Six Flags St. Louis
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Six Flags St. Louis is an amusement park
owned by Six Flags
, Inc. It is located in Eureka, Missouri
, USA (in what was Allenton). Opened in 1971 as the third theme park of the Six Flags chain, this was the last park that was built under the Six Flags name. But unlike its sister parks, Six Flags Over Texas
and Six Flags Over Georgia
which are owned by limited partnerships and managed by Six Flags, St. Louis is the only original park completely owned by Six Flags itself.
Amusement park
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owned by Six Flags
Six Flags
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is the world's largest amusement park corporation based on quantity of properties and the fifth most popular in terms of attendance. The company maintains 14 properties located throughout North America, including theme parks, thrill parks, water parks and family...
, Inc. It is located in Eureka, Missouri
Eureka, Missouri
Eureka is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, between St. Louis and Pacific, Missouri, along Interstate 44. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 10,189. The city is west of the former site of Times Beach, the site of dioxin contamination discovered in...
, USA (in what was Allenton). Opened in 1971 as the third theme park of the Six Flags chain, this was the last park that was built under the Six Flags name. But unlike its sister parks, Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Over Texas is a major amusement park located in Arlington, Texas , east of Fort Worth and about west of Dallas. It is the oldest park of the Six Flags chain. The park opened on August 5, 1961 following just a year of construction and an initial investment of US$10 million by real estate...
and Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia is a theme park located west of Atlanta, in unincorporated Cobb County. Opened in 1967, it is the second park in the Six Flags chain, after the original opening in 1961 in Texas....
which are owned by limited partnerships and managed by Six Flags, St. Louis is the only original park completely owned by Six Flags itself.
Themed Areas
| Original themed areas ("Six Flags" of the park) |
Other name(s) and notes | Current themed areas |
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| Illinois (1971 - Current) | northern half becomes Old Chicago (1974–1988) | Illinois (1989 - Current) |
| USA (1971–1993) | USA/Movietown (1994), Time Warner Studios (1995), Warner Bros. Backlot (1996–2001) | Studio Backlot (2001 - Current) |
| England (1971–1992) | Great Britain (1993) | Britannia (1994 - Current) |
| Spain (1971–1996) | DC Comics Plaza (1997 - Current) | |
| France (1971–1994) | Choteau's Market (1995 - Current) | |
| Missouri (1971–1992) | 1904 World's Fair (1993 - Current) | |
| area was the southern half of original Illinois section | Gateway To The West (1993 - Current) | |
| area was part of Gateway To The West and the Illinois section | Bugs Bunny National Park (2006 - Current) | |
| Goodtime Hollow (1975–1984), Looney Tunes Town (1985–2005), 1904 World's Fair ("Fairgrounds") (2006) - area closed in 2007 and removed from park in late 2007 |
Roller coasters
| Ride Name | Year Opened | Removed In | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Current Location | Other Notes |
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| River King Mine Train River King Mine Train -Overview:The River King Mine Train is a hybrid wood structure roller coaster located at Six Flags St. Louis. Built in 1971, it was the first coaster of the park. The actual ride itself is one of two tracks, one which was later sold. Today, the ride operates with its original name. The ride has... |
1971 | 1988 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Mine Train |
Was located in Illinois section. One of two separate Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Mine Train roller coasters. This side/track was indirectly replaced by the Ninja Ninja A or was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations... . The coaster was removed in 1988 and sold to Dollywood Dollywood Dollywood is a theme park owned by entertainer Dolly Parton and the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. It is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dollywood has 3,000 people on its payroll, making it the largest employer in that community.... as "Thunder Express". Other Names - The River King Mine Train (1971), River King Run-Away Mine Train (1972–1983), River King Mine Train (1984–1987). |
