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Six Flags Great America

542 N Route 21
Gurnee, IL 60031
Phone: (847) 249-1776
Very nice
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/19/2005 Posted by robb2003

It depends on the day you go. If you go on a Saturday in summer or Fright Fest, it gets PACKED beyond belief. Great America can get very crowded but i'm not going to hold that against them, they have awesome/fast operations compared to other Six Flags parks. Speaking of Hurricane Harbor it's VERY well themed. The tropical atmosphere, palm trees, music all flow perfectly. Its very nice to walk through. About Great America, the rides selection is top of the line. They do not have a 'bad' coasters like most parks do, and some of the best coasters in the world like Raging Bull, DejaVu, and Batman. The surprising thing about Great America, most all the rides are open! (very different from other Six Flags parks)...Great America has a wonderful selection of classic and modern flat rides that are a joy and some of the best water rides around.

Pros: Rides (thrill&mild), Operations/Employees, Value

Cons: Line misbehaviour, Slow/expensive food

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Editor's Review

Stomach-reeling roller coasters and cool rides for kids add up to big-time family fun.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Save Time

To combat lines, head immediately to the County Fair area or to the back of the park--most people start with rides near the entrance.

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Admission

  • $54.99
  • Kids (3 and under) free
  • Fright Fest $29.99-$39.99

Parking

  • Pay lot

Hours

  • Summer: Daily 10am-10pm

Dress Code

  • During Fright Fest, costumes with masks or heavy makeup are not permitted. Clothing with inappropriate words, phrases or graphics is prohibited. Shoes and shirts at all times. Bathing suits may only be worn in Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

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