April 2, 2022

Screamin' Eagle Update (SFSTL)

 

SCREAMIN' EAGLE UPDATE

Due to Catwoman construction the only way to access Screamin' Eagle is through Loony Tunes National Park.  There is currently no ADA access to this area.  This is a look at the new steps

This whole area looks so much more open

Here's a different look at those new stairs and new railings

A new structure has been built in this new plaza.  I hope that it was designed to be just a shade structure and won't become a tacky games booth

Here's the new entrance to Screamin' Eagle in all of its glory

While the rock garden art was removed, they are paying homage to it with this new cement artwork located at the entrance to the queue

The hillside logo now dominates the entrance to the queue building.

There was some minor reworking of the extended queue building

The smaller logo sign that was at one time on the side of the coaster structure and then moved to the "new entrance" when Superman: Tower of Power debuted, is now located in the station

Some new structures are going near the ride exit

This appears to be a new elevated pathway which may help the ride become ADA accessible finally

Looking from the station down at the new plaza area.

There's still quite a bit of work to be done in the area, but we really like what they have done so far


Opening Day (SFSTL)

 

It's Opening Day 2022 at Six Flags St. Louis

That is some very blue water

The trees were beautiful in the Place Gardens

American Thunder was running great today

The Log Flume was actually open on Opening Day.

The Single Ride Line is back at Justice League

Hello there.  It's been awhile

Not bad.  A little rusty

I'm guessing we just decided to not staff this ride for the weekend?

Pandemonium was extra spinny today

Supergirl was a lot of fun today

Look if you don't want to staff all of your rides, just say that.  Blaming a closure on cold weather when it is 65 degrees outside just looks sad

It was so nice to be able to ride Screamin' Eagle again

At least the new paint job looks nice?

I sure hope we get the "Superman version" on our SkyScreamer this season

It was nice to have the train on Opening Day this year

Mine Train probably had the best dispatches today

I got my annual ride on Ninja.  Yeah I'm done riding it for the season

BATMAN!

The characters are back!
It was a great Opening Day.  Hopefully we can get more attractions open soon


Park Update (SFSTL)

 

PARK UPDATE

Changes are noticeable before you even leave the parking lot.
Gone are the character parking signs.  Now there are generic numbering

In a move that screams "money grab" the park has gone back to forced lockers on three of the marquee attractions - Batman, American Thunder and the Boss.

One time use is $2 or moveable is $7 for the day.  The workers claim that administration claims this was to "help speed up departure times" but it didn't seem to make any difference today.  They were stil; stacking trains

Another "cash grab" is the new One Time Use Flash Pass.  This is available for several attractions in the park.  You scan one of the many QR codes around the park and do your purchase online.  Today the "pay to cut" passes ranged from $5 to $9.

The Fun Fort was not open today

However it looks like the refurbishment is complete.

The refurbishment of the mine train cars above the entrance to the ride is now complete with the second car now back in place.

Will this be the season that the Batmobile actually appears in the Batman queue?

Several trees have been removed near Shazam

A huge new planter has appeared near the entrance to Shazam

Since Covid is now "officially over" all of the barriers on the load platforms are gone this season.  You can also see how there are no longer cubbies on the platform for American Thunder.

This area was fenced off today.  You might want to keep an eye on it

There is now a secondary control booth at SkyScreamer that is actually air conditioned.

The Carousel still has a lot of work to be done.  I wouldn't count on it returning this season

Looks like work is being done on Mr. Freeze

No word on when it will open for the season