List of former Six Flags Great America attractions

This is a list of rides, attractions and themes from Six Flags Great America that no longer operate in the park.

Rides and attractions

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Former roller coasters

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Coaster Year Opened Year Closed Manufacturer
(Model) 		Location in Park Description
Gulf Coaster 1976 1976 Allan Herschell Company Orleans Place Small kiddie coaster that was located about where Roaring Rapids' entrance is today.
Z-Force 1985 1987 Intamin
Space Diver 		County Fair Steel roller coaster that featured a stacked design and numerous steep rolling track dives. Later located at Six Flags Over Georgia as Z-Force and at Six Flags Magic Mountain as Flashback.[1]
Tidal Wave 1978 1991 Anton Schwarzkopf
Shuttle Loop 		Yankee Harbor (now DC Universe) Riders accelerated from 0 to 57 mph (92 km/h) in 6 seconds. Was removed to make room for Batman: The Ride. Later located at Six Flags Over Georgia as Viper, and at Kentucky Kingdom as Greezed Lightnin'. Was scrapped in 2013 to make way for Lightning Run.[2]
Rolling Thunder 1989 1995 Intamin
Swiss Bob 		Hometown Square Secured in bobsled-like vehicles, riders careen around tight turns. Originally located at Six Flags Great Adventure as Sarajevo Bobsleds. It was removed from Great America to make room for Southwest Territory. Was relocated to Six Flags Great Escape in 1997 and reopened the following year as Alpine Bobsled. It operated at Great Escape until it was removed in 2023 to make way for The Bobcat.[3]
Shockwave 1988 2002 Arrow Dynamics
Looping Coaster 		Orleans Place Riders turned upside-down seven times in three different ways and reached speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h). It was removed due to maintenance issues, declining popularity, and to make room for Superman: Ultimate Flight.[4]
Déjà Vu 2001 2007 Vekoma
Giant Inverted Boomerang 		County Fair Floorless trains suspended beneath an overhead track traversed the track forward and in reverse. Removed due to maintenance issues. Now located at Silverwood as Aftershock. It was replaced by Buccaneer Battle in 2009.[5]
Iron Wolf 1990 2011 Bolliger & Mabillard
Stand-Up Coaster 		County Fair Riders maneuver twisting turns and sudden drops while in a standing position. Now located at Six Flags America as Firebird, where it has been converted into a floorless coaster. Iron Wolf was replaced by Goliath in June 2014.[6]
Ragin' Cajun 2004 2013 Zamperla
Spinning Wild Mouse 		Mardi Gras Riders careen around tight turns and sharp dips while strapped within a spinning vehicle. Closed at the end of the 2013 season to be relocated to Six Flags America. Replaced by The Joker in 2017.

