Spinsanity Whirls into Six Flags St. Louis in 2017

New Ride Turns Up The Thrill Factor at the Eureka Based Theme Park

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Six Flags St. Louis takes guests to the edge of madness with the new Spinsanity set to join the park's lineup of thrills in 2017. The massive disc spins clockwise and counter-clockwise while soaring side to side along the half-pipe track. Guests on Spinsanity are seated on motorcycle-style seats, facing outward, as they rotate at 14 revolutions per minute on the 5-story structure. The new thrill ride is set to open late spring 2017.

EUREKA, Mo.--()--Six Flags St. Louis, the Coaster Capital of Missouri, will send guests reeling with the addition of the new Spinsanity in 2017. This intense thrill ride will give guests a rush of excitement with its dual rocking, spinning motion.

Spinsanity brings a different thrill to the park as the massive disc spins first one direction and then another while swinging from side to side. Forty guests sit on motorcycle-style seats facing outward as the disc flies along the 51-foot high half-pipe track all while whirling around at 14 revolutions per minute. The innovative attraction is the first-of-its-kind at the park.

“We continue to give our guests more and more unique thrills at Six Flags St. Louis,” said Pete Carmichael, park president. “The multi-directional movement of the ride combined with the innovative seating design makes Spinsanity a must experience ride.”

Spinsanity Fast Facts:

  • 40 riders are seated on motorcycle-style, pedestal seats facing outward;
  • Giant disc rotates clockwise and counter-clockwise while arcing side to side;
  • Half-pipe track structure stands 5-stories tall; and
  • Rotates at 14 revolutions per minute

Riders must be a minimum of 48” tall to experience this innovative new thrill ride which will be located across from Tsunami Soaker in the Chouteau’s Market section of the park. Spinsanity is set to open spring 2017. For more information and a video highlighting upcoming 2017 Six Flags rides and attractions, visit https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/newfor2017.

Six Flags St. Louis is also announcing the start of 2017 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year – savings up to 70% off of 2017 Season Passes! September 1 through 5, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with each Season Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to Six Flags St. Louis and Hurricane Harbor as well as to any other Six Flags theme park, free parking and special admission offers for friends. 2017 Season Passes provide unlimited visits any operating day for the rest of 2016, including park admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park and all of 2017. Pass holders may also purchase a Premium Dining Pass, which includes a lunch, dinner, and snack during every park visit, plus they will receive a 2017 All Season Sport Bottle for unlimited drink refills. Premium Dining Passes may be used at any Six Flags theme park.

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Contacts

Six Flags St. Louis
Elizabeth Gotway, 636-938-5300, ext. 6328
egotway@sftp.com

Release Summary

Six Flags St. Louis introduces new thrill ride, Spinsanity, for 2017.

Contacts

Six Flags St. Louis
Elizabeth Gotway, 636-938-5300, ext. 6328
egotway@sftp.com