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Thirty-four people underwent decontamination Saturday after they were exposed to an airborne chemical leak at a water park outside Houston, Texas, authorities said. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said that it was investigating the source of the leak while monitoring air quality at Six Flags Harbor Splashdown in Spring, Texas.

Six Flags updated their COVID-19 guidelines in accordance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other local health departments, announcing that fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear a face covering while at the theme park.

Six Flags updated their COVID-19 guidelines in accordance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other local health departments, announcing that fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear a face covering while at the theme park. 

Six Flags Great America has settled a class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $36 million over the use of fingerprint scanners at its Illinois theme park.

Hurricane Harbor is set to reopen this Memorial Day weekend following a quiet 2020 season, featuring a new record-breaking water coaster, the park announced.

New to Hurricane Harbor this year, Tsunami Surge will be the tallest water coaster in the world, according to the park, standing 86-feet in the air. The coaster can reach a speed of 28 miles per hour amid enclosed tunnels, open air slides and five major drops.

As part of Hurricane Harbor’s reopening this season, the park will feature a new record-breaking water coaster, which adventure-seekers can ride at the “maximum” thrill level.

Looking to score free tickets to Six Flags? A new incentive from Gov. J.B. Pritzker will give passes to Illinois residents who get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced a new incentive to encourage Illinois residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19: free tickets to Six Flags.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday is set to announce a new incentive to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Currently in Phase 4 of its reopening plan, Illinois is preparing to enter the Bridge Phase at the end of this week, marking the start of a transitional period before the final Phase 5. So what does this all mean?

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Hurricane Harbor announced the attraction will open independently from Six Flags Great America this spring, with tickets on sale Friday.

Six Flags Great America announced plans to open theme parks this spring, starting with hiring 4,000 seasonal workers.

Six Flags Great America’s first-ever holiday drive-thru experience opens inside the theme park Wednesday.

Six Flags Great America announced Wednesday the opening of a holiday drive-thru experience inside the theme park.

Six Flags Great America has announced plans to open for this first time this year, but not in the way many fans might think. While there won’t be any rides, the park announced Thursday that it plans to open as a holiday lights experience with “over two and a half million dazzling lights” beginning Nov. 27. “Visiting Great America’s...

Hurricane Harbor Chicago will reopen for the 2020 season later this month with “extensive new safety measures and hygiene protocols,” the park announced Thursday. The waterpark is set to allow members and season pass holders from July 20-26. After that, the park will allow reduced attendance levels using a new reservation system. “Visiting Hurricane Harbor Chicago is a much loved…

In early 2020, the Six Flags theme park chain found itself facing extinction for the second time in about decade, this time due to the coronavirus pandemic. But investors say a recent influx of needed cash and a renewed focus on its core business have given it a solid chance of survival, and perhaps some good years ahead.  Often overshadowed by...