Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park and Drive-Thru Experience to Offer New Holiday Operation Plus New Year’s Eve Fireworks

[29yrswithaGApass]

Holiday in the Park runs from November 13 to January 2nd.  
 

The Drive Thru version returns this year sone nights when the park isn’t open for HITP!

 

Both are included with memberships and season passes. 
 

[29yrswithaGApass]

 

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Six Flags Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park® and Drive-Thru Experience® to Deliver More Seasonal Sparkle and Festive Entertainment Than Ever Before

 

Great Adventure will debut new rides, light shows, characters,

and delicious holiday treats in 2021

 

Jackson, NJ — November 4, 2021 — Six Flags Great Adventure’s spectacular winter festival, Holiday in the Park, will shine brighter than ever with millions of glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling, new rides, and holiday entertainment. Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience, which debuted in 2020, will return by popular demand. From November 13, 2021 through January 9, 2022, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park will transform into an eye-popping winter wonderland. This immersive and enchanting holiday experience will offer guests two ways to experience the joy of the holidays. Coordinated sights, sounds, scents, and attractions will give each section a distinct character. The events are included with all active Memberships and Season Passes.

“Holiday in the Park and our Drive-Thru Experience deliver world-class entertainment for all ages and unparalleled thrills that only Six Flags Great Adventure can provide,” said Park President John Winkler. “Both events provide a way for families to enjoy the spirit of the holidays while making lasting memories together.”

Opening for its seventh season, Holiday in the Park will debut new attractions in 2021:

 

·         Festive Fireside – Bathed in a warm red, orange and yellow glow, this new section will boast the triple record-breaking Jersey Devil Coaster, which opened earlier this season. A “hot,” new character, Chris P. Sizzle, will welcome guests with his spicy wit. The park’s Food Services team will turn up with heat with delicious eats at Jersey Devil BBQ and Jersey Devil S’mores;

·         Light Shows – Every 15 minutes in Merry Market Place, Merry Light Show trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Nearby, kids can ask Santa Claus for holiday wishes, and pose beneath the three-story inflatable Stewie the Snowman. In Wild Lights National Park, the Wilderness Theater stage will sparkle every 30 minutes during Mrs. Claus’ Wild Lights;

·         Winter Wizard – This seasonal sorcerer will join the Royal Court, ready to conjure up frosty charm as he meets guests in Deck the Halls;

·         Decking the Halls with Doc Swan – Master illusionist Doc Swan will bring his signature magic and eye-popping surprises to Deck the Halls as he makes the season merry and bright;

·         Street Entertainment – Elves are on the loose! Elf Patrol will bring fun and games to the streets, while the Ice Pops elf duo will breakdance their way into guests’ hearts;

·         Jersey Devil Coaster & Lil’ Devil Coaster – The theme park recently debuted its fourteenth roller coaster, Lil’ Devil Coaster -- the junior counterpart to the massive, new Jersey Devil Coaster. Both rides will be available for Holiday in the Park, weather permitting; and

·         Sweet Treats, Proudly Serving Starbucks® -- Guests can warm themselves by the fire with a delicious specialty coffee from Sweet Treats, now proudly serving Starbucks.

 

Signature Holiday in the Park attractions will return, including Frost, an icy cirque spectacular in the Showcase Theatre; Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season, an LED light show on the park’s five-story tree; festive fire pits for toasting s’mores; holiday eats like hot turkey platters, seasonal beers, and spiked egg nog; holiday photo opportunities; the Royal Court including Snow Queen, Peppermint Princess, and more; and Joy to the World, a tranquil pathway of warmly lit trees, luminaries, and stained glass showcasing religious holidays from around the world. Six Flags will continue to offer two opportunities to give to those less fortunate. The Holiday Friends plush toy program will donate one adorable plush for every plush purchased, and the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze will give $1 of each pass purchased to local college scholarship foundations.

 

Holiday in the Park will operate Nov. 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 26 to 28; Dec. 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 17 to 19, 23, and Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.

