack Rides | A "Twist-N-Splash" water ride. Guests board one of multiple barrel vehicles and spray other guests.

### Studio Backlot

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Studio Backlot is themed to the backlot of a movie studio in Hollywood. The area originally opened in 1995 as "Time Warner Studios", but was renamed "Warner Bros. Backlot" the following year.

In the first couple years, the area featured five interactive movie set experiences based on various Warner Bros. films, including Bonnie and Clyde, Little Shop of Horrors and Maverick, all of which were retired after the 1997 season. The area's name was changed again to its current name in 2002, though it mostly retains its previous theme.

Ride  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Batman: The Ride |  | 1995  | Bolliger & Mabillard | An inverted roller coaster based on after Batman from DC Comics. Guests walk through an extensive queue themed after Gotham City.
Ninja |  | 1989  | Arrow Dynamics/Vekoma | A steel roller coaster themed after the Ninja of feudal Japan. Originally located at Expo 86 in Vancouver.
The Buccaneer  |  | 1980  | Intamin | A swinging ship ride. Originally called The Buccaneer (1980 - 1994). Then themed after the Joker from DC Comics (1995-2023). Before returning to its original name.

### DC Comics Plaza

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DC Comics Plaza celebrates the worlds of DC Entertainment, with several attractions based on various DC characters and properties. The area opened in 1997, replacing the former Spain section of the park. One of DC Comics Plaza's most iconic features is DC Circle, a section of the ground that is designed after DC's longtime "DC Bullet" logo. The visual centerpiece of the Plaza is the Hall of Justice, which serves as the facade and entrance for Justice League: Battle for Metropolis. Directly to the opposite side is the large, snowman-themed facade of the "Snowy's Ice Cream Factory Tours", which is the entrance to Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast.

Ride  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Justice League: Battle for Metropolis |  | 2015  | Sally Corporation | An interactive dark ride featuring an original story experience based on the Justice League. Hosted by Cyborg, an animatronic of whom is in the ride's station. Originally called Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters The Mystery of the Scary Swamp.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast |  | 1998  | Premier Rides | A launched roller coaster themed after Mr. Freeze and the 1997 movie Batman & Robin. Its trains originally ran facing forwards, but were changed in 2012 to run facing backwards, coinciding with its name change adding "Reverse Blast" to the title. The shoulder restraints were replaced with lap bars after the 2001 season.[9]
Shazam!  |  | 1971  | Eli Bridge Company  | A standard scrambler ride themed after the super hero Shazam.

### Britannia

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Britannia is based on the country of Great Britain as it was in its medieval period, including elements from Arthurian legend. The area was named "England" from 1971 to 1992, then "Great Britain" in 1993, and it was given its current name in 1994.

Ride  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Pandemonium |  | 2007  | Gerstlauer | A spinning roller coaster, the third of four installations at Six Flags theme parks. It was formerly named "Tony Hawk's Big Spin" from 2007 to 2011. Despite its location right inside the entrance of Britannia, the ride has no thematic connection to the rest of the area.
Rookie Racer |  | 2023  | Vekoma | A kids roller coaster.
Supergirl: Sky Flyer  |  | 2019  | Zamperla | Zamperla Endeavour model, themed after Supergirl.
The Boss |  | 2000  | Custom Coasters International | A wooden terrain roller coaster, the tallest and fastest coaster built by Custom Coasters International. It was the eighth longest wooden roller coaster in the world when it first opened, with a track length of 5,051 feet. The helix element was removed for the 2018 season, reducing the track's length to 4,631 feet.

### Illinois

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Illinois is loosely themed to the city of Chicago. The area was formerly known as "Old Chicago" from 1971 to 1993.

Ride  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Description

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Boomerang |  | 2013  | Vekoma | A boomerang roller coaster. It was relocated from Six Flags Over Texas, where it operated as Flashback.
Catwoman Whip  |  | 2022  | Funtime | Funtime Booster model, themed after Catwoman. The ride was supposed to open in 2020, but was originally delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ride was pushed back again for the 2022 season to replace Superman Tower of Power.
Fireball  |  | 2016  | Larson International  | A "Larson loop" ride.
Screamin' Eagle |  | 1976  | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | A wooden roller coaster designed by John C. Allen. When it opened in 1976, it was the tallest, longest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world. An American Coaster Enthusiasts landmark.
SkyScreamer |  | 2011  | Funtime | A Star Flyer. Was the first SkyScreamer to open throughout the Six Flags parks.

