What is the best day to go to the Great America?

Saturdays are typically the busiest, so if you do go on a weekend, Sundays are better. Furthermore, if you arrive after dinner time around 5 pm, ride lines typically thin out. Unsure of which months to visit? Weekdays during the summer and April, May, June, and September tend to be less packed.



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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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What time does Six Flags Great America open and close? The park's operating hours vary depending on the day and are subject to change. Gates open at about 10:30 a.m. most mornings and stay open as late as 10 p.m. on some dates.

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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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Loose articles such as purses, backpacks, and beverage containers should be left with non-riders or secured in lockers. Cell phones or other small items should be secured in cargo pockets, zippered jacket pockets, or waist packs.

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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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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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Loose articles such as purses, backpacks, and beverage containers should be left with non-riders or secured in lockers. Cell phones or other small items should be secured in cargo pockets, zippered jacket pockets, or waist packs.

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Glass is bad news when it breaks, which is why glass bottles are not allowed inside the parks. Bring an empty water bottle into the park and you can fill it at a water fountain. All other kinds of drinks must be purchased on-site.

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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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Weekdays except Fridays are the best days, and you should not need to buy a Flash Pass on those days to enjoy a lot of rides. On Fridays, weekends and holidays you might want to buy Flash Passes.

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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.

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