Six Flags Great America | What to Know Before You Go

[@bassface2426]

What you need to know - Expect maxfroce to break down 3+ times while you wait in line

[@benpphead]

Fr bro I’ve been almost every day this season and it didn’t open until Sunday or Monday and I went yesterday and it was open but then it broke twice

[@ToddTinley]

@@benpphead lol

[@rmc_fan]

yeah i hope they get it figured out soon. ive never heard the ride op say it would be closed for “an extended period of time”

[@ToddTinley]

@@rmc_fan I went on Friday June 11th and it was open.

[@just.giowio1981]

Omgggg yesssss the same thing happens to me and me and my besties go every weekend and that happend

[@AirtimeProductions]

These are some awesome tips! I also have this park as my home park and my biggest tip is to go early and hit Maxx Force and Goliath first and save Raging Bull for later because of its amazing capacity- I made a similar video about Great America tips and tricks and you clearly blew all my tips out the water with this video (everything you said is very helpful for first timers)

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@AirtimeProductions]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial just got back from the park today! Even with 100% capacity and the parking lot filled I got 9 rides all being station waits or walk-ones because I was super efficient with time (I didn’t even have a flash pass) But Viper and Demon moved way up in my rankings and Goliath is still my number one over Raging Bull and Maxx Force

[@rmc_fan]

@@AirtimeProductions I was so surprised by how much I enjoyed demon. I remember riding it before becoming an enthusiast and I didn’t like it because its rough and has janky transitions. But after riding it while knowing what to expect and with my head more forward, I was able to avoid pain and thoroughly enjoyed the ride!

[@benjaminhawthorne1969]

Nice video. I still remember when my father took us to "Marriott's Great America the year that it opened in the Bicentennial year of 1976. I was 7 years old and my eyes were large as saucers taking in all the wonderment! We had been to carnivals & Santa's village, but this was SERIOUS stuff. Of course, Mickey mouse was in Disneyland, so Great America had the " "Looney Tune" characters walking around and meeting guests. I was quite impressed to shake Bugs Bunny's hand (paw?) I also met Sylvester &Twenty Bird, Yosemite Sam & Peep LePeu! 🤗

[@mitchellries256]

This was very helpful. I've been to this park before, but it's always nice to hear more advice from others so that the next visit will always be better than the last one.

[@mdf3530]

One thing I would like to add: you can also buy single day tickets for Great America at Jewel-Osco which is the large grocery store chain in the Chicago area. That is going to be cheaper than paying at the gate.

[@BHV0810]

Just went on 9/24. Bought Flash Pass Gold with the tickets as well as the dining plan. Helped us with getting on every roller coaster at least once and the best ones 2-3 times. ALWAYS DO MAXX FORCE RIGHT AWAY!!!!!! You never know when it could break!

[@rmc_fan]

Great video! As someone who also has this as their home park, i thought this was very accurate and you can have an exceptional day from using this video! 12:03 minor correction: there are 4 wooden coasters but 5 if you count American Eagle as 2. those are Goliath, Viper, American Eagle, and Little Dipper.

[@rmc_fan]

@WaterishDog Sorry to be that guy, but you are misinformed. The supports are not what classifies a roller coaster as wooden or steel, its the track. If a coaster has steel track and wooden supports its either a steel coaster or hybrid coaster, not a wooden coaster because the track doesn’t have any wood in it. And if it has wooden track and steel supports its either a wooden coaster or a hybrid coaster because the track is wooden. Goliath is RMC topper track, meaning it has seven layers of wood and a top layer of steel. Thus, it is a wooden coaster. This is different from RMC I-box track which uses all steel track, which makes roller coasters like Twisted Timbers a steel coaster. The more you know! 😁

[@rmc_fan]

@WaterishDog Hahaha! I have been an enthusiast for a long time and, while I don’t remember exactly where I first learned it, the information is readily available and you can probably just watch a video on RMC. It will tell you all about the company and make more sense. Although, to be fair, goat men and roller coasters are different 😂. Because a roller coaster type is classified by the track and not the supports. But I guess you’re right, a goat man is always a hybrid!

[@El_Tony_C]

Went for first time, last week. I was really scared of coaster but with help of friends, I fell in love and want to come back, again. Way better than Mt Olympus at the dells

[@tokyobabe980]

hades 360 ruined coasters for me,im going to great america tomorrow so i pray these coasters are less rough considering they arent mostly wood 😂😭

[@El_Tony_C]

@@tokyobabe980 I would to go to Maxx Force as a starting roller coaster. It's as fast as the others but it's just a quick 20 second ride.