Former flat rides

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Name Year opened Year closed Manufacturer
(Model) 		Location in Park Description
Ameri-Go-Round 1976 2003 Dentzel Carousel Company County Fair Originally built in the 1910s at Fontaine Ferry Park, replaced by Revolution and is currently in storage containers by the Dark Knight Coaster and Superman: Ultimate Flight.
Cajun Cliffhanger 1976 2000 Chance Rides
Rotor 		Orleans Place Was removed due to lawsuits from two injured riders. The Joker is located on its former site.
Power Dive 1987 2001 Intamin
Looping Starship 		Orleans Place Removed because of maintenance issues. Its body could be seen in the boneyard for many years. Replaced with King Chaos.
Sky Whirl 1976 2000 Intamin
Triple Tree Wheel 		County Fair Removed due to age, maintenance, and to make room for Déjà Vu. About 3 of the cabins are now Fright Fest props for the Six Saints Cemetery.
Space Shuttle America 1994 2007 I-Werks
Motion Simulator Ride 		Carousel Plaza Closed due to unpopularity and rising operating costs. The ride and building were removed in December 2009 after being closed for two seasons. The area has expanded to accommodate Hurricane Harbor's Riptide Bay
Bottoms Up 1976 1983 Chance Rides
Trabant 		Hometown Square Removed when the Orbit was relocated from Orleans Place.
Eagles Flight / Delta Flyer 1976 1984 Von Roll
Sky Ride 		County Fair, Orleans Place Sky ride that took riders from County Fair to Orleans Place. The County Fair station still remains, but it has since been converted into Funnel Cake Foundry (a restaurant).
Ferris wheel 1980 1984 Eli Bridge Company
Ferris wheel 		County Fair It was sandwiched between the Fairgrounds Junction train station and the Eagle's Flight skyride station; it was removed when the Fairgrounds Junction train station was moved over to accommodate Z-Force.
Great America Raceway 1976 2010 Arrow Dynamics
Antique Cars 		County Fair Was originally named Barney Oldfield Speedway. Reconfigured from a figure-eight track to an oval track to make room for Splashwater Falls. Removed to make room for X-Flight. Most cars are still kept in storage at the park. Some cars are now used by the entertainment department for shows and parades and also as Fright Fest props for the Six Saints Cemetery.
Hay Baler 1977 2000 Mack
Matterhorn 		County Fair Removed to make room for Déjà Vu.
Hilltopper 1977 1984 Wisdom Rides
Himalaya 		County Fair Hilltopper was located next to Turn Of The Century's lift. Later moved closer to the midway not long after and renamed Industrial Revolution.Spot would be reoccupied by the Sky Trail ropes course in 2010 until 2014. This space will now house part of Wrath of Rakshasa.
Southern Cross 1977 1983 Von Roll
Sky Ride 		Orleans Place Took riders from Orleans Place to what is now Southwest Territory. At least one car is now a Fright Fest prop.
Spinnaker 1976 1977 Hrubetz
Round Up 		Yankee Harbor (now DC Universe) Removed when Tidal Wave was built.
Splashwater Falls 1986 2007 Hopkins
Shoot The Chutes 		County Fair Removed due to decline in popularity and old age. It was eventually replaced by X-Flight. One boat is now used as a prop for Fright Fest in the Six Saints Cemetery along with the rides control panel.
Sky Trail 2010 2014 Ride Entertainment Systems of Stevensville
Maryland Ropes course 		County Fair Located near Demon's entrance, it was removed due to decline in popularity. Spot would be used during Fright Fest as a location for the Six Saints Cemetery and a haunted house called Bloodshed. Part of Wrath of Rakshasa will use this chunk of land
Yukon Yahoo 1976 1990 Anton Schwarzkopf
Bayern-Kurve 		Yukon Territory Later renamed, moved to Delta Flyer's former location, and took its former name. Removed for the building of the Condor.
Trailblazer 1996 2006 Zamperla
Joker 		Southwest Territory Closed for safety reasons. The ride was very similar to the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, except this was a western wagon. The main support beam still remains, and the former site was used for the Manslaughter Manor haunted house during Fright Fest and later The Estate at Wretched Meadow haunted house.The giant bull/ox skull that was attached to the top of the main arm sat in storage near Raging Bull and Hurricane Harbor for many years before being pulled out to be used as a Fright Fest prop in the Six Saints Cemetery.
Hometown & Orleans Street Railway trolley cars 1976 Unknown Custom Fabricators
Trolley 		Hometown Square, Orleans Place Battery-powered cars and track now used for shows and parades. Had a few stops from 1976 until some between the 1980s and mid 1990s in Hometown and Orleans place. Operation as an attraction ceased for unknown reasons. However, guests can still ride the cars in the park's night parade.
