Smart talk and stories behind the magic of theme parks
Branding itself as “Missouri’s Coaster Capital”, Six Flags St. Louis is primarily a coaster park. It veers far into the amusement park side of the aisle, and loose themes connect its eight lands. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to roller coasters and flat rides.… Read more...
There’s a lot to like about Lost Island Themepark, including an excellent launch coaster and interactive dark ride. I recently made the five-hour drive from St. Louis, Missouri to Waterloo, Iowa and spent a few days at Lost Island.… Read more...
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It’s rare to see a new theme park open in the United States, especially one not connected to Universal or Disney. A cool exception is Lost Island Themepark, which opened in June 2022 in Waterloo, Iowa.… Read more...