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Six Flags Great America
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"X wing is the second best coaster and the best is raging bull."(13 Tips)
"Raging bull and Goliath are my favorite coasters there!"(10 Tips)
"Superman Ultimate Flight is a truly amazing ride."(9 Tips)
"The best way to have fun is baying the Platinum Flash Pass."(11 Tips)
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Erik RowleyNovember 21, 2015Must ride roller coasters: Raging Bull, Batman the Ride, American Eagle, X-Flight, Goliath, and the Whizzer!
- Erik RowleyNovember 21, 2015Home to the original Batman the Ride roller coaster, the first inverted coaster ever built in the world when it debuted in 1992.
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If you have little ones go to guest relations at front of park to have them measured. They give your child a wrist band so ride operators know there height without getting measured for every ride.
Laura EllisSeptember 7, 2013The whizzer never gets old!! And be sure to take a classic family photo in front of the carousel and reflection pond! You'll look back and laugh at your hair and style 20 years from now!
Syvil ZamorasAugust 10, 2014You shoulf wear comfortable shoes to go all the way, that's for sure. Overall, the pain is worth it. ;)
Kevin JoyFebruary 7, 2021Giant Drop is a pretty basic name but I’ll take that over some long, convoluted DC comics moniker. Always scarier than coasters, these drop rides are a guaranteed thrill, even if they’re over quick.
They have integrated street performers along the walkways. It's a nice touch. If you need to let that cotton candy or funnel cake digest. They help pass the time.
Once one gets past the North Shore Security Theatre drama it’s a decent park. Do the rides in counterclockwise order for the full effect & build up to the bigger rides.
Be sure to check the Ride Access Policies posted at each ride entrance to ensure you are able to experience that particular ride! (Ride Access varies..)- Kevin JoyFebruary 7, 2021The uneven weight distribution here lead to some downtime, with mechanics having to work on the ride. These fat bastards broke American Eagle!
- Victoria DudaAugust 8, 2011Got the 'Platinum Flash Pass' - expensive but so totally worth it. You pass up the lines AND you can ride each ride twice in a row - soooo cool!
Great Time AppsOctober 16, 2013Enjoy the park with live maps and videos. The Video Ride Guide for Great America is available on iTunes for iPhone and iPad. Check it out for just $1.99! Read more
Alex KremerAugust 27, 2014Try the new Goliath coaster. One of the most insane coasters you'll ever be on!
All good except..,They should not have us pay extra for the water park! We already pay an arm and leg to get in, then charge extra for water park area! Tisk, tisk..- I recommend checking park hours so you can plan your day accordingly. The park normally opens at 10:30am (except Fright Fest) and closing times vary.
30 Minutes Or LessJuly 1, 2011If you make fun of people riding the Ferris Wheel make sure their ride is starting and not ending #DontBlowIt
One of the Greatest Themed Amusement Parks in the world! Has a wonderful selection rides and attractions including a free water park.
Eat at Angelo's...share a plate of pasta for best value in the park.
Galen HamesAugust 20, 2014Great place to cut loose and play! Make sure to eat outside the park. Food here is grossly overpriced...:-/
Cayla OstrowskiAugust 28, 2016Hurricane Harbor is an extra $8 onto your ticket now, but the price of a regular ticket can get quite cheap with good deals.
If you've never ridden a roller coaster before, and are scared .... just do it anyway... you'll thank yourself
Michael SheehanAugust 31, 2019If you ever can join the CME and BOT night, do it. No lines, and you can do rides twice.
LaLaLaurenJuly 14, 2014Go on the Goliath! Best new coaster and totally worth the wait. Then go on raging bull and batman.
Ross GuthrieNovember 6, 2012Buy the Flash Pass. You will bypass all the lines. It is amazing how quickly you get used to walking past the "common folk."
Take a spin on Little Dipper, Six Flags saved and restored this classic coaster from the now defunct Kiddieland and can be enjoyed by kids of all ages- Hop in line for a major ride a few minutes before park close. The lines are cycled through so everyone in line by park close can ride!
Erin GAugust 9, 2015Six Flags as a business is a rip off if you're only going for one day, especially when you get rained out! Goliath was worth the wait, though.
Pranay VissaJune 28, 2014You may have to wait hours per ride on a normal ticket. I would suggest going for a gold pass. You bring your wait time per ride to just 5 minutes.
Six FlagsJune 22, 2010Need to use a restroom when you get to the park? Use the restrooms in Hometown Square instead of the ones near the front gate. Their tucked away and are generally less busy than the ones at the front.
Cristina GonzalezApril 7, 2010Must ride all the roller coasters once and then go back and enjoy faves: the Eagle, superman, V2, raging bull, giant drop, over and over again!!!!!
Lynda German-CazaresAugust 11, 2015Love Great America!!! Haven't been here in about 5 years and loved all the new rides!!! Definitely going back for Fright Fest!!!
Fright Fest is great for young kids during daylight (don't forget to trick or treat) and super scary for the teens and older starting at dusk.
Peter GlodzJune 27, 2011Season pass is only about $20 more then a single day admission, $50 for a parking pass for the year instead of a $20 per day (credit goes towards the parking pass too for that initial day)
Leida Parker-SylvesterMay 18, 2015Clean and family oriented. They have improved the park for the better.
Time Out Chicago KidsJuly 2, 2012X-Flight at Six Flags Great America is nominated for Best Kid-Friendly Thrill in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at
Yvo GJuly 25, 2014Oh man... The things and people you see at Great America. Great place to people watch!- Six FlagsJune 22, 2010Have children measured at Guest Relations when you arrive. They will receive a height wristband which they can show to the ride operator instead of having to be measured at each ride.
marci kOctober 18, 2015Season pass is worth it! Demon and x flight are my fave. Fright fest is bad ass
Sam PatelAugust 29, 2017Some of my best pictures driving in a park and taking pictures with the best car.
Check line times and submit times for other visitors by downloading the Ride Hopper app! The more people use it, the better it is!
Robert Wargolet IIIAugust 28, 2012Bring your ticket stub to BerrySimple Yogurt across Grand Ave. for 10% off self-serve frozen yogurt! Yum!
Olia B.December 2, 2019You will spend the whole day here and it would not be enough:) only problem is lines:(
Douglas BJuly 18, 2014Show your Discover Card and enter through special Discover Card holder entry point plus 5% back on all park purchases.
Greg JoviJuly 9, 2012If youre coming from out of town, get a flash pass. Gold version. Its more than worth it, 15 minutes maximum for everything.
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