Six Flags St. Louis

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Six Flags St. Louis
Previously known as Six Flags Over Mid-America (1971–1996)
Six Flags St. Louis logo.svg
Location4900 Six Flags Road
Eureka, Missouri 63025, United States
Coordinates 38°30′50″N90°40′34″W / 38.514°N 90.676°W / 38.514; -90.676
StatusOperating
OpenedJune 5, 1971;54 years ago (1971-06-05)
Owner Six Flags
General managerDanny Snider
SloganGateway to Thrills
Operating seasonApril to November [1]
Area323 acres (1.31 km2)
Attractions
Total39
Roller coasters10
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.

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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.

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 April to November, hosts various celebrations and events. Some of the most popular are Fright Fest, which runs during the Halloween season (usually late September to late October/early November) and features many Halloween decorations and haunted houses. Star Spangled Nights takes place July 4 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

Opening and operation

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]

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). [5]

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. [7]

Yearly attendance figures have not been released.

Areas and attractions

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

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
American Thunder Evel Knievel ride.JPG 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 Colossus (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 1986Carousel Holland B.V.A tall ferris wheel, around 180 feet in height.
The Log Flume1971Arrow DevelopmentA log flume.
Tommy G. Robertson Railroad1971Crown Metal ProductsTrain ride.

Gateway to the West

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
River King Mine Train SFSL River King Mine Train.jpg 1971 Arrow Dynamics A steel roller coaster named after the River King Coal Mine.
Thunder River Thunder River (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 1983 Intamin A river rapids ride that circles the island that Mr. Freeze was built on.

Chouteau's Market

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
Spinsanity Spinsanity (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 2017 Zamperla A Zamperla Disk'O ride.

Studio Backlot

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
Batman: The Ride Batman - The Ride - St. Louis.jpg 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 SFSL-Ninja.jpg 1989 Arrow Dynamics/Vekoma A steel roller coaster themed after the Ninja of feudal Japan. Originally located at Expo 86 in Vancouver.
The Buccaneer1980 Intamin A swinging ship ride. Originally called The Buccaneer (1980-1994), it was then re-themed to the Joker from DC Comics from 1995 to 2023 before returning to its original name.

DC Comics Plaza

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis JusticeLeague-BFM SFOG.JPG 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 Mr. Freeze, Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 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. [8]
Shazam!1971Eli Bridge CompanyA standard scrambler ride themed after the super hero Shazam.

Britannia

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
Grand Ole Carousel Grand Ole Carousel 1.jpg 1972 Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters A traditional carousel that was originally named "Carousel" from 1972 to 1983. It was also named "Grand Ole Carousel" from 1984 to 1993 and "Enchanted Carousel" from 1994 to 1997. In 1998, its name was reverted back to Grand Ole Carousel. The ride underwent a multi-year refurbishment which began in 2021, [9] and re-opened in July of 2025. [10]
Joker Carnival of Chaos Joker Carnival of Chaos (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 2024ZamperlaA Pendulum ride.
Pandemonium Six Flags St. Louis- Pandemonium.jpg 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 Rookie Racer 1.jpg 2023 Vekoma A kids' roller coaster.
Supergirl: Sky Flyer Supergirl Sky Flyer (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 2019 Zamperla Zamperla Endeavour model, themed after Supergirl.
The Boss The Boss - Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 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.

During the 2025 pre-season, 215 feet of track was replaced with Titan Track, allowing for a smoother ride experience. [11]

Illinois

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

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
Boomerang Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 2013 Vekoma A boomerang roller coaster. It was relocated from Six Flags Over Texas, where it operated as Flashback.
Catwoman Whip Catwoman Whip (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 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 Fireball (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 2016Larson InternationalA "Super Loop" ride.
Screamin' Eagle Screamin Eagle, Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 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 SkyScreamer (Six Flags St. Louis) 1.jpg 2011 Funtime A Star Flyer. Was the first SkyScreamer to open throughout the Six Flags parks.

Bugs Bunny National Park

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.

RidePictureYear openedManufacturerDescription
Bugs Bunny Fort Fun2006SVC InteractiveA play area and treehouse area themed after Looney Tunes .
Bugs Bunny Ranger Pilots2006 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 Parade2006 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 Balloons2006ZamperlaA "samba balloons" ride themed after Elmer Fudd.
Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway2006ZamperlaA 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 Invasion2006ZamperlaA "Crazy Sub" spaceship-themed kiddie ride themed after Marvin the Martian.
Taz Twisters2006ZamperlaA mini tea cups ride named after Taz.
Tweety Twee House2006ZamperlaA "Jumpin' Star" kiddie drop tower ride themed after Sylvester and Tweety.
Yosemite Sam Tugboat Tailspin2006ZamperlaA "Rockin' Tug" spinning ship ride themed after Yosemite Sam.

