These Are All the Six Flags Parks You Can Visit This Summer

by Erica LoopMarch 28, 2021

Summer is on the horizon and you’re ready to plan an awesome amusement park-fueled vaycay. Now, with Six Flags’ openings, you have plenty of action-packed options.

Six Flags has either opened or will open 23 parks across the country in the coming months. In a recent press release, the park brand announced the re-opening of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois (Apr. 24, 2021) and the Hurricane Harbor Chicago waterpark (May 29, 2021).

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Along with the Illinois openings, additional locations. include:

Six Flags Over Texas – open year-round
Six Flags Fiesta Texas – open year-round
Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec – opened February 27
Six Flags Over Georgia – opened March 6
Six Flags America– opened March 6
Frontier City – opened March 13
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix– opened March 13
Six Flags Mexico – opened March 18
Six Flags St. Louis – opened March 20
Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark – opening March 26
Six Flags Great Adventure – opening March 27
Six Flags Magic Mountain – opening April 1
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – opening April 1
Six Flags Great America – opening April 24
The Great Escape – opening May 1
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown – opening May 1
Hurricane Harbor Arlington – opening May 1
Six Flags White Water – opening May 8
Hurricane Harbor New Jersey – opening May 15
Hurricane Harbor OKC – opening May 15
Six Flags Darien Lake – opening May 21
Hurricane Harbor Chicago – opening May 29
Hurricane Harbor Rockford– opening May 29

Senior Vice President of Park Operations, Bonnie Weber, said in a press release, “We are thrilled to add Six Flags Great America to the growing list of Six Flags parks that are either already open or have a firm reopening date, including Hurricane Harbor Rockford.” Weber continued, “Last year, we safely entertained nearly seven million guests in adherence to government and CDC health guidelines, and we continue to set the standard for safe operations at each of our parks.”

Before you plan your Six Flags getaway, check with the park and review local/federal guidelines for changes and restrictions.

—Erica Loop

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by Amber GuetebierJanuary 1, 2021

Disney World has announced an opening date for Blizzard Beach, the frosty-themed aquatic park that mimics a ski resort…in the middle of Florida sunshine. According to the Disney Parks blog, the resort currently plans to open to the public on March 7. 2021. If you’ve never experienced this “winter” wonderland, you’ll want to plan your trip!

The park reminds guests:

“Like the other areas of Walt Disney World Resort, we will welcome back Guests and Cast Members to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park in a responsible way, with a plan focused on health and well-being. We will provide more details on our Water Parks’ reopening plan at a later time.”

The park features a ton of snow-themed rides, including one of the fastest waterslides in the world, the Summit Plummet. You’ll also find an epic lazy river and toboggan (water) rides. It’s the warmest ski resort in the world!

The next-door Typhoon Lagoon is set to reopen the same day. As a reminder, the March 7 date is subject to change and is dependent on state and national restrictions. For more information on Disney parks COVID-19 updates, click here.

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by Jennifer SwartvagherMay 28, 2020

Orlando resorts and theme parks are preparing to reopen in the coming months. The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met this week to hear the plans put forth by Walt Disney World and SeaWorld. Universal Orlando has already been approved to reopen for the public on June 5.

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Walt Disney World has announced a phased reopening plan for its parks. The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park are targeting Jul. 11 as an opening date. EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are targeting Jul. 15. SeaWorld also presented an opening plan at the meeting on Wednesday. The theme park proposed June 11 as the public reopening date.

There will be limits on attendance and controlled guest density that aligns with guidance on physical distancing. Due to this, experiences that draw large groups such as parades and fireworks will return at a later date. In addition, “high-touch” experiences such as makeover opportunities, playgrounds and character meet and greets will remain temporarily unavailable, but characters will still be in our parks to entertain and delight our guests.

The parks will manage park capacity through a new theme park reservation system that will require all guests to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. At this time they will be pausing new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations, with the exception of Disney Vacation Club members. Existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders will be able to make reservation requests in phases before new tickets are sold.

Additionally, Disney Vacation Club resorts at Walt Disney World will reopen to members and guests and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will begin to reopen on Jun. 22. Disney Vacation Club resorts in Vero Beach, Florida, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, will also open to members and guests starting on Jun.15. Plans to support required physical distancing as well as enhanced cleaning measures, along with a number of other safety and cleanliness protocols, will be implemented as part of this planned phased reopening.

The World of Disney retail shop at Disney Springs has officially reopened. In the coming weeks, Disney stores will begin a phased reopening of operations globally.

All guests 3 years of age and older will be required to wear appropriate face coverings in theme parks and common areas of resort hotels. All guests will also undergo temperature screenings prior to entering a theme park; cast members will also have temperature checks. Cashless transactions are recommended, and cleaning and disinfection procedures will be increased in high-traffic areas.

SeaWorld also presented an opening plan to The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. The theme park proposed Jun. 11 as the public reopening date. Face masks, staggered seating, social distancing in lines are all part of the proposed plan. At rides, there will be hand sanitizer both as guests board and deboard.

At the SeaWorld’s water parks, Discovery Cove and Aquatica, there will be increased sanitation at high-touch surfaces like rafts. Lounge chairs will be spaced out.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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