Six Flags Great Adventure
Theme park · NJ, USA
Six Flags Great Adventure in NJ, USA. Operated by Cedar Fair / Six Flags.
Quick answers
- When is the best time to visit Six Flags Great Adventure?
- By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are May, June, and September. Details
- How tall do you need to be for the rides?
- Nine rides publish a minimum height, from 42 in (107 cm) for THE DARK KNIGHT™ Coaster to 54 in (137 cm) for BATMAN™ The Ride; eight of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more. Details
- How long are the lines at Six Flags Great Adventure?
- Across the 19 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 13 minutes. Details
About
Most major coasters have a test seat near the entrance, so try it before queuing. Nitro is the most forgiving; El Toro and Batman The Ride run snug, with Batman's belts cut short for broad shoulders.
When is the best time to visit Six Flags Great Adventure?
By typical weather, the best months for a day on the rides here are May, June, and September.
The weather works against it in January, February, March, November, and December.
The warmest month is July, with average highs near 83°F (28°C); the coolest is January, near 39°F (4°C).
December is the wettest month, with about 4.5 in (114 mm) of precipitation in a typical December.
Planning the rides at Six Flags Great Adventure
Of the 89 rides listed, the most common kinds are six roller coasters, three carousels, and one log flume.
Nine rides publish a minimum height, from 42 in (107 cm) for THE DARK KNIGHT™ Coaster to 54 in (137 cm) for BATMAN™ The Ride; eight of them need 44 in (112 cm) or more.
The other 80 rides list no minimum height.
There is one water ride where you can get wet.
How long are the lines at Six Flags Great Adventure?
Across the 19 attractions ParksRadar measures here, the typical posted wait is 13 minutes.
The longest typical lines are at THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity (37 min), BATMAN™ The Ride (22 min), and WONDER WOMAN™ Lasso of Truth (22 min).
Through the day, the average wait runs from about 0 min at 10 am to 29 min at 10 pm.
Lines are usually shortest around 11 am, when seven rides wait about 91% less than their own daily average.
Rides and attractions
- Air Jumbo
- Army of the Dead
- Asylum
- BATMAN™ The Ride
- Barnstormer
- Barrels O’ Fun
- Big Top Terror
- Bizzaro
- Buccaneer
- Bugaboo
- Bugs Bunney Camp Carousel
- Bugs Bunny Camp Carousel
- Bugs Bunny Ranger Pilots
- CarnEvil
- Carousel
- Curse of Blackbeard's Bounty
- Daffy Duck Hot Air Balloons
- Daffy Duck's Hot Air Baloons
- Deadwood Cabin
- El Toro
- Enchanted Teacups
- Exile Canyon
- Fender Benders
- Final Destination
- Flying Scooters
- Giant Wheel
- Great American Road Race
- Houdini’s Great Escape
- Hypno Twister
- JASON: Blood Reign
- JUSTICE LEAGUE™: Battle for METROPOLIS
- Jersey Devil
- Jersey Devil Coaster
- Jolly Roger
- Lil' Devil Coaster
- Medusa
- Nitro
- Plaza De La Muerte
- Porky Pig Camp Wagons
- Raja’s Rickshaws
- SUPERMAN™: Ultimate Flight
- Saw Mill Log Flume
- Scrambler
- Skull Mountain
- Sky Zooma
- SkyScreamer
- Slingshot
- Storm Chaser
- Super Round Up
- THE DARK KNIGHT™ Coaster
- THE FLASH™: Vertical Velocity
- THE JOKER™
- Tango
- The Bloody Fountain
- The Conjuring Universe
- The Witch's Reflection
- Tree Top Hopper
- Trick or Treatin' with Boo
- Twisted Holidays
- WONDER WOMAN™ Lasso of Truth
- and 29 more
At the park
- Safari Off-Road Adventure
- Savannah Sunset Resort Overnight Safari
- Rock Wall
- Splash Water Oasis
- Air Safari
- Roaring Rapids
- Galapagos Turtles
Shows and experiences
- Aldabra Tortoise Encounter
- Private Safari Truck Tour
- HARLEY QUINN™ Crazy Train
- Runaway Train
- Adventure Theatre
- Liberty Square Gazebo
- Movietown Arena
- Northern Star Arena
- Safari Discoveries
- Showcase Theatre
- Wilderness Theatre
Events
- Holiday in the Park
Places to eat
- Ale House
- Best of the West
- Best of the West BBQ
- Blue Lagoon Cafe
- Boardwalk
- Boardwalk Food Court
- Boardwalk Steak & Fries
- Breyers Shake Cart
- Buenos Tacos
- Carousel Snacks
- Carribean Cove Snacks
- Central Brewhaus
- and 51 more
Before you go
- Outside food
- Outside food, drinks, coolers and grills are not permitted. Confirm current exceptions.
- Bag policy
- All bags are screened at entry; loose articles are not permitted on rides.
- Loose articles
- Phones, keys, hats and other loose items must be secured; not allowed loose on coasters.
- Lockers
- Pay lockers near major rides; all-day moveable lockers start around $8. Confirm current pricing.
- Mobility
- Wheelchairs and ECVs rent inside the front gate; most queues require transfer and entry through the ride exit or accessible entrance.
- Disability access
- Six Flags Attraction Access Pass (IBCCES Accessibility Card) — Attraction Access Pass; register free for the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) at accessibilitycard.org, then visit Guest Services on arrival.
- Sensory
- Accommodations run through the IAC; no certified-autism-center status confirmed for this park.
- First aid
- Located in the park — ask at Guest Relations near the main entrance for the exact location. — Medical staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Available throughout the park. — Multiple urgent care options in the Jackson, NJ / Ocean County area.
- Tip
- Apply for the digital Accessibility Card online before you arrive.
- Tip
- Mobility rentals are limited and first-come; arrive early or bring your own.
- Quiet spot
- Front entrance plaza in the morning — Before the park fills, the entrance plaza is open and quiet with benches and shade.
- Quiet spot
- Children's area sections — Lower noise and a gentler pace compared to the main thrill-ride zones.
Facilities on the park map
1 arcade, 2 interactive plays, 36 restrooms, 6 water fountains.
Where to stay
- Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa
History
- Opened
- 1974
- Park opened