### Bugs Bunny National Park

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Bugs Bunny National Park is a kiddie area based on the Looney Tunes franchise. It opened in 2006 as the successor to Looney Tunes Town. It replaced some former land that Britannia used to occupy.

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Bugs Bunny Fort Fun  |  | 2006  | SVC Interactive  | A play area and treehouse area themed after Looney Tunes.
Bugs Bunny Ranger Pilots  |  | 2006  | Chance Rides | A "Red Baron" kiddie biplane ride featuring Bugs Bunny. It was originally located in Goodtime Hollow and later Looney Tunes Town and was then relocated.
Daffy Duck Stars on Parade  |  | 2006  | Zamperla | A swing ride featuring Daffy Duck. The ride was moved from its old "Fairgrounds"/Looney Tunes Town location for the construction of Evel Knievel to the former Daffy Duck Duccaneer location in 2008.
Elmer Fudd Weather Balloons  |  | 2006  | Zamperla  | A "samba balloons" ride themed after Elmer Fudd.
Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway  |  | 2006  | Zamperla  | A kiddie railroad ride named after Foghorn Leghorn. It was relocated from Looney Tunes Town, where it was known as "Looney Tooter".
Marvin The Martian Camp Invasion  |  | 2006  | Zamperla  | A "Crazy Sub" spaceship-themed kiddie ride themed after Marvin the Martian.
Taz Twisters  |  | 2006  | Zamperla  | A mini tea cups ride named after Taz.
Tweety Twee House  |  | 2006  | Zamperla  | A "Jumpin' Star" kiddie drop tower ride themed after Sylvester and Tweety.
Yosemite Sam Tugboat Tailspin  |  | 2006  | Zamperla  | A "Rockin' Tug" spinning ship ride themed after Yosemite Sam.

### Roller Coasters

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Ride name  | Picture  | Year opened  | Manufacturer  | Current location  | Description

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American Thunder |  | 2008  | Great Coasters International | 1904 World's Fair  | A classically themed wooden roller coaster. It was originally named "Evel Knievel", until it changed to its current name for the 2011 season.
River King Mine Train |  | 1971  | Arrow Dynamics | Gateway to the West  | A steel roller coaster named after the mine, River King Mine.
Batman: The Ride |  | 1995  | Bolliger & Mabillard | Studio Backlot  | An inverted roller coaster based on after Batman from DC Comics. Guests walk through an extensive queue themed after Gotham City.
Ninja |  | 1989  | Arrow Dynamics/Vekoma | Studio Backlot  | A steel roller coaster themed after the Ninja of feudal Japan.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast |  | 1998  | Premier Rides | DC Comics Plaza  | A launched roller coaster themed after Mr. Freeze and the 1997 movie Batman & Robin. Its trains originally ran facing forwards, but were changed in 2012 to run facing backwards, coinciding with its name change adding "Reverse Blast" to the title. The shoulder restraints were replaced with lap bars after the 2001 season.[9]
The Boss |  | 2000  | Custom Coasters International | Britannia  | A wooden terrain roller coaster, the tallest and fastest coaster built by Custom Coasters International. It was the eighth longest wooden roller coaster in the world when it first opened, with a track length of 5,051 feet. The helix element was removed for the 2018 season, reducing the track's length to 4,631 feet.
Pandemonium |  | 2007  | Gerstlauer | Britannia  | A spinning roller coaster, the third of four installations at Six Flags theme parks. It was formerly named "Tony Hawk's Big Spin" from 2007 to 2011.
Screamin' Eagle |  | 1976  | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | Illinois  | A wooden roller coaster designed by John C. Allen. When it opened in 1976, it was the tallest, longest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world at 110 feet (34 m) high and 62 mph (100 km/h). An American Coaster Enthusiasts landmark.
Boomerang |  | 2013  | Vekoma | Illinois  | A boomerang roller coaster. It was relocated from Six Flags Over Texas, where it operated as Flashback from 1989 to 2012.
Rookie Racer  |  | 2023  | Vekoma | Britannia  |

## Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

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Hurricane Harbor is a water park that is connected to the southeast portion of Six Flags St. Louis and is adjacent to Studio Backlot, but is not part of the main park.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Theme| A washed-up harbor that once resided in the South Seas.
Owner| Six Flags
Opened| June 5, 1999; 25 years ago (June 5, 1999)
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Big Kahuna  | 1999  | Proslide Technology Inc. Mammoth | Family raft ride
4 tube slides  | 1999  | Proslide Technology Inc. Pipeline | Piranha (red) & Man-O-War (yellow) - partially enclosed, Hammerhead (green) & Stingray (teal) - completely enclosed
Adventure Cove  | 2022  | SCS Interactive Discovery Treehouse | Family activity area, with Proslide Technology Inc. Twisters’ Zone slides. New play structure, renamed "Adventure Cove" opened in 2022.
Hurricane Bay  | 1999  | Aquatic Development Group Inc. WaveTek wave pool  | Wave pool with a "volcano" at one end and a beach at the other
Gulley Washer Creek  | 1999  | Aquatic Development Group Inc. lazy river  | Lazy river
Tornado | 2005  | Proslide Technology Inc. Tornado “60”  | Funnel slide that uses four person “cloverleaf” tubes
Wahoo Racer  | 2009  | Proslide Technology Inc. 6-Lane ProRacer | Mat-racing slide complex
Typhoon Twister  | 2018  | Proslide Technology Inc. Hybrid | Hybrid water slide featuring a bowl dropping into a zero-G wave wall. Utilises four-person "cloverleaf" tubes.

## Entertainment Venues

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Six Flags St. Louis has several theaters that host daily shows during its operating season. With the exception of the summer concert series, all shows are free to attend.

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Palace Theater  | 1904 World's Fair  | Large indoor performance theater. Home to daily shows including Fright Fest's "Love at First Fright," which has been performed at the park almost every year since 1993.
Palace Porch  | 1904 World's Fair  | An outdoor performance space on the steps of the Palace Theater.
Miss Kitty's Saloon  | Gateway To The West  | Small indoor performance theater styled after an Old West saloon.
Empire Theater  | Studio Backlot  | Medium-sized indoor theater, formerly home to a puppet show and an indoor ice skating show.
Old Glory Amphitheatre  | Illinois (Old Chicago)  | Large outdoor venue used for summer concerts.

## Annual events

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A number of annual seasonal events are held at the park:

### July 4th Fest

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July 4th Fest was introduced in the 2000s and features multiple nights of fireworks for the Fourth of July. It is typically sponsored by Coca-Cola.[10]

### Fright Fest

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Main article: Six Flags Fright Fest

Fright Fest was introduced in 1988 as "Fright Nights", which ran until Fright Nights V in 1992. In 1993, the event became Fright Fest under the ownership of Time Warner, who wanted each Six Flags park's Halloween event to use the same name for branding purposes. The event runs from mid to late September through Halloween and typically features several haunted attractions and scare zones, as well as live entertainment. Fright Fest celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2018.

Fright Fest was replaced with HALLOWFEST in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Park capacity was reduced to 25% of its normal capacity and all haunted houses, scare zones, and shows were replaced with outdoor, socially distanced alternatives.[11]

### Holiday in the Park

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Main article: Holiday in the Park

A holiday event was introduced in 2016 which features several themed areas as well as live entertainment. The event extended the park's operating season by two months for the first time in its history. It did not return in 2022.

### Holiday Square and Cosmic Sleigh Ride

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For the 2022 season, Holiday in the Park was replaced by Cosmic Sleigh Ride & Holiday Square. After 2021 season, Holiday in the Park was reimagined and rebranded as "Holiday Square" heavily toning down the operation, but still including the core elements of lights, entertainment, characters and treats. It was paired alongside a drive through lights show, run by World of Illumination.

### Cinco de Mayo Celebration

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A new Event, Cinco de Mayo Celebration, began for the 2023 season. According to Six flags, "Tacos, margaritas, music, and coasters all in one place for Cinco de Mayo weekend!"[12]

### Kids Weekend

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Throughout weekends in June, Kids Weekends, happens. Kids Weekend features decorations, entertainment, and food offerings. According to Six Flags, "This event is all about the kids. Foam cannons, dance parties, and snow cones will be at Six Flags every weekend in June."[13] Kids Weekend inaugural season is 2023.

