Why Six Flags Great America is UNDERRATED

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[@zachguest8565]

great video eric six flags great america looks fun can ya check out my first park video i did its between Canadas Wonderland and Marienland

[@camwee]

Theme park enthusiasts that aren’t from Illinois or Wisconsin who actually do end up going to Great America tend to have it in their top 3 Six Flags parks. That makes me happy. It’s my home park and I do like the diversity in their lineup but the wait times are so long. Even with operations being pretty good.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It’s a wonderful park, and even makes me wish I lived in Illinois.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Awesome analysis of this amazing park! It’s so stacked and the lineup is DEEP, I’m glad someone’s giving it the credit it deserves

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Absolutely. Somebody had to praise it, so I thought I might as well get on that.

[@omarfaruq9233]

​@@ThemeParkAvenue personally gam is no.2 for me behind gadv and tied with mm for me

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@omarfaruq9233 Very fair. Those are my top 3 parks, just in a different order.

[@fourminuteswithhorses5001]

Great America is my home park and I always have a blast there. The rides are varied and never boring. And this year, they have new food options.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Nice! I’d love to go back.

[@mitchellries256]

It's currently my second favorite Six Flags park behind Six Flags Magic Mountain. If you think about it, this is basically Kings Island if it were a Six Flags park. They're both equal in size (or close to it), they both have a pleasant atmosphere and they both have a huge and underrated ride lineup. I prefer this one the most between the two, but it could change after I revisit both of them this summer. It doesn't help after all that they decided to make Hurricane Harbor separate from the rest of the park.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That's a very good assessment.

[@KemoKidd]

My home park! Definitely an underrated park but it lacks a "must visit to ride" rollercoaster. I agree with your take on X Flight. I have no idea why that line is always so short! I don't mind that of course. 😂

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I would agree with you, but there are so many strong rides that I’d consider it a Jack of all trades, which is better than a master of one.

[@KemoKidd]

​@@ThemeParkAvenue Absolutely. There are rides I want to go on but when I look at the parks full line up I always think that making the trip across country for just 1 or 2 rides isn't worth it.

[@samplautz5586]

I live in Wisconsin Dells so I come here a couple times per year. It’s one of the best parks around, although I don’t think it would beat MM. I will say this is one of the few six flags parks that doesn’t really feel like a six flags park. It just feel nice

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That's fair. I do much prefer the atmosphere of Six Flags Great America to Six Flags Magic Mountain.

[@davidnevolo4402]

There’s certainly precedence in the chain to have multiple launched coasters (magic mountain with full throttle superman and west coast racers), which would mean getting a multi launch is possible, i think since the park just built maxx force, they might want to avoid something like that so soon. A new gen vekoma looper like those seen popping up in europe (fonix) would be an amazing way to replace demon, they could even keep the theme and use that plot of land. Ultimately this park needs another looong ride, 3 train operations, so im thinking a b and m goga when the financial situation at six flags improves.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I’m excited for whatever they add next.

[@porkryne72]

What's also great is with all these newer coasters, they all draw heat off one another making wait times so short. I used to wait 2 hours for front on bull, 2 hrs anywhere for superman 90 for batman. They've been reduced dramatically with x flight goliath especially joker and maxx force.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That’s very true! That’s a benefit of not having one huge standout ride.

[@urbex_coasters]

I went to this park several years ago. It's one I need to get back to. I ranked Goliath very highly when I went but it was my first RMC. I thought Raging Bull was the worst B&M hyper by far but didn't know it was a "back row or bust". I bet I'd at least rank it over Candymonium (sorry, I rank that one real low). I really liked American Eagle, it would be cool to race but I get why they don't. When I went, V2 had the holding break. As a result, best impulse I've ridden. X Flight I found to be quite rough, I know Cupcakes&Coasters said something similar. Curious to see how my opinions on the park would change today, Maxx Force looks like a solid addition (I'm a huge Powder Keg fan so if it's a more intense version of that launch I'll be happy).

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It’s definitely worth revisiting.

