The Boss at Six Flags St. Louis Closing?

[Pear]

Based on the Fright Fest website for Six Flags St. Louis it seems the Boss might be closing at the end of Fright Fest.

https://imgur.com/eldUGBJ

FRIGHT FEST 2019 : Most Terrifying Halloween Event in St. Louis | Six Flags St. Louis

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If this is true then I think it's pretty sad. I've always wanted to ride this coaster since I was a kid so looks like I have to make a quick trip down there while I still have the opportunity to ride it.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Maybe it will be a 2021 RMC?

Although seems weird they'd be closing it now?

 

[FistedColossus]

Seems like it could just be the name of a themed scare attraction, like the other coasters on there.

 

[cookie]

I feel like if Boss was closing they'd announce it and not have it be hidden in a list of attractions for a seasonal event. Until they do I'll just assume it's a name it takes on for Fright Fest.

 

[EthanCoaster]

I wonder if it would be physically possible to convert a coaster using Raptor-track. It’s practically the same technology, right? Just less fabrication time?

Then again it could be nothing, or Six Flags not willing to shell out anymore on maintenance.

 

[Pokemaniac]

I wonder if it would be physically possible to convert a coaster using Raptor-track. It’s practically the same technology, right? Just less fabrication time?

I guess attaching it to the existing wooden structure would be a lot trickier, though. The entire thing is built for one specific track width (station and all), so I presume it would be easier to just stick to that for any refurbishments.

 

[Coaster Chall YouTube]

I guess attaching it to the existing wooden structure would be a lot trickier, though. The entire thing is built for one specific track width (station and all), so I presume it would be easier to just stick to that for any refurbishments.

I do think that even though that tagline "End Of the Boss" sounds very Fright Fest, I think we need to keep a look out for markings in early 2020 cause specific types of markings will send enthusiasts insane next year

 

[Antinos]

I have no way to check my memory at the moment but I vaguely recall similar Boss related haunt names or "teases" popping up over the past few years. Honestly, I have a hunch that this will ultimately end up like Orion - people have been predicting RMC Boss and calling for it for so long that it'll eventually happen, the same way everyone called for a giga coaster at Kings Island. Out of all the remaining wooden candidates for an RMC conversion, Boss is probably the best candidate by a significant margin, so I would not be surprised to see it eventually happen. Those of us who went on the 2016 Live to Kentucky Kingdom did hear that Boss was a future RMC project, but it's been three years since then and the ride hasn't shut yet. It's possible that it was a project that got cancelled, moved to a different park (SFOG?), or delayed a few years. It's also possible that it's still just wishful enthusiast thinking at play. Only time will tell.

 

[cookie]

I remember hearing stories about Boss being deemed too expensive to convert without having it be shortened by a significant length. Can't remember where I heard it or whether or not it was just a rumor, though.

 

[Jcoasters]

That makes total sense. I could see them going into the first turnaround, and then straight into the bunny hops at the end or something, like this:

 

[Coaster Chall YouTube]

Also, a friend of mine that went yesterday had said that he's been told by marketing people at the park "Get your last rides in on The Boss around July 2020". So marketing people have already started planning RMC Boss and it sounds pretty lit... Can't wait!

 

[kenny cook]

Also, a friend of mine that went yesterday had said that he's been told by marketing people at the park "Get your last rides in on The Boss around July 2020". So marketing people have already started planning RMC Boss and it sounds pretty lit... Can't wait!

I'm going to press X to doubt on that one (nothing personal)

 

[Coaster Chall YouTube]

I'm going to press X to doubt on that one (nothing personal)

Yh I'll only believe it when I see advertising in the summer next year or markings in the spring next year

 

[Snoo]

I've heard Boss for a few years now. I have high hopes as you could make an amazing ride from that track but it's been a rumor for a while now. This is giving more base to the rumor but I need more verification before I jump on the bandwagon.

 

[DelPiero]

The boss is the ride that has deers really close to the track right @Howie?
Couldn't care less, I'm not going back to SFStl anytime in the next 10 year's.

 

[Expedition Coaster]

Also, a friend of mine

Crikey how many friends do you have?

 

[Coastard69]

^He might have meant the dippin dots guy.

I'd love to see RMC Boss, but who knows when SF will spend that kind of money on SFStL. But *fingers crossed* regardless.

 

[Coaster Chall YouTube]

Does anyone think that The Boss will get Titan Track from GCI in the next year or two in places?

 

[Youngster Joey]

I would have to imagine that depends on how the experiment with it on predator goes.

 

[IntaminFan20]

Does anyone think that The Boss will get Titan Track from GCI in the next year or two in places?

To be honest it will most likely be a Topper Track replacement for Boss as i can not see Six flags getting a proper hybrid in the next 3 years. However the Titan Track is a good option as they could replace the trains aswell so they can do inversions.