### Summer Vibes

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Presented by M&Ms, Summers Vibes features food offerings, entertainment, and decorations. Summer Vibes is throughout July, after July 4 Fest. According to Six Flags, "This spectacular event features mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, and photo moments in both the theme park and the water park."[14] Summer Vibes' inaugural season is 2023.

## Former attractions

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Name  | Opened  | Closed  | Manufacturer/Ride Type  | Other Notes/Reason For Removal

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Mule-Go-Round  | 1971  | 1972  |  |
Injun Joe's Cave  | 1971  | 1978  | Arrow Water dark ride | Theme/name changed to Time Tunnel in 1979.
Super Sports Car Ride  | 1971  | 1979  | Arrow Sports Cars  | Replaced by The Buccaneer (The Joker Inc.) and Jet Scream.
The Sky-Way  | 1971  | 1981  | Von Roll | Illinois and USA stations; Accident on July 26, 1978, killed 3 and seriously injured 1 when a car fell from the ride.
Mississippi Adventure  | 1971  | 1982  | Arrow Boat Ride  | Similar to Jungle Cruise; replaced by Thunder River.
Tiltmore Hotel  | 1971  | 1982  | Crooked fun house  | Building became entrance to Thunder River.

Other names: Angle Tangle (1971 - 1972), The Funn Family Place (1973 - 1974).

Sky Chuter  | 1978  | 1982  | Intamin 250 ft (76 m) tall Paratower  | Replaced by Aero Flyer; moved to Six Flags Great Adventure.
Haunted House  | 1979  | 1982  | Haunted House Company walk through haunted house  | Was added late in 1979 (on Labor Day weekend); may have had a temporary location in fall of 1979, before moved to the former Tidal Wave location in 1980.

Attraction was 4 trailers linked together with a haunted house facade in front of them; attraction was moved from Six Flags Great Adventure where it operated as the original Haunted House (not the expanded Haunted Castle) in the fall of 1978.

Action Factory with River King Disco & Rock 'N Reel  | 1979/1980  | 1981/1983  | Intamin Motion Simulator & Disco dance area  | Action Factory area (part of River King Mine Train station building and transfer station building) included a space themed motion simulator in 1979 and the disco dance area; Rock ' N Reel (motion simulator with virtual rides about the park) was added in 1980 to replace the space-themed movie that was shown in 1979.

Motion simulator was likely identical to the Sensational Sense Machine at Six Flags Over Texas.

The motion simulator and the disco area were removed/closed in 1981, but the building remained open until 1983.

Happy Hotrods  | 1975  | 1984  | Kiddie spinning car ride  | Located in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides.
Fort Funtier  | 1975  | 1984  | Kid's playground area  | Located in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides.
Ball Crawl  | 1982  | 1984  | kiddie Ball Crawl  | may have been part of the Fort Funtier area

Located in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides.

Pet-A-Pet  | 1971  | 1985  | Petting zoo  | Replaced by Colossus.
River King Mine Train (second track)  | 1971  | 1988  | Arrow Mine Train  | Was located in Illinois section.

One of two separate Arrow Mine Train roller coasters at the park.

Other names: The River King Mine Train (1971); River King Run-Away Mine Train (1972 - 1983); Rail Blazer (1984), which included stand-up modifications and was subsequently shut down upon the death of a 46-year-old woman in July 1984. In 1988, it was removed and sold to Dollywood, where it operated as Thunder Express until 1998, whereupon it was relocated to Magic Springs and Crystal Falls and operates today as Big Bad John.

Jet Scream | 1981  | 1988  | Schwarzkopf Looping Star  | Was located in USA section, where Batman: The Ride is located today. Replaced the Super Sports Car Ride. Indirectly replaced by Ninja, ride moved to Six Flags Astroworld where it operated as Viper until the park closed in 2005, then the ride was scrapped.
Tunnel Del Tiempo  | 1979  | 1988  | Water dark ride | Theme/name changed to Legends Of The Dark Castle in 1989.