 

Holiday in the Park Special Events

Holiday Wine Fest, Nov. 13 and 14 – Guests can enjoy a weekend of coasters, cuisine, and crafters during the second-annual Holiday Wine Fest. During this memorable special event in the Merry Market Place, guests can sample locally produced wines from 12 New Jersey vineyards, scrumptious eats from food trucks and specialty vendors, and get a head start on their holiday shopping with homemade gifts from local artisans. This event has limited capacity and is expected to sell out. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/wine-fest

 

Holiday Food Drive, Nov. 20 and 21 – Six Flags will collect non-perishable food items to benefit Fulfill. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Guests who bring at least six items between the hours of 1 and 4 pm will receive a free ticket to the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze. Donations will be collected in the theme park’s outer mall prior to park entry. Requested items include canned goods, cereal bars, fruit cups, individual servings of mac & cheese, baby food, and juice boxes. All items must have their original seal or wrapper, and not require refrigeration. Learn more about Fulfill at www.fulfillnj.org

 

New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Fireworks and festive music will ring in the New Year Dec. 31 at 9 pm in A Main Street Christmas, free with park admission.

 

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience

 

Returning for its second season, Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will offer guests – and family pets – a unique way to experience the beauty of one of the world’s largest theme parks from the warmth, privacy, and comfort of their own vehicles. The Drive-Thru Experience will operate select days Nov. 15, 2021 through Jan. 9, 2022. Reservations for this journey are required, and consumer cars, SUVs and pickup trucks are welcome. Large and commercial vehicles are not permitted – exclusions are available on sixflags.com.

 

The Drive-Thru Experience will debut new attractions in 2021:

 

·         New Course – Guests will experience a new driving pattern to weave them through 10 themed sections, beginning by Kingda Ka and ending near SUPERMAN™ – Ultimate Flight.

·         Winter Wizard – The frosty Winter Wizard will join the Drive-Thru Experience. This seasonal sorcerer, the newest addition to the Royal Court, will greet vehicles as they pass through Gingerbread Junction on the way to Joy to the World.

·         New Walk-Thru Experience – Guests who wish to extend the fun after their drive through experience can exit their cars to visit Merry Market Place. Dramatic lighting, traditional wreaths and garland, and decorated trees will adorn this section. Holiday Feastival will serve piping-hot holiday fare. Guests can warm themselves by the fire pits and toast s’mores, shop for great stocking stuffer gifts, play holiday games, or sample seasonal beverages from Holiday Spirits. Every 15 minutes, trees will come to life as their lights “dance” to a whimsical soundtrack. Santa and his elves will be on hand for holiday wishes and photos. Pets will be permitted inside Merry Market Place, except for the Holiday Feastival per state regulations.

 

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will operate Nov. 15 to 19, 22 to 25, and 29 & 30; Dec. 1 to 3, 6 to 10, 13 to 16, 20 to 22, 24 & 25, and Jan. 3 to 9.

 

Six Flags exclusively accepts card and mobile payments including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay and debit transactions. In-park guests can convert cash to a prepaid debit card at one of multiple kiosks located throughout the park. The prepaid card can be used anywhere in the U.S. where VISA is accepted.

 

Six Flags meets or exceeds federal, state, and local guidelines for COVID-19 safety. Currently, masks are highly recommended for unvaccinated guests. More information about Holiday in the Park and the Drive-Thru Experience is available at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure  Rides, entertainment, events are weather permitting.

 

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For 60 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.

 

About Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Great Adventure is the World’s Largest Thrill Park with world-class, world-renowned rides like Kingda Ka, Nitro, and Jersey Devil Coaster. The park offers two areas just for the littlest guests and great family rides for the whole family, plus entertainment, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Its Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is one of the largest self-guided drive-through safari outside of Africa and gets guests up-close to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe in the privacy of their own vehicles. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

 

 

 

Source:  Six Flags Great Adventure

 

[Daved Thomson]

Just curious as to where vehicles enter the park and exit the park for the drive-thru experience?  Is there a map available of the route?  My apologies if either of these things have been posted here somewhere and I have missed them.

[29yrswithaGApass]

Here is last year’s route although this year it is different.  The new map isn’t available yet.  
 

[Daved Thomson]

Thanks for the info.  I'll be in NJ for the month of November and hope to experience this while I am there.

[29yrswithaGApass]

And here is the Drive-Thru route for 2021!

 

[DantheWoman]

Going soon. Hopefully will marathon Nitro all day. And Batman. What time does Superman open? I'm tryna beat the lines so I don't have to end up riding... the green monster instead.

 

For Christmas I want a membership to all Six Flags parks so me and my dad can hit up all of them thru the coming year.

[Kingda Ka-Nitro]

is nitro going to be open, I don't see it on the list of attractions in the APP

[Yoshi]

It's listed on the rides list on the park's website:

https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/holiday-in-the-park/rides

[29yrswithaGApass]

The 2021 Holiday in the Park Map & Guide has been added to our Publications Page.  Click below to view the brochure.

