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Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ

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Six Flags Great Adventure

1 Six Flags Blvd · Jackson, NJ

Why you should go…

Six Flags Great Adventure opened in 1974 and pairs a 160-acre amusement park with the 350-acre Wild Safari. The lineup counts 14 coasters, among them the wooden El Toro, the hypercoaster Nitro and the single-rail Jersey Devil Coaster, while Kingda Ka, the former launch coaster, closed in 2024. Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, the adjacent water park, is a separate park. Fall brings Fright Fest on select nights, followed by Holiday in the Park.

  • #theme park
  • #roller coasters
  • #drive-through safari
  • #water park

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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