Construction on the tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest is underway at Six Flags Great America as the Gurnee theme park is set to reopen for the season later this week. Six Flags unveiled the ride, dubbed “Sky Striker,” in August. “Prepare to achieve new altitudes on Sky Striker, a high-flying, soaring adventure,” the company […]
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Six Flags Great America to permanently close two ‘favorite’ rides before construction begins for future expansion
Two favorite rides at Six Flags Great America will be permanently closed after this weekend as the Gurnee theme park plans for “future expansion,” the company said. Six Flags recently announced the final operation day for Mardi Gras Hangover and Revolution rides is October 29. The park invited guests to enjoy the rides this weekend […]
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Tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest coming to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
Park officials announced that a new pendulum ride, which will be the tallest in the Midwest, is coming to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee next year. Six Flags unveiled the ride, dubbed “Sky Striker,” on Wednesday morning. “Prepare to achieve new altitudes on Sky Striker, a high-flying, soaring adventure,” the company said in its […]