[@aubrey5577]

@@tokyobabe980 don't get on demon or the big rollercoaster America themed thingy at the back of the park Everytime I go on those I always feel like someone hit me in the head with a baseball bat

[@bruceaskew2107]

@@aubrey5577 you are talking about the eagle 🤣🤣 yeah that ride is very old but they are finna close it and remodel it

[@jorgeclow]

This was so helpful, thank you very much!

[@bruceaskew2107]

I can't wait to go back I haven't been since 2019 , this is my home park as well, I did ride Max force ,,, Mt Olympus an Indian beach are cool as well

[@Hunter-qv5pc]

I think they might close condor some time in the next years cause it keeps on getting closed down and Buccaneer battle might be closing for good this year.

[@briangeraty2564]

Hey what's up Mozzarella! I rode Maxx Force with you front row

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Yes thank you for saying hi!

[@OskiNoski2]

Thank you for the tips! Six Flags Great America is also my home park and I don’t go there a lot so I haven’t rode all the (huge) rides but American Eagle. I’m going in 3 days so this is great for me!

[@danthecoasterman22]

I can confirm you can enter with food for medical. At SFStL, they give you a medical sticker at the gate if you ask. When I went to SFGAm opening day and asked for a medical sticker, they had no idea what I was talking about, but had no problems letting me in with food. Also, I was told over the phone by an employee that fanny packs are allowed except on Maxx Force and Goliath.

[@anonymoususer5351]

I work the Hangover and we are also told not to allow fanny packs

[@paytonbragg7938]

Yesterday wasn’t bad longest line was only 40 mins so we got on a lot

[@genocideday5-350]

loving how you tried to pronounce la quinta

[@andres_food167]

Yankee clipper is actually getting re themed!

[@tboyahoy8906]

Shockingly I have been going here my whole life and through my time there I have actually been friends with a couple of the employees so I get a little Intel here and there but we mostly just talk most of the time and if you did not know the employees there are actually pretty funny

[@dragonboy141]

What you should know is that this park is awesome and you’re going to have a great time.

[@EvilTrapLord]

The detail put into this video is outstanding! Great job!! 👏👏

[@kevinshimkets890]

You should do a video of Kennywood - what you need to know before you go. I plan on going this month.

[@tinalyzhen]

super informative vid

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

I haven’t gone in a few weeks, but since it’s still early in the season I think it won’t be too busy!

[@lisanellessen8585]

Six Flags there’s also a nearby great Wolf Lodge

[@adventuresbyalex6511]

On July 17th-19th 2019 the lines were short because it was very hot out

[@jjcortes2524]

why am i watching this i literally grew up here

[@lukekane7]

lmao same

[@bruceaskew2107]

Ikr 🤣🤣🤣

[@leahmarie4263]

i have a question, i’ve never been to six flags, i really wanna go on the demon first to get me ready cuz it doesn’t look that fast or scary but i’ve heard it hurts people heads, but people say if you “ride it right” you don’t hit ur head, how do u “ride it right” or just ride it with no head hitting 🫠🫠

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

When it gets to the corkscrews, stick your head forward a little so your ears won’t hit the restraints!

[@leahmarie4263]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial thanks i’m going today i’m glad u replied before i went lol

[@teddschudler5088]

hey MozzaElla. Nice video!! Do they close for winter season? if so, do you know when they usually reopen after winter?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

They are open for holiday in the park, but close in January. They usually reopen in late April/early May!

[@marsbars504]

Yankee Clipper is my fav. Always.

[@benpphead]

I rode maxx force twice yesterday because the line was only 20 minutes and the whole park was almost empty it was crazy

[@MaryLab2930]

what day did you go on? my friends and i plan on going this monday

[@derekwtang]

Have you ever been to CGA?

[@FARTGIRL335]

Six flags is my home. I've been there since 2020 and its 2022 and I'm 7 and yea.

[@heatherklug5413]

I'm thinking of buying Flash Passes the next time I go. If I purchase online, do i need to stop somewhere in the park to get cards? I've heard of people waiting in line for 1-2 hours to get Flash Passes. And is it better to go right away when lines might be lower or go on rides first to take advantage of low wait times.