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| River King Mine Train River King Mine Train -Overview:The River King Mine Train is a hybrid wood structure roller coaster located at Six Flags St. Louis. Built in 1971, it was the first coaster of the park. The actual ride itself is one of two tracks, one which was later sold. Today, the ride operates with its original name. The ride has... |
1971 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Mine Train |
Gateway To The West | Location was originally part of the Illinois section One of two separate Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Mine Train roller coasters. Other Names - The River King Mine Train (1971), River King Run-Away Mine Train (1972–1983), Rail Blazer (1984). |
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| Rockin' Roller Rockin' Roller The Rockin’ Roller was a steel roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. This is a junior coaster that was known as the Rock Candy Express from 1975 to 1984, then the Acme Gravity Powered Roller Ride from 1985 to 2005, changing to its current name in 2006 when the location was... |
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). |
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| Screamin' Eagle Screamin' Eagle The Screamin' Eagle is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis. When it opened in 1976 for America's Bicentennial celebration, Guinness World Records listed it as the largest coaster at high and as the fastest coaster at . The ride is a modified 'L'-Shaped Out And Back... |
1976 | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters wooden roller coaster, designed by John C. Allen. | Illinois | Opened as the world's tallest, longest, and fastest roller coaster. | |
| Jet Scream Viper (Six Flags) The Viper at Six Flags Astroworld was an Anton Schwarzkopf designed Looping Star model and had operated at Astroworld since 1989. It consisted of a single loop and was demolished with the closing of Astroworld in 2005. It had originally been the Jet Scream at Six Flags St. Louis.... |
1981 | 1988 | Schwarzkopf Looping Star | Was located in USA section, where Batman: The Ride is located today. Replaced 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. |
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| Ninja The Ninja (roller coaster) -Summary:Ninja is an Arrow Dynamics/Vekoma steel roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. The ride features a loop, a sidewinder, and a double corkscrew. It was originally built for and located at Expo '86 in Vancouver, B.C., operating as Scream Machine from May to October 1986.... |
1989 | Vekoma Vekoma Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V. is a roller coaster and thrill ride designer with its facilities based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1926 by Hendrik op het Veld under the name "Veld Koning Machinefabriek" and had first manufactured agricultural machinery and mining equipment... Custom MK-1200 |
Studio Backlot | Relocated from Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,... 's Expo 1986 fair where it was known as Scream Machine. |
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| Batman: The Ride Batman: The Ride Batman: The Ride is a steel inverted roller coaster found in many Six Flags theme parks, as well as other parks around the world, including Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Fiesta Texas , Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags... |
1995 | Bollinger & Mabillard B&M B&M may refer to:* B & M, a chain of discount stores in the UK* B&M an acronym of Burnham & Morrill, a brand of baked beans now owned by B&G Foods* Bolliger & Mabillard, a Swiss roller coaster manufacturer* Boston and Maine Railroad* Brick and mortar... Inverted roller coaster Inverted roller coaster An inverted roller coaster is a roller coaster in which the train runs under the track with the seats directly attached to the wheel carriage. This latter attribute is what sets it apart from the older suspended coaster, which runs under the track, but "swings" via a pivoting bar attached to the... |
Studio Backlot | Mirror-image clone of standard Batman ride. | |
| Mr. Freeze Mr. Freeze (roller coaster) Mr. Freeze is a steel launched, shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas and Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. The two rides, mirror images of each other, were inspired by Mr. Freeze, one of Batman's arch-enemies, and use linear induction motor launch... |
