Fright Fest at Six Flags, St. Louis

 

 

By: Dorian Jenkins

 

 

 

Six Flags, St. Louis, is in its twenty-third year of being the world’s largest scream park. Their annual Fright Fest event features “Thrill by Day” and “Fright by Night.” Six Flags holds a Fright Fest every year in the month of October to celebrate Halloween. This time of year the park is only open on the weekends and invites everyone to come out and visit the park for a scary time. The “scaring” workers, consisting of more than 200 zombies, come out in the park around six o’clock and this is when Six Flags advises all of the younger kids to go home. During this time of the year they have exciting events occurring throughout the park. They have workers coming off of the trains, riding rides, walking everywhere, and even performing in shows, all dressed up like zombies. The show that Six Flags puts on is very fun and also great scare for everyone watching. Hannah Pfneisel, a student at Seckman High School, says, “The shows that Six Flags puts on during Fright Fest are incredible and I go almost every year to visit the park for the scary entertainment.”

Fear is a big part of Six Flags’ appeal but, ultimately, it’s all about fun. The rides will give you a great thrill year round. However, at Halloween time, the Fright Fest events at Six Flags give you more fright to conquer. The park will consist of unique mazes, haunted houses, and special shows. One of the fun parts about visiting the park is seeing people dressed up in all the cool costumes and all the make-up that they wear to make themselves scary for the shows that they put on. The workers at Six Flags love and enjoy working there. Fright Fest entertainer/dancer, Taylor Wucher says, “I love dressing up in the scary costumes and dancing in the shows. It is an unforgettable experience and I will always look forward to continue doing it in the future.”

Six Flags has been offering a great scare for everyone who goes, no matter what season. Halloween time just offers more entertaining scares than thrills. It is a wonderful park to visit all the time and they offer thrills for every age. Matt Wolf, of Seckman High School, says, “I love going to Six Flags. I have a season pass and I get one every year. The park is great and fun in the summer and fall. My favorite time to visit though would be during Fright Fest. It is awesome and scary at the same time!” Six Flags’ Fright Fest hours are Friday from 6 p.m. until midnight, Saturday from noon until midnight and Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. On Halloween, the park will be open from 6 p.m. until midnight. If you don’t have a season pass, tickets can be purchased for $60 at www.sixflags.com. Overall, Six Flags’ Fright Fest is a great time and puts on a fun filled fall evening for all visitors.