GCI is by far my favorite woodie manufacturer so I'm right there with ya on American Thunder! That was my first ride at STL and I absolutely loved it!
Nothing wrong at all with picking a bathroom as a hidden gem... I always try to figure out where the best restrooms are when I visit a new park. I'll have to make sure to use those when I revisit the park this summer. Thanks for the tip!
I was able to get a ride or two in on Invertigo a few years back. It enjoyed it and it certainly does get lost in KI's deep ride lineup. Given it's such a rare model I feel everyone needs to get on it atleast once.
I never used those restrooms at KI, I almost always end up using the ones in the front and I've been told they are the worst, not sure why I keep going there. 🤷
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Robert Reed
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Original Message:
Sent: Aug 25, 2026 10:55 PM
From: Michael Epperley
Subject: Hidden Gem at your home park?
My current home park situation is complicated based on where I live and the "closest" parks with my current pass holder status'. Also please don't hate on my hidden gem's being bathrooms.
•Six Flags:STL (EP:MA)
- Most Underrated -> American Thunder! I'm a sucker for a GCI woody and love the airtime on the first bunny hill.
- Hidden Gem -> Restrooms located just southeast of Xcalibur's old plot. I think light traffic along it's path keeps this location super clean.
•Holiday World
- Most Underrated -> The Raven! I used to dread riding but since the recent renovations it rides like a dream.
- Hidden Gem -> The restrooms at the back of Santa's Merry Marketplace are big, super convenient and always being tidied up by the staff working this building.
•Kings Island
- Most Underrated-> Invertigo! Last of its kind in the US so it's KI, France or Italy. If the head banging is your pain point you can learn the layout quick and pin your head to the correct side to avoid the issue. Try it while it is still around!
- Hidden Gem -> Restrooms just north of WindSeeker are tucked away from the midway, clean and of course should be celestially abducted and moved to Area 72.
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Michael Epperley
Southern Illinois
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