Six Flags Great Adventure

Season pass holder right here! It’s really worth it if you go more than 2 times plus they have allow you to bring one friend on certain days for free & free parking all the time. My boyfriend & I come really often even though it’s about a 2 hour drive. We love getting the flash pass because we hate waiting for lines especially during the summer. They don’t provide flash pass during spring break & winter season which I don’t mind because there’s rarely anyone.
The only reason why it’s not 5 stars is because of the price of the food. Overpriced as expected just like other theme parks. Not only this but sometimes Kingda Ka & Zumanjaro would be closed off.
Nitro would be my favorite ride even though I lost my glasses once because it was super windy so be careful guys! You won’t be able to get any items you lost back. I also love Skull mountain. It looks like a kiddie ride but sit in the last cart. Trust me, you won’t even expect the drop & it’s super fast.

Wham, Bam, Pow, to the Moon… Great Adventures has stepped it up this year with extending their year to include Merry Christmas. The lights are beautiful and take you back to the years where our only responsibility was to wake up and have a fun day.
We are season holders of 4 and believe me its worth it because we do come at least a dozen times a season. The cost per ticket are approx $ 85 and your normal entrance can run you upwards of $ 60 per visit so you can see the value. For food they have everything from Johnny Rocket’s, Mexican and Chinese. We also have meals included with our season tickets helping in the ballooning prices for food that compares to when you were in elementary school. Yes there is always room for improvement in Six Flags but at the end of the day to see the smiles on my kids faces out weighs the madness and makes it Ooo so worth it. 4 stars for the memories this park has provided for my family and I and the last Star is for the improvents that are long over do. But don’t be discouraged, come become a season hder and allow your kids the freedom of some great times… Happy Unilocaling, Unilocalers!

In my opinion, this is the best Six Flags in the US I have seen so far. Not only is the park big but it also has some of the best rides in the world and holds a few records.
Tallest drop tower in the world– Zumanjaro
Tallest steel roller coaster & longest steel coaster drop in the world– Kingda Ka
2^nd fastest steel rollar coaster in the world– Kingda Ka
3^rd tallest wooden coaster in the world — El Toro
2^nd longest wooden coaster drop in the world– El Toro
2^nd fastest wooden coaster in the world– El Toro
5^th steepest wooden coaster in the world — El Toro
7^th tallest vertical loop in the world– Green Lantern
Needless to see Zumanjaro, Kingda Ka, and El Toro are the absolute best. I am not a fan of Green Lantern. I’m pretty sure it’s a standup ride and all the pressure of the ride is literally hitting your stomach. If this kind of ride interests you, I suggest NOT eating anytime before going on this ride. Every person I saw coming off the ride looked sick and miserable, myself included. Kingda Ka is actually a really quick ride, I’m pretty sure I counted while on the ride and it literally only lasts a few seconds. But since it’s one of the fastest in the world, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by that!
Other fun rides are Batman (though it’s a little dated), Dark Knight (indoor, tight-​turns, no loops, sometimes no AC), Skyscreamer (for the kid in you that enjoyed those swinging carousel-​like rides), Nitro (so fast I actually lost my vision twice for a hot second while on the ride; I believe the term for this is «Greyout»
), Safari Off Road Adventures (if you love animals), Skull Mountain (indoor coaster, no loops, I LOVE this one!), Runaway Mine Train, Superman, Bizzaro (located kind of in the back, in a little corner, this one took me some time to find!)
Houdini’s Great Escape is an interesting attraction that is really trippy. The room undergoes a transformation while you are seated that really messes with your senses. I won’t give anything away, but I would also suggest not eating a full meal before going on this ride.
If you are considering a fast pass, I say go for it! You really get your money’s worth and when it comes to those popular rides you breeze through those lines. I remember when Zumanjaro first opened, the regular line had a 2 hour wait, but thanks to the fast pass I was able to go on in 5 minutes. I recommend silver. I wish it wasn’t so pricey though, that keeps me from going often.
Suggestion: not sure what to do on the 4^th of July? Grab yourself tickets, a fastpass, and their 4^th of July BBQ meal plan and enjoy the day/​night at Sxi flags! I’ve done this two years in a row and was never disappointed. The BBQ is really simple– beans, burgers, hot dogs, some ice-​cream. nothing special but those are your typical 4^th of July meals anyway! One of my favorite memorizes of that day was going on Kingda Ka at night (which is so tall you can see Philadelphia from there!), and at the top of the ride seeing everybody light off their fireworks. It’s a fantastic, quick, view.
I apologize for the lengthy review, but I hope this gives any newbies an idea of what to expect and how to have the absolute best time.
Side note– you don’t have to buy bottled water if you’re thirsty, just ask for a cup of water and they should give you it for free!

