SkyScreamer is a swing tower located in the Illinois section of Six Flags St. Louis. It opened on May 14, 2011, as a "spiritual successor" to the former Riverview Racer swing ride and the centerpiece of the park's 40th anniversary. It was the first of many SkyScreamer installations at Six Flags parks. Manufactured by Funtime, SkyScreamer stands at 236 feet, making it the tallest attraction in the park.
The tower originally featured a light package that included LED light bars up the tower and an illuminated "Six Flags" at the top, but all of the lights were turned off after they were damaged by a lightning strike in late 2015.
History[]
Announcement[]
On September 16, 2010, Six Flags announced that SkyScreamer would open at Six Flags St. Louis in the summer of 2011.[1]
Construction[]
On March 24, 2011, SkyScreamer was topped off.[2]
Opening ceremony[]
On May 12, 2011, the opening ceremony for SkyScreamer was held. Famous pilot Erik Lindbergh and pilots from the Wings of Hope took the first ride on the attraction.
SkyScreamer opened to the public on May 14, 2011.
First backwards conversion (2013)[]
For Fright Fest 2013, SkyScreamer ran backwards every night after 6 PM.[3]
Lightning strike (2015)[]
In late 2015, a lightning strike hit SkyScreamer, damaging much of the ride's light package. Instead of fixing it, Six Flags decided to just turn off the lights entirely.
Second backwards conversion (2017)[]
In 2017, SkyScreamer operated backwards for a second time from August 2 through Labor Day (September 2).[4]
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References[]
- ↑ Nick, Sim (September 16, 2010). Six Flags St. Louis to open SkyScreamer tower ride in 2011. Theme Park Tourist.
- ↑ Six Flags tops off SkyScreamer ride. St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 24, 2011).
- ↑ Six Flags St. Louis (September 23, 2013). Six Flags St. Louis Presents Expanded Fright Fest with Extra Days, New Haunted Attractions and More Scare Zones. PR Newswire.
- ↑ Rock, Richard (August 10, 2017). SkyScreamer is Headed in a New Direction. Coaster Addict.