1998 | Premier Rides Premier Rides Premier Rides is an amusement ride manufacturer based in the United States. The company was the first to use Linear Induction Motors on their roller coasters. Jim Seay has been the sole owner and company president since 1996.... LIM Linear motor A linear motor is an electric motor that has had its stator and rotor "unrolled" so that instead of producing a torque it produces a linear force along its length... launched roller coaster |
DC Comics Plaza | Originally intended to open for the 1997 season, but problems with the LIM Launch system forced a delayed opening until 1998. | |
| The Boss The Boss (roller coaster) The Boss is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. Ranked among the top 5 wooden coasters in America, it features a lift of , a first drop of , four drops of 150',112',103',and 72', and a 570 degree helix.... |
2000 | Custom Coasters International Custom Coasters International Custom Coasters International was one of the premier wooden roller coaster manufacturers in the world and produced more wooden coasters in recent times than any other company... terrain wooden roller coaster. |
Britannia | Tallest and fastest coaster built by Custom Coasters International | |
| Pandemonium Pandemonium (roller coaster) Pandemonium is a Gerstlauer steel spinning roller coasters located at several Six Flags theme parks including Six Flags New England, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Its design consists of several cars holding four riders each... |
2007 | Gerstlauer Spinning Coaster | Britannia | Ride replaced Sherwood Forest Theater (former Dolphin Arena). Other Names - Tony Hawk's Big Spin (2007–2010). |
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| American Thunder | 2008 | GCI Great Coasters International Great Coasters International, Inc. is a Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based roller coaster manufacturer which has created several award-winning rides since its formation in 1994. Starting in 2006 with Thunderbird in Finland, the company expanded beyond the United States and began building coasters in... wooden twister coaster |
1904 World's Fair | Ride located where part of the Moon Antique Cars was located and where the "Fairgrounds"/Looney Tunes Town/Goodtime Hollow kiddie area was located. Other Names - Evel Knievel (2008–2010). |
Current adult rides
| Ride Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Current Location | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Log Flume | 1971 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Log Flume Log flume A log flume is a flume specifically constructed to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain to a sawmill by using flowing water. These watertight trough-like channels could be built to span a long distance across chasms and down steep mountain slopes... |
DC Comics Plaza | Ride has 2 separate/different sides. Other Names - The Hoo Hoo Log Flume (1971–1977), Nestea Plunge (1978 - 1979/1980), Log Flume (1979/1980 - 2000), The Ice Mountain Splash (2001–2005). |
| Moon Antique Cars | 1971 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Antique Cadillac |
1904 World's Fair | Ride originally had 2 sides/tracks, one side/track removed during 80's, track shortened in 1999, lengthened in 2006. Ride was heavily modified for the 2008 season for Evel Knievel Evel Knievel Evel Knievel , born Robert Craig Knievel, was an American daredevil and entertainer. In his career he attempted over 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps between 1965 and 1980, and in 1974, a failed jump across Snake River Canyon in the Skycycle X-2, a steam-powered rocket... . |
| Six Flags Railroad | 1971 | Crown Metal Products | 1904 World's Fair and Bugs Bunny National Park | This is a narrow gauge (36 in) railroad featuring two stations, St. Louis and Bugs Bunny National Park (Old Chicago). Engine is named Tommy G. Robertson after the head maintenance official when the park first opened. Tommy G. Robertson is a real-working 25 ton steam locomotive Steam locomotive A steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine... that burns non-polluting propane. During Fright Fest, the train is converted to Terror Train with a main villain "Pigman" who decides to hijack the train. (Though for a few years up until 2010, they had other themes.) Six Flags originally had two engines, the #5 was green and is now in Busch Gardens and the #6 which is red and still operating at the park today. Tommy G. Robertson had a few modifications later after the initial design such as moving the whistle to the top of the steam dome. |
