Six Flags St. Louis New Coaster Predictions

On a recent visit to Six Flags St. Louis, I thought about what types of roller coasters Six Flags has built over the past few years and what the park might build in the future. The recent Six Flags and Cedar Fair mergerwith so many former Cedar Fair executives now helping to lead the combined company, the list of roller coasters Six Flags St. Louis could potentially build in 2025, 2026, 2027 and beyond grows significantly.

Based on the types of coasters built by Cedar Fair and Six Flags, I think Six Flags St. Louis will have the following types of coasters in 2025, 2026, and 2027. There are always variables, but I think these are more predictable and realistic. Note that I am not guessing Where These will be built in the park – only this type.

So let’s take a deeper look at the predictions for Six Flags St. Louis’ new roller coaster:

RMC Monorail Raptor Track

Of the seven Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) single-track Raptor Coasters, three are located at Six Flags and one is at Legacy Cedar Park. I believe one of them would be a perfect fit for Six Flags St. Louis.

What's the next new roller coaster at Six Flags St. Louis?

Photo © Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags St. Louis isn't usually too crowded, so a low-capacity coaster like this one is a favorite. It's also a uniquely Midwestern coaster.

along with Future closure of California's Great America theme parkrelocating the park's RailBlazer roller coaster to Six Flags St. Louis could be a good option for the park.

B&M Dive Coaster

I was shocked when Six Flags Fiesta Texas announced the mid-sized Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) swooping coaster, Dr. Diabolical's Cliffhanger. It was the first B&M coaster to be offered at a Six Flags park since X-Flight in 2012.

The dive coaster is also unique to Missouri and its neighboring states (as of the time of this posting).

and Iron Menace opened in Dorney Park earlier this year and Six Flags Great America recently announced that it will present Rage of the Rakshasasthe Dive Coaster is still fresh in the minds of Six Flags and Cedar Fair executives.

B&M (Possible) Wing Coaster

Continue Kings Dominion recently announced that it will launch Rapterrathe B&M Wing Coaster returns to the United States.

Thunderbird at Holiday World (B&M's first wing coaster) is just over 200 miles away, which isn't too far in the U.S. However, I think the two markets are far enough apart that a wing coaster at Six Flags St. Louis would still do well.

And a coaster similar in size to X-Flight at Six Flags Great America would fit in nicely with the park's current coaster lineup.

Mack PowerSplash or Intamin Ultra Sur

As someone who just went to Six Flags St. Louis in early July, Hot. The park would benefit even more from adding another water attraction.

Georgia Surfer under construction at Six Flags Georgia

Six Flags has built or announced two such parks in the past few years: Six Flags Surfrider Over GeorgiaOne of these is the Intamin Ultra Surf model (delayed until 2025).

Aquaman: Power Wave at Six Flags Over Texas

Another is Six Flags Over Texas, which will launch Aquaman: Power Wave in 2023, a Mack Rides PowerSplash.

Both models will make a splash at Six Flags St. Louis.

Multi-launch coaster

With the success of the Carowinds Copperhead Strike and the recently announced Quantum Accelerator at Six Flags New EnglandI think a small to medium sized launch coaster would be a great addition to Six Flags St. Louis’ coaster lineup.

These types of coasters – whether it’s Mack (Copperhead Strike) or Intamin (Quantum Accelerator) – come in a variety of sizes, footprints, and thrill levels to choose from.

Since Six Flags St. Louis has three relatively tame, family-friendly coasters (Pandemonium, River King Mine Train, and Rookie Racer), I think a more thrilling, inverted coaster like Copperhead Strike would be a better fit for the park's lineup.

RMC Boss

I saved the best (and least likely) for last. Deep down, I know the chances of the Boss being converted into an RMC hybrid coaster are slim. But I will keep trying and make it happen.

I know Boss has a cult following in its current wooden form—I'm not one of them. I find the 2000 Custom Coasters International (CCI) coaster to be increasingly crude every time I go. But its layout so Huge potential.

On that note, I'd pick Great Coaster International's (GCI) Titan track for a complete makeover. Anything that makes it more comfortable is good for the park, even if it won't be marketed as a “new coaster.”

This is by no means an exhaustive list. With the recent announcement of the Quantum Accelerator, New Six Flags has proven that it is willing to step out of its comfort zone and build new types of coasters in the chain.