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well if you go on July 4 you have to buy a flash pass, no doubt about it. As for the eight year old… If he likes roller coasters then he has to be a pretty tall eight year old but i mean six flags great America has like bugs bunny areas which could be good but it has wiggles world which most likely he wont like ( i mean he could like wiggles world but at eight i didnt like wiggles world ) . they have camp cartoon but I’m not sure if he will like that or not. As for promotions six flags is doing a deal every one pays kids price all summer long. Not to ruin your forth of July but i would suggest going to great America during the week (even though it will still be crowded) Either way you will have fun! just be relaxed =]

By 360 Rollercoaster on May 26, 2009

Your first question the answer is yes, You can still have fun, but the lines might be extremely long during the day. So i would recommend going before the parks opens. You can get in the park before opening and wait to ride the rides a little bit pass the Whizzer.This way you can ride the raging bull, giant drop, and viper in the first 15 mins.

It is possible to have fun without a fast pass, but during the middle of the day 1-4pm you will wish you got one. If you plan ahead though and come early theres no need for a flash pass. The last hour of park operation is as imporant as the first. You should try and knock out Superman and Vertical Velocity at this time.

The little kids area will most likely seem too “kiddie” for your 8 year old. The are more geared toward kids 3-5. My son is 3 years old and he loves it, but my 7 year old sister would rather ride the rollercoasters. If your child is above 48″ inches they can ride almost every ride in the park except raging bull, vertical velocity, batman, superman, iron wolf, and revolution.

Discounts running after the 4th
Big Six Pass $54.99 — THE PRICE OF A ONE-DAY ADMISSION
Now you can visit Six Flags Great America six times for just $54.99 — the price of a one-day admission! Use your Big Six Pass to return for concerts, special events and Fright Fest! Visit on six regular operating days through November 2. Please note the Big Six Pass doesn’t include all of the perks of a Season Pass such as a Value Book, tickets for friends or visits to other
Six Flags theme parks. But with six visits for $54.99 — it’s a great deal!
Buy a day, get SIX visits!

That is probably the best deal they will have for the rest of the year.

I would also recommend going during the week when the park will be less crowded. Six Flags is also having a “FREE” all you can eat buffet so the park might be REALLY REALLY packed.

By The Rollercoaster Icon on May 26, 2009

well it would be more fun with a flash pass because you get to go on more rides but it will not hurt anyone if you do not have a pass. yes they do have a area for kids they have mini roller coasters and pretty fun kid rides and no they are not just for really little kids. I really think they do not have promotions after July 4th. Hope that helped

By kat H. on May 27, 2009

yes. go to the front gate, joke around a bit, then leave without buying a single ticket. otherwise …no. we went to hurricane harbor this weekend. they really packed ‘em in and it was sro for sure! then to compound the misery the waterslide attendants would wait like 30 seconds after the last rider had cleared the water before allowing the next one to go. total rip off!

By Joe J on May 30, 2009