Traffique Jam 1976 1984 Arrow Dynamics
Antique Cars 		Orleans Place Removed in 1984 to make room for the Roaring Rapids. One car is now used by the entertainment department for the Party Gras show in the Mardi Gras section of the park.
The Orbit 1976 2016 Anton Schwarzkopf
Enterprise 		Hometown Square Originally located in Orleans and called "Orleans Orbit", was later moved to hometown and renamed. Removed in 2016 to make room for the East River Crawler (now renamed "Lobster" as it originally was called). East River Crawler needed to be relocated from Yankee Harbor (now DC Universe) to make room for The Joker. It was kept in storage for a short time before being mostly scrapped by the end of the 2017 season. One cabin (No.13) and the ride's sign are now used as Fright Fest props for the Six Saints Cemetery.
The Jester's Wild Ride 2004 2016 Zamperla
Rockin' tug 		Mardi Gras Removed in 2016 to make room for The Joker and was put into storage at the park briefly before being relocated to Six Flags Mexico as The Joker y Harley Quinn in 2019. The sign is now used as a prop in the Six Saints Cemetery during Fright Fest.
King Chaos 2004 2017 Huss Rides
(Top Spin) 		Mardi Gras Removed in 2017 to make room for a 100 ft tall Larson Super Loop named Mardi Gras Hangover. Was stored in the boneyard until being moved to Indiana Beach in 2024. The sign and the alligator statues that stood in the fountain that was positioned in front of the ride are now used as props in the Six Saints Cemetery during Fright Fest.
The Edge 1983 1985 Intamin
Freefall ride 		Orleans Place Passengers rode in four-seat-cars that were raised on a lift shaft that was similar to an elevator. The car paused at the top for a short time and were then dropped. Near the end, the track curved downwards and riders were placed onto the backs. The riders were then transferred to a separate track and were turned upwards again. The ride lost popularity after an accident in 1984, bringing it to close at the end of 1985.
Bedrock Boulder Roller 1998 2017 Ferris Wheel Camp Cartoon Kid sized ferris wheel themed to the Flintstones. Removed at the end of 2017 for unknown reasons. Some of the gondolas are now being used as props in the Six Saints Cemetery during Fright Fest.
Rocky Road Rescue Service 1998 2020 Carousel Camp Cartoon A mini-sized carousel themed to the Flintstones. Removed in 2020 after Bedrock Boulder was removed, leaving the section of Camp Cartoon, Bedrock National Forest, to be empty. The cars are now being used as props in the Six Saints Cemetery during Fright Fest.
Dare Devil Dive 1997 2023 Skycoaster County Fair A Skycoaster located next to American Eagle, it was removed from the park map as of the 2023 season. It was replaced by Sky Striker, a Zamperla Giga Discovery, debuting for the 2024 season. One of the poles with a loop that riders would grab onto to slow down the ride is now a prop in the Six Saints Cemetery during Fright Fest.
Buccaneer Battle 2009 2021 Water ride County Fair A Mack Rides Interactive Boat Ride. Last operated in 2021, and was not operational for the 2022 season. The ride was removed from the park map as of the 2023 season, would remain SBNO until it was demolished in August of 2024. It is set to be replaced by Wrath of Rakshasa, a new B&M dive coaster opening in 2025. One of the pirate ship vehicles, the prop of the pirate clinging on the barrel, and one of the sharks are now props in the Six Saint’s Cemetery for Fright Fest.
Mardi Gras Hangover 2018 2023 Larson International
(Giga Loop 100 Ft)[7] 		Mardi Gras The ride was the tallest Larson Loop in the world. It replaced King Chaos, a top spin ride which closed at the end of the 2017 season. While Six Flags claims this attraction to be a roller coaster, it fails to meet the definition as it does not use gravity at any point in the ride to 'coast’. Relocated to Niagra Amusement Park in 2024 along with Revolution.[8]
Revolution 2004 2023 Huss Rides
(frisbee) 		County Fair Originally operated at Six Flags Great Adventure as Pendulum from 1999 to 2003. A large arm holds the center disk full of riders. The disk begins to spin as the arm swings powerfully back and forth. Maximum height of 65 feet. Removed due to the addition of Sky Striker making it obsolete. Relocated to Niagara Amusement Park along with Mardi Gras Hangover in 2024 and now operates as Midway Mayhem. The rides sign is now used for the Six Saint’s Cemetery during Fright Fest. [9][10]
Pirate's Playship 2007 2023 Interactive Play Ship Kidzopolis Interactive Play Ship with nets and slides, originally named SS Feathersword. Removed between late 2023 and early 2024 during off season

