The park is open as scheduled (usually with almost all rides operating), rain or shine. Want to check weather conditions before you go? Visit the Weather Channel.
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If rain, wind or electrical storms force us to close certain rides for your safety, they will re-open as soon as safe operations can be assured. Refunds or rain checks for inclement weather are not offered.
Most operations will shut down their rides when lightning is in the immediate vicinity. As far as rain, it depends upon how safely the individual rides can operate under wet conditions since speed and braking are effected. So every ride has limits some it's wind speed or temperature.
Roller coasters, especially steel roller coasters, run more slowly when temperatures start getting into the 40s — because cold weather increases friction in the wheels. Cold weather also causes the track and other ride components to shrink slightly, which could lead to serious operating issues with the roller coaster.
Usually when the rain stops, the ride will resume as soon as it is safe to do so. Do know that each ride has different conditions in which it can operate depending on many factors so some of them won't be able to operate even if it's close to raining while some will start up as soon as the rain stops.
People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.
Areas and rides within the park are designed around the concept of places in North America, from the Wild West to New Orleans. As of April 5th, 2023, there have been five reported deaths at Six Flags Great America.
While Cedar Fair plans to eventually close the park by 2033, the land rental agreement is a six-year lease through 2028 that gives Prologis the option of extending it another five years.
The amusement park was sold for a total of 310 million from Bay Area buyer Prologis Inc. Cedat Fair said it first began looking into maximizing the value of its existing properties back in 2021. Thankfully people can still enjoy the park until the year 2033.
If you wish to leave the park and return on the same day, you will be asked to present your Season Pass or re-entry ticket. Re-entry tickets are available at designated turnstiles upon exit.