[@ScottyMania313]

Love the review!!! Great vid. I love Great America. My #1 knock against their great coaster line-up, which has something for everyone is that the rides are very quick. At Great America, you are in those lines for a long ass time on some days and the rides go by so fast, and if you've been in them lines in Guenee, you know that the heat in them Guenee lines are Hot AF, at least in the Summer. Now Cedar Point, they got lines too, the same Great Lakes Sun Heat, but the rides last just a little bit longer, especially the walk-on Rougarou. I love SFGAM - but I also wish some of them coasters last longer on the tush than the foot. Now Viper - that's a bang for the buck! I love this park so much. Perfect way to spend a day on a guy's night out weekend in Chicago/Milwaukee.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

There are some short rides, but rides like Raging Bull, X-Flight, and American Eagle help balance those out for me.

[@omarfaruq9233]

​@@ThemeParkAvenue hey could you do a vid on gadv

[@oneandonlysound3453]

I do agree this park is underrated, though the one issue with me saying "it's so great" or wishing it was my local SF is mainly that X-Flight's vest restraints really mess up the experience, like you don't really feel the hangtime on the drop unless your in the front and it constrains too much. But people have that complaint about most wing coasters and/or B&M vest restraints. What I do love is it having so many classics along with new stuff and generally well-made coasters. I don't really see a reason to care about Goliath being too short when the park has a well taken care of wooden coaster like "Viper" and the oen that deserves retracking but is still very fun and different from most out and backs like "American Eagle." I do wish Raging Bull was a bit better though I admit the dive into the tunnel is a nice touch, and it's better than the gio...whatever models by far.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That’s fair

[@thecoasterconnoisseur]

While I wouldn't say any of my home park's coasters are "extremely" elite, Six Flags Great America really has quality over most of the Six Flags park's quantity. While Magic Mountain has a huge drop from X2 and TwiCo to the 3rd place, Raging Bull, Goliath, Viper, Maxx Force, and American Eagle are all amazing and so close with each other, and it's supporting lineup is also one of the best of the chain. I believe Whizzer is one of the best family coasters of all time (I'll make my decision once I've ridden most major family coasters), and Great America's family lineup is the best out of the chain. I haven't been to every Six Flags park, but I've seen operations in videos and have heard that Great America has the best operations out of the entire chain. Not only that, there's only one coaster I'd consider "bad", which is Demon, but that's also a park opening coaster with a compact footprint. It has an insane amount of B&Ms, and it has an amazing atmosphere, and some good theming with Orleans Place, Yukon Territory, and the Western Area. It's food is on par with the above average Six Flags parks, and it's probably the Six Flags park with a better history, with the first B&M, first B&M Invert, one of the first B&M Hypers, one of the only RMC Topper Tracks, One of the world's first Wing Coasters, and Intamin's first major coaster.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I absolutely agree

[@TheUnholyToast1]

MM's supporting lineup isn't a huge drop off though. Tatsu is one of the best flying coasters, Wonder Woman is arguably the best single rail, WCR is an extremely fun dueling coaster and Full Throttle has a great launch and iconic loop. This isn't even considering the rest of their supporting lineup either which is still extremely solid and imo far better than GA's. That's just my two cents though, everyone has their own opinion.

[@thecoasterconnoisseur]

@@TheUnholyToast1 Tatsu isn't a huge drop-off, but then there's a larger drop off after Wonder Woman. West Coast Racers and Full Throttle might be fun, or iconic, that doesn't mean their elite.

[@TheUnholyToast1]

@@thecoasterconnoisseur I mean I think they're quite close to elite. Sure they could both be slightly better but they're definitely better than what a lot of parks have. I'd certainly take them both over a typical B&M or other looping coaster

[@64onyx]

Been waiting for this one.. nice work bro

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thanks! Glad you could enjoy this.

[@ChasingThrills]

Who else thought he was talking about Six Flags America for a second?

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

This is the funniest comment I’ve seen in a while. I’m just imaging what thoughts people had when I said it was the best Six Flags I’d they thought I meant Six Flags America.

[@TheSonicsean]

I feel like giving an honest opinion of Great America is hard for me since it was my home park growing up, so it has many of my first rides (first coaster, first inversion, first hyper, etc) but I still think the lineup at the park is legitimately great. Raging Bull might be the most underrated hyper out there. Whizzer is way too intense for a 36 inch height requirement. For the size of land they're in Goliath and X Flight really do a lot. Hell even Little Dipper is notable for being one of the most recent relocated wooden coasters, even if it did come from Kiddieland, which isn't exactly San Antonio to Pennsylvania.

