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Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

The new entrance to Six Flags Great America looks a whole lot better than last year. Looking at this last year when it was under construction I wasn't too excited with what I saw. This year though seeing the finished product I get it. The cupolas are made to match the look of Six Flags Great America's centerpiece, the Columbia Carousel. This is certainly adds a little grandeur to an entrance plaza that has always been not that grand.

The Whizzer at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

There were three reasons that got me to Six Flags Great America on a weekday in June. The first reason is that I needed a Whizzer fix.

The Whizzer, with its nostalgic feel, spiraling lift, long drop, heavily banked speed turns, the ground hugging turn, and probably the most comfortable coaster trains in existence makes The Whizzer a coaster that I need to ride at least once a year. It is the first coaster that I really loved and it still is the best coaster in the park.

The second reason for this visit was because my three favorite Canadians; Paul, Adrianna, and Luke, were at Six Flags Great America attending the American Coaster Enthusiasts Coaster Con.

A benefit of crashing the Con was I was able to see quite a few friends including Beth, Daniel, and Kevin Remhof. The park was pretty empty and with a large percentage of those at the park ACE members there were friends everywhere.