Maxx Force - Record-Breaking Launch Coaster coming in 2019 Six Flags Great America 2018-08-30 | A revolutionary, triple-record breaking, new roller coaster is coming to the park in 2019. Maxx Force will be the fastest launch coaster in North America, and feature the fastest inversion and highest double inversion of any roller coaster in the world. Maxx Force highlights include: A unique air-powered launching system propelling guests forward at record speeds;The world’s highest double inversion at 175 feet above the ground;The fastest inversion on any roller coaster in the world with a 60 miles-per-hour zero-G roll;Five high-speed inversions; andOne-of-a-kind custom coaster trains modeled after Formula One racing cars.Maxx Force will be the park’s 17th roller coaster and is scheduled to debut in summer 2019 in the Carousel Plaza area of the park.
ALL NEW for 2025: Wrath of Rakshasa Six Flags Great America 2024-08-17 | Fear the WRATH as you prepare to take on Six Flags Great America’s ALL NEW attraction for 2025, Wrath of Rakshasa, the steepest and most inverted dive coaster in the world! As you rise, the air grows thick with anticipation, and whispers of Rakshasa lurking within will send shivers down your spine. Towering ominously at an impressive 180 feet, this dive coaster invites you to ascend into the shadows before surrendering to a heart-stopping 171-foot drop at a record-breaking beyond-vertical 96 degrees that feels like a descent into the abyss.As the world’s most inverted dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa sends you into a whirlwind of 5 inversions that will test your limits and leave you breathless. Reach speeds of nearly 67 miles per hour as you race through the demon’s lair, soaring through 3,239 feet of steel track. Feel the adrenaline coursing through your veins as you navigate this sinister design, crafted to both thrill and terrify.Gather your bravest companions, and prepare to confront the demon that awaits. Wrath of Rakshasa promises an unforgettable experience that will test your courage and leave you breathless. Step into the darkness, embrace the fear, and make memories that will leave you screaming for more—your twisted adventure is just a dive away!
Behind-the-Scenes with Maintenance Six Flags Great America 2023-04-18 | Ever wondered what it's like to be part of the Six Flags Great America Maintenance team? Well, here you go! A "behind-the-scenes" look at how the thrills of the theme park come to life!
Tsunami Surge - New for 2021 Six Flags Great America 2019-08-29 | BIG NEWS: Coming to Hurricane Harbor in 2021, Tsunami Surge—The World's Tallest Water Coaster!Tsunami Surge highlights include:· A world record-breaking height of 86 feet;· An incredible 950-ft. long and 8 stories high;· Speeding riders through twists and tunnels at over 28 mph;· Three gravity-defying uphill blasts using water to propel riders over 950 feet of enclosed tunnels and open air slides;· Five winding hairpin turns;· Five breathtaking drops; and· A unique ride experience with AquaLucent effects.
Channel 6 News Update: August 22 Six Flags Great America 2019-08-22 | Channel 6 News Update: Breaking weather report.
Channel 6 News Update: August 15 Six Flags Great America 2019-08-16 | Channel 6 News Update: Get ready for National Roller Coaster Day!
Channel 6 News Update: August 8 Six Flags Great America 2019-08-08 | Channel 6 News Update: Girl sets record at Six Flags Great America!
Channel 6 News Update: August 1 Six Flags Great America 2019-08-02 | Channel 6 News Update: Summer Fun to be had at Six Flags Great America!
Maxx Force - Six Flags Great America POV Six Flags Great America 2019-07-18 | Take a virtual ride on the triple, record-breaking coaster, Maxx Force!Maxx Force highlights include:- A unique air-powered launch system propels guests forward at record speeds;- The world’s tallest double inversion at 175 feet above the ground;- The fastest inversion on any roller coaster in the world with a 60 mile-per-hour zero-Groll;- Five high-speed inversions;- One-of-a-kind custom coaster trains modeled after Formula One racing cars and;- Six Flags Great America's 17th roller coaster.
Road to Glory - Episode 4 Six Flags Great America 2018-08-23 | Stay tuned to see where the Road to Glory leads us. August 30!
Road to Glory - Episode 3 Six Flags Great America 2018-08-16 | Stay with the road to glory and find what’s new 2019!
Road to Glory - Episode 2 Six Flags Great America 2018-08-09 | Road to Glory part 2. Keep following for clues about what's new in 2019!
Road to Glory - Episode 1 Six Flags Great America 2018-08-02 | Follow the Road to Glory for clues about what's new in 2019!