I had not been to six flags for the last 5 – 6 years. My girlfriend and I checked out the Fright Fest for a surprise weekend trip. I was able to get some discounted tickets through my AAA membership via the website which helped alot because otherwise full price tickets area astronomical. Parking is also pretty expensive. If you area not a season ticket holder and buying tickets full price and paying for parking for ½ people the expenses add up quickly and you have not entered into the park yet.
One of the major reasons this review takes a hit is because there area alot more attractions in the park at least for fright fest that are not included and are an additional up charge. I forget what they called it but for fright fest the haunted house portion was significantly more. Years back this was included I believe. I just hate feeling nickle and dimed especially after paying to get into the park.
The churros and funnel cake were awesome. Make sure to get in early to beat alot of the lines. Around ²⁄₃ PM the lines began to get waaaaaaay to long. Maybe its just me getting older but I found myself less and less willing to stand on a line for hours. In the afternoon many of the lines were 2+ hours! Thats crazyness. But guess what ! you can skip the line with a FLASH PASS… but…Upcharge. I normally would be fine with this I get it its an extra way to make money but for some rides this slows down the process to a standstill an cripples the wait for the line. Some rides only have 1 car holding 10 – 15 people (the batman one I believe). With the flash pass you can ride twice so this reaaaaaally brings things to a stand still. They need to work out a better more equitable system perhaps like the ones Disney land uses.

I’m still a season pass holder for the rest of 2015, at which point I will not renew my pass with Great Adventure, but will instead become a Sesame Place season pass holder, for the reasons I described in my previous review. So while I’m still a season pass holder I wanted to take my family to the «Holiday in the Park» promotion.
I have to say, it was fun. This was the opening weekend for the Christmas theme and my family thoroughly enjoyed it. It wasn’t very busy, I don’t know if that will last the closer we get to Chrimble day, but it was a nice change from the unbelievably overcrowded park this summer. Lights everywhere, huge Chrimble tree at the fountain, even Father Christmas was there! As with all of the Great Adventure pictures, having a child get his or her picture taken with Father Christmas was overpriced, but very cute. Not too long of a line to see Father Christmas either.
There weren’t many rides open, understandably. But the Christmas festivities were so much fun that we didn’t even really have time to do any rides, nor did we think about it. All of the usual characters are available for pictures with the kids, and they’re all dressed in Christmas apparel.
Our trip to Great Adventure for the Christmas promotion was probably the longest amount of time we have spent at the park for one visit. We will be going back for the Christmas promotion, but it still will not sway my opinion on not renewing my season pass next year. This short time of fun in no way makes up for the disaster that Great Adventure has become overall.

Of course this place is so fun! I love the roller coasters! Fright fest is amazing and scares the living sh** out of me!!!
Everyone should go to six flags at least once in their life!
GO GO GO!

My family has been season pass holders to Six Flags every year since our daughter turned two. I’m always surprised how many people ask if there are things to do for little kids. She’s four now so clearly what she can enjoy has changed, but there’s been tons of fun had over the last two years and it seems to be only getting better.
We’ve visited three different Six Flags parks over the last two years, but our local one in Jackson, NJ, Six Flags Great Adventure, is the one we frequent the most. This park has two different sections specifically dedicated to little kids. In theses areas rides range from ones parents can ride along to others where kids ride alone or with other littles, mostly under 42″. There are over a dozen rides for toddlers and preschoolers, plus the magic of the park to enjoy. There are always cartoon characters walking around taking pictures, fair games, music and of course cotton candy. At four, our daughter has already eclipsed 42″ so she’s riding much more than just kiddie rides now. And I have to admit she’s braver than me. Fortunately her dad has an insatiable appetite for heights and spinning so they make a great team.
Tips for parents:
We bring a stroller and park it outside each ride and leave our backpack (non valuables) in it. We’ve never had anything tampered with, lots of other parents are doing it.
I wear a fanny pack or something snug for wallet & cell phone so they stay on me at all times.
Bring hat and sunscreen for everyone in the family.
Food and drinks aren’t allowed in, but you can bring in a few small snacks and a sippy cup or bottle for you kids.
You can leave and reenter the park, so you can go back to your car if needed.