Other names: Time Tunnel (1979 - 1986)

The Condor  | 1988  | 1988  | HUSS Condor | Removed as part of the ride rotation program.
Elmer Fudd Constwuction Company  | 1985  | 1989  | kiddie sandbox  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Speedy Gonzales Speedway.
Yosemite Sam Summit  | 1985  | 1989  | kiddie ball crawl with summit  | Located in Looney Tunes Town.
Legends Of The Dark Castle  | 1989  | 1991  | Water dark ride | Theme/name changed to Castaway Kids in 1992.
Tremors Dance Pavilion  | 1989  | 1992  | Dance Pavilion, open select nights  | Became Carrot Club (character meet-and-greet lunch area) in 1993; replaced by Batman: The Ride.
Mo-Mo The Monster  | 1973  | 1994  | Eyerly Aircraft Company Monster | Replaced by Riverview Racer (Aero Flyer) in 1996.
Foghorn Leghorn Funasium  | 1985  | 1996  | kiddie ball crawl with slide  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Looney Tooter (now Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway).
Speedy Gonzales Speedway  | 1990  | 1996  | kiddie battery powered jeeps  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Looney Tooter (now Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway).
Porky Pig B-B-B Ball Park  | 1985  | 1999  | kiddie ball crawl  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Crazy Maze.
Road Runner Rally  | 1985  | 1999  | Mason Corporation roller racers/scooters  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; moved to new location in 1990; replaced by Crazy Maze

Other names: Tasmanian Devil Taxi Company (1985 - 1989).

Castaway Kids Comic Book Adventure  | 1992  | 1999  | water dark ride | Ride was closed in 2000 and 2001; replaced by Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters.

Other names: Castaway Kids Jungle Adventure (1992 - 1996).

Tom's Twister  | 1972  | 2005  | Chance Rides Rotor | Replaced by Bugs Bunny National Park.
Tweety's Flying Cages  | 1984  | 2005  | San Antonio Roller Works kiddie Ferris Wheel  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by movement of Rockin' Roller.

Other names: Ferris Wheel (1984), Flying Cages (1985 - 1992).

Bugs Bunny Burrow  | 1985  | 2005  | kiddie tunnel crawl  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track.
Cat Climb  | 1985  | 2005  | kiddie net climb with slide  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track.
Eagle's Bluff  | 1998  | 2005  | Extra charge rock climbing wall  |
Marvin's Maze  | 2000  | 2005  | Kiddie maze  | Located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track.

Other names: Crazy Maze (2000 - 2001).

4-D Theater  | 2001  | 2005  | Extra charge Ham on Rye VR.  | Other names: Virtual Theater (2001 - 2004).
Rockin' Roller  | 1975  | 2007  | Bradley and Kaye Little Dipper  | Was located in 1904 World's Fair ("Fairgrounds") - formerly Looney Tunes Town and Goodtime Hollow.

Location moved from south side of kiddie area to north side (next to Log Flume drop) in 2006.

Other names: Rock Candy Express (1975 - 1984), Acme Gravity Powered Roller Ride (1985 - 2005).

Great Race Speedway  | 2002  | 2007  | Hampton kiddie spinning car ride  | Ride was closed in 2007; replaced by American Thunder (Evel Knievel).

Other names: Speedy Gonzales Speedway (2002 - 2005).

Daffy Duck Duccaneer  | 2006  | 2007  | Sartori kiddie swinging ship  | Ride was moved from Six Flags Fiesta Texas; replaced by movement of Daffy Duck Stars On Parade (kiddie swing ride).
Slingshot  | 2002  | 2008  | extra charge Funtime Sling Shot.  | Ride opened mid-season; Ride moved to Six Flags New England.
Kiddie-Go-Round  | 1975  | 2010  | Herschell kiddie Carousel  | Ride was moved to new location in "Fairgrounds"/Looney Tunes Town area in 2006, ride was closed in 2007, removed late in 2007 for American Thunder (Evel Knievel) construction and then moved to new location near the exit of Log Flume in 2008.

Other names: Last Roundup (1975 - 1984), Merry Melodies Go-Round (1985 - 2005).

Riverview Racer  | 1983  | 2010  | Chance Rides Yo-Yo  | Originally located in England section (replaced Sky Chuter), moved to the Illinois section of the park in 1996; replaced by SkyScreamer.

Other names: Aero Flyer (1983 - 1994), Dragon's Wing (1995).

