1904 World's Fair is the central themed area of Six Flags St. Louis. The hub of the park as part of of its "Duell loop" design by designer Randall Duell, 1904 World's Fair is themed after the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, an international exposition that was held in St. Louis, Missouri in 1904 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.
The area opened with Six Flags Over Mid-America (the park's original name) on June 5, 1971 as the Missouri section, one of the namesake "Six Flags" over the Mid-America region. It was later renamed to 1904 World's Fair in 1993, when the park was owned by Time Warner.
While 1904 World's Fair contains three major attractions, the Tommy G. Robertson Railroad (accessed via the St. Louis Train Station), Colossus, and American Thunder, the area also prominently contains the Palace Theater and the surrounding Palace Gardens, the World's Fair Grove, and the Mall of Mid-Americas, the last being the first and last thing that guests experience during a day at the park. 1904 World's Fair connects to Gateway to the West, DC Comics Plaza, Studio Backlot, and Chouteau's Market.
Areas[]
Mall of Mid-Americas[]
- Main article: Mall of Mid-Americas
- "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, 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."
- ―Plaque on Dave's Fountain for Youth[src]
The Mall of Mid-Americas is the main shopping center at Six Flags St. Louis. It contains seven different retail locations. It also is the location of Dave's Fountain for Youth, a fountain dedicated to former Six Flags St. Louis park president Dave Roemer, who retired in 2015 after working at the park since its opening year in 1971.
- Looney Tunes Main Street Market
- First Cone
- Roller Coaster Coffee
- World's Fair Fudgery
- Laclede's Mart
- Coaster Candy
- Studio 6F
- Flags
- Caricature Artists
Funnel Cake Plaza[]
Funnel Cake Plaza is a small circular plaza area located to the right of Mall of Mid-Americas and in front of the entrance archway to Studio Backlot. It contains World's Best Funnel Cakes, and multiple tables around a working clock.
Palace Gardens[]
The Palace Gardens are home to the Palace Theater and Palace Theater Porch, two entertainment locations that feature live shows. During Fright Fest, the Palace Gardens are the location of the Rottingham and Bones Cemetery.
World's Fair Grove[]
- Main article: World's Fair Grove
The World's Fair Grove is a catering area used for various events as well as special occasions for season pass-holders and members. It has eight pavilions and a playground for children. The grove was formerly located where the entrance to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is now, and was relocated to land formerly occupied by the Moon Antique Cars.
Attractions[]
Current[]
- Colossus (opened 1986)
- American Thunder (opened 2008; originally known as "Evel Knievel" from to 2008 to 2010)
Former[]
- Moon Antique Cars (1971–2021)
- Palace Arcade (1994–2018)
- Pony Express Post Office and Information (?)
Dining[]
Current[]
- 1904 Classics
- Colonnades (opened 1971)
- Macho Nacho
- Front Gate Turkey Legs
Former[]
- Pick of the Pike Drink Stand (c. 1973–?)
Shopping[]
Current[]
- Looney Tunes Main Street Market (part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- Colonnades (opened 1971, part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- First Cone (opened 1971, part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- Laclede's Mart (opened c. 1973, part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- Studio 6F (opened 2010, part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- Flags (part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- Roller Coaster Coffee (part of Mall of Mid-Americas)
- Caricature Artists
Former[]
- The Blow-Up (c. 1973–?)
- Flame and Flowers (c. 1973–?)
- Fotomat (c. 1973–?)
- Mug Shop (c. 1973–?)
- Toy Circus (c. 1973–?)
- What-Zit Souvenir Shop (c. 1973–?)
- Totally Tweety (?–2001)
- Attitudes (?–2001)
Seasonal attractions[]
Fright Fest[]
- Main article: Six Flags St. Louis Fright Fest
During Six Flags St. Louis's annual Fright Fest event, the Mall of Mid-Americas becomes home to various scare actors when they all convene to the front of the park at the end of every night. Dave's Fountain for Youth is covered with skeletons and its water dyed red to appear as blood. Historically, there have also been several dedicated scare zones in the area:
- Victorian Vampires (2010)
- Minions of the Scare-O-Jack (2011–2016)
- Skeleton Street (2019)
Holiday in the Park[]
A Christmas Courtyard during Holiday in the Park 2019.
- Main article: Six Flags St. Louis Holiday in the Park
During Six Flags St. Louis's annual Holiday in the Park event, 1904 World's Fair became A Christmas Courtyard, and Dave's Fountain for Youth was replaced with a giant Christmas tree.
Entertainment[]
Venues[]
- Palace Theater (opened 1971)
- Palace Theater Porch (opened 1971)
Streetmosphere[]
- Paddle Wheel Express (2000)
Trivia[]
- The faux gas lamps used throughout 1904 World's Fair are genuine, and were used at Gaslight Square in St. Louis, Missouri from 1901 to 1960.[1]
Gallery[]
References[]
External links[]
- 1904 World's Fair at Six Flags St. Louis | Theme Park Archive
1904 World's Fair at the Fright Fest Wiki
