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Monday, April 4, 2016

Thrills return for early summer fun at Six Flags Great America



As the snow slowly recedes from the daily weather forecast, Chicago is ready to add some thrills to their family’s plans. Starting April 23, Six Flags Great America is ready to kick-start a super season. The start of the 41st season will get a superhero style start.  From capes to a new ride, the Six Flags Great America superhero summer will be a thrilling one. 

“This season is going to be a fantastic year for our guests,” said park president Hank Salemi. “Not only do we have world class roller coasters, but this summer we will be introducing the JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis award-winning 4D thrill ride that features the world’s first virtual vertical loop. Our guests are in store for an amazing summer. “

For opening weekend, Six Flags Great America wants to bring superhero smiles to all children in the community. The Superhero Cape-A-Palooza weekend event allows guests to bring superhero dreams to patients at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Capes will be sold at the Six Flags front gate for $15 each. Bug Bunny will personally deliver the donated capes to the hospital during the week of May 2. 

To entice guests to visit Six Flags Great America on opening weekend, the park is offering a super deal. Guests that visit on opening weekend, April 23 or 24, can purchase a ticket in advance, online only at sixflags.com for just $24.99. This price offers a savings of over $40 per ticket. Opening weekend tickets can only be purchased online and in advance at sixflags.com

Thrill ride enthusiast eagerly await the opening of the new ride 4D interactive thrill ride, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis. This 4D interactive thrill ride was named by USA Today readers as one of the Top Ten New Amusement Park Attractions of the year and was most recently awarded Best New Product by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis will open late spring. 

The park opens April 23 for select days with daily operation starting May 24. Visit sixflags.com for a complete list of operating hours and more information about Six Flags Great America tickets, shows, rides, attractions and events.