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.