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CBS News
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opens Friday, new ride Wrath of Rakshasa debuts later this summer
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee opened for the season Friday and will debut a new thrill ride called Wrath of Rakshasa in early summer. The Wrath of Rakshasa is the steepest, most inverted dive coaster in in the world, with five inversions the park says will "test your limits and leave you breathless." The ride goes as high as 180 feet and reaches speeds of nearly 67 miles per hour along 3,239 feet of steel track. Families can still get in adrenaline-packed fun starting today. The 300-acre theme park opened at 10:30 a.m. For hours and to get tickets, click here .
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Six Flags Great America announces 2025 opening date
GURNEE, Ill. (WTVO) — The rides at Six Flags Great America are set to fire up for the 2025 season in just a few weeks. The park will open for its 49th year on Friday, April 18th. This summer, Great America will unveil a new dive coaster – the 180 foot tall Wrath of Rakshasa. The ride promises to hang its riders over the edge before making a 171-foot drop at a 96-degree angle, the steepest on a dive coaster. Great America is also planning several 'Summerbration' events, including 'Star-Spangled Nights' (July 3-5), 'Great American Nights' (July 12 – August 3), and 'Viva La Fiesta' (August 16, 17, 23, and 24). 'The entire season is filled with so many diverse offerings for our gues,ts and we can't wait to welcome them once again on April 18,' said John Krajnak, park president of Six Flags Great America. 'Whether you're a foodie, a non-rider who just loves unique entertainment, or a coaster lover looking to conquer the world-record-breaking Wrath of Rakshasa, there's literally something for everyone,e and we're excited to dive into the season.' Six Flags Great America will be open weekends and select days with daily operation beginning May 20th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
