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Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is set to open for the season on April 20, offering a new swinging pendulum ride called "Sky Striker" in the "County Fair" section. The park will initially operate on weekends before transitioning to daily operations in May. Construction for the new attraction is underway, and thrill seekers can also enjoy other notable coasters like MaxxForce and Raging Bull.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, will introduce a new thrill ride called Sky Striker next year. Sky Striker is a pendulum-style ride that will reach speeds of up to 75 mph and swing riders 17 stories in the air. It is being touted as the tallest pendulum thrill ride in the Midwest and will be the first new ride at the park in five years. To make room for Sky Striker, the Dare Devil Dive attraction will be removed.
Police in Gurnee are investigating an incident at Six Flags Great America where witnesses reported a fight, pepper spray, and several people transported to a local hospital. Law enforcement from Gurnee, Round Lake, and North Chicago responded to the area. The investigation is ongoing.
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, will not be adding any new roller coaster rides for the fourth consecutive year, but visitors can expect new food and drink options, a beer garden, and refreshed landscaping throughout the park. The park will also host new special events and festivals, including "Flavors of the World" and "Viva La Fiesta." Attendance at the park has been close to pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 2,675,000 visitors in 2021. The park will be open primarily on weekends until May 23, when daily admission will begin and run through the summer.
Six Flags Great America is opening for the 2023 season with park improvements and new events, including the "Flavors of the World Festival," "Neon Nights Festival," and "Viva La Fiesta Festival." The park has also added new food items, such as loaded nachos and chicken and waffles, and a bubble tea station. Enhancements throughout the park include fresh paint, new shaded areas, and nearly 90 new benches. The park is also working on a major new ride, but nothing has been announced yet.