Harvest Festival (SDC)

 

Welcome back to the 'City and to the Harvest Festival

The square is really decked out in our sorts of fall produce

There are pumpkins everywhere

There are also lots of crafters on park for the festival

Some really cute help working here

Love the demonstrations going on all over the park

Buck Taylor of Gunsmoke was on hand selling his famous watercolors

Lots of pumpkins to see up in the Wilson's Farm area

There are pumpkins literally everywhere

This is also where the giant pumpkins are located

Really enjoyed the names that were selected this year

One of our favorite parts of this festival is the Chuck Wagon

Our favorite dish they serve during the day is the apple cobbler

Take time to have a look at their set up.  It is really neat

The pumpkin cottage is back near Red Gold

This is also where you can find the pumpkin carver

The crafter pumpkins have been moved to near Boatworks Theatre this year

We enjoy the new location

Pumpkin Plaza has opened for the evening so that means it won't be long before it is time for Pumpkins in the City

City Update (SDC)

 

The Furniture Store is getting closer to being ready to open

Fried Fancies seems to be going over well with the public

New marquee arch for American Plunge and Wildfire

Finally, and the most exciting news, Engine 43 has returned from its lengthy rebuild

The Joker: Carnival of Chaos - New for 2024 (SFSTL)

 

August 29, 2023

Six Flags St. Louis Announces THE JOKER™: Carnival of Chaos - New for 2024

Eureka, Missouri -- The crown prince's rein of terror begins today with the announcement of THE JOKER™: Carnival of Chaos coming in 2024.  Get ready to experience the Joker's twisted mind like never before.  Enter his funhouse and be immersed in the sinister world of Gotham's super villains. Next the Joker sends you off on a terrifying and thrilling adventure aboard his swinging pendulum

THE JOKER™: Carnival of Chaos, one of the world’s tallest pendulum rides, stands at a record-breaking 17-stories (172 feet) in the air!  This impressive giant disk will reach speeds up to 75 miles per hour, as it whips back and forth — higher and higher to give riders a staggering view of the world below them.  For even more chaos, the ride spins at it swings, creating a unique thrill experience. Manufactured by Zamperla, this Giga Discovery has a minimum height requirement of 52" and is scheduled to open Spring 2024

Rookie Racer (SFSTL)

 

Rookie Racer's track work is now complete and according to the park, they still plan on opening the ride this season.  Mind you, the park is already on weekend-only operations

The lift hill will be tire driven

Work is still being done on the station.  This will be the exit side

You will enter the station and load on the far side.  There is a stairway to get up here from the eventual queue line

The lift hill.  It appears that they are still working on the safety railing

The first drop is actually pretty impressive for a kiddie coaster

Here is a better look at the angle of decent

After the first drop there is a rather flat helix that turns to the right

Once you get into the helix it is basically the same height until you exit it

Here you can see the very slight height change in this helix.  Also you can see that the train will have plenty of room to go underneath the track

The next helix is a little more impressive and will probably pull some Gs

After exiting the second helix you take this meandering path at the bottom of the photo

Followed by this curve back into the station.  It appears that the only brakes are in the actual station

We noticed that they have put a pole in the middle of this helix.  We wonder if this will be where cameras are mounted for an onride photo

This is the exit ramp for the ride

This is where the queue line for the ride should go.

While the park has not released the Opening Date for the ride, they have promised that it will be released soon.  Once we have that date we will share it on our media platforms

Park Update (SFSTL)

 

Fright Fest prep is underway at the park

The Pet Cemetary has been set up near Colossus

The Palace Gardens Cemetary has also been set up

This thing is so cool looking

The Slaughter House marquee has been set up

Most of the Zombieville props have been set up near Spinsanity

Some visual progress has been made on the Carousel.  White paint has appeared

I am sure this will be amazing once the renovation is complete, but it sure is taking forever

The Rising Waters game stand near the entrance to the Mine Train has been removed

Fireball has finally returned!

I honestly do not remember the last time I saw this ride operational this season

The Underground - NEW for 2024 (Adventureland)

 

AUGUST 15, 2024 

Adventureland Resoret to Bring Back Guest Favorite THE UNDERGROUND for 50th Birthday Celebration in 2024

Altoon, Iowa -- Adventureland Resort announced today that work is underway on preparations for the park's 50th birthday celebration in 2024.  After adding 11 new attractions to the park over the last two seasons, the park will kick off its 50th season with the return of THE UNDERGROUND - the world's only indoor wooden rollercoaster complete with upgrades that will elevate the ride for guests of all ages.

Next year, visitors can expect to be taken on a journey deep below Adventureland Resort, in search of more than just Sheriff Sam's infamous lost gold.  Guests will embark on a mission through the abandoned mine in search of the legendary outlaw Bad Bob and his gang after a daring gold heist.  The gang has taken cover in the old mine with the stolen gold and some new treasures.  Incorporating new technology and special effects, guests will find themselves in a story-driven experience like never before.  As they venture deeper into the abandoned mine, riders will face new challenges, unexpected twists and opportunities to uncover hidden secrets along the way.

THE UNDERGROUND was built in 1996 by Custom Coasters International.  The unique design features a mix of a wooden roller coaster and a dark ride.  The ride will make its return in 2024 after undergoing a massive refurbishment that included overhauls to the track and a refurbished train - the train is currently in Hatfield, Pennsylvania to be worked on by Philadelphia Toboggan Company. 

"The enhancement of THE UNDERGROUND represents a major milestone for Adventureland Resort, as we honor our past while embracing the future," said Mike Lusky, park General Manager. "We cannot wait for our guests to embark on this new adventure as we celebrate the park's 50th birthday in 2024."

THE UNDERGROUND is scheduled to reopen in the Spring of 2024