First off, the park had the most filthy bathrooms I have seen in a very long time. Toilets and sinks were backed up, the floor was completely soaked, and the stench indicated that some of the toilets that were backed up were still filled with feces.
This was the first time that we had been to the park in quite some time, so we were not aware of the flash pass. Had we been aware of the flash pass, we would have bought it, as having the flash pass seems like the only way to have fun at this park. Lines for rides were between 2 – 3 hours. We were baffled at what kind of mismanagement would allow rides to get like this, then we witnessed first hand what was the hold up in the lines. The flash pass holders didn’t just get to have a shorter line, they had no line. The staff would regularly not let any of the people waiting in line to move forward because they were filling full train with flash pass holders. It should not be that the flash pass holders get to fill up the ride, and people who don’t have a flash pass get to fill in the empty spots. It honestly felt like we were on the Titanic and were the passengers in steerage.
The staff not only needs to learn how to control the lines, but also the people in them. There were frequent line cutters. At one point, while waiting in line for skull mountain, I became so frustrated with a group of eight who were trying to push their way to the front that I stood up to them and told them that pushing their way forward is not the way a line worked. They were teenagers, so they didn’t care about rules or common courtesy, and even if they had, they were too stoned to remember. Had there been a staff member in sight who I could have spoken with, perhaps this would have ended differently. Since there was no one there, they just pushed through and continued on there way.
In the 8 hours we were there, we made it onto 4 rides. We wanted to go on Nitro, but a 3 hour line is out of the question. I would only recommend this park if you hate yourself or have the patience of a saint. Disney has figured out crowd control, but Six Flags clearly has not.

I came here for Freight Fest with my boyfriend and some friends. After reading some reviews on here, I thought EACH freight fest attraction was $ 30s… nope, its $ 30 for entry to all the extra Freight Fest Attractions! PS. the coasters are open… of course they need to charge more!
Pros:
1. They currently have a sale on season pass (until Nov 1) where you buy the standard pass and gets upgraded to gold.
2. They do try to have interesting events all year round and they did a wonderful job on Freight Fest.
3. Home to some of the best roller coasters i’ve ever been on.
4. Increased the number of benches around the park.
Cons:
1. I think the parking is too expensive. Its $ 25 for regular parking and $ 35 for preferred parking.
2. Their flash passes is expensive but I can see how it is worth the money if its really busy.
3. I’ve noticed some rude employees but overall they are friendly.
4. They do nickel and dime you — but then again… which theme park doesn’t?
What I would recommend:
1. If you’re visiting 6 flags, BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH IN A COOLER. You can use the money you’re gonna spend on food on towards a flash pass instead.
2. Come in clothing with pockets that has zipper — you can put your phone and wallet in there without having to pay for lockers.
3. Do limit your items to just a phone and wallet. You do not need your make up bag or your whole off shoulder purse.
Overall, my boyfriend and I spent an extra $ 75 between the two of us for Freight Fest. $ 25 each (only for season pass holders, $ 30 standard) for each of our freight fest tickets. (I regret not getting the fast pass one) and $ 15 for 2 bottle of waters and a funnel cake since we got lunch in our car. Parking was free due to the season pass.

Such a slacker!!!
Anyway, this is the third time in my life that I have been to Six Flags and I have lived in NJ all my life. I’ve just always hated the idea of long lines and expensive meat dogs.
However, it wasn’t so bad. There were no lines on a few of the rides and the longest we waited was probably an hour… which isn’t bad, right? Right?
It was Fright Fest time and since I love Halloween, I left my distaste for waiting on anything in life slide.
But yeah, twas fun. Did about 4 rides, got there at 11 AM, left at 7 PM. There was still a bunch of other stuff left to do.
I didn’t like going on a Sunday though with work being the next day. The fact that it was cold out probably helped us get through lines faster also by the way.
I would never come here in the Summer. I think coming here 3 times in your life is sufficient.
Unless you need that adrenaline rush.
But you could just go snowboarding for that.

