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Previously known as Six Flags Over Mid-America (1971–1996) | |
Location | 4900 Six Flags Road Eureka, Missouri 63025, United States |
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Coordinates | 38°30′50″N90°40′34″W / 38.514°N 90.676°W |
Status | Operating |
Opened | June 5, 1971 |
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 | 38 |
Roller coasters | 9 |
Website | www |
Six Flags St. Louis, originally known as Six Flags Over Mid-America, is an amusement park featuring characters and rides from many Warner Bros. films and TV shows such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics, and formerly Scooby-Doo. It is located in Eureka, Missouri, which is a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park opened on June 5, 1971, as the third of the company's three original theme parks. It is the only one of the original three Six Flags parks to be both 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 was conceived by Six Flags founder Angus G. Wynne in the 1960s, although unlike the previous two Six Flags parks, it was designed by the Six Flags company itself rather than architect Randall Duell, who was preoccupied with designing AstroWorld at the time. Its layout consists of six themed areas, each of which contain numerous attractions, dining locations and live entertainment.
Since its original opening in 1971, the park has undergone many changes, most notably of which are the replacement or renaming of all six of the park's original areas in the 1990s, as well as the addition of two new ones.
There are many celebrations and events held year round at the park. 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 firework displays. Formerly Holiday in the Park during the Christmas season that ran from November to early January and featured Christmas decorations, music, New Years fireworks, and more.
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 were announced on July 16, 1969, which would be called Six Flags Over Mid-America. [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 uniquely themed sections, the namesake "Six Flags" over Mid-America: [3]
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]
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 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 complex that features many foods introduced or present at the fair, as well as buildings themed to the time period of the early 1900s. The area was previously named "Missouri" from the park's opening until 1994 season.
Ride | Picture | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
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American Thunder | 2008 | Great Coasters International | A classically themed wooden roller coaster. It was originally named "Evel Knievel" from 2008 to 2010, named 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Ride | Picture | Year opened | Manufacturer | Description |
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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. |
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". | |
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 |
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 | |
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Theme | A washed-up harbor that once resided in the South Seas. |
Owner | Six Flags |
Opened | June 5, 1999 |
Slide/Attraction Name | Year Opened | Manufacturer/Ride Type | Other Notes |
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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. |
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.
Name | Location | Description |
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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. |
A number of annual seasonal events are held at the park:
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 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]
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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. |
An amusement park is a park that features various attractions, such as rides and games, as well as other events for entertainment purposes. A theme park is a type of amusement park that bases its structures and attractions around a central theme, often featuring multiple areas with different themes. Unlike temporary and mobile funfairs and carnivals, amusement parks are stationary and built for long-lasting operation. They are more elaborate than city parks and playgrounds, usually providing attractions that cater to a variety of age groups. While amusement parks often contain themed areas, theme parks place a heavier focus with more intricately-designed themes that revolve around a particular subject or group of subjects.
Six Flags Great Adventure is an amusement park located approximately 20 miles southeast of Trenton in Jackson, New Jersey. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park complex is situated between New York City and Philadelphia and includes a water park named Hurricane Harbor. It first opened to the public as simply Great Adventure in 1974 under the direction of restaurateur Warner LeRoy. Six Flags acquired the park in 1977. The park is located right off of Interstate 195 and is along Monmouth Road.
Six Flags AstroWorld, also known simply as AstroWorld, was a seasonally operated amusement park in Houston, Texas. Owned and operated by Six Flags, the park was situated between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street, directly south of I-610. The park opened on June 1, 1968, and was developed originally and constructed as part of the Astrodomain, the brainchild of local philanthropist and former Houston mayor Roy Hofheinz, who intended it to complement the Astrodome. The Hofheinz family sold AstroWorld to Six Flags in 1978.
Six Flags Darien Lake is a 1,200-acre (4.86 km2) amusement park and resort located in Corfu, New York, off of Interstate 90 between Buffalo and Rochester. Six Flags Darien Lake features a theme park, water park, campground and lodging. It is owned by EPR Properties and operated by Six Flags.
Six Flags Over Texas is a 212-acre amusement park, in Arlington, Texas, east of Fort Worth and west of Dallas. It is the first amusement park in the Six Flags chain, and features themed areas and attractions. The park opened on August 5, 1961, after a year of construction and an initial investment of US$10 million by real estate developer Angus G. Wynne Jr.