| Grand Ole Carousel | 1972 | 1915 PTC Philadelphia Toboggan Company The Philadelphia Toboggan Company is one of the oldest existing roller coaster manufacturing companies in the world.Mack Rides of Germany dates back to 1781, but it did not start building coasters until 1921 Based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, it was established in 1904 by Henry B... Carousel Carousel A carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders... |
Britannia | Other Names - Carousel (1972–1983), Grand Ole Carousel (1984–1994), Enchanted Carousel (1995–1997). |
| Shazam! | 1972 | Eli Bridge Scrambler Twist (ride) The Twist, also known as the Twister, Cyclone, Sizzler, Scrambler, Merry Mixer, Jambalaya, or Grasscutter is an amusement ride in which suspended riders spinning in cars experience the illusion that they will crash into other suspended, spinning cars. Riders are seated in small carriages clustered... |
DC Comics Plaza | Originally located in USA section (near where Ninja's station is located), moved to current location in 1988 Was closed for a complete rebuild. Reopened at the beginning of the 2009 season. Other Names - Space Scramble (1972 - 1981/1982), The Scrambler (1981/1982 - 1986), U.S. Express (1987), El Toro Bravo (1988–1996) |
| Water Street Cab Company | 1973 | Soli bumper cars | Illinois | Other Names - Dodge City (1973–1990). |
| Highland Fling | 1977 | Schwarzkopf Enterprise Enterprise (ride) The Enterprise is an amusement ride, manufactured primarily by HUSS Maschinenfabrik in 1972. The ride was an adaptation and improvement of a design produced earlier that year by Schwarzkopf, with an increased passenger capacity. Despite not owning the original incarnation of the ride, HUSS was... |
Britannia | |
| Thunder River | 1983 | Intamin Rapids water ride River rafting ride A river rafting ride is an amusement ride that simulates whitewater rafting.-History:The river rapids ride concept was proposed by Bill Crandall and developed by Intamin AG... |
Gateway To The West | Replaced Mississippi Adventure, entrance replaced Tiltmore Hotel. |
| Colossus Colossus (Six Flags St. Louis) Colossus is a tall Ferris wheel located at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri, USA. It is in diameter, weighs , and has a maximum capacity of 320 people.Colossus is currently the tallest Ferris wheel at a theme park in the United States... |
1986 | Carousel Holland B.V. 180 ft (54.9 m). tall Ferris wheel Ferris wheel A Ferris wheel is a nonbuilding structure consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger cars attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, the cars are kept upright, usually by gravity.Some of the largest and most modern Ferris wheels have cars mounted on... |
1904 World's Fair | Replaced Petting Zoo Ride was relocated from the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Rush Street Flyer | 1987 | Chance Rides Falling Star | Illinois | Ride was SBNO (broken) for the 2005 season. One of the few rides that does not allow single riders. |
| Tidal Wave Tidal Wave (Six Flags St. Louis) The Tidal Wave is a boat-based shoot-the-chutes amusement ride at Six Flags St. Louis amusement park that opened in 1991 in the Illinois section of the park.... |
1991 | Hopkins Hopkins Rides Inc Hopkins Rides is an amusement ride manufacturer based in Haines City, Florida. The company has had experience in amusement rides for over 30 years.-Manufacturing:The company mainly focuses on water ride attractions. Their three types of water rides are:... Shoot-the-Chutes Shoot-the-Chutes Shoot-the-Chutes is an amusement ride consisting of a flat-bottomed boat that slides down a ramp or inside a flume into a lagoon. Unlike a log flume, a Shoot-the-Chutes generally has larger boats and one single drop.... water ride |
Illinois | |
| Scooby-Doo! Ghostblasters – The Mystery Of The Scary Swamp |
2002 | Sally Corporation Sally Corporation Founded in 1977, Sally Corporation is known for its dark rides , and its human, animal and cartoon animatronic characters and shows. The company serves amusement parks, attractions, museums and retail clients worldwide... interactive family dark ride Dark ride A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects.... |
DC Comics Plaza | Heavily modified former dark ride (replaced Castaway Kids). |