I only come here 2 times a year, even if that.
This year, it was only once. And I went for fright fest, which I tend to do yearly. If you don’t want to wait in line, get a pass, or just get there obscenely early to avoid lines.
Fright fest is where it’s at. They have a bunch of different haunted attractions, as well as the actors walking around scaring people which is just a bonus for me. The whole park is covered in thick smoke, and they play eerie Halloween music over the speakers.
I personally don’t think it’s appropriate for children this time of year after dark when the actors come out. I see way too many little kids traumatized, crying their eyes out, running, and hiding.

We get season passes every year. We try to go on off days because the lines are rediculous. You spend most of your time standing in a line all for a 2 minute ride. The shows are cute. The employees are great. Park is always clean.
They need to set a lower number of daily visitors. It’s really not worth it to me, but it’s for my 5 year old son.
My advice is to go on rain days or after 7pm.

I am honestly nut the biggest fan of Six Flags, because I used to come pretty often here, then I got bored of it I guess. And the last time I came I was pregnant and was the bag carrier… Was not happy about that…
Fast forward three years and here I find myself again. First day of Fright Fest and also a family day. It turned out to be a surprise nice day…
What I have is an issue with their price gouging…
$ 75+tax for a ticket, when that’s the same price of a season pass… Spare me, so I found a coupon online.
First ride I went on was El Toro. Don’t recall the wait time, but a wait was to be expected, so I wasn’t sweating it. As soon as I got on the ride it instantly made me a re-​believer of Six Flags. I loved it. It was fast and had me screaming the entire time.
Other rides I went on:
El Diablo — goes in a circle
Terror Trail — an attraction… Idk if it would be classified as scary, but my nerves are bad lol
Batman — went backwards and everyone was dizzy getting off
The Manor — another Fright Fest attraction and again my nerves are bad, so you judge for yourself
El Toro — another three times! :-) I was hooked
As the park was getting closer to closing, the lines for rides things out… So since I liked it soo much I rode El Toro another 3 more times… I honestly think that ride has turned around my opinion of Six Flags as a whole even though the prices for things sucks!

I love coming here when not too many other guests come here. When there aren’t many guests, the lines for the coasters are much shorter and bearable. The less of a wait is more fun.
This place is amazing for kids. They have a lot of kiddy rides. For these rides, the lines are rather short. They have a few ‘towns’ that are geared to certain age group.
Food and drink are very pricy. I suggest bringing your own food and leaving it in the car (bring a cooler) to eat for lunch. You can’t bring outside drinks as well. If you’re in a big group, buy the souvenir cups. You get free refills for a day.

