Nov. 25, 2009 (Gurnee, Il.) -- Six Flags Great America announced today the purchase of a vintage wooden roller coaster, The Little Dipper. The coaster operated at Kiddieland Amusement Park from 1950 until September of this year when the amusement park closed. The coaster will retain its original name and become the 14th coaster in Six Flags Great America's impressive line-up of roller coasters.

The Little Dipper was designed by Herbert Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1950. The family-friendly coaster features a three story tall lift hill and is designed as a figure eight track which runs 700 feet in length. It has been honored with the ACE Coaster Classic award by the American Coaster Enthusiasts.

"The Little Dipper has been a fond family tradition for over 50 years," said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America's park president. "We wanted to preserve this important piece of Chicago history for families to experience for many more years to come."

Guests can create a season of memories on The Little Dipper with a 2010 Season Pass which is on sale now at sixflags.com for the low price of $64.99. Season Passes include admission to the best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor; as well as discount-packed value book with more than $500 dollars worth of offers including four Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets.

Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with heart-pounding roller coasters including Raging Bull, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades, three children's themed areas including Wiggles World and meet and greets with Six Flags' world-famous cast of characters, including Mr. Six.

SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA INTRODUCES
'GLOW IN THE PARK' - A NEW NIGHTTIME PARADE

The Glow in the Park Parade will Showcase a World Renown Creative Team Including Cirque Du Soleil's Chief Composer Benoit Jutras

Gurnee, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2009) -Six Flags Great America announced today the launch of an all-new Glow in the Park parade set to begin May 29, 2010. The parade will feature drummers, puppeteers, singers, dancers and kinetic stilt walkers to create an unparalleled nighttime spectacular. Glow in the Park will incorporate the artistic talents of a highly distinguished production team creating an unparalleled nighttime parade spectacular at Six Flags Great America. The Glow in the Park parade will kick off at 9:30 p.m. Memorial Day and will run through August 15.

The parade will feature five custom-designed floats, 65 performers and approximately 35 support staff members and technicians. Each float will be adorned with vibrant-multicolored lights that will illuminate the midways and surround guests with custom-composed cirque-inspired music. Each float will be accompanied by its own plethora of talented performers and characters. The Glow in the Park nighttime parade will start in Hometown Square and will take approximately 30 minutes to wind through four themed sections including Carousel Plaza, Orleans Place and Mardi Gras.

"Six Flags Great America is proud to introduce such a magnificent parade that utilizes world-acclaimed creative resources and talents," said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America park president. "We are dedicated to providing superior and diversified entertainment that will thrill the entire family and are confident that our new Glow in the Park parade will add excitement to our theme park offerings."

The parade will utilize the combined talents of Gary Goddard Entertainment, a world-renowned creative group; who have already successfully produced Glow in the Park parade for several other Six Flags parks. The Gary Goddard Entertainment team is responsible for creating several attractions at various theme parks throughout the world including "The Spiderman Adventure" and "T2/3D" at Universal Studios Florida and "The Jurassic Park River Adventure" at Universal Studios in California. GGE is also the mastermind behind the Georgia Aquarium. For Glow in the Park, Goddard has enlisted one of Cirque Du Soleil's premier composers, Benoit Jutras, to produce the music for the parade. Raul Rodriguez, the internationally acclaimed conceptual parade designer, was commissioned to create the float designs. Michael La Fleur, whose resume includes artistic coordinator for Celine Dion's "A New Day" in Las Vegas, Imagineer for Disney and extensive Broadway musical and play work, will create fluid choreographed numbers for the Glow in the Park performers.

Guests can experience Glow in the Park parade all season long with a 2010 Season Pass which is on sale now at sixflags.com for the low price of $64.99. Season Passes include admission to the best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor; as well as admission for the remainder of the 2009 season including Fright Fest presented by Snickers. Season Pass holders will also receive a discount-packed 2010 value book with more than $500 dollars worth of offers including four Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets.

Six Flags Great America is located less than a tank of gas away from Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 13 heart-pounding roller coasters including Raging Bull, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades four children's themed areas with over 35 kids rides including Wiggles World and meet and greets with Six Flags' world-famous cast of characters, including Mr. Six.

Fearful Frenzy Begins October 3 at the
19th Annual Six Flags Great America Fright Fest
Presented by SNICKERS®

Gurnee, Ill. (Sept. 18, 2009) – Starting October 3, vampires, ghouls and werewolves descend on Six Flags Great America creating terror at every turn at the 19th annual Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®. Great America morphs into a shadow-land of ghosts and ghouls where roller coasters become monstrosities in motion. There’s something for the whole family to enjoy from two spine-tingling haunted houses - to shows and parades - to a cauldron of be-witching children’s activities including two scare-free children’s areas and a free Character Candy Trail. Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest runs weekends starting Oct. 3 – Nov. 1.

On October 24, Six Flags Great America will host Thrill the World – one of many events worldwide that will attempt to break the world record for the most people simultaneously dancing the Thriller dance. This year's Thrill the World aims to be an unprecedented global celebration of the life and music of Michael Jackson. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Southwest Amphitheater.

2010 Season Passes are on sale now at sixflags.com for the low price of $64.99. Season Passes include admission to the best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor; as well as admission for the remainder of the 2009 season including Fright Fest presented by Snickers®. Season Pass holders will also receive a discount-packed 2010 value book with more than $500 dollars worth of offers including four Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets.

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Six Flags Great America Offers Season Passes at Lowest Price in Decades

2010 Season Passes on sale for $64.99

Gurnee, Ill. (Sept 10, 2009) – More Flags. More Fun. More Affordable. Starting today, Thursday, Sept. 10, Six Flags Great America will lower the cost of Season Passes for the 2010 season. The Season Pass price will drop from $69.99 to $64.99, the lowest price in almost two decades. A Season Pass offers unlimited visits to Six Flags Great America and any Six Flags theme park in the United States, four free tickets for friends, more than $500 in savings on in-park food and fun and free access to exclusive Season Pass events. By purchasing now Season Pass holders will get unlimited visits to this year's Fright Fest celebration -- weekends in October.

"This once-in-a-lifetime recession calls for an once-in-a-lifetime deal," said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America park president. "The 2010 Season Pass tells our most loyal fans that we identify with their need for value-priced entertainment. For the same price as a single-day ticket to Disney, a Season Pass at Six Flags rewards guests with a full YEAR of fun at Six Flags Great America– with no blackout dates!”

Six Flags Great America is located less than a tank of gas away from Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 13 heart-pounding roller coasters including Raging Bull, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades four children’s themed areas with over 35 kids rides including Wiggles World and meet and greets with Six Flags’ world-famous cast of characters, including Mr. Six.

Six Flags Great America’s 2010 season runs weekends beginning April 17 through May 11, then daily May 12 through Sunday, Aug. 29. Hurricane Harbor opens Memorial Day weekend and goes daily June 5 through Aug. 29. Fright Fest runs weekends through Oct 31. Visit sixflags.com/greatamerica to purchase Season Passes and for more information.

Enjoy the day at Six Flags Great America with Special Olympics Illinois athletes.

Discounted tickets are only available through this offer. Tickets cost $28 each or VIP Package of $45 each (includes an extra hour of riding a couple of rides which park is closed to public).

For more information, visit Special Olympics Illinois