You ll need separate tickets for Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Great America this summer Tsunami Surge will be the tallest water coaster in the world when it debuts at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Gurnee. Rendering courtesy of Six Flags Great America
Updated 4/9/2021 9:48 AM
When Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park opens May 29 in Gurnee, guests will get their first chance to ride the new Tsunami Surge, the world s tallest water coaster.
Delayed a year because of the pandemic, Tsunami Surge will stand 86 feet tall at its highest point. The ride will also be fast: Riders can expect top speeds of about 28 miles per hour as they hurdle around hairpin turns in three-person flotation devices.
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Safe, Thrilling, Outdoor Fun for the Whole Family at Six Flags Parks in 2021
February 19, 2021 GMT
ARLINGTON, Texas (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 19, 2021
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, is preparing to open all of its theme parks and waterparks and welcome guests back for the 2021 season. The company is celebrating its 60 th anniversary season with safety at the forefront and an impressive list of record-breaking roller coasters, thrilling rides and water attractions, innovative special events, and tasty, new culinary offerings.
Six Flags plans to reopen its theme park and water parks in Illinois this spring, with a reservation system, on-site temperature checks and mask requirements. It plans to hire 4,000 workers for its three Illinois parks.