Don’t be a cheapass! Splurge on the Platinum Flash Pass and go on all the rides with almost no wait at all. Especially on weekends. Be a baller and pass all the sweaty masses waiting for hours in the sun as you head to the front of the lines. Then stay on and ride a second time. Boom!
It’s been a while since I had been at this park, so I was quite surprised at how incorrect some of these reviews were. Just goes to show that some people will complain about everything, and just can’t be happy no matter what. People need to understand that these places are never cheap and you will have to spend money to have a good time. Period. Realize that and you’ll be ok. Hate on it and your experience will suffer.
Damn, I love this park! I love rollercoasters and will go on any ride no matter how fast, curvy, rickety, loopy, or scary it is. There are so many great rides here that will offer a thrill to even the most seasoned amusement park connoisseurs. From the sleekest steel coaster to the old timey wooden coaster to water dreanching log flumes, they have it all.
Sure, admission is pricey, but don’t be a dummy and pay at the gate. Buy in advance on their website and save about half off. Put in the Coke can discount code and save some more. Buy parking pass in advance too. I’ll admit my one gripe was paying the crazy amount for parking as it’s a joke, but it didn’t ruin my day here.
Also, I’ll stress this again, buy the Flash Pass! It’s worth every damn penny. Sure, it’s steep but we shelled out the cash for the Platinum Pass and it made our day here amazing! The Platinum Pass reduces the average wait time by 90%, and you get a Q-​Bot device to carry around on your pants loop and reserve your ride time, and you get to ride many rides twice in a row! We were literally jumping off one ride, bypassing all those suffering on long lines in the heat, and walking right on to the next. I know it’s evil but it made me chuckle a bit every time we jumped right on a ride with a few minutes wait while the actual wait time for some rides was an hour to 90 minutes. Yikes! Sorry, not sorry.
Also, again, buy the Flash Pass in adance on the website as they only have a certain amount the give out each day, so especially on a Fri-​Sun get there early when the park opens and head over to the booth and get yours. Heck, you’re gonna want to have fun all day so spend the extra cash and don’t even think about it. Waiting on long lines for a short ride sucks.
I had a blast as I rode on my favs such as El Toro, Nitro, Bizarro, Superman, Zumanjaro, and Kingda Ka. Batman the ride backwards was awesome as it’s such a cool feeling. We even took some time to do the Safari ride and it was pretty good. It’s a chance to sit down and relax while being driven around their safari park in giant military trucks on a guided tour. Saw a ton of animals and I was quite surpised at how many they have here. Fun tour guide too.
Lockers are at each ride for $ 1 to store your stuff that might go flying out, or do an all day locker for $ 13-​$ 18 depending on size. We did the all day locker and our stuff was secure, plus you can go in and out of it all day.
The park was extremely clean from what I saw. All the staff we came in contact with were friendly and helpful for the most part. The ride staff at each one were excellent and really made sure about safety, and checked that we were locked into each ride tightly. I also thought the bathrooms were decent and not a total mess. Sure, some parts of the park are showing its age but not too badly. Also, we thought the crowd was well behaved, and did not see any line jumpers as others have noted.
There are more than enough food options here. Heck, it’s am amusent park so don’t expect Michelin star dining. Still, we found decent offerings all around and thought the prices were fair overall for what it was. You can even buy a sports bottle and have it refilled with soda all day for a minimal fee. The park itself is huge and on a hot day staying hydrated is key. You can easily get here at 10:30 am opening and spend 8 – 10 hours here. We did and had a great time!
The best was seeing a sign as you’re entering that proclaims «No Selfie Sticks Allowed»!

I have definitely reviewed Six Flags before… Not sure where that review went but nonetheless…
I love love love this park! I’ve always been a fan of rollercoasters and this park packs a punch when it comes to giving you a thrill! There is a type of coaster for everyone, from steel to old-​school wooden. The park is massive and it’s easy to kill 10 hours here.
While admission can be a bit steep, it’s worth every penny. The platinum Flash Pass is one of the best parts. It reduces your wait time by 90%, you get a cool device to carry around and «reserve» your ride time, and you get to ride most rides twice in a row! It is truly worth every penny.
If you’re into rides that are not really coasters, this might not be the place for you. Otherwise they have some kick ass coasters such as Nitro and Batman the ride Backwards (yes, it really goes backwards and yes, it is awesome). Bathrooms around the park are always kept clean. There are lockers everywhere you look and for $ 15 a day you can safely store your belongings and not risk losing them as you flip upside down. There are plenty of food options and a sport cup you can buy for $ 15.00 which allows you $ 5.00 refills the rest of the day.
This is definitely a great place to spend the day and test the strength of your stomach.

I have been here so many times throughout my life. Six Flags never gets old for me. I enjoy that adrenaline rush I get from riding all those high altitude, big climb, big drops, side to side, upside down, looping roller coasters. It gets me so pumped up. At first I might be a little nervous, but once I get on… hello!!! Feel the wind in my hair.
There are so many rides to choose from. You got family rides, kid rides, and the thrill rides. There is something for everyone to ride on.
For family rides, I like getting on the congo rapids if you open to getting soaked and wet. It is a lot of fun. Another good ride would be the safari ride. You get to see cool animals while riding through the safari and maybe get lucky enough to have one animal come to you on your ride.
The thrill rides… what can I say I like all of them. You can ride on Kingda Ka, Nitro, El Toro, Green Lantern, Drop of Doom, Slingshot, Batman, Superman. Pick your poision. You will certainly get that boost of energy and the rush feeling.
You should try to get pictures with your favorite Looney Toon characters. Check the schedule for the times.
If you like fun then I think you should come to Six Flags. It does not disappoint. You will feel pumped up when you come in and you will leave all tired and exhausted, but had a lot of fun.