Roller Coasters

Ride namePictureYear openedManufacturerCurrent locationDescription
American Thunder Evel Knievel ride.JPG 2008 Great Coasters International 1904 World's FairA 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 SFSL River King Mine Train.jpg 1971 Arrow Dynamics Gateway to the WestA steel roller coaster named after the River King Coal Mine. It is the oldest operating permanent coaster in the state of Missouri.
Batman: The Ride Batman - The Ride - St. Louis.jpg 1995 Bolliger & Mabillard Studio BacklotAn inverted roller coaster based on after Batman from DC Comics. Guests walk through an extensive queue themed after Gotham City.
Ninja SFSL-Ninja.jpg 1989 Arrow Dynamics/Vekoma Studio BacklotA steel roller coaster themed after the Ninja of feudal Japan.
Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast Mr. Freeze, Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 1998 Premier Rides DC Comics PlazaA 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. [8]
The Boss The Boss - Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 2000 Custom Coasters International BritanniaA 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 Six Flags St. Louis- Pandemonium.jpg 2007 Gerstlauer BritanniaA 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 Screamin Eagle, Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 1976 Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters IllinoisA 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 Six Flags St. Louis.jpg 2013 Vekoma IllinoisA boomerang roller coaster. It was relocated from Six Flags Over Texas, where it operated as Flashback from 1989 to 2012.
Rookie Racer Rookie Racer 1.jpg 2023 Vekoma BritanniaA junior roller coaster themed to Formula One racing.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

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
ThemeA washed-up harbor that once resided in the South Seas.
Owner Six Flags
OpenedJune 5, 1999;26 years ago (June 5, 1999)
Slide/Attraction NameYear OpenedManufacturer/Ride TypeOther notes
Big Kahuna1999 Proslide Technology Inc. MammothFamily raft ride.
4 tube slides1999 Proslide Technology Inc. PipelinePiranha (red) & Man-O-War (yellow) - partially enclosed, Hammerhead (green) & Stingray (teal) - completely enclosed.
Adventure Cove2022SCS Interactive Discovery TreehouseFamily activity area, with Proslide Technology Inc. Twisters’ Zone slides. New play structure, renamed "Adventure Cove" opened in 2022.
Hurricane Bay1999Aquatic Development Group Inc. WaveTek wave poolWave pool with a "volcano" at one end and a beach at the other
Gulley Washer Creek1999Aquatic Development Group Inc. lazy riverLazy river
Tornado 2005 Proslide Technology Inc. Tornado “60”Funnel slide that uses four person “cloverleaf” tubes.
Wahoo Racer2009 Proslide Technology Inc. 6-Lane ProRacerMat-racing slide complex.
Typhoon Twister2018 Proslide Technology Inc. HybridHybrid water slide featuring a bowl dropping into a zero-G wave wall. Utilizes four-person "cloverleaf" tubes.

Entertainment Venues

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.

NameLocationDescription
Palace Theater1904 World's FairLarge 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. In the summer of 2025, it was home to "Brad Ross: International Star Illusionist".
Palace Porch1904 World's FairAn outdoor performance space on the steps of the Palace Theater.
Miss Kitty's SaloonGateway To The WestSmall indoor performance theater styled after an Old West saloon.
Empire TheaterStudio BacklotMedium-sized indoor theater, formerly home to a puppet show and an indoor ice skating show.
Old Glory AmphitheatreIllinois (Old Chicago)Large outdoor venue previously used for summer concerts.

Annual events

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

July 4th Fest

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. [12] This event was last held in 2024 and was replaced by "Star Spangled Night", presented by M&M'S. [13]

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. [14]

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

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.

Kids Weekend

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." [15] Kids Weekend inaugural season is 2023.

Summer Vibes

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." [16] Summer Vibes' inaugural season is 2023.

Former attractions

NameOpenedClosedManufacturer/Ride TypeOther notes/Reason For Removal
Mule-Go-Round19711972
Injun Joe's Cave19711978 Arrow Water dark ride Theme/name changed to Time Tunnel in 1979.
Super Sports Car Ride19711979 Arrow Sports CarsReplaced by The Buccaneer (The Joker Inc.) and Jet Scream.
The Sky-Way19711981 Von Roll Illinois and USA stations; Accident on July 26, 1978, killed three and seriously injured one when a car fell from the ride.
Mississippi Adventure19711982 Arrow Boat RideSimilar to Jungle Cruise; replaced by Thunder River.
Tiltmore Hotel19711982Crooked fun houseBuilding became entrance to Thunder River.

