4th Of July At Great America, Big Changes After Merger With Cedar Fair

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4th Of July At Great America, Big Changes After Merger With Cedar Fair

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Spending 4th of July at Great America and already noticing a big difference after merging with Cedar Fair.
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@karloswithak6823 Ай бұрын

Childhood memories of my favorite place on the planet from waaay back in the Marriott days. RIP Pictorium and Tidal Wave

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I hope it can get some of that Marriott charm back with Cedar Fair involved now.

@Sonic-gy7kq 24 күн бұрын

Id take maxx force over the pictorium in a heart beat. Or the space shuttle bs.

@PDX7 24 күн бұрын

@Sonic-gy7kq I have to get on Maxx Force next visit

@commonwealthedison2640 Ай бұрын

I cannot believe anyone would spend over 18 for a piece of pizza.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I was hungry, unfortunately there wasn’t anything else cheaper.

@KoreyCastro655 Ай бұрын

I’m not gonna lie I feel it’s different when I went to Six flags great America 2 years ago for a school band field trip there. I remember the pizza being the same price but with fries. And I still go to Six Flags and now the pizzas are 18 bucks but only for the slice.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@KoreyCastro655 I know why people were at picnic tables outside the park now :) might even be worth driving across the street to Bk

@DM-3000 Ай бұрын

I was up there on the 4th, $40 for two Italian beefs.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@DM-3000 I completely forgot to scan my season pass when I ordered

@stokjock Ай бұрын

Thanks Phil for taking us along again! If I lived up there, I'd go with you everytime. My wife isn't a theme park kinda gal.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

That would be fun to hang with you at Great America:) I’ll come to FL this winter you’ll have a theme park buddy!

@mdf3530 Ай бұрын

Every time you say County Fair instead of Cedar Fair, do a shot.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Oh man I knew it lol I was afraid that’s what I was saying :)

@richardmorgan1588 Ай бұрын

I was so confused until he started talking about the parks "owned by County Fair"! I knew that Kentucky Kingdom is on a state fairground but it's no longer affiliated with Six Flags and I knew about the situation in California with California's Great America (which is a Cedar Fair Park but also purchased from Marriott). Then I realized he was just misspeaking.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@richardmorgan1588 County Fair at Six Flags and Cedar Fair screwed me up lol sorry about that

@mdf3530 Ай бұрын

@@richardmorgan1588 when I hear County Fair, I actually think of a locally owned grocery store in my old neighborhood in Chicago.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@mdf3530 lol I was editing and said I might have just messed this up :)

@carlo1132 Ай бұрын

Great Tour Phil, always enjoy these.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Hi CarlO, Thanks for watching 🐈‍⬛

@baldmar5083 Ай бұрын

Wild, gotta love no line-ups at rope drop!!!! Happy you had a good day!!

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thank you Baldmar, you too 👊

@thomasbarry6712 Ай бұрын

That's me in the back of the first train of the day on Whizzer. I was also on the second train of the day for The American Eagle (which originally opened in 1981). Sky Strike actually had its media day about two weeks ago and is technically officially open. While it wasn't open on the 3rd or 4th, it was open on the 5th.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I gotta go back and look for you :)

@user-cz6ye7kl3u 27 күн бұрын

Six flags in Gurnee Illinois is so awesome I love it

@PDX7 27 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@anthonyleetwowayradios Ай бұрын

I went to Six Flags in St.Louis when I was little. It was fun. Great video ❤.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thank you Anthony, I have to make it over there soon!

@billyolsen8718 Ай бұрын

Great video. More Whizzer! And Demon, please ;)

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thanks Billy, I’ll get more next time!

@ThePaagshim Ай бұрын

Man, primo's living up to its name . $17 for a slice a of pizza is primo ridiculous !!!!! That thing better of been outstanding lol. Great video to watch , i couldnt think of anything more american than watching a pd7 video on the 4th

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thank you Paagshim :) it wasn’t bad lol I was so hungry i was ok with the price just not the soda.