Next to Cedar Point, this is the best rollercoaster park that I’ve been to. There are about a dozen rollercoasters here; including the current record holder for the tallest and fastest coaster in the world, Kingda Ka. Growing up in New Jersey I used to love coming here. As an adult, it was even more fun. They’ve added several innovative rides.
The Green Goblin was the first standing rollercoaster that I’ve been on and was definitely on my top five list. Superman will always keep me coming back. Nitro has a pretty amazing drop. (Reaches about 230 feet) El Toro is one of the gnarliest rides I’ve ever been on. Seriously, who would have known a wooden coaster could be so much fun. I thought I was going to die. Zumanjaro Drop of Doom is the tallest drop ride in the world. Bizaro boasts seven full inversions. And… last (notable ride) but not least… Kingda Ka, the current speed and height record holder, blew my freaking mind. I had to ride twice to even be cogniscent of what was going on. It’s so fast that you can’t even think about what’s happening. I can imagine that it’s a similar feeling to being on a NASA shuttle during lift off!
The park is not exactly pretty, nor clean, but I didn’t come here to enjoy the scenery. I came to ride rollercoasters all day. I definitely succeeded at that… I can’t wait to visit again!

Yes, I am definitely a fan of this place!
I find myself coming back here year after year since 2009. Last year was the first time I experienced Fright fest in October and it was still an awesome experience. I am an adrenaline junkie so I’ve tried all of the major rides and attractions this park has to offer.
Every time I come, I get the flash pass because I HATE waiting in line for hours, many times in the hot sun, for the major attractions. To me, it is definitely worth shelling out the extra money. I get to ride all of the rides, possibly multiple times depending on how crowded the park is.
The food is pricey, similar to what movie theater food costs. They do have a lot of meal options, some better than others. On average you would spend about $ 15 – 30 per person for the day, especially if you eat twice and buy water, drinks, etc. Also, I always try to go on a weekday as it is less crowded. I advise getting to the park as early as possible before the crowd comes after 12.
I just went yesterday and although there is a lot of walking because the park is huge, I had a blast as usual. I will be back for Fright fest and can’t wait. I missed out on the $ 9 funnel cake this time but I plan on getting it when I go back in October!

If you like roller coasters Six Flags is the place to be in the tri-​state area. As with any amusement park; expect crowds, long lines and high prices. If you’re ok with that then you will have a good time.
Six Flags has changed over the years, gone are the days when you can drive through the safari on your own, which in my opinion is not a bad thing since now it’s included in the price of the admission. Also I would recommend getting a season pass with parking included, which pays for itself if you go more than once. Currently without a season pass admission to the park is about $ 67.00 and parking is $ 25.00…not cheap. We also decided to get a dining pass, which includes lunch, dinner and a snack every time you visit. So far it’s been economical, so if you’re planning on going more than once it’s a good deal.

Nach Aussage einiger Amerikaner, die wir dort getroffen haben eine der besten Freizeitparks in den Staaten, was ich absolut bestätigen kann!
El Toro (Größte Holzachterbahn der Welt!) und Green Lantern (Man fährt im Stehen!) waren die Highlights unseres Besuchs! Kingda Ka (Highlight des Parks mit einem ca. 450 ft tiefen Drop mit über 120 mph!) wurde leider geschlossen als wir schon in der Schlange standen.
Ansonsten gibt es noch viele weitere Achterbahnen und Attraktionen für alle Altersgruppen und natürlich reichlich an Imbissen und Süßem. Hervorheben möchte ich, neben den oben genannten, noch die Superman-​Bahn, in der man mit dem Kopf nach vorn und dem Rücken nach oben in der Bahn hängt und durch die Loopings und Kurven rast.
Weiterhin gibt es hier seit 2013 eine Safari-​Tour und einen Wasserpark, bei denen aber ein Extra-​Eintrittsgeld kassiert wird. (je 20 $)
Normaler Eintrittspreis liegt bei 60 $. Im Internet oder mit Gutscheinen kann man aber günstiger an Tickets kommen.
An Wochenenden kann es wohl recht voll werden. Der Flashpass (Man kann die Warteschlangen abkürzen.) kann hier helfen!
Klasse Unterhaltung und viel Spaß sind hier bei gutem Wetter garantiert! Awesome!!! :-)

El Toro and Kingda Ka. Enough said.