GURNEE, Ill., Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags
Great America is excited to announce a celebration of 40 Seasons
of Thrills in 2015. Initially built with a $50 million dollar investment, thousands of
workers and enumerable details, Great America embodied the
country's bicentennial with classic Americana-themed territories
when it opened in 1976. Today, it is one of the largest theme parks
in the country. Guests are invited to join in the fun for a
retrospective look back at favorite shows, classic rides, plus
weekly events featuring the park's world-class roller coasters.
"In 2015 we plan to celebrate our park's history and how it has
grown to one of the premiere amusement parks in the country," said
park president, Hank Salemi. "From
the American Eagle to Goliath, and Whizzer to X Flight, the skyline
of Great America has grown impressively over the last four
decades,"
As a part of the 40th season celebration, the park
will
- Completely refresh the Carousel Plaza and Hometown Square
sections of the park bringing back a nostalgic and classic feel to
these signature territories
- Restore three original children's rides to introduce to the
next generation of thrill seekers:
- Tots Livery Surrey Carriages
- Red Baron Airplanes
- Lady Bugs
- Celebrate each roller coaster with in-park festivities and
weekly events
The park's evolution over the past 40 seasons has lead the way
with innovative, one-of-a-kind roller coasters, state-of-the-art
shows and the development of a 20-acre water park.
From just three coasters at inauguration to fourteen today, Six
Flags Great America, including Hurricane Harbor, is now home to
more than 80 rides, slides and attractions spread across 100 acres
of land. It is home to the world's tallest, steepest and fastest
wooden roller coaster — Goliath — and boasts the most wooden roller
coaster track in the world!
Six Flags is also announcing the start of 2015 Season Pass sales
with a limited time offer through Labor
Day featuring the lowest prices of the year on 2015
Passes. August 28 through September 1, guests will receive a
free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with each Pass purchased. Gold
Season Passes include admission to
both Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor, and any other
Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission
offers for friends. 2015 Season Passes provide unlimited visits any
operating day for the rest of 2014 (including park admission to
Fright Fest®) and all of 2015.
The biggest Fright Fest® ever is coming this fall
with extended hours every Saturday until midnight. It will be six
weekends featuring six haunted houses and six frightastic shows!
For more information about upcoming 2015 Six Flags rides and
attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides and
attractions, visit www.sixflags.com/2015news.
About Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor
Two
great parks, one destination! Located between Chicago and Milwaukee, Six Flags Great America offers
endless adventures for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding
roller coasters, a 20-acre water park, spectacular shows, three
children's themed areas with over 30 rides and a nighttime
parade.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags
Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest regional theme
park company with $1.1 billion in
revenue and 18 parks across the United
States, Mexico and
Canada. For 53 years, Six Flags
has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters,
themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions
including up-close animal encounters, Fright Fest® and
Holiday in the Park®. For more information, visit
www.sixflags.com.
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Photos and video on the 40 Seasons Celebration can be found
here: https://sixflags.box.com/s/uybzh5qdib6rpjq0bq9m
Video - http://youtu.be/6fVGeh_nuzA
SOURCE Six Flags Great America