| Xcalibur | 2003 | Ronald Bussink Professional Rides Evolution Evolution (ride) Evolution is a large thrill ride manufactured by FarFabbri in Italy.It consists of four inclined pillars which support a revolving arm. On one end of the arm are some counterweights and on the other is a rotating hub which holds 10 cars. The minimum height requirement is 48 inches or taller.... |
Britannia | Replaced Great Escape arcade (original Illinois Sky-Way station building). Ride moved from Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Great Adventure is a theme park in Jackson Township, New Jersey, owned by Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the world's largest amusement park corporation... . |
| Superman: Tower Of Power Superman Tower Of Power Superman: Tower of Power is a thrill ride located at two Six Flags parks. The one at Six Flags St. Louis is an Intamin Giant Drop model, and the one at Six Flags Over Texas is an S&S Combo Tower model. The one at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom was demolished after an accident that maimed a teenage... |
2006 | Intamin 230 ft (70.1 m). tall giant drop | Illinois | Ride Relocated from Six Flags Astroworld Six Flags Astroworld AstroWorld was a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately of land between Kirby Drive and Fannin Avenue, directly south of Loop 610 in Houston, Texas, USA... . |
| SkyScreamer SkyScreamer SkyScreamer is a Funtime StarFlyer located at several Six Flags theme parks including Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags St. Louis. In 2012, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Great Adventure will also open SkyScreamers... |
2011 | Funtime StarFlyer | Illinois | Tallest ride in park at 236 feet (71.9 m) in the air swing ride. |
Current kiddie rides
| Ride Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Current Location | Other Notes |
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| Bugs Bunny Ranger Pilots | 1975 | Chance Rides Red Baron - kiddie biplane ride | Bugs Bunny National Park | Moved from former location in Goodtime Hollow/Looney Tunes Town in 2006. Other Names - Red Baron (1975–1984), Daffy Duck Airways (1985–2005). |
| Daffy Duck Stars On Parade | 1990 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Swing Ride |
Bugs Bunny National Park | Ride was SBNO in 2007, removed late in 2007 for Evel Knievel construction and then moved from old "Fairgrounds"/Looney Tunes Town location to former Daffy Duck Duccaneer location in 2008. Other Names - Tasmanian Devil Twister (1990–2005), Twister Swings (2006). |
| Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway | 1997 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Rio Grande – kiddie train ride |
Bugs Bunny National Park | Moved from former location in Looney Tunes Town in 2006. Other Names - Looney Tooter (1997–2005). |
| Elmer Fudd Weather Balloons | 2006 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Samba Balloons |
Bugs Bunny National Park | |
| Marvin The Martian Camp Invasion | 2006 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Crazy Sub |
Bugs Bunny National Park | Ride moved from Six Flags Astroworld Six Flags Astroworld AstroWorld was a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately of land between Kirby Drive and Fannin Avenue, directly south of Loop 610 in Houston, Texas, USA... . |
| Taz Twisters | 2006 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Mini Tea Cups |
Bugs Bunny National Park | |
| Tweety Twee House | 2006 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Jumpin’ Star – kiddie drop tower |
Bugs Bunny National Park | |
| Yosemite Sam Tugboat Tailspin | 2006 | Zamperla Zamperla Zamperla is a designing and manufacturing company in Vicenza, Italy. It is best known for creating thrill rides and roller coasters worldwide. The company also makes smaller coin operated rides commonly found inside shopping malls.... Rockin’ Tug |
Bugs Bunny National Park | |
| Bugs Bunny Fort Fun | 2006 | SCS Interactive “Treehouse” | Bugs Bunny National Park |
Current extra charge attractions
| Attraction Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Current Location | Other Notes |
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| Dragon’s Wing | 1996 | Skycoaster Skycoaster Skycoaster, most commonly also named Ripcord or Xtreme SkyFlyer , is an amusement park ride, produced and managed by Skycoaster, Inc.... |
Britannia | Near where the Aero Flyer (now Riverview Racer) was located originally. |
| Speed O’ Drome Go-Karts | 1999 | J & J Amusements go-karts | Britannia | |
| Turbo Bungy | 2001 | Eurobungy bungee/trampoline | Studio Backlot |
Hurricane Harbor (free water park)