[@Joemama..]

I only live an hour away from this park, I rank it as my 4th favorite park and I’ve been to every six flags in the U.S

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Nice!

[@scottgul174]

Great park, easy layout to navigate. Just missing a true marquee coaster. Guessing 2024 brings a dive or S&S Axxis in the middle of the park but again will be small in size. Could use a Mack family spinner too

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

The layout is fantastic for sure. I would love to see a top tier coaster, but I can’t complain about what I’ve got now.

[@scottgul174]

@@ThemeParkAvenue I e heard rumors maybe behind flumes is maintenance, they could move it and expand with a huge coaster back there some day. We can dream…..but I feel our future is more cool but smaller coasters. Btw, I’ve ridden all 4 US wings (and X2) and XFlight is my fav. Small but intense.

[@AppLandon]

I recently went to SF GA and it was my first ever theme park and I went on raging bull, my sister was crying, so was my friend, my sisters friend was praying, and nothing came out when we were on the ride. Whizzer and dark knight was the best.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Raging Bull is pretty crazy.

[@maxhocks2006]

It is a really good park. It’s definitely in the running for top 5 six flags parks. There are very few gaps in the lineup, the coasters are all fun, there’s tons of kiddie rides, and over all it’s just a good well balanced park. The only major downside is it gets really crowded in the summer.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

That's true. It is great in my eyes.

[@ThousanWhite]

X-Flight is so much fun. I rode that more than any other coaster at the park.

[@Megacoasterman]

I love Great America. Everything about it is underrated, the beef and broccoli at Chop Six was my favorite meal I have eaten at a theme park. The atmosphere is also my favorite and I found Batman to be significantly more intense than the one at Magic Mountain. It's also got a much better atmosphere than Magic Mountain. It's the park that immediately pops into my mind when I think of Six Flags. It feels like the Kings Island of the chain to me, and I love Kings Island

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I couldn't agree more.

[@zachc3282]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS!!!!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Sure thing!

[@DuecePiece]

I really want to get my butt here this year! Definitely high on my bucketlist, for Six Flags this place looks next level!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It’s among my favorite parks for sure.

[@michael7054]

Great video! Yes, this park definitely is underrated!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thanks!

[@michael7054]

@@ThemeParkAvenue You're welcome!

[@shanepetyko8004]

Omg i agree and think it’s weird this park gets no love…like ever. The other parks have a good one or one two punch. This park every ride is good so In six flags fashion if one or two are not working you still have ten fun coasters. Thank you for agreeing

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I think Six Flags park in general aren’t considered the best in the way some Universal, Cedar Fair, SeaWorld, and Herschend parks are, but I think Great America is among the best of any of these.

[@TRK800]

thanks for covering my home park!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

No problem!

[@CatsAreKindaCool]

Still is crazy how Goliath has over 3 thousands feet of track it just has crazy pacing ig

[@micoasters]

I prefer this park to cedar point, the lineup has more depth than just record breakers. Here’s my ranking of ga coasters 1. Raging bull 2. Goliath 3. X flight 4. Batman 5. American eagle 6. Viper 7. Superman 8. Whizzer Everything else is just ok, v2 is the worst coaster I’ve ever ridden.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I love V2, but I'm glad you enjoy those other rides.

[@micoasters]

@@ThemeParkAvenue I found v2 to be super rough, it also didn’t help that it was raining so I got abunch of rain in my face on the spikes

[@sourlem0ns981]

This is my home park. go 6-8 times a year and love it. Just wish they had a world class coaster like STEVE or EL Toro. RMC american eagle!!!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

RMC American Eagle would be crazy, and hard to approve.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

Its My Favorite Six Flags Although It Isn't Underrated At All

[@Kfik2]

bro maxx force is soo under rated that launch is epic

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It is a great ride.

[@bethkelly2874]

The park needs a ride like Crazanity at SFMM because this park does not have that many extreme flat rides

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I’d love to see that added.

[@tigerrocks503chase8]

You got your wish!