@LozGod96 Ай бұрын

Yeah six flags ironically had more expensive food than Disney world

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@LozGod96 I couldn’t believe it!

@ThePaagshim Ай бұрын

@@LozGod96 wow

@ThePaagshim Ай бұрын

@@PDX7 ya good thinkin grabbin the water

@davidholmes8791 Ай бұрын

I love Great America, my home park

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

The best 👊

@LozGod96 Ай бұрын

Man always around my area but never can catch you at the right time

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

We have to plan being at Great America on the same day :)

@mdf3530 Ай бұрын

Never been to SFGAm on a holiday. I was in Magic Kingdom on July 3rd in 2018 and it was SLAMMED. I was staying on property at Disney's Old Key West Resort and I had to wait for three buses to go back to the resort. I made my first trip to GA as a season passholder last week. I rode my parents' favorite rides (Sky Trek Tower for my mom and Whizzer for my dad). As the Peoplemover is my favorite ride at Magic Kingdom, I can see why my mom liked the tower. I'd forgotten how fun Whizzer was. It's not that thrilling but you get off riding it with a big stupid grin on your face. Best ride I got was in the back row on Viper. I was out of my seat diagonally.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I almost sat on back on Eagle, Viper is a blast! People mover is an absolute classic, I wish Disneyland still had it running I have to get to FL soon. Thanks for watching!

@rossm7071 Ай бұрын

Great video. Six Flags pass holder here. I really hope the passes in 2025 offer the option /add on price of Cedar Fair parks. Being in the Midwest that would open up a lot of options like Cedar Point and Worlds of Fun.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thank you Ross, I think that should be an option too. How cool would that be to be able to go to everything :) Maybe allowing us to upgrade to no wait passes, Thanks for watching!

@rossm7071 Ай бұрын

@@PDX7 I totally agree. I would gladly pay for unlimited parks and unlimited flash passes. Great content. New subscriber here

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@rossm7071 Thank you so much Ross 👊

@mikehawk-hertz8668 Ай бұрын

Damn that pizza looked good! Looks like you found the perfect day to avoid the early crowd. Last time I went to Great Adventure in NJ I was stuck upside down on the Batman coaster for 12 minutes and I only have been on one Coaster [Space Mountain] since.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

That’s scary Mike, I don’t know if I’d go back on either.

@Sax63082 Ай бұрын

Man its been so long since ive been to that park. Waiting for my kiddos to get a bit older, so they can really experience it. Looked like a great time.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

How long has it been? I was telling my gf’s nephew yesterday I was 12 the first time I went on a roller coaster.

@Sax63082 Ай бұрын

@@PDX7 I'm 42 now. Raging bull had just came out so it was around 1999-2000. 20 plus years. 12 would be a good age to start them. Nice video! I like the app with the wait times for the rides.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@Sax63082 Thank you :) I do too, they don’t post wait times in the front anymore.

@nicoleslagoski8779 Ай бұрын

I have been going to this park since the 70’s. It could really use a little updating. I sure hope that this merger helps it evolve.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I do too :)

@tedadamgreen Ай бұрын

Fun time! I wonder if Six Flags will now be able to have Snoopy merchandise as Knox Berry Farms is one of the few approved merchandisers of the Charles Schulz estate Have a great day and looking forward to any deals you find this holiday weekend!

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Same with DC at Knotts, this is pretty exciting:) If I find any I’ll throw them out there, have a great day Ted 👊

@DM-3000 Ай бұрын

I spent the 4th up there this year and I had a great time, enjoyed the fireworks as well. Prices for food and drinks are ridiculous to say the least. Other than that, good times.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I guess that’s where six flags is making their money

@kdawgmedia8398 Ай бұрын

get on the giant drop !!!! dnt be scared!!!!!!!!

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I will before the season ends :)

@Holein1scott Ай бұрын

Looks like a fun day!

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

How was your 4th Scott?