| Slide/Attraction Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Other Notes |
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| Big Kahuna | 1999 | Proslide Technology Inc. Mammoth | family raft ride |
| 3 speed slides | 1999 | Proslide Technology Inc. Speed Zone | Geronimo Falls (green straight speed slide), Kontiki Falls & Wahini Falls (red / blue twisting speed slides) |
| 4 tube slides | 1999 | Proslide Technology Inc. Pipeline | Piranha (red) & Man-O-War (yellow) - partially enclosed, Hammerhead (green) & Stingray (teal) - completely enclosed |
| Hook’s Lagoon | 1999 | SCS Interactive Discovery Treehouse | family activity area, with Proslide Technology Inc. Twisters’ Zone slides |
| 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 shaped tube slide that uses four person “cloverleaf” tubes |
| Wahoo Racer | 2009 | Proslide Technology Inc. 6-Lane ProRacer | Mat-racing slide complex |
| Bonzai Pipeline | 2012 | Proslide Technology Inc. SuperLOOP | Looping water slide |
Former rides and attractions
| Original Ride Name | Other Ride Names | Year Opened | Year Closed/Removed | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Other Notes/Reason For Removal |
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| Hannibarrels (1971–1995) | Powder Keg (1996) | 1971 | 1996 | Intamin Drunken Barrels | Currently SBNO waiting for a need to be removed |
| Mule-Go-Round | 1971 | end of 1972 | |||
| Injun Joe's Cave | 1971 | end of 1978 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Water dark ride Dark ride A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects.... |
theme/name changed to Time Tunnel in 1979 | |
| Super Sports Car Ride | 1971 | end of 1979 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Sports Cars |
replaced by The Buccaneer (The Joker Inc.) and Jet Scream | |
| The Sky-Way | 1971 | end of 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 | end of 1982 | Arrow Arrow Dynamics Arrow Dynamics was a roller coaster and amusement ride design company based in Clearfield, Utah, United States. In 2002, the company went bankrupt but was quickly bought by fellow amusement ride manufacturer S&S Power to form S&S Arrow. During its peak, Arrow Dynamics was responsible for some of... Boat Ride |
similar to Jungle Cruise; replaced by Thunder River | |
| Angle Tangle (1971–1972) | The Funn Family Place (1973–1974) Tiltmore Hotel (1975–1982) |
1971 | end of 1982 | crooked fun house | building becomes entrance to Thunder River |
| Sky Chuter | 1978 | end of 1982 | Intamin 250 ft (76.2 m). tall parachute drop | replaced by Aero Flyer; ride moved to Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags Great Adventure is a theme park in Jackson Township, New Jersey, owned by Six Flags Entertainment Corp., the world's largest amusement park corporation... |
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| Haunted House | 1980 | end of 1982 | walk through haunted house | ||
| Action Factory with River King Disco & Rock 'N Reel | 1979/80 | end of 1983 | VR Arcade with Disco & Motion Simulator | Rock ' N Reel (motion simulator) was added in 1980 | |
| Happy Hotrods | 1975 | end of 1984 | kiddie spinning car ride | located in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides | |
| Fort Funtier | 1975 | end of 1984 | kid's playground | located in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides | |
| Ball Crawl | 1982 | end of 1984 | kid's playground | located in Goodtime Hollow; may have become Foghorn Leghorn Funasium in 1985 or removed and replaced end of 1984? | |
| Pet-A-Pet | 1971 | end of 1985 | petting zoo | replaced by Colossus | |
| Time Tunnel (1979 - 1986/1987) | Tunel Del Tiempo (1986/1987 - 1988) | 1979 | end of 1988 | water dark ride Dark ride A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects.... |
theme/name changed to Legends Of The Dark Castle in 1989 |
| The Condor | 1988 | end of 1988 | Huss Condor Condor (ride) The Condor is the trade name of an amusement ride sold by HUSS of Bremen, Germany. It was debuted at the 1984 New Orleans World's Fair, under the name "Cyclo Tower".... |
part of ride rotation program; moved to another Six Flags park | |
| Elmer Fudd Constwuction Company | 1985 | end of 1989 | kiddie sandbox | located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Speedy Gonzales Speedway | |
| Yosemite Sam Summit | 1985 | end of 1989 | kiddie ball crawl with summit | located in Looney Tunes Town | |
| Legends Of The Dark Castle | 1989 | end of 1991 | water dark ride Dark ride A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects.... |
