6 Flags Great America roller coaster gets landmark status

Iconic Six Flags Great America roller coaster to be named coaster landmark
Preparing to open for its 45th season of operation, an iconic coaster at Six Flags Great America has earned a new title ahead of the upcoming season.
American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor
The American Eagle is made of Douglas fir trees and was painted by hand, Six Flags said. Construction began in June 1980, and there were rumors about what the park — then Marriott's Great America — was constructing until it opened in October of the same year, Six Flags said.
Six Flags Great America places track on new record-breaking coaster
Construction crews placed the final piece of track connecting the lift hill to the drop on the new record-breaking dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa.
American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive landmark roller coaster status
There’s a lot of “new” coming to Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee for the 2025 season, from the record-breaking dive coaster Wrath of Rakshasa to other attractions and food and beverage options.
American Eagle at Six Flags in Gurnee to receive landmark status as roller coaster
The American Eagle ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be recognized as a landmark roller coaster, joining 50 other coasters worldwide.
Six Flags Great America roller coaster gets landmark status
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Great America, the Bay Area theme park that just won't die, books a huge concert
Although Great America's days are numbered, the amusement park will host a rap concert with Juvenile and LaRussell in June.
New roller coaster coming to Six Flags Great America will be 1 of just 2 of its kind in the Midwest
B&M, the manufacturer behind Wrath of Rakshasa, has frequently partnered with Six Flags Great America in the past, ...
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Construction milestone reached on new dive coaster featuring world’s steepest drop at Six Flags in Gurnee
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee said a construction milestone was reached this week on the park's newest dive coaster that ...
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California's Great America
Most visitors recommend planning a trip to California's Great America if you've got kids in tow, praising the manageable size and fun water park. Some were dismayed at the number of ride closures.
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Six Flags Great America unveils POV video for new record-breaking roller coaster
Wrath of Rakshasa is manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, which has partnered with the coaster for several of Great America's most recognizable coasters, including Raging Bull, Batman: The Ride ...
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WATCH: Six Flags Great America releases animated POV video for new roller coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa
If the bitter cold January weather is making Chicagoland residents dream of summer, Six Flags Great America has a little taste for you. Great America has released the first official animated ...