[@Babygirlziyaa]

That's where I work at 😃

[@pizza_roller9654]

Never been to 6 flags before and I have an opportunity to go this weekend with my friends, I want to go, but I don't because I feel like I will get there and then realize that the rides are bigger than I thought, and then not want to go on any of them.

[@idothis4realbro868]

I agree Viper is really under-rated.

[@ZeroCreditsRemaining]

Opening day was great, but other than that I just can't get a good visit this season. :( I think it's just bad luck. I keep going on days where there seems to be a billion school trips at once, so I'm actually looking forward to having a peaceful mid-summer morning there.

[@danthecoasterman22]

Opening day was quite the blast ;)

[@elenaaguirre4395]

Is it getting packed on week days?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

I haven't been in a few weeks so I can't say for sure, but weekdays will always be better than weekends.

[@analuciarosasjimenez6483]

Suuper helpful!! Thanks!!! I just bought my season passes 🤩. I do have a question.... are you familiar with the process of activating these specifically now that you need to make a reservation ahead? I honestly haven't really tried or have done more research since I won't be available to activate them until like 2 weeks from now ☹

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

I believe you activate the passes at the park during your visit.

[@TheHadouJHyrule]

Reservations are no longer required. When you get past the security checkpoint, scan your voucher at the admission checkpoint, and they will trade you an admission card for it depending on what you ordered. Season Passes will give you the standard issue while memberships will give you a specialty card reflecting the one you applied for.

[@alyssacampos9827]

I’m going to the park next week thank you for the video

[@kraykray2006]

Omg how was it?

[@alyssacampos9827]

@@kraykray2006 it was super fun thanks for asking

[@101gabed]

Going for the first time in late July. Flash Pass, yay or nay?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Would recommend if you only have one day, but I'd play it by ear to asses how crowded it is first.

[@gohan9638]

What do you need to get on the rides? Just a membership?

[@TheHadouJHyrule]

Most rides are free with park admission, especially all the coasters, but rides like Dare Devil Dive require an extra fee.

[@ezi.is.stupid1703]

I live like 6 min away from six Flags and I'm going the tmr

[@tacotantrum4159]

Can you bring a go pro on rides if you are wearing a chest strap or something to secure it?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Six Flags does not allow filming on rides.

[@bigtuna9479]

How does a season pass work? Is there photo ID or could you hypothetically lend it out to people?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

They take a picture of you and link it to your account. It pops up when you scan your pass.

[@bigtuna9479]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial shit, really? I mean makes sense but I always here people like lending theres out so I guess it’s just a fact of workers not caring

[@bigtuna9479]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial thanks for answering !

[@carriemiller2035]

This is my home park as well what are your fav rides?

[@Summertime_26]

Giant Drop

[@kayleekoski1695]

Is Maxx force usually open when the park opens? I’m going on the 13th and hoping to ride that first since it’s the only coaster I haven’t been on.

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

It goes down a lot. It’s a lucky day if maxx force is open!

[@kayleekoski1695]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial okay thanks for letting me know!

[@kraykray2006]

@@kayleekoski1695 OMGGG YOU HO TMR!!!! Lmk how it goes!!

[@anonymoususer5351]

Hypothetically it opens at 10:30 when the other rides do. Again, it goes down a ton and may be subject to maintenance

[@TheAlternateYT]

Going this week i havent seen anything about required reservations or masks??

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

They are no longer required. This video was made at a time where they still were mandatory.

[@SenoritaMarian]

Does triple play operate frequently? Or is it mostly closed

[@CodyMemer]

from the time's I've been it's been open most days but it might be different with covid

[@JayFlowie]

So I'm planning on stopping down in a couple weeks and haven't been since I lived in Kenosha what feels like a lifetime ago. Which rides have the most walks of shame? (I'm a bit bigger than usual right now post covid and want to know which rides I shouldn't even bother with)

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Restraints fit everyone differently, so it's hard to say which ones are the worst for everyone. I would recommend trying the test seats if they are at the entrance of a ride. If there is no test seat, try walking up the exit of a ride, asking if you can check out the restraints to see how they feel for you, and then reenter the line if they're good.

[@JayFlowie]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial that's a good tip. I never thought to go through the exit to see.

[@brittanyzanazaro2860]

That tip is true for the older rides that may not have test seats available. Just talk to the attendant at the exit and explain to them that you are only testing the seat. If it is fine and you are comfortable, you would then reenter the line as per normal.

