What is the best day to go to Great America?

Every day is a great day to visit! But, if you are worried about long lines and crowds, plan to visit the park when attendance is lightest. Best bets: weekdays during the summer and any regular operating day during the months of May, June and September.



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Weekdays (Monday-Friday) are historically least crowded during the summer season in June, July, and August. Weekends attract more tourists and vacationers. Learn more.

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The following behaviors or acts are not permitted at California's Great America: Carrying firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind and any other prohibited item. California's Great America reserves the right to prohibit any items at their discretion.

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No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed to be brought into California's Great America. However, guests with special dietary needs are permitted to bring outside food and drink.

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Most visitors recommend planning a trip to California's Great America if you've got kids in tow, praising the manageable size and fun water park.

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But, these numbers are all positive, so why is Six Flags losing money? It's because attendance is dropping faster than revenue is rising. In 2021, Six Flags' total attendance was 27.7 million, but that fell by 26% to 20.4 million. Sure, guests are starting to spend more, but it's not enough to make up for the decline.

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Late winter and late spring Theme parks are the least crowded between January 2 and Presidents Day weekend in mid-February. If you can visit on weekdays, late April through the middle of May is also less crowded.

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May I bring my own food and beverages into Six Flags Over Texas? No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed to be brought into Six Flags Over Texas. However, we do offer picnic areas just outside the park which are available for your party to eat outside food.

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Due to rider restraint system requirements, guests of a larger size may not be accommodated on some of our rides. This may apply, but not be limited to, guests who exceed 6'2 or those who exceed 225 pounds, have a 40 waistline or 52 chest.

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In June 2022, Cedar Fair, a regional theme park conglomerate that owns Great America, announced the park was closing forever.

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12?x 12? x 6? to enter the park. Exceptions will be made for bags carried for medical reasons and diaper bags that accompany infants and young children. Because Six Flags is a family park, we expect guests to behave appropriately.

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Did you know that Six Flags Great America now has FREE WiFi throughout the park? Simply connect to the SixFlagsGuest WiFi network in your phone's settings and input your email address to gain access to our free WiFi.

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Do Not wear material that you can see through when it gets wet. Find a bra where your ladies are not going to fall out when you're on the coasters, or just walking around for that matter.

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Of course! Wear small, non-metallic jewelry and you can pass through security just fine.

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Do not wear flip flops on roller coasters, and be sure all loose articles are secured.

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