The Dark Knight New Ride at Six Flags Gurnee, IL
Great America Thrill Rides and Fun in the Chicago Area
Six Flags Great America is a theme park filled with thrill rides that is located in Gurnee, Illinois, about 30 miles north of the Windy City. Gurnee is just five miles south of the Illinois/'Wisconsin border and draws crowds of fun loving people from the Chicago area, Milwaukee area and beyond. Six Flags Great America hibernates during the winter months, so Chicago area thrill seekers look forward to the warm summer months for their roller coaster fix. A new thrill ride has been added for the 2008 season, "The Dark Knight," which is based on the new Batman movie by Warner Brothers.
The Dark Knight
New this year is "The Dark Knight" Coaster.The Dark Knight catapults thrill seekers into the front lines of an all-out war between good and evil with hairpin 180 degree turns combined with breakneck speed. The indoor roller coaster is enhanced with hallucinatory nightmare imagery.
The Dark Knight is based on the upcoming Warner Brothers movie of the same name. The indoor roller coaster transforms riders into citizens of Gotham City, which is under siege and town apart by The Joker.
Characters from Batman are used to tell a story along with special effects and thrill movement while riders are plunged into complete darkness. The Gotham City rail car careens through a demented series of hallways, twists, turns, hills and chaotic images. Only Batman can save the day on this thrill immersion into terror.
The movie, which will be released into theaters on July 18, 2008, stars Christian Bale as Batman, Gary Oldman as Lieutenant Jim Gordon, Arron Eckhart as DA Harvey Dent and Heath Ledger as The Joker. The Dark Knight is based on the Batman characters, which are owned by DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Hurricane Harbor Water Park
Hurricane Harbor Water Park is wet and wild fun for the family. Hurricane Harbor, open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, is free with theme park admission.
Wiggles World and Kids Rides
Wiggles World, with wiggly rides for kids, was added to Great Armenia last season. A daily live show features the Wiggles characters: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. There are three other large children's areas at Great America with over 35 rides for young children.
Thrill Rides
The most thrilling rides include Batman The Ride, The Dark Knight Coaster, American Eagle, Demon, Giant Drop, Iron Wolf, Ragin' Cajun, Raging Bull, Superman: Ultimate Flight, Triple Play, Vertical Velocity, Viper and Winner's Circle Go Karts.
Great America offers fun for the entire family, with rides for kids and thrill rides for the adventurous. Food booths, with a variety of festival fare, can be found. around the grounds.
The park is divided into sections with colorful, descriptive name. A map, which is provided upon entry, is an essential to get around without getting lost. Sections include Yankee Harbor, Orleans Place, County Fair Hometown Square, Yukon Territory, Southwest Territory, Mardi Gras and Carousel Plaza.
Ticket and General Information
People who plan to visit Six Flags more than once in the season should get a season pass for savings. The 2008 Season Pass is $94.99. People who purchase four or more passes pay $89.99 each. The season pass offers perks beyond admission savings. Passholders get discounts perks, admission to special events, free Fright Fest on Halloween weekend, free guest passes on select days and unlimited visits to the 15 Six Flags theme parks nationwide.
One day passes are $39.99 for adults and $34.99 for children. The parking fee is $25.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate or on line at the Six Flags website.
The park is generally open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, but does close earlier on certain days. Check the park schedule for additional information. Information can be found on the park website or by calling 1-847-249-INFO (4636).
The Gurnee theme park is open through November 2, 2008.
Six Flags Great America Location
Gurnee, Illinois is located five miles south of the Wisconsin and Illinois border. Six Flags is just east of Interstate 94 (I-94) at the intersection of Grand Avenue (Route 132) or Washington Avenue. The theme park is south of Route 132 and north of Washington Avenue, so exit on either of these routes. The roller coaster is visible from the Interstate.
Enjoy spending the day at Six Flags Great America. Information is subject to change. See the official Six Flags Website for additional information.