DC SUPER HEROES Drop of Doom VR opens June 21 Six Flags Great America 2018-06-19 | For a limited time, experience the new DC SUPER HEROES Drop of Doom VR. Don special VR headsets to view the action as SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN battle their nemesis, LEX LUTHOR, while plunging 200 feet.Buckle into floorless seats and strap on VR headsets and get immersed into a 360-degree virtual world where you will be unwittingly invited by DC Super-Villain, Lex Luthor, to test the newest LexCorp levitation technology.Among the highlights of this intense, interactive storyline:• Lex Luthor levitates riders with his anti-gravity ray gun and they begin to float upward, rising high above the skyscrapers;• Wonder Woman and Superman dash to the rescue and an epic battle ensues high in the air over Metropolis;• Wonder Woman clashes with an army of flying LexBots while Superman is in fierce combat with Lex Luthor; and• High in the sky, the battle spins out of control and riders fall a thousand feet—straight down, to the city streets far, far below. Riders must be at least 48” tall to ride DC SUPER HEROES Drop of Doom VR, and at least 13 years old to experience VR.
Holiday In the Park-Six Flags Great America Six Flags Great America 2018-04-11 | For the first time in the park’s 42-year history, Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, is extending its operating season and inviting guests of all ages to be a part of the festivities at the new Six Flags Holiday in the Park®. This spectacular event — making its Six Flags Great America debut — features more than one million LED lights, beautifully adorned Christmas trees, thrilling rides, enchanting shows, delicious seasonal food and dazzling park décor. Holiday in the Park will premiere on Friday, November 23 and run weekends through Sunday, December 23 and daily December 26 – December 31.“Six Flags is creating a new season of thrills as the park is transformed into a winter wonderland with a million dazzling lights and all the magical sights, sounds and tastes of the holidays,” said Park President, Hank Salemi. “We are excited to extend our operating calendar and make Gurnee the premier place to spend the holiday season.”o o Additional highlights of Holiday in the Park include:o o State-of-the-art light shows;o Spectacular nightly tree-lighting ceremony; o Outstanding coasters and attractions;o Magical holiday shows; o Fire pits for roasting marshmallows and making s’mores;o Millions of dazzling lights; ando Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Superhero Glow Run Six Flags Great America 2018-03-28 | April 20! More information : sixflags.com/greatamerica/special-events/superhero-glow-run
UNDERWORLD Six Flags Great America 2017-10-06 | Come and play in our new scare zone for 2017, UNDERWORLD.
Park Time TV Ep. 5 Capones Kitchen Six Flags Great America 2017-09-11 | Here's a behind the scenes look at our delicious new restaurant in Yankee Harbor across from THE JOKER, Capone's Kitchen! Watch Hannah and Adam make a delicious pepperoni pizza, Six Flags style!
Fun in the Sun: A Day at Hurricane Harbor Six Flags Great America 2017-09-01 | Beat the Heat at Hurricane Harbor with splashtastic pools and heart pounding slides!
Worlds Largest Loop Coaster Six Flags Great America 2017-08-31 | Six Flags Great America, the Thrill Capital of the Midwest, has an announcement of epic proportions. Coming in 2018 is the world’s largest loop coaster. This world-record breaking attraction will take riders forward and backward on a gigantic loop before suspending them completely upside down for plenty of wicked hang-time.
Park Time TV Ep. 4 Macho Nacho Six Flags Great America 2017-08-28 | Here's a behind the scenes look at our delicious new restaurant in the County Fair Food Court, Macho Nacho!
Summer Theme Park Look Book Six Flags Great America 2017-08-25 | Visit Six Flags Great America in style! We partnered with Vivid Variance to show you theme park wear that's both fashion forward and comfy!Aren't these locations picture perfect? Show us your theme park style by snapping a pic and tagging us on Instagram! @sfgreat_americaFeel fabulous as you check out our thrilling coasters like Raging Bull, Goliath, and THE JOKER!Check out Marie & VV at:www.vividvariance.comFacebook: Vivid VarianceIG: @vividvarianceSnapchat: mariegtred
8 Facts You Didnt Know! Six Flags Great America 2017-08-22 | Here are 8 unique facts about Six Flags Great America! Enjoy!
Tips for a Rainy Day at Six Flags Great America! Six Flags Great America 2017-07-21 | Don't let some unexpected rain ruin your day! Check out our tips for fun at the park no matter the weather!
Fun Facts about THE JOKER Free Fly Coaster Six Flags Great America 2017-06-20 | Get to know more about this classic villain and his maniacal coaster!
THE JOKER Free Fly Coaster - NOW OPEN Six Flags Great America 2017-06-19 | THE JOKER Free Fly Coaster is now open! This amazing ride will take you to the edge of madness and beyond! Flip head over heels on this epic coaster!
