SF St. Louis - Anything going on??

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I do know this much, we are getting a permanent Slingshot and from what I was told, it is going to go either in the old Great Escape spot or somewhere in Old Chicago. I went on a little hike Sat. during rehire with some ride supes and that is what they had heard so far. I am happy for that because I was lead on Slingshot last year & will probably end up on it again.

I am almost positive that the supports in the parking lot are not for a permanent Slingshot. The supports in the parking lot are round, so Slingshot parts are probably not here yet.

I am not saying that we are not getting a permanent Slingshot. Because I also know that the Slingshot here is a temporary one(a little surprised it is still erected). I think it would be smart to place a permanent Slingshot in either the Great Escape spot or if in Old Chicago then it should be built where the closed Stockyard restaurant is.

Is the Great Escape arcade really gone?

*** This post was edited by SFZIP on 1/7/2003. ***

guess we shouldnt count out maybe getting more than 1 flat here.What you all think?

Stock yards (until it falls down or there is some compensation for the company that currently uses it) isnt going any were soon. The building its self is in pretty good shape. It also houses a large freezer and fridge witch is used by Observ and occasionally sixflags and Worlds Fair venders. Also squishy is manufactored in there and kept in the large freezer. And besides it would take a lot of effort to shape the land to were you could install a sling shot or any flat on that site.

Also recently I have noticed an increase in the number of people that are interested in SFSTL. Which is very good news, because the more people the better chance someone will guess correctly about the new ride.

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Edit: Ok so I might have streched the truth a little. Observ probly would just get kicked out of the building if SF wanted to tear down the building.

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*** This post was edited by Bossstl on 1/7/2003. ***

Just a guess here but could the supports in the parking lot be for the permanent sling shot... If you check out S & S the sling shot has 3 round supports... The cages might be for a retrofit or a new ride....

As SFSL is my home park it is pretty cool to be able to sit and think about what might be coming. I hope I am wrong about the supports The Swatter looks like it would be one hell of a ride...

I agree boss..stl is my home park also,,that sky swatter looks awesome.weeeeeeeeeeee. Looks lot funner than a zipper.

Yeah, that Sky Swatter looks really great, but why do you think we will get one? I mean, I'm not at all saying that we won't, I was just wondering what sort of clues you have as to getting the Sky Swatter. ("you" referring to everyone) haha Anyways, keep us updated!

Aaron

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The new Slingshot should be built by mid-season and the stuff in the parking lot is not it.

Oh, also, the old Stockyard BBQ building looks pretty bad. I mean, no offense, but maybe they could put some sort of facade in front of it or something. Speaking of that building, what ever happened to the "Mrs. O'Leary's Whistle Stop Cafe"? I think there was a sign in front of that building that said that. But I don't ever remember it being open as that. Was it just a phony sign? Just wondering...

Aaron

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Mrs. O'Leary's was a deli style restaraunt. It was only open for a short time during 2000. The park opened it on weekends only to help reduce that crowds that Pizza Express had. The decision was finally made about mid season to close Mrs. O'Leary's due to no profit.

I wish they'd do something with the Stockyards. I used to like eating on the deck with the fountain running. I worked there in 1983 and we used to supply the food for the shows at the Old Glory. We actually had semi-decent bands back then about every other weekend. Meeting Cheap Trick was fun.

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I was thinking....a B&M coaster like Georgia Scorcher would fit nicely along the side of the park, next to the Mine Train or Hurrican Harbor, don't ya think? And I doubt that it would be as expensive as larger rides...hmm...;-) Or maybe something like Batman Knight Flight in the spot where Ninja is? (I still really like Ninja, but I would be ok with them taking it out if they put something like that in it's place) hmm....Why don't the CEO's of SFSTL ask US these things? lol! And PLEASE add more flat rides! I LOVE flat rides! And preferably new flat rides...like a frisbee, chaos, breakdance, etc. (Well, a breakdance that would allow single riders)

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I think what I would like to see SFSL do is spend some money upgrading the rides that they have.. Such as getting the right cars for the Boss. Restore the Eagle.. and in General paint for everything...

SFSL needs to get some more Flats... Look how popular Scooby Doo was last year. How many times did you go to the park and have to wait in line for the rides like the Sizzler, Jokers revenge, or Tidal Wave... If you think about it SFSL just does not have the Flats... Last couple of years we have lost the Momo Monster and the Hannibarrells.. What have we added except Scooby.. I would like for them to add at least 1 or 2 flat rides..

Overall SFSL is a park that has a lot of potential. And if we can't get a Coaster to rock our socks off then lets get some rides like the Fly Swatter or such in here..

Sooner or later with all the land that SFSL has around that park this will be one of the larger and best parks..

I have found out from a friend who had a Supe. meeting this past weekend that they are describing the new flat as a "Highland Fling on a stick" and it will go in the old Great Escape location.

Sounds like the Zipper again...

"Highland Fling on a stick"... how about a Frisbee

http://www.hussrides.com/54ClassicFrisbee.htm

I'm only hypothisizing here, but it's been mentioned a couple of times that several Zipper-like cages have been spotted, and the description "Scrambler on-a-stick" seems to fit...

Drumroll please...

Could this be the infamous and problematic SFGAdv "Evolution?"

Hmm...

Jeff

Reagarding the post about Refurbishing existing rides, I would love to see the Screamin' Eagle get it 100,000 (maybe 200,000) mile checkup. It's funny, I have heard from several people saying SFStL management is so proud of the Eagle and the way it identifies the park's skyline - but they insist to let it rot away. It really ticks me off honestly. I wish they'd get CCI (whatever they are called now) or CGI to come in and give SE a once/twice over and bring it back from it's current hoo-hum self. They got a lot of room back there - it would be nice to see a Helix added and maybe a few other design changes. Yes - A simple paint job would be a good start too.

Steve

jkingstl....I like the way you think. Seems that SF is sending several *problematic* rides to new parks. As mentioned re: ViperLightningWave, though, during moving is probably the best time to do a complete tear-down, inspection, repair/replace type thing...and Evolution (should they ever get it running) would be a great addition to ANY park...

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