Why is Giant Drop closed Six Flags?

In August 1999, Giant Drop was closed after a 12-year-old boy was killed after falling from Drop Tower: Scream Zone at California's Great America.



As of early 2026, the status of the Giant Drop at Six Flags Great America often fluctuates due to scheduled maintenance and the aging of its hydraulic systems. Specifically, many of these Intamin drop towers across the country have faced intermittent closures for cable inspections or parts sourcing, which can be difficult for older attractions. Furthermore, Six Flags frequently closes major flat rides during the "off-peak" winter months or early spring for extensive safety overhauls. In some cases, rides are closed temporarily to accommodate construction in adjacent areas of the park, such as the recent removals in the Camp Cartoon or Yukon Territory sections, which can restrict access to certain ride structures.

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On 25 April 2022, The Giant Drop closed for a refurbishment which includes the installation of lighting, a repaint and continued removal of the track from the former Tower of Terror II ride, which closed in November 2019. The ride reopened on 24 June 2023.

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Inside the abandoned Six Flags New Orleans park But besides being used for a few movies like 'Jurassic World,' the gates have been shuttered since August 21, 2005 – eight days before Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana.

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Wynne, Jr. in 1961, upon the opening of Six Flags Over Texas. Six Flags Theme Parks is a fully-owned subsidiary of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (formerly Premier Parks), who purchased the company from Time Warner in 1998.

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