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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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Sit in the front row on the outside of the right wing on X-Flight. Best ride experience!
Get the refillable cup and fill it at Trudy's Sweet Shop!!! Every type of pop you can imagine :)
Six FlagsJune 22, 2010Use the Washington Street entrance to enter the park. It’s usually quicker than the main entrance off of Grand Avenue.
Keith MalesJuly 9, 2013I keep applying for a job here. I really want to dress up like a looney tunes character and put my arm around children all day for photos.
- Batman backwards is awesome. X wing is the second best coaster and the best is raging bull.
Valerie PalomaresJune 11, 2015The concession stands & food courts take forever to take your order and take another 5-10 mins to serve it. That's the only con. I understand that it's packed, but when you have 10 people working, no.
Wear a see-through bag if you don't have anything to hide! This will get you through the entrance turnstiles faster.
NateJuly 27, 2010Be prepared for it to be HOT, especially in July and August. Not that many "cool" places to sit & relax. Love SFGA waiting until cooler weather is my best advice!!
Lillie DavisJuly 17, 2013Get there early & drink plenty of water. That sun this time of year is fierce!!
Brandon BoseApril 15, 2017The lines are terrible but the rides are so worth it I can't wait to try the joker
Nate HockenberryAugust 27, 2010If you are looking for a quiet place to sit down and cool down, then go to the lower level of the Mooseburger lodge. Trust me, it's great. :)
wear good shoes to walk in. avoid backless shoes for comfort and convenience (won't have to take off shoes for coasters)
Kristine ScalaJuly 1, 2010I went to great american yesterday. It was a blasted, got all the roller coasters except Iron wolf and the new one little dipper from kiddie land. We don't like Iron wolf cause it bounces our heads
Allison KaplanJune 8, 2011Flash pass worth it, especially on hot days where you dont want to bake in lines. Skip American eagle, worst ride there. Thumbs up for superman, batman and raging bull!
Yari SanchezJune 2, 2010Empty during any holiday. Hurrican harbor is a great place to veg out. Wave pool is not all that. Rent a tube for the lazy river or else they will kick you off after going around 1x. Locker $17!
Will i amAugust 23, 2014Strolling at GA Park after getting cancelled from work. My nephew and I bump into Scruffy.
Get a Souvenir Sports Bottle for free refills on soda all day, and 99 cent refills for the rest of the season!- Six FlagsJune 22, 2010Using a locker in Hurricane Harbor? Check out the ones past the bathrooms. Most people use the locker area before the bathrooms, leaving the second area wide open.
Doug ZirkelJuly 27, 2013Going when weather is iffy can really pay of w 5 minute lines on all the coasters that normally are 1 hour plus. No lines... No platinum pass needed
Samantha BestAugust 10, 2015Great place. Love the raging bull. The Chinese place they opened sucks. Don't buy food from six flags. Overpriced junk
Chad SingerJuly 18, 2011Try a little JLube powder on your back for the water slides. It makes the slide smoother on your back and u really FLY!
Go check out the awesome waterfall feature on the veranda during a rainstorm!
Get The Flash pass and forget about waiting! Water park has them too now!!
Megan FeldhauserJune 30, 2010Loved it!! Ride as many high thrill rides as you can!! The Superman and Batman ride definitely were the best though
The new Jack for 2011 is so funny...watch his improve skills and funny faces even when he is not speaking a line!!!
Rick CamposMarch 28, 2015Hey Six Flags Great America, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me. Read more
- Becki WestMay 19, 2013Do not forget he sunblock. You should see some of the burnt people here! Ouch!
Oluwaseyi OwoeyeAugust 17, 2012Never come here on a weekend, you'll spend all the time on the queue unless of course you've got a flash pass
Turkey leg and funnel cake...that's all I need to say!
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