[@bruceaskew2107]

I really hope they rmc the eagle

[@filiguzman3345]

I will like to invite you to the spinning attraction across Goliath, what you say, l pay for the flashpass.

[@tdog8600]

Great video!

[@389Tman389]

Wait how do they run Batman with 3 trains? I don’t think you can even load fast enough to make that work.

[@TheHadouJHyrule]

It doesn’t! The shed only has space for two trains.

[@KevinRodriguez-ym4nd]

Do they enforce the reservation system?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Yes

[@ToddTinley]

Reservation Update Effective Friday, June 11 reservations will no longer be required prior to your visit. If you are visiting June 9 or 10, you must make a reservation prior to your visit. See “Make a New Reservation” below to reserve your visit. www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/reserve

[@kadenp4505]

Appreciate it! Anyone know for the reservation if any process is required? I have a membership and my friend had booked us a reservation but we aren’t sure if we have to do anything.

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

After you make the reservation you just need to show the confirmation when you enter the park.

[@maivaj3759]

When did you go to Six Flags? I will be going this weekend and the mask is still being mandate?

[@AustinGaspar]

No you don't need to wear mask they say u have wear them in lines but nobody does it they don't care.

[@MaryLab2930]

if ur fully vaccinated, u don’t have to wear one

[@AustinGaspar]

@@MaryLab2930 I'm not vaccinated and I don't wear it anytime and I don't plan to get vaccinated.

[@CasDaedan]

Ha this is my home park and im watching your vid for tips since me and my wife havent been in years! thanks for the tips! keep it up ill keep watching!

[@eggedilegge9544]

If I were to buy a season pass tommarow and I want to go Friday do I have to pick up my season pass or does the pass info get sent to my email

[@ToddTinley]

Download the 6 Flags app on your flip phone then scan your pass barcode into the app.

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

You can print the email confirmation or have it on your phone, show it when you enter, and then you will process your pass once in the park.

[@calebswish9537]

I’m ur 600 sub

[@brandonkurecki9764]

What gets the longest lines in 2021?

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Longest I’ve seen them is 2.5 hours

[@brandonkurecki9764]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial Awesome thanks! Great video btw

[@milanimoreno4097]

How do you activate your food pass? It’s been years sent I’ve had one and not 100% how it was done. I got the premium so I get the bottle as well.

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

I’ve actually never purchased a dining pass, so I’m not sure. I’d check the faq on their website.

[@work7125]

Hey, I have bought the premium one a few times and everytime i’ve used it you just go ahead to any of the places that have food/drinks and they’ll just scan your normal season pass barcode to use it

[@ToddTinley]

Use the app on your flip phone to order for pickup.

[@adventures223]

The food is horrible and way over priced bring your own lunch and eat at your car

[@Tocrat]

Y’all when you wait in line for whizzer just l ow it’s gonna break down and you’ll be waiting in line for an extra 45 minutes

[@Galarticuno]

Three wooden coasters… includes Goliath and excludes Little Dipper

[@stephenmaggio9303]

i am a six flag great america employee for ur infomation mask only ride lines food lines and some rides please update ur veiwers relax rules no mask enforcement while u walk around the park love the video

[@kraykray2006]

Thank you!!!

[@CoasterNick3157]

Batman runs 3 trains????? 🤔 🤔

[@MozzarEllaOfficial]

Haven’t seen it yet this year, but it’s done so in the past.

[@marcussorenson3380]

@@MozzarEllaOfficial I think you mean raging bull cause batman has no mid course brake run I want on the 5 and the third train was in the transfer shed when rode raging bull

[@jonathonfletcher2952]

Batman can't run 3 trains because it only has 3 block sections. In order for it to run 3 it has to have at least 4 blocks.

[@CoasterNick3157]

@@jonathonfletcher2952 as short as it is it doesn’t need 3

[@angelicabielski9560]

at sfgam reservations and masks are no longer required!

[@elenaaguirre4395]

Does it get really packed on week days?

[@CodyMemer]

@@elenaaguirre4395 I went yesterday and it was packed

[@jrax1713]

Variety of food might not be super different from other six flags parks but quality sure is and it’s very clear what parks in the chain have higher quality merchandise and food compared to others

[@paytonbragg7938]

Max force was closed all day though

[@bruceaskew2107]

If u just say you are a single rider you can get on rides faster 🤐😎, 💯

[@ryansublermedia]

I hate the camera rule so much lol.

[@DieHardKellzFan]

Illinois is sadly a liberal state