Water Street Cab Company  | 1973  | 2012  | Soli bumper cars | Removed at the end of the 2012 season to make room for Boomerang.

Other names: Dodge City (1973–1990).

Powder Keg  | 1971  | 1996/2013  | Intamin Drunken Barrels  | Ride was closed from 1997 to 2013, removed at end of the 2013 season to make room for Tsunami Soaker.

Other names: Hannibarrels (1971-1995)

Scooby-Doo! Ghostblasters: The Mystery of the Scary Swamp | 2002  | 2014  | Sally Corporation interactive family dark ride | Heavily modified former dark ride (replaced Castaway Kids). Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters: Mystery of the Scary Swamp closed permanently on September 14, 2014. It was replaced by Justice League: Battle for Metropolis which opened on June 5, 2015.
Rush Street Flyer  | 1987  | 2015  | Chance Rides Falling Star  | Removed at the end of the 2015 season to make room for Fireball. Relocated to La Ronde as Gravitor. One of the few rides that did not allow single riders.
Turbo Bungy  | 2001  | 2015  | Eurobungy bungee/trampoline  | Moved to former Eagle's Bluff (rock wall) location for the 2014 season. Removed after the 2015 season. One of the few upcharge attractions at the park.
Speed Slides  | 1999  | 2017  | Combo slide tower at Hurricane Harbor  | Removed at the end of the 2017 season to make room for Typhoon Twister.
Highland Fling  | 1977  | 2017  | Schwarzkopf Enterprise | Removed from the Britannia section of the park at the end of the 2017 season due to maintenance/parts issues. Replaced by Supergirl: Sky Flyer.
Tidal Wave  | 1991  | 2019  | Hopkins Rides | A shoot-the-chutes water ride. Did not operate during 2019 season. Tidal wave was removed at the end of the 2019 season.
Speed O'Drome Go-Karts  | 1999  | 2019  | J&J Amusements  | Partially replaced by Rookie Racer coaster in 2023.
Moon Antique Cars  | 1971  | 2007/2020  | Arrow Dynamics | An antique cars attraction with cars that resembled 1911 Cadillacs. The track was significantly shortened following the 2007 season to make way for Evel Knievel at the time or now American Thunder.
Hook's Lagoon  | 1999  | 2020  | SCS Interactive "Discovery Treehouse"  | Original play structure removed from Hurricane Harbor after 2020 season. Replaced with new play structure in 2022 and reopened as Adventure Cove. Adventure Cove reuses existing pool area and slides.
Superman: Tower of Power | 2006  | 2020  | Intamin | A drop tower ride themed after Superman from DC Comics. It was originally built in 1997 at the defunct Six Flags AstroWorld, where it operated as Dungeon Drop, until the park's closure in 2005. Removed in 2021 and replaced with Catwoman Whip.
Bonzai Pipeline  | 2012  | 2022  | Proslide Technology Inc. SuperLOOP | Looping water slide. SBNO during 2022. Removed after 2022 season.
Xcalibur | 2003  | 2022  | Nauta Bussink Baily  | An Evolution thrill ride, themed after the Round Table of King Arthur. Removed after 2022 season.
Grand Ole Carousel | 1972  | 2022  | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters | A traditional carousel. It was named simply "Carousel" from 1972 to 1983, "Grand Ole Carousel" from 1984 to 1993 and "Enchanted Carousel" from 1994 to 1997. In 1998, its name was reverted to its current one till its closure in 2022. It is expected to reopen in Summer 2024.
Dragon's Wing  | 1996  | 2022  | Skycoaster, Inc. | An extra charge Skycoaster attraction. Partially replaced by Rookie Racer coaster in 2023.

