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What’s coming to Six Flags Great America in 2026 for its 50th anniversary season?

Six Flags Great America is celebrating 50 years of operation this season. The theme park in north suburban Gurnee, Illinois, opened on May 29, 1976, as Marriott’s Great America. Things have certainly ...

Could ‘Holiday in the Park’ return to Great America? What we learned from the recent Six Flags earnings report

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois discontinued its "Holiday In The Park" event due to low attendance and financial losses, but the company is considering a market-by-market approach to ...
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This beloved Californian theme park is slashing jobs and shortening its season. Here's why

While the theme park titans continue to pack people in, some smaller spots that have been around for decades are struggling. Latest in the spotlight is California's Great America in Silicon Valley.
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2 attractions at Six Flags Great America removed ‘to make way for expansion'

Major changes are underway at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee ahead of their 2026 season, with some attractions completely removed to "make way for future expansion." While summer park season is ...
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As Six Flags announces new CEO, Great America's fate in the balance

Amid one of the most tumultuous times in company history, Six Flags has named the new CEO who will be taking the helm in December. John Reilly, a former SeaWorld executive, will be tasked with ...