Six Flags Great Adventure reopening with 6 new attractions for big anniversary (2024)

Six Flags Great Adventure will reopen next week and begin celebrating its 50th anniversary season, park officials said Thursday.

The Jackson-based theme park will open weekends starting March 16, then open daily for spring break from March 28 to April 7, officials said.

Park officials are making the most substantial investment in the site in nearly two decades with new experiences and park enhancements across all three properties — Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, officials said. (See the full list of new attractions and changes below.)

THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity will debut this season as the Ocean County theme park’s 15th roller coaster. THE FLASH will open this summer, but no official date has been announced yet, a park spokeswoman told NJ Advance Media.

The theme park is also unveiling Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa, a new “glamping” experience located within its Wild Safari. It is slated to open to guests June 14.

“Six Flags Great Adventure Resort remains committed to innovation and thrilling adventures, blending the present with a nod to our 50-year history,” said Brian Bacica, the park’s president.

“Whether it’s a guest’s first visit or their 50th, everyone, regardless of their thrill level, will discover new attractions, enhanced park features, exciting events and nostalgic highlights within our resort destination,” he said.

The Wild Safari park is opening March 30 with a new Safari Base Camp, located at the safari’s entrance and exit, park officials said.

The new base camp will allow guests to experience the Safari Off Road Adventure outside of the theme park. Off-road vehicles with a driver and guide will take guests on an immersive safari tour, officials said.

The area also includes retail stores, dining, a children’s play area and animal experiences.

The full list of new attractions this season includes:

• THE FLASH: Vertical Velocity: The first triple-launch “super boomerang” coaster to open in North America rushes forward and backward at nearly 60 miles per hour through a 180-degree twisted drop and zero-G roll.
• Splash Island: The family-centric area has a new tree-house play structure and seven slides for kids. It opens May 18 at Hurricane Harbor.
• Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa: Guests can experience a “once-in-a-lifetime safari glamping experience” by staying overnight within the Wild Safari. It opens June 14.
• Dream Street Pathway: Guests can purchase an anniversary brick and keepsake as part of the park’s 50-year anniversary. The inscribed bricks will “adorn a new pathway located at the theme park’s original entrance,” officials said.
• Six Flags Adventure World: The new store along the Dream Street Pathway will selll “Six Flags essentials,” officials said.
• THE FLASH Store: The location will sell “fan favorites” to commemorate the new ride.

The attractions and park elements that will be upgraded this season include:

• The Sawmill Log Flume and Giant Wheel, formerly known as the Big Wheel, will be refurbished.
• Congo Rapids will return to its original name, Roaring Rapids.
• Retail stores, including Mainstreet Market and Thrillseekers shops, will be upgraded. Gluten-free options will also be expanded at Primos Pizza.
• Several restaurants will receive updates, including Best of the West Grill & Saloon, Main Street Pub, Kickin’ Chicken Sports Bar, Funnel Cake Factory and Yum Yum Café.
• Visitors will find an updated toll plaza and parking areas, including newly designated parking areas, preferred sections and car charging stations for registered guests with the “Speedy Parking” option.
• Safari Off Road Adventure has been reimagined and will open March 30.
• Three new Roller Coaster Coffee locations will serve Starbucks. Premium and signature co*cktails will be available across the park.

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