## Gallery

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* Glow in the Park Parade at Six Flags St. Louis (Removed after the 2010 Season)

* Mr. Freeze next to Colossus

* Batman: The Ride

* Tommy G. Robertson Railroad

* American Thunder (Formerly Evel Knievel prior to the 2011 Season)

* Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters: Mystery of the Scary Swamp (Replaced by Justice League: Battle for Metropolis)

## Incidents

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Main article: Incidents_at_Six_Flags_parks § Six_Flags_St._Louis

## References

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3. ^ "Six Flags St. Louis". Archived from the original on 2015-04-09. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
4. ^ Billhartz, Cynthia (May 31, 1999). "The 'ol swimming hole has gone high tech". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
5. ^ http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NTc0MzQ4fENoaWxkSUQ9Mjc3MjgwfFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1[dead link]
6. ^ Post-Dispatch, Special to the (16 June 2015). "Eureka OKs plan for new subdivision". STLtoday.com.
7. ^ http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9NjE0NTEwfENoaWxkSUQ9MzI4NzI3fFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1 [bare URL]
8. ^ "SFSL Coronavirus Update". Six Flags St. Louis. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
9. ^ a b Marden, Duane. "Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast  (Six Flags St. Louis)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
10. ^ "Enjoy Coca-Cola July 4th Fest at Six Flags Parks July 3–6". investors.sixflags.com. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
11. ^ "Six Flags hosts HALLOWFEST for the first year due to COVID-19". FOX 2. 2020-10-04. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
12. ^ "Events in St. Louis at Six Flags | Something for Everyone".
13. ^ "Kids Weekend -". 2022-12-04. Archived from the original on 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
14. ^ "Events in St. Louis at Six Flags | Something for Everyone".

## External links

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Company
officials|

| Key|

* Angus G. Wynne
* Founder
* Richard Zimmerman (CEO)

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Board of
directors|

* Selim Bassoul
* Daniel J. Hanrahan
* Richard A. Zimmerman
* Arik Ruchim
* Chieh Huang
* D. Scott Olivet
* Enrique Ramirez Mena
* Esi Eggleston Bracey
* Jennifer Mason
* Louis Carr
* Marilyn Spiegel
* Michelle McKinney Frymire

Current locations|

* California's Great America (South Bay Shores)
* Canada's Wonderland (Splash Works)
* Carowinds (Carolina Harbor)
* Cedar Point (Castaway Bay, Cedar Point Shores)
* Dorney Park (Wildwater Kingdom)
* Frontier City
* Kings Dominion (Soak City)
* Kings Island (Soak City)
* Knott's Berry Farm (Knott's Soak City (Buena Park))
* La Ronde
* Michigan's Adventure (WildWater Adventure)
* Six Flags America
* Six Flags Darien Lake
* Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
* Six Flags Fiesta Texas
* Six Flags Great Adventure
* Six Flags Great America
* Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor (Lodge)
* Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (multiple locations)
* Six Flags Magic Mountain
* Six Flags México
* Six Flags New England
* Six Flags Over Georgia
* Six Flags Over Texas
* Six Flags St. Louis
* Schlitterbahn Galveston
* Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
* Valleyfair (Soak City)
* Six Flags White Water
* Worlds of Fun (Oceans of Fun)

Former locations|

* American Adventures
* Atlantis
* AstroWorld
* AutoWorld
* Belgium
* Bellewaerde
* Dubai
* Elitch Gardens
* Entertainment Village
* Geauga Lake
* Holland
* Japanese Village and Deer Park
* Kentucky Kingdom
* Movieland Wax Museum
* New Orleans
* Old Indiana Fun Park
* Power Plant
* Walibi Rhône-Alpes
* Walibi Lorraine
* Warner Bros. Movie World Germany
* Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid
* Wild Waves and Enchanted Village
* Wyandot Lake

Upcoming locations|

* Six Flags Qiddiya

Other|

* Great Southwest Corporation
* Incidents
* Mr. Six

Events|

* Fright Fest
* Glow in the Park Parade
* Halloween Haunt
* Holiday in the Park

Themed Areas|

* Camp Snoopy
* DC Universe
* Gotham City
* Kidzopolis
* Planet Snoopy
* Whistlestop Park

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Six Flags St. Louis

Roller coasters|

* American Thunder
* Batman: The Ride
* Boomerang
* The Boss
* Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast
* Ninja
* Pandemonium
* River King Mine Train
* Screamin' Eagle

Other rides|

* Colossus
* Grand Ole Carousel
* Justice League: Battle for Metropolis
* Hurricane Harbor
* SkyScreamer
* Thunder River
* Tsunami Soaker

Events|

* Fright Fest
* Holiday in the Park

Former rides|

* Glow in the Park Parade
* Jet Scream
* Scooby-Doo! Ghostblasters: The Mystery of the Scary Swamp
* Superman: Tower of Power
* Xcalibur

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