How long does it take to experience Six Flags with a flash pass?
I need to gather some sort of consensus on how long it tends to take people to experience Six Flags with a flash pass because I’m planning multiple things that require reservations following my visit to Six Flags.
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Actually, I am going to the one in Atlanta.
I was thinking of being there from opening to about 4-5. Is that a sufficient amount of time?
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Seth n Rachel
23 Jul 2010
GeezGuys
23 Jul 2010
It should be enough time to do the major rides if you visit on an off-day (like in the answer above) and keep moving. I often cover most of the park by 3:00 without a fastpass. I don’t include the Georgia Cyclone and the Ninja, though, and often skip what I’d consider some minor rides, like Monster Plantation and the Sky Buckets. My friends and I kinda have a routine too, that makes it a lot faster.
not sure which park you’re heading to, but I’ve been to the one in Atlanta several times. The trick (I suspect with all theme parks) is to go when it won’t be crowded; ie, really hot days (95-100), rainy days (though some rides may close), weekdays (tuesday-wednesday tend to be less busy than the rest), etc. If there is a big game going on (Baseball, football, etc.) in town, numbers in the park will be fewer.
If you want to ride a bunch of rides, don’t bank on sitting in the front on every single ride, those lines are almost always 2-3X as long as the rest.
Start as early as you can get there. I like to get there before the park opens, or about 5 minutes afterwards so as to avoid the mobs lol.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER. The water fountains (at least in the Georgia park) are safe to drink from and they are all over the place. And make sure you eat. I recommend bringing a cooler to leave in the car (yes, you will be able to get back into the park). The food in the park is greasy and WAY overpriced… you want some fruits, veggies, and stuff like granola bars to keep you going… if you don’t eat well, at LEAST drink water. don’t drink soda. going upside down at 50+ mph which a greasy pizza and coke in your stomach doesn’t feel good.
If you plan to drink water pretty regularly during the day, you won’t have to stop and rest as often… quick drink and then rest while you’re in line.
Oh, and don’t let the people at the front gate convince you that you need your picture taken. They take up time and charge way too much. If you want a picture with your friends, ask a stranger in front of you to take it when your in line… most of them will, and then they can’t run away with your camera
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Have fun!!