Six Flags New England, formerly known as Gallup's Grove (1870–1886), Riverside Grove (1887–1911), Riverside Park (1912–1995) and Riverside: The Great Escape (1996–2000), is an amusement park located in Agawam, Massachusetts. Opening in the late 19th century, it is the oldest amusement park in the Six Flags chain, acquired by Premier Parks in 1996 and rebranded Six Flags New England in 2000. Superman The Ride is among the park's most notable rides, having appeared as a highly ranked roller coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today since the ride opened in 2000.
Six Flags Over Georgia is a 290-acre (1.2 km2) theme park located in Austell. Opened in 1967, it is the second park in the Six Flags chain following the original Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, formerly known simply as Fiesta Texas, is a theme park located in Northwest San Antonio. It opened on March 14, 1992, in the La Cantera master-planned development and district as the first business in that development. Spanning 200 acres (81 ha), the park was originally built to become a destination musical show park with its focus on the musical culture of the state of Texas. The park was purchased by Time Warner in 1995, and branded as a Six Flags park for the 1996 season.
Six Flags Magic Mountain, formerly known and colloquially referred to as simply Magic Mountain, is a 209-acre (85 ha) amusement park located in Valencia, California, 35 miles (56 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles. It opened on May 29, 1971, as a development of the Newhall Land and Farming Company and Sea World Inc. In 1979, Six Flags purchased the park and added "Six Flags" to the park's name.
Six Flags Great America is a 304-acre (123 ha) amusement park located in Gurnee, Illinois, within the northern Chicago metropolitan area. The amusement park originally opened as Marriott's Great America on May 29, 1976, as one of two theme parks built by the Marriott Corporation. Six Flags acquired the amusement park in 1984 after the theme park division was an earnings disappointment for Marriott. The sale gave Six Flags rights to the Looney Tunes intellectual properties.
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, colloquially known as Elitch's, is an amusement park in Denver, Colorado. It is owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and operated by Premier Parks, LLC. Distinctive for being located in a downtown area, it is open April through October.
Carowinds is a 407-acre (165 ha) amusement park primarily located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the park first opened to the public on March 31, 1973. Carowinds straddles the state line between North and South Carolina, adjacent to Interstate 77, with a portion of the park located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It was constructed at a cost of $70 million following a four-year planning period led by Charlotte businessman Earl Patterson Hall. Carowinds also features Carolina Harbor, a 27-acre (11 ha) water park that is included with park admission. Annual events include the Halloween-themed S-Carowinds and the Christmas-themed WinterFest.
Frontier City is a western-themed amusement park in Oklahoma City, United States. It is owned by EPR and operated by Six Flags. The park opened in 1958, and is the third-oldest Six Flags park behind Six Flags New England and Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor. Frontier City and La Ronde in Montreal are the only two company parks not officially branded as Six Flags parks.
Colossus is a 180-foot tall (54.9 m) Ferris wheel located at the 1904 World's Fair section of Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, Missouri. It opened on April 18, 1986, and is 165 feet (50.3 m) in diameter, weighs 180 short tons, and has a maximum capacity of 320 people.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a 135-acre (55 ha) animal theme park located in Vallejo, California, off of Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento. The park includes a variety of roller coasters and other amusement rides. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom has been part of the Six Flags chain of amusement parks since 1999.
Fright Fest is a Halloween-oriented haunt event held annually at Six Flags theme parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It mainly features haunted attractions, themed areas named Scare Zones, and live entertainment.
PrideFest St. Louis is an annual LGBT pride event in St. Louis, Missouri. The event is organized by Pride St. Louis, an LGBT non-profit organization in the Greater St. Louis area.
Holiday in the Park is a Christmas event that takes place at several Six Flags parks. The event features Christmas lights along with live entertainment, and usually follows Six Flags Fright Fest in October. In 2020, Holiday in the Park was re-imagined to Holiday in the Park Lights for certain parks following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roaring Rapids is a river rapids ride located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, Texas and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.
Six Flags Great Escape and Hurricane Harbor is an amusement and water park owned and operated by Six Flags. It is located approximately 60 miles (97 km) north of Albany, in Queensbury, New York. It was one of three Six Flags parks not to be officially branded with the "Six Flags" name until 2022, with La Ronde in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and Frontier City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, being the last two without the Six Flags branding.