Show venues

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Name Year

Opened

Year

Closed

Location In Park Description
Orleans Bandstand 1976 2003 Orleans Place (now Mardi Gras) Small gazebo that the Orleans' marching band would play in, replaced by Big Easy Balloons
Theatre Royale 1976 2007 Orleans Place Theater similar to the Grand Music Hall, now used for the queue of The Dark Knight Coaster.
IgNight Stage 2013 2014 Hometown Square A temporary multi-level stage for the show IgNight – Grand Finale for the 2013 season, temporarily replacing the Hometown Square Stage.
Southwest Amphitheater 1993 2015 Southwest Territory Large amphitheater that was originally built for the Batman Stunt Show, also housed W.B. Western Stunt Show and Spy Girl Stunt Show, replaced by Justice League: Battle for Metropolis.
Yukon Poles 1976 Unknown Yukon Territory Two vertical poles that were placed near Mooseburger's Lodge that actors dressed as lumberjacks would climb.
Pictorium 1979 2018 Carousel Plaza An IMAX theater that showed different films until 2016. During Fright Fest, it was home to Susan Rosen's illusionist show. Removed to make room for Maxx Force, a roller coaster that opened in 2019, and Tsunami Surge, a Master Blaster water coaster built at the adjacent Hurricane Harbor which opened in 2021.

Themed areas

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Name Year opened Year replaced Replaced by Description
Bugs Bunny National Park 1998 2009/2010 Winner's Circle Go Karts and Little Dipper Opened in 1998 as a subsection in Yukon Territory and included The Looney Tooter (Zamperla Rio Grande – kiddie train ride), Looney Tunes Lodge (SCS Interactive kiddie foam ball play area), Waddaview National Park Charter Service (Herschell kiddie ride), Porky's Buzzy Beez (kiddie ride), Petunia's Love Bugz, originally from Hometown Park, and Pepe Le Pew's Peak. Petunia's Love Bugz and Pepe Le Pew's Peak were removed after the 2009 season to make room for the Little Dipper coaster; the rest of the area closed after the 2010 season. Porky's Buzzy Beez was brought back into the park in 2012 where it operated in East River Crawler's location. Cars from the Buzzy Beez and one ride from the area are now used as props for Fright fest. Love Bugz was later brought back in 2015 and renamed to "Lady Bugs," for the new section called Hometown Park in Hometown Square.
Yankee Harbor 1976 2022 DC Universe A themed area based on a New England harbor, with a lake surrounding the now The Flash: Vertical Velocity and Aquaman Splashdown (formerly Vertical Velocity and Yankee Clipper). It opened as an original section of the park in 1976, connected between Orleans Place (now Mardi Gras) and Yukon Territory. It was later replaced with DC Universe, which is a themed area based around DC Comics heroes and villains, which opened in 2022 with three re-imagined rides, overhauling the former themed area.[11] The removal of Yankee Harbor became the first ever original themed area in the park to be completely re-themed. The original Vertical Velocity sign, Yankee Clipper’s sign, East River Crawler’s sign and Whirligig’s sign are now props in the Six Saints Cemetery for Fright Fest, but the rides have no gravestones as they are still present in the park, just renamed.

References

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  1. ^ Marden, Duane. "Z-Force  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  2. ^ Marden, Duane. "Tidal Wave  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  3. ^ Marden, Duane. "Rolling Thunder  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  4. ^ Marden, Duane. "Shock Wave  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  5. ^ Marden, Duane. "Déjà Vu  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  6. ^ Marden, Duane. "Iron Wolf  (Six Flags Great America)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
  7. ^ "THE GIGA LOOP 100 FT – Larson International". Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  8. ^ Jones, Jonathan (January 12, 2018). "New Coaster Planned for Six Flags Great America in 2018". Visit Lake County – Blog. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
  9. ^ "Pendulum At Six Flags Great Adventure". www.greatadventurehistory.com. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  10. ^ "Revolution | Thrill Ride | Six Flags Great America". Six Flags. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  11. ^ Alleman, Annie (April 5, 2022). "Sign of summer: Six Flags Great America opens April 15 with new DC Universe area; Hurricane Harbor debuts May 28". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
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