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.

DATES
Weekends in October & the first Sunday in November

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fridays, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. (not open Friday, Oct. 2)
Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

VALUE TICKETS
$25 Off Admission $29.99 (available online Oct. 3 – Oct. 12)
Everyone Pays Kids Price $34.99 (available online Oct. 16 – Nov. 1)

THRILLS WITHOUT CHILLS
Free with admission

Character Candy Trail
Located in Yukon Territory
Little ghouls and boos can join Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes friends to trick-or-treat through Yukon Territory Saturdays and Sundays during Fright Fest at the Character Candy Trail.

Kid Friendly Themed Areas
Located in Camp Cartoon and Wiggles World
Families with young children will howl with joy at the scare-free children’s areas featuring friendly versions of everyone’s favorite Halloween characters.

The Wiggles
The Wiggles continue their run with a Halloween themed show that won’t send guests crying to their mummy.

Haunted Houses & Scare-ZONEs
Additional fee required

Studio 13: Where Film Comes to Fright
Hollywood comes to the Midwest in this exploration of primal fear showcasing 13 horror flicks in 13 rooms that guarantee terror at every turn. Studio 13 will invoke inner fears and satisfy the need to scream. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.

Rise of the Demon Scare Zone
Guests who meander too far from the path will end up in the Rise of the Demon scare-area! Additional fee required. Season Pass holders can enter for free.

Mausoleum of Terror: The Horror Heart of Necropolis
Long thought to be merely a myth, the Mausoleum of Terror stands as a gory memorial to the undead where decaying citizens are deadly dedicated to wreaking their wretched revenge on the living! Not recommended for children under 12 due to graphic content and intense nature.

MORE Gh’oul Times
All activities listed below are free with admission

Cell Block “A” Scare Zone
Aliens have invaded Six Flags Great America at this free walk through scare area. Located in Yukon Territory.

-Dead Man’s Party
The one party everyone’s dying to get invited to! Party with the undead as Dr. Fright hosts the biggest bash this side of the grave.

-Susan Rosen, Mistress of Mesmerism
Guests can sit for a spell and witness the marvels of hypnosis or volunteer to fall under hypnosis themselves during this be-witching show.

-Love at First Fright
Fright Fest’s trademark family musical is back for its 19th smash season! Join Jack and Katie on a dare to spend a night in the cemetery where they encounter unsightly creatures and monsters.

-Mr. Six Spooktacular Street Party
Join Mr. Six for a grave-defying dance party everyday at noon.

-Freak!
See all of the park’s ghoulish characters in this afternoon parade as the park transforms from Thrills by Day to Chills by Night with the rise of the creatures of the night! Runs daily at 4 p.m.

-Zombie Jamboree Parade
A terror-ific end to a day, the Zombie Jamboree Parade features a menagerie of ghouls and frightfully fun characters. Runs nightly a half hour prior to park closing.

-The Human Freak Show
Witness amazing feats by fabulous freaks – a show so entertaining and disturbing, you won’t believe your eyes. Due to graphic content and intense nature, not recommended for children under 12.

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.

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