Questions Regarding Fright Fest

[tooexcited914]

I have some questions about Fright Fest that I hope you can answer.

Is the general admission the same price?

Is it usually crowded?

What do they do for Fright Fest (any shows, theming, etc.)?

Is it anything different from going on a regular day?

[CoasterDude12-2]

Yes
Yes
and a lot of creepy theming, haunted houses and LAFF. Only show I know of, probably more

[Aero737]

I'm moving this to Six Flags Great America forum where it will recieve a bit more attention.

Fright Fest is can be some of the most crowded days of the year. American Eagle will acually use the Que line under the giant circus tent. Saturdays are the busiest. You'll hear mixed reviews of Columbus day, but I hear its almost always crowded. I've had good luck on friday afternoons.

[sfgam05]

Admission is the same as any regular, but you should probably try getting coupons,you can get those like in september. frightfest is always packed,dont go with expectations of riding everything.theming is creepy yet cool.

[tooexcited914]

Okay, thanks you guys. Sorry bout the topic being in the wrong forum.

[yeti_cat]

As they said, its the same price and all that. The hours are slightly different too. This year it seems they're doing something different for saturdays and staying open until 11 instead of 10, but that's just what the calendar said at the beginning of the year that may change before then.

There are different shows from during the year. LAFF aka Love at First Fright is the big musical in the Grand Music Hall. The jug o'jugglers turn into the Jugglers O'Death and Manny B plays different music. It's up in the air as to what the other stage usually has on it. Last year it was a hypnotist, this year...who knows.

Also there are two haunted houses and a haunted forest. There's tons of themeing and its fun all around.

[Bob O]

I have found Friday nights to be the best, especially if you get to the park when it opens at it is slow the first few hours.
The theming is so-so and doesnt change much from year to year, the walk thru the picnic area is good if the scare-actors are on, but the haunted houses arent scary unless you are a teenage girl and of course they are a upcharge attraction.

[diggerg56]

Guess they're getting a bit of a jump on Fright Fest...Today when I was at the park I noticed they had one of the big spiders, some tombstones and other decorations on the grass area to the right of the entrance path bu Columbia Carousel. Sort of a teaser I guess.

[djvsuf]

You will start seeing decoration by the end of August.

Last year by triple play i saw the hearst and tombstones of celebrity's

[Director_Guy]

Awesome! I can't wait!!!

[B&MGuy29]

Surprisingly......Decorations are up already!!!
Ok so not everywhere but when u enter the park by Sky Trek Tower
Decorations are up, and they are using the herse in the parade for advertising for the event.

Is it just me or is it getting ealier and earlier every year?



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[clrntsqueak]

2006----------Only 2nd one of its kind is coming!!!!
constuction starting soon!!!

I hope you're right... That whole Ragin' Cajun deal was such a tease.

I haven't been to Fright Fest in a few years... I'm really looking forward to it this year. I think I'll mostly come on the Fridays though since I hear it's less crowded.

Geez, seems a little too early for Fright Fest decorations. There's still a month left of the regular season.

I was thinking, they should put back all the old Demon themeing during Fright Fest. (the show thing waiting in line, the smoke, all the lights, etc.) And even the front sign should show the original Demon.

[LAFFfan4lyfe]

yeah, the huge spider for eagle was being inflated on Sunday over by the carousel, but i think it's just a preview for what will come during fright fest.

[danieln84]

<b>Is the general admission the same price?</b> <i>YES - And STill Free With Season Pass</i>

<b>Is it usually crowded?</b> <i>Never when i went, Go on Friday Night, When its open 5-11. Or when its COLD. ive never seen it busy when i went on a friday night. expecially when its kinda cold</i>

<b>What do they do for Fright Fest (any shows, theming, etc.)</b>:
<i>Fright Fest October 8 - October 30
Beyond Your Wildest Screams! This October, Six Flags Great America will be completely transformed into a Halloween playground with props, facades, decorations and special effects during its 15th annual Fright Fest spooktacular! From thrilling rides and hair-raising live entertainment to Halloween themed children's areas, Six Flags has something for everyone this Fall! Special tickets and pricing are in affect for Fright Fest.</i>

Is it anything different from going on a regular day? (Look @ Your Last Question for Info)