 

[29yrswithaGApass]

 

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Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park® and Drive-Thru Experience® to Offer New Holiday Operation Plus New Year’s Eve Fireworks

 

Great Adventure will welcome visitors Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

  

Jackson, NJ — December 21, 2021 — Six Flags Great Adventure’s spectacular winter festival, Holiday in the Park and its Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience, will operate daily through the holidays for the first time ever, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Plus, the theme park will host a dynamic New Year’s Eve fireworks show at 9 pm.

 

Holiday in the Park Highlights:

 

·         Millions of glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling roller coasters, family rides, and holiday entertainment transform the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park into an eye-popping winter wonderland. This immersive and enchanting holiday experience offers coordinated sights, sounds, scents, and attractions to give each section a distinct character.

·         New in 2021: Festive Fireside section featuring new Jersey Devil Coaster, Chris P. Sizzle character, and holiday eats at Jersey Devil BBQ; new light show in Merry Market Place and Wild Lights National Park; new entertainment from magician Doc Swan, and breakdancing elves; Lil’ Devil Coaster for kids, and Starbucks® coffee served at Sweet Treats.

·         New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Fireworks and festive music will ring in the New Year Dec. 31 at 9 pm in A Main Street Christmas, free with park admission.

·         Operating Schedule: Dec. 23, and daily Dec. 26 to Jan. 2, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

 

Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience Highlights:

 

·         Now in its second season, Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience offers guests – and family pets – a unique way to experience the beauty of one of the world’s largest theme parks from the warmth, privacy, and comfort of their own vehicles. Reservations for this journey are required, and consumer cars, SUVs and pickup trucks are welcome. Large and commercial vehicles are not permitted – exclusions are available on sixflags.com.

·         New in 2021: A new, longer course, and a new walk-thru experience in Merry Market Place featuring fire pits for toasting s’mores, visits with Santa*, holiday shopping, games, a “dancing” tree show, holiday spirits, and piping hot holiday dinner at the Holiday Feastival. For the first time, pets are permitted inside Merry Market Place, except for the Holiday Feastival per state regulations. Pets welcome for Santa photos*.

·         Operating Calendar: Daily Dec. 20 to 22, and Christmas Eve Dec. 24 & Christmas Day Dec. 25. The celebration continues into 2022 from Jan. 7 to 9*. Reservations are required.

 

*Due to Santa’s busy schedule Dec. 24 and 25, the Looney Tunes characters will pose for photos in his place. Santa will return to the North Pole Jan. 3 and will not be available Jan. 7 to 9.

 

The events are included with all active Memberships and Season Passes. More information about Holiday in the Park and the Drive-Thru Experience is available at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure  Rides, entertainment, events are weather permitting.

 

 

 

 

Source:  Six Flags Great Adventure

[Medusa42]

Hopefully this event will be back next year.  Rumor is some parks will not have Holiday in the Park next year as part of the new CEO's budget cuts and restructuring.

[29yrswithaGApass]

The Drive-Thru Experience was going to be open from Jan 3rd to 9th but is now only the 7th to 9th.  

[Medusa42]

Great Adventure still has Holiday in the Park listed as a benefit of the 2022 Basic Season Pass.

https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets

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• Includes Both Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure

 

The event is no longer listed as a benefit of the 2022 Basic Season Pass for Six Flags New England, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags St. Louis, or Six Flags America.

https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/store/tickets

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• Includes Admission to Fright Fest at Six Flags New England

https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/store/tickets

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• Includes Admission to Fright Fest at Six Flags Great America

https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/store/tickets

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• Includes Admission to Fright Fest at Six Flags St. Louis

https://www.sixflags.com/america/store/tickets

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• Includes Admission to Fright Fest at Six Flags America

 

[mugnezz]

but it appears that HIP has been added to Darien Lake
https://www.sixflags.com/darienlake/store/tickets

Edited December 25, 2021 by mugnezz

[29yrswithaGApass]

Rain cancelled the last day of the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience tonight. 

[Great Adventurer]

On 1/9/2022 at 5:13 PM, 29yrswithaGApass said:

Rain cancelled the last day of the Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience tonight. 

This was such a shame, I was planning to go on this last day and missed out on the Drive-Thru as a result.  It looked like a really well designed route too.

 

That said, I was fortunate enough to find some time to visit HITP on its final regular operating day, and I thought they did an incredible job this year.  Especially loved the new Doc Swan show in Deck The Halls - lots of fun for kids and adults alike!  I hope he makes a return next season.