theme/name changed to Castaway Kids in 1992 | |
| Tremors Dance Pavilion | 1989 | end of 1992 | Dance Pavilion, open select nights | becomes Carrot Club (character meet-in-greet lunch area) in 1993; replaced by Batman: The Ride | |
| Mo-Mo The Monster | 1973 | end of 1994 | Eyerly Aircraft Company Monster Octopus (ride) The Octopus is a type of amusement ride in the shape of an octopus. Five to eight arms attached to a central axis spin and move up and down in random, while cars at the end of the arms spin on rotary bolts. Each Octopus ride has the arms attached the middle of the ride. The middle of the ride will... |
replaced by Riverview Racer (Aero Flyer) in 1996 | |
| Foghorn Leghorn Funasium | 1985 | end of 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 | end of 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 | end of 1999 | kiddie ball crawl | located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Crazy Maze | |
| Tasmanian Devil Taxi Company (1985–1989) | Road Runner Rally (1990–1999) | 1985 | end of 1999 | Mason Corporation roller racers/scooters | located in Looney Tunes Town; moved to new loaction in 1990; replaced by Crazy Maze |
| Castaway Kids Jungle Adventure (1992–1996) | Castaway Kids Comic Book Adventure (1997–1999) | 1992 | end of 1999 | water dark ride Dark ride A dark ride or ghost train is an indoor amusement ride where riders in guided vehicles travel through specially lit scenes that typically contain animation, sound, music, and special effects.... |
ride was SBNO in 2000 and 2001; replaced by Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters... |
| Tom's Twister | 1972 | end of 2005 | Chance Rides Rotor | replaced by part of Bugs Bunny National Park | |
| Ferris Wheel (1984) | Flying Cages (1985–1992) Tweety's Flying Cages (1993–2005) |
1984 | end of 2005 | Chance Rides Rotor | located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by movement of Rockin' Roller |
| Bugs Bunny Burrow | 1985 | end of 2005 | kiddie tunnel crawl | located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track | |
| Cat Climb | 1985 | end of 2005 | kiddie net climb with slide | located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track | |
| Eagle’s Bluff | 1998 | end of 2005 | extra charge rock climbing wall | ||
| Crazy Maze (2000–2001) | Marvin's Maze (2002–2005) | 2000 | end of 2005 | kiddie maze | located in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track |
| Virtual Theater (2001–2004) | 4-D Theater (2005) | 2001 | end of 2005 | extra charge Ham on Rye VR | |
| Speedy Gonzales Speedway (2002–2005) | Great Race Speedway (2006–2007) | 2002 | late in 2007 | Hampton kiddie spinning car ride | ride was SBNO in 2007; replaced by American Thunder (Evel Knievel) |
| Daffy Duck Duccaneer | 2006 | end of 2007 | Sartori kiddie swinging ship | ride was moved from Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas is a seasonally operated theme park located on approximately of land in San Antonio, Texas.Six Flags Fiesta Texas is the major entertainment component of USAA's La Cantera, a 1,600 acre master-planned development in northwest San Antonio... ; replaced by movement of Daffy Duck Stars On Parade (kiddie swing ride) |
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| Slingshot | mid. 2002 | end of 2008 | extra charge Funtime Sling Shot | ride moved to Six Flags New England Six Flags New England Six Flags New England , formerly Riverside Amusement Park, is a Six Flags theme park, named for the New England region, in which it is located. Located off of Massachusetts State Route 159, Six Flags New England is located less than from the major City of Springfield, Massachusetts, in the nearby... |
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| Last Roundup (1975–1984) | Merry Melodies Go-Round (1985–2005) Kiddie-Go-Round (2008–2010) |
1975 | end of 2010 | Herschell kiddie Carousel | ride was moved to new location in "Fairgrounds"/Looney Tunes Town area in 2006, ride was SBNO in 2007, removed late in 2007 for American Thuner (Evel Knievel) construction and then moved to new location near the exit of Log Flume in 2008. |
| Aero Flyer (1983–1994) | Dragon's Wing (1995) Riverview Racer (1996–2010) |
1983 | end of 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 SkyScreamer SkyScreamer is a Funtime StarFlyer located at several Six Flags theme parks including Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags St. Louis. In 2012, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Six Flags Great Adventure will also open SkyScreamers... |