I AM THAT GIRL Day at Six Flags Great America Six Flags Great America 2017-06-07 | Be BOLD. Be BRAVE. Be FEARLESS.Six Flags Great America is proud to be partnering with I AM THAT GIRL to host the first ever I AM THAT GIRL Day! Dedicated to empowering young women everywhere, this all-day event will feature activities focused on leadership, mental wellbeing and physical wellbeing for young women.From interactive art installations to all-female inspired performances, I AM THAT GIRL Day is packed with exciting and empowering opportunities for thrills. After dancing with us in Hometown Square, hop on Goliath and be FEARLESS.I AM THAT GIRL DAY Details11:30 - Keynote Speaker, I AM THAT GIRL member Allison Annala, will be giving a opening speech in Grand Music Hall.Representatives from I AM THAT GIRL will have tables in Hometown Square. Stop by and learn more about this amazing non-profit!Empower yourself to be FEARLESS and tackle our thrilling coasters!Use our ticket promo code for the best deal! Using the special event promo code, you'll save on admission! For each ticket purchased for this event, Six Flags Great America will donate $2 directly to I AM THAT GIRL.I AM THAT GIRL is a for-girls-by-girls 501c3 non-profit organization that provides leadership, social, and personal development programming to girls in high school and college, to cultivate self-worth, community engagement, and action so together we can amplify the voices, stories, and potential of girls everywhere.For more information about this organization, please visit www.iamthatgirl.com
Drop of Doom VR at Six Flags Great America Six Flags Great America 2017-04-07 | You will scream! More Information: sixflags.com/greatamerica/attractions/drop-doom-virtual-reality
Grad Nite at Six Flags Great America Six Flags Great America 2016-11-18 | SENIOR NIGHT, HIGH SCHOOL END OF THE YEAR PARTY! Whatever you and your school or team are looking to celebrate at the end of the year! We have it for you - GRAD NITE!See more information and book your spot today before they fill up!
Fright Fests demon overlord, Nox, returns to Fright Fest Six Flags Great America 2016-09-23 | Fright Fest is on scareoids! Nox and his minions have taken over and will show no mercy to anyone brave enough to attempt "fright by night."
JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis Six Flags Great America 2016-09-16 | See what it is like taking on JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis! This is a ride like no other at our park.
Behind the Scenes with Hank Salemi Six Flags Great America 2016-09-07 | Check out what Park President, Hank, had to say about the new JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis!
THE JOKER Free-Fly Coaster at Six Flags Great America Six Flags Great America 2016-09-01 | In 2017, Six Flags Great America will debut a brand new free-fly coaster. THE JOKER will be one of the most unique attractions in park history, featuring innovative magnetic technology and unique swiveling vehicles. On this wicked new adventure, you'll soar outside the confines of the track in wing cars facing other riders. The unique coaster design first takes a 90-degree elevator-style lift straight up 120 feet in the air. When you flip over the edge, you'll begin to somersault along the horizontal plane, dropping down two free-fall raven drops and experiencing at least six weightless head-over-heels flips. THE JOKER will deliver utter unpredictability and sinister suspense on every ride.
Rage of the Gargoyles Virtual Reality at SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA Six Flags Great America 2016-08-09 | ...
Rage of the Gargoyles VR on the Demon Six Flags Great America 2016-08-05 | Ride Rage of the the Gargoyles an all new Virtual Reality experience using Samsung Gear VR Headsets on the Demon!
NEW RIDE: JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis- NOW OPEN! Six Flags Great America 2016-05-11 | Be the first to experience the world's best new ride! JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis is an interactive 4D thrill ride that has been voted "Best New Product" by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is opening to the world on May 28!This amazing thrill ride was named by USA Today readers as one of the Top Ten New Amusement Park Attractions of the year and awarded Best New Attraction by Theme Park Insider. This is a can't miss thrill ride to add to your list when you visit the park! Join the Reserve Team.The JUSTICE LEAGUE is in need of your help to defeat the Joker and Lex Luthor - don't let them down. Do battle alongside the WONDER WOMAN and SUPERMAN before getting a jolt from the Joker himself! Top the leader board! Challenge your friends to see who can get the high score while stopping the villains with your laser stun-blaster! You will want to ride again and again to be the high scorer for your group or even the high scorer of the day. Don't forget to take a photo at the exit of your high score, so there is proof forever!- See more at: sixflags.com/greatamerica/special-events/justice-league-battle-metropolis-grand-opening#sthash.0l92su50.dpuf
