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You're referring to my buddy Paul's post.  I, Greg, was on that trip with him.  Basically Vekoma offers a SLC at a much smaller price than B&M.  Enthusiasts know that Vekoma sucks, but for the GP, they see the ride and wanna pay the admission.  At least the park hopes they do.

Tough question, but my 3 favorite parks are:

Kennywood
Holiday World
SDC

Followed closely by Cedar Point, Dollywood, and SFOG

All I'm saying is that the Screaming Eagle commands more importance than most people will give it credit. The rumors of it being phased out surely can't be true.

You're right about the Eagle deserving more respect.  Plenty of enthusiasts love it, but for others it's an overlooked gem. I can assure you that the Eagle will be part of the park for years to come, if not forever.  My talks with the park's GM have confirmed that the Eagle is staying!

I'm really excited to ride SDC's coasters in the dark.  This will be a first for me.  I'll be at the park all day Sat and through the afternoon on Sun.  Let me know if you want to meet.  My traveling companion is a fellow ACEr who just surpassed his 400th coaster this summer on Griffon.  We're fun guys to ride with.

I have plans to be at the park Nov 10 & 11.  Anyone else gonna be there?  If so lets meet up for a ride on
P-Keg and Wildfire.

A woodie for WOF in 09 has been rumored and Cedar Fair went with GCI already so I think the chances are pretty good.  Plus GCI coasters are inexpensive compared to steel. 

^^And when did SDC build a woodie?  Also, the charm of a new wooden coaster never wears off.

If you can, stop by the side of the road leading into the parking lot and snap a few shots of Thunderration.  I noticed in March, while driving, that the drop after the lift seemed pretty visible.  With no leaves in the way, this could offer a rare view of the ride.

My hpoe is that WOF will build a GCI in 2009.  Then MO will be the GCI capital of the world and I will be one happy coaster enthusiast!

Trust me, the Eagle is there to stay!   

SFSTL has a history of lame theming so the EK theme comes as little surprise, but I wish it weren't so.

Name aside, I'm a huge GCI fan and it sounds like my 1-2 visits to SFSTL per week will be increased to 2-3 per week next season.

If I come I can sign people up as my guest.  Or you could join ACE.

www.aceonline.org

They opened a huge new kids area last year.  It was 10 rides and a gigantic play structure and water fountains to splash in.

Wood is Good and is most likely on the way.

I'm starting to think it really will be a GCI.  This makes me super happy.  The 4 GCI coasters I've ridden are some of my favorites.

The park's PR manager has agreed to send me all the details on Oct. 1

The rumors on this have been all over the place.  A CGI would be my Second choice for the park, just after a B&M hyper.  Only time will tell.

So far...
Beech Bend
Busch Gardens Africa
Cedar Point
Celebration City
Conneaut Lake
Dollywood
Fun Spot
Geauga Lake
Holiday World
Indiana Beach
Kennywood
King's Island
Michigan's Adventure
Mt. Olympus
Oaks Amusement Park
Park at MOA
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
Sea World Orlando
Silver Dollar City
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Six Flags over Georgia
Six Flags St Louis
Timber Falls
Valleyfair
Waldameer
Walt Disney Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney EPCOT
Walt Disnay Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney MGM

This Oct I'll add the following Parks:
Kemah Boardwalk
Six Flags over Texas
Magic Springs.