@mdf3530 Ай бұрын

If you eat at the park anytime soon, try the smoked turkey breast sandwich at Yukon BBQ Pit. I ate there Friday night and it was pretty good.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll try it!

@atranfanatic Ай бұрын

Great tour man! Lots of cool stuff there! Sadly I think the train and maybe the Hall of Justice would be the only rides I could handle. lol Happy 4th of July Independence Day! Sadly mine was kind of dull as I just vegged at home and my wife is under the weather at the moment.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear Atran, I hope she’s feeling better. Happy 4th my friend 👊

@atranfanatic Ай бұрын

@@PDX7 Thanks man, she's getting better! You as well my friend!

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@atranfanatic 👊I’m glad to hear :)

@marcusearvin740 Ай бұрын

Gurnee Mills. Yes indeed.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I’m going to Gurnee Mills soon :)

@shelbyweidner445 Ай бұрын

I was there on the 3rd and sky striker was closed. But it did open to the public about two weeks ago so im pretty sad i wonder whats wrong.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

I’m not sure I saw it when I pulled in parking lot I think I originally heard the 5th but it might not have opened yet.

@billyolsen8718 Ай бұрын

That bridge sucks! lol

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

lol it’s so old

@KikiDoingHerOwnThings Ай бұрын

I’m 8 years old and I have gone on max force 😂😅

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

You’re very brave! How did you like it?

@DokiKimori Ай бұрын

"Merger with County Fair and Six Flags". Lul.

@user-vq1bk5no3j Ай бұрын

Smaller crowds and shorter wait times on holidays, in my experience. 3rd and 5th of July are a much different story.

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

You would think it would be the opposite, did you stay for fireworks yesterday?

@user-vq1bk5no3j Ай бұрын

@@PDX7 Last year I expected big crowds when I went on the 4th of July and Halloween day. Each was lightly attended, especially with the weather on Halloween, but I did ride Goliath IN THE SNOW!!!

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@user-vq1bk5no3j nice!! I still have to get on that this year.

@jaka286 Ай бұрын

Correction: Cedar Fair or Cedar Entertainment ( County Fair) is a totally different company

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@mikeyyoon Ай бұрын

Hey Phil you’re always parking in the Robin parking lot 😂 You got to go on a ton of rides! I’m afraid of rollercoasters I like to have my feet on the ground lol. Keep up the daily videos! P.S. I was wondering how much pressure did you have to put on the Casinocade for it to start wobbling?

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Hi Mikey, not much at all I can’t believe how much it rocked. What if your feet were inside on a roller coaster?

@mikeyyoon Ай бұрын

@@PDX7touché my friend… maybe if my feet were inside the rollercoaster and I can frame it that way I wouldn’t be afraid. 😂

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@mikeyyoon a few yesterday it hit me oh shoot I’m on this thing lol

@davegriffin5988 Ай бұрын

Cedar Fair and Six flags i bet rhe prices will definitely go up once they finish the memberships update

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Hopefully only 20, should keep them on the reasonable side to get people to buy.

@davegriffin5988 Ай бұрын

@@PDX7 hopefully; looks like the morning was very slow when you were there

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

@davegriffin5988 yes I got lucky, maybe that’s the trick

@thomasbarry6712 Ай бұрын

@@davegriffin5988 the 4th was pretty slow for a good portion of the day. The lines didn't really get out of control. I think the longest wait was for Yankee Clipper, er, I mean Aquaman. It was the only water ride that was open.

@davegriffin5988 Ай бұрын

@@thomasbarry6712 I'm surprised loggers and the water tube ride wasn't going

@davegriffin5988 Ай бұрын

Does the food price include the surcharge or was that added to your 17.00 pizza

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

It was added almost at 19 total

@djs2356 Ай бұрын

Did I miss something??? What are the "Big Changes After Merger With Cedar Fair" ??????

@PDX7 Ай бұрын

Lines were moving more efficiently getting people on and off quicker than the last 4 trips I’ve made this year. More training was in effect and better customer service, I think Six Flags will keep getting better and hopefully next is updating the general look of the park.