Six Flags Announces Reopening of Six Flags Great America Parks
March 22 2021 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Theme Park Will Open to the Public April 24
Hurricane Harbor Chicago waterpark will open
May 29 for Memorial Day Weekend
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest
regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks
in North America, today announced that another of its parks has
received state authorization to reopen with a full complement of
rides and attractions. Six Flags Great America, in Gurnee,
Illinois, will open for its 45th year on April 24, 2021. In
addition, the waterpark in Gurnee will open with a separate gate on
May 29, at which time Hurricane Harbor Chicago will become the
company’s 27th park. The parks will operate at reduced attendance
levels, in accordance with state reopening guidelines for theme
parks, utilizing a reservation system. The park will also continue
to implement the extensive safety measures introduced during its
Holiday in the Park Lights event in 2020.
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Six Flags Entertainment announces that
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois will open on April 24,
2021 and Hurricane Harbor Chicago will open on May 29, 2021 as a
separate gate, becoming the company's 27th park. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“We are thrilled to add Six Flags Great America to the growing
list of Six Flags parks that are either already open or have a firm
reopening date, including Hurricane Harbor Rockford,” said Senior
Vice President of Park Operations, Bonnie Weber. “Last year, we
safely entertained nearly seven million guests in adherence to
government and CDC health guidelines, and we continue to set the
standard for safe operations at each of our parks,” continued
Weber.
Six Flags Great America’s Park President Hank Salemi added, “Six
Flags Great America is a beloved summer tradition for many, and we
are excited to open our park and get our world-class collection of
thrills running again. Our team is eager to welcome back our guests
in a safe environment, providing the much-needed fun we have all
missed this past year.”
Open Six Flags Parks
Currently 23 of the company’s 27 parks are open or have approval
to open for the 2021 season, and Six Flags continues to work with
government officials to gain authorization to operate its remaining
properties. The following parks have already opened, or will be
opening soon, with a full lineup of rides and attractions. Those
parks include:
- Six Flags Over Texas – open year-round;
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas – open year-round;
- Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec – opened February 27;
- Six Flags Over Georgia – opened March 6;
- Six Flags America– opened March 6;
- Frontier City – opened March 13;
- Hurricane Harbor Phoenix– opened March 13;
- Six Flags Mexico – opened March 18;
- Six Flags St. Louis – opened March 20;
- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark – opening
March 26;
- Six Flags Great Adventure – opening March 27;
- Six Flags Magic Mountain – opening April 1;
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – opening April 1;
- Six Flags Great America – opening April 24;
- The Great Escape – opening May 1;
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown – opening May 1;
- Hurricane Harbor Arlington – opening May 1;
- Six Flags White Water – opening May 8;
- Hurricane Harbor New Jersey – opening May 15;
- Hurricane Harbor OKC – opening May 15;
- Six Flags Darien Lake – opening May 21;
- Hurricane Harbor Chicago – opening May 29; and
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford– opening May 29.
Park reopening dates are subject to change based on local,
state, and federal guidelines related to COVID-19.
Six Flags’ safety plan, developed in consultation with
infectious disease experts and utilized throughout the Six Flags
network of parks, provides for execution at the highest levels of
hygiene and social distancing protocols. The park will adjust these
procedures as needed to ensure continued compliance with state
recommendations.
Park Reservations System to Control
Capacity
Six Flags has established attendance caps that are in accordance
with current state guidelines to allow for proper social
distancing. All Members, Season Pass holders and all guests with a
single-day or group ticket will need to make a reservation at
www.sixflags.com/reserve. Guests who buy single day tickets will be
able to reserve during the purchase process.
Health and safety protocols
include:
- Masks will be required to be worn by employees and all guests
over the age of two;
- Contactless IR thermal imaging will be used to screen
temperatures of guests and employees prior to entry;
- Advanced security screening technology will allow for touchless
bag checks;
- Easy-to-identify distance markers have been added in all park
entry, restroom, retail locations, and ride and dining queue lines
to encourage social distancing;
- Modified menus and implementation of mobile food ordering will
help facilitate touchless transactions;
- Self-service buffets and salad bars will be reconfigured to
eliminate guest contact with food;
- Increased sanitization and disinfecting of high touch points
including all public seating, tabletops, counters, handrails,
doors, and trash cans will occur frequently;
- Restroom staff will be available to disinfect each stall and
sink area on a frequent basis;
- Multiple alcohol-based hand-sanitizer stations will be located
throughout the park;
- Safety messaging and reminders will be communicated on Six
Flags’ website, newsletters, and in-park announcements; and
- Frontline team members will go through extensive COVID-19
training.
Virtual Hiring Fairs
As one of the largest seasonal employers in the country, Six
Flags is currently hiring thousands of team members for the 2021
season. The safety of park guests and employees is always the
company’s top priority, and applicants may now apply for jobs in a
virtual and contact-free environment.
About Six Flags Entertainment
Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest
regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks
in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico,
and Canada. For 59 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of
families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling
waterparks and unique attractions. For more information, visit
www.sixflags.com.
About Six Flags Great America &
Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee
and offers endless adventures for the entire family with 17
heart-pounding roller coasters, the 20-acre Hurricane Harbor
Chicago water park, spectacular shows, and four children's themed
areas with more than 30 attractions.
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