It will never be described as the most intense ride at Six Flags Great America, but park officials showed Tuesday it will definitely be one of the wettest.
Buccaneer Battle, the new ride at the Gurnee theme park, was unveiled to the media and friends of the park. And, anyone willing to get into a makeshift pirate ship seemed happy the ride has arrived.
Six Flags Great America opens next Friday, April 3
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by CoasterDave316 on Fri 27 Mar 02:09
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA BRINGS SUMMER EARLY WITH MORE DAY... MORE VALUE... MORE FLAGS... MORE FUN
Park Opens April 3 for the Earliest Opening and Longest Season Ever
March 25, 2009 - Gurnee, Ill. - Six Flags Great America, the premiere destination for affordable, close to home family entertainment in the Midwest, kicks off a new year of thrilling family fun on Friday, April 3. This year marks the longest season ever with 18 additional operating days, unprecedented pricing, a new interactive family water ride, an exciting concert lineup and the return of an old friend. Mr. Six - the ageless, dancing, rater-of-fun will be in park all season long showing off his signature dance moves, posing for pictures, and beckoning guests to have More Flags. More Fun. To kick off the 2009 season on April 3, guests who dress like Mr. Six - from his signature glasses and red bow tie to his bald head and black suit - will be able to purchase a ticket for just $6. Additionally, there will be a Mr. Six Look-A-Like and Dance Contest where Mr. Six himself will rate contestants and prizes will be awarded to guests who receive the ultimate "Six Flags" rating in each category.
As part of this incredible season long celebration, Six Flags Great America will offer a line-up of new shows and attractions that provide top-tier entertainment as well as guest benefits that ensure a value-packed experience for the entire family. Some of the major headlines this season include:
More Value!
$69.99 for Season Passes - the lowest price in five years and only $15 more than a one-day ticket. Season Passes offer unlimited visits to any Six Flags theme park in the United States, five free tickets for friends and more than $500 in savings on in-park food and fun. In addition, Season Pass holders will enjoy exclusive ride times as well as a private Season Pass Holder Appreciation night on Sept. 18.
Everyone Pays Kids' Price - Everyone can have big fun at a small price! This $20 daily ticket discount is available online until June 7.
More Flags! More Fun!
Buccaneer Battle - a mutiny is brewing at Six Flags Great America as the park's new water adventure ride gets ready to set sail in mid-May. Ten ships, each with room for eight crew members, follow a 450-foot channel through waves of interactive fun for the entire family. As the ships navigate the waters, the battle begins for passengers armed with a powerful soaker gun as they take aim at each other and targets along the way. Some targets respond while others display a variety of special effects, creating surprises at every turn. Buccaneer Battle also engages landlubber park guests along the ride's banks as the freebooters on the ship supply random fire and observers shoot back in ship-to-shore fun.
STARBURST Summer Concert Series presented by T-Mobile - Music takes a front seat this season as the park debuts a new concert series with some of the industry's hottest acts including Jesse McCartney, Raven Symone and Miranda Cosgrove. All concerts are free with park admission or a Season Pass.
The Best of Dick Clark's Bloopers - this new interactive show features a live host who encourages audience members to create their own blunders while watching some of the all-time great missteps from Dick Clark's collection.
Six Flags Cyber Cafe presented by Comcast - Guests can now stay connected while visiting the park and upload their Six Flags fun instantly with free access to the Internet. The cafe will feature a menu selection of specialty coffees, homemade doughnuts, pastries and crepes.
Johnny Rockets Express - This all new restaurant features tasty favorites. World-famous Johnny Rockets shakes, fries, onion rings and chicken tenders are on the menu at this new express location of one of the park's most popular restaurants.
M-porium - a chocolate lover's dream. This new retail shop features M&M and Mars candies of every variety along with unique souvenirs.
"Six Flags Great America has always been the area's premiere destination for affordable, close to home family fun, and it will continue to hold that title this year beginning April 3," said Park President Hank Salemi. "With seven months of on-going entertainment, we're offering our guests a summer of escape with value like never before."
Six Flags Great America is located less than a tank of gas away from Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 13 heart-pounding roller coasters including Raging Bull, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades four children's themed areas with over 35 kids rides including Wiggles World and meet and greets with Six Flags' world-famous cast of characters, including Mr. Six.
The Park will be open weekends in April with daily operations starting May 18. Visit http://www.sixflags.com for a complete list of operating hours and more information about Six Flags Great America tickets, shows, rides, attractions and events.
Last Weekend of Fright Fest. Bring a Pumpkin to Smash.
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by CoasterDave316 on Fri 31 Oct 15:01
Every year it is the same dilemma of what to do with the Jack-o lantern after Halloween. This Saturday, Six Flags is offering guests an opportunity to smash their old Jack-o-lanterns and receive admission to the park for $19.99! One pumpkin is good for up to four discounted admission tickets. Pumpkin Smashing will take place at 3:30 p.m. in Hometown Square where guests will have an opportunity to win a prize based on where their pumpkin's guts smash on the target. Smashing Pumpkins cover band - Blackbox - will perform on Hometown Square stage at 2 and 5 p.m.
Fright Fest This is the last weekend to experience Six Flags Great America morphed into a shadow-land of ghosts and ghouls where roller coasters become monstrosities in motion. There's something for the whole family to enjoy from two spine-tingling haunted houses - to shows and parades - to a cauldron of be-witching children's activities including two scare-free children's areas and a free Character Candy Trail.
The following is a Press Release from Six Flags Great America:
Dare to Feel the Fear at Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®
Sept. 22, 2008 (Gurnee, Ill.) - Starting October 4, vampires, ghouls and werewolves descend on Six Flags Great America creating terror at every turn at the 18th annual Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®. Great America morphs into a shadow-land of ghosts and ghouls where roller coasters become monstrosities in motion. There's something for the whole family to enjoy from two spine-tingling haunted houses - to shows and parades - to a cauldron of be-witching children's activities including two scare-free children's areas and a free Character Candy Trail. Six Flags Great America's Fright Fest runs weekends starting Oct. 4 - Nov. 2.
Save a Cockroach. Eat Another Creepy Crawler. The past two years guests have been chomping at the bit to devour giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches. This Fright Fest, guests can swallow their way to the front of the line with the opportunity to "save" a cockroach and gulp down other creepy crawlers including superworms, night crawlers, grasshoppers, snails and silkworms. The feasting takes place Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. in Hometown Square.
NEW! Michael Jackson thrilled the world 25 years ago with his release of The Thriller music video and record-breaking song. On October 25, Six Flags Great America will host Thrill the World - one of many events worldwide that will attempt to break the world record for the most people simultaneously dancing The Thriller dance. The event will take place at 1 p.m. in Southwest Territory.
2009 season passes are on sale now at sixflags.com and include admission to the best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor; as well as admission for the remainder of the 2008 season including Fright Fest presented by Snickers®. At $69.99 each, Six Flags Great America season passes are being offered at the lowest price in five years. Season Pass holders will also receive a value-packed 2009 coupon book with more than $500 dollars worth of offers including six Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets.