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

Sky Chuter19781982 Intamin 250 ft (76 m) tall ParatowerReplaced by Aero Flyer; moved to Six Flags Great Adventure.
Haunted House19791982Haunted House Company walk through haunted houseWas 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 Reel1979/19801981/1983 Intamin Motion Simulator & Disco dance areaAction 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 Hotrods19751984Kiddie spinning car rideLocated in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides.
Fort Funtier19751984Kid's playground areaLocated in Goodtime Hollow; replaced by new Looney Tunes Town area/rides.
Ball Crawl19821984kiddie Ball Crawlmay have been part of the Fort Funtier area

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

Pet-A-Pet19711985Petting zooReplaced by Colossus.
River King Mine Train (second track)19711988 Arrow Mine TrainWas 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.

This track was partially replaced by Ninja.

Jet Scream 19811988Schwarzkopf Looping StarWas 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, with the vehicles being sent to Frontier City.
Tunnel Del Tiempo19791988Water dark ride Theme/name changed to Legends Of The Dark Castle in 1989.

Other names: Time Tunnel (1979 - 1986)

The Condor19881988 HUSS Condor Removed as part of the ride rotation program.
Elmer Fudd Constwuction Company19851989kiddie sandboxLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Speedy Gonzales Speedway.
Yosemite Sam Summit19851989kiddie ball crawl with summitLocated in Looney Tunes Town.
Legends Of The Dark Castle19891991Water dark ride Theme/name changed to Castaway Kids in 1992.
Tremors Dance Pavilion19891992Dance Pavilion, open select nightsBecame Carrot Club (character meet-and-greet lunch area) in 1993; replaced by Batman: The Ride.
Mo-Mo The Monster19731994 Eyerly Aircraft Company Monster Replaced by Riverview Racer (Aero Flyer) in 1996.
Foghorn Leghorn Funasium19851996kiddie ball crawl with slideLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Looney Tooter (now Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway).
Speedy Gonzales Speedway19901996kiddie battery powered jeepsLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Looney Tooter (now Foghorn Leghorn National Park Railway).
Porky Pig B-B-B Ball Park19851999kiddie ball crawlLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by Crazy Maze.
Road Runner Rally19851999Mason Corporation roller racers/scootersLocated 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 Adventure19921999water dark ride Ride was closed in 2000 and 2001; replaced by Scooby-Doo Ghostblasters.

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

Tom's Twister19722005 Chance Rides Rotor Replaced by Bugs Bunny National Park.
Tweety's Flying Cages19842005San Antonio Roller Works kiddie Ferris WheelLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by movement of Rockin' Roller.

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

Bugs Bunny Burrow19852005kiddie tunnel crawlLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track.
Cat Climb19852005kiddie net climb with slideLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track.
Eagle's Bluff19982005Extra charge rock climbing wall
Marvin's Maze20002005Kiddie mazeLocated in Looney Tunes Town; replaced by extension of Moon Cars track.

Other names: Crazy Maze (2000 - 2001).

4-D Theater20012005Extra charge Ham on Rye VR.Other names: Virtual Theater (2001 - 2004).
Rockin' Roller19752007Bradley and Kaye Little DipperWas 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 Speedway20022007Hampton kiddie spinning car rideRide was closed in 2007; replaced by American Thunder (Evel Knievel).

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

Daffy Duck Duccaneer20062007Sartori kiddie swinging shipRide was moved from Six Flags Fiesta Texas; replaced by movement of Daffy Duck Stars On Parade (kiddie swing ride).
Slingshot20022008extra charge Funtime Sling Shot.Ride opened mid-season; Ride moved to Six Flags New England.
Kiddie-Go-Round19752010Herschell kiddie CarouselRide 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 Racer19832010Chance Rides Yo-YoOriginally 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 Company19732012Soli bumper cars Removed at the end of the 2012 season to make room for Boomerang.

Other names: Dodge City (1973–1990).

Powder Keg19711996/2013 Intamin Drunken BarrelsRide 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 20022014 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 Flyer19872015 Chance Rides Falling StarRemoved 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 Bungy20012015Eurobungy bungee/trampolineMoved 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 Slides19992017Combo slide tower at Hurricane HarborRemoved at the end of the 2017 season to make room for Typhoon Twister.
Highland Fling19772017Schwarzkopf 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 Wave19912019 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-Karts19992019J&J AmusementsPartially replaced by Rookie Racer coaster in 2023.
Moon Antique Cars19712007/2020 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 (now known as American Thunder).
Hook's Lagoon19992020SCS 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 20062020 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 in 2022.
Bonzai Pipeline20122022 Proslide Technology Inc. SuperLOOPLooping water slide. SBNO during 2022. Removed after 2022 season.
Xcalibur 20032022Nauta Bussink BailyAn Evolution thrill ride, themed after the Round Table of King Arthur. Removed after 2022 season.
Dragon's Wing19962022 Skycoaster, Inc. An extra charge Skycoaster attraction. Partially replaced by Rookie Racer coaster in 2023 and Joker Carnival of Chaos in 2024.
Tsunami Soaker 20142023 Mack Rides A "Twist-N-Splash" water ride. Guests board one of multiple barrel vehicles and spray other guests.

Incidents

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