[@alantrotter2077]

I have Six Flags Great America as the third best Six Flags park. It is pretty close to #2 but I think Fiesta Texas is just run so well. Great America has the better overall coaster collection than Fiesta Texas but that park is just run so much better. Magic Mountain's line-up crushes Great America, mainly at the top. Magic Mountain has 4 coasters in my Top 50 overall, and 2 in my Top 20. Great America only has one (Goliath) and it is in my 30's. Great America has 3 in my 51-100 range and 4 in my 101-150. Its strength is how deep the line-up is. Magic Mountain also has 3 in my 51-100 and only 1 in my 101-150 range. I have Great Adventure and Over Georgia as the 4th and 5th best Six Flags parks. I still have to go to Mexico, but I doubt Darien Lake, Frontier City, Great Escape, LaRonde, or America will be close. In fact after Over Goergia it is a pretty big drop off. St. Louis and New England are next for me. I enjoyed St. Louis more but I think New England is at least on par with St. Louis. Over Texas is after those 2, mainly because when I visited in 2019 it was a complete mess. Discovery Kingdom brings up the rear. Great America has one of the deepest coaster line-ups anywhere. If I look at coasters in my Top 150 (Top 1/3rd- 452 credits), Great America is one of three parks with 8 coasters in the Top 150. Cedar Point and Magic Mountain are the other two. I'm guessing Hershey is the next closest. It currently has 5, but once I get on Wildcat's Revenge and Storm Runner it should have 7. I can get on board with your thoughts on this one more than Kings Island because Great America clearly has such a deep coaster line-up despite lacking that one true elite coaster.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

The lineup is really well-rounded.

[@davidnevolo4402]

I really don’t enjoy twisted colossus. That’s my home park now, and the air time is forceful the ride duration is long but there’s not the same sense of speed that Goliath providess. Loving the great America love.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Great America is just a fantastic park.

[@Lloyd00]

Great America, Fiesta, and GreAdv all have arguments to be #2 but Magic mountain is clearly #1. Biggest, most coasters, strong lineup. Open all year!

[@Gijsinator]

I think raging bull is what og goliath and titan should have been

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Absolutely

[@Apollosdemise]

great video

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Thanks

[@tdog8600]

So lucky to have the best six flags park as my home park ❤

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Absolutely

[@cg_plays]

Yes , yes it is

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

For sure.

[@Ryanishere78]

I thought you were doing a Universal video

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It wasn’t quite ready in time, but maybe it will release next year.

[@Ryanishere78]

@@ThemeParkAvenue next year?

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@Ryanishere78 I meant week. My bad.

[@Thebusridesme]

So. Zero park. Fine. But what is a block section!? Can someone please enlighten me?!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I know a guy…

[@mitchel4361]

Great America looks like the six flags equivalent of kings island

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It is

[@davedoesthingsdreaded]

Good rides but the top rides are so short. I don't care about having 15 coasters that are one and done. I would rather go to a park with 3 or 4 awesome coasters that I want to reride over 15 good but not elite coasters. You do have a good point. If you want a lot of ok rides then it's for you. Nothing is going to blow you away. Maybe 3rd or 4th in the chain. Decent line up. Very much a gp park. Good family park just nothing here blew me away. X flight is good but so short and might not be as good as gate keeper and gate keeper is just ok. I do see your point about this park being well rounded. If your near there or traveling thru its worth a stop. Don't go out of your way. Nothing will blow you away

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I agree that a lot of the good rides are short, but there are great long rides as well. I like Viper, American Eagle, and X-Flight, and Raging Bull is not only king but also one of the most rerideable coasters I’ve been on.

[@rollercoasterheaven2170]

I’ll make it out here eventually not sure when but I’m dying to

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

It is definitely worthy of a bucket list spot

[@bukemdukem1870]

14:08 Energylandia would like to have a word with u

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Fair

[@davedoesthingsdreaded]

Have you been on x2? Everyone is entitled to their opinions but jeez I gotta disagree about tatsu being better then X2. Tatsu is good but not no 2

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I have been on both. X2 is intense at points but not as disorienting or extreme as most say from my experiences.

[@buldasur2576]

This park is Overrated. I would still say fiesta Texas is the most overrated park in the chain but great America is just okay compared to great adventure and magic mountain. I’m not just saying it to say it because I have done in depth analysis of each park. I have done park battles as well.

[@princeerick11]

Nothing Wins Magic Mountain❤️