It would have been absolutely perfect if not for the fact our kids were wearing Halloween costumes! It seemed like they were the only ones dressed up. It was an unusually warm day for late September. The grim reaper was waiting to welcome us at the security screening area. (Maybe we should have gotten something to eat on the road). We arrived around noon and were starving. So we were confident there would be enough for the kids to do. Plus, you have all the rides and attractions, which include multiple areas for the kids. The “Thrills By Day” run from 11am to 6pm and include: It was these more tame thrills that we were interested in. While “Fright Fest” is known for the intense scares it creates at night, there are more family-friendly elements to be enjoyed by day. The ghouls are set free for their daily hunting rituals. The stuff of nightmares lurk around every corner as the dark of night washes over the park. Fright Fest offers a wide variety of places to get your scare on including seven haunted mazes and five scare zones located throughout the park. Enjoy thrills and activities for the whole family throughout the day and come back for a truly frightening evening of fun after the sun goes down. It’s a spooky time of year as zombies and ghouls take over the park. What is “Fright Fest”?įor those who don’t know, here is the description from the Six Flags Great Adventure website:įright Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, is back for select days September 16-October 31 at Six Flags Great Adventure. She’d actually be meeting up with her dad and staying for the full Fright Fest experience while we headed home. It also worked out that our niece was on leave from the Navy and we were able to pick her up and take her along with us. Fright Fest seemed an odd choice for their first visit.īut… the “Fright Fest” media day just happened to be on a day we had available to make the drive out to New Jersey. I have many fond memories of going when I was younger, but I had yet to take my own kids. Here’s how our day went, why we stayed longer than expected, and how we ended up getting more than we bargained for.Ĭonfession: I hadn’t been to Six Flags: Great Adventure in over 20 years. The plan was to do as much as we could while the sun was up and then get out. Despite its reputation for intense scares, we took them up on their offer to see how family-friendly their “thrills by day” are. Drinks are not included, but you can purchase an All Season Souvenir Bottle or Season Pass Drink Plan to enjoy free refills all season long.We were invited to get a preview of “Fright Fest” at Six Flags: Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Enjoy 2 meals every time you visit! Only a 4 hour interval between meals. Simply present your season pass at any of the participating locations throughout the park and enjoy. Guests with All Season Dining will automatically have it included on their Season Pass. Enjoy an entree & side, or a snack, as often as every 90 minutes throughout the day, and free drink refills as often as every 15 minutes. Guests with a Premium All Day Dining voucher will receive a wristband at any of the participating locations. However, you may purchase a Souvenir Bottle or drink wristband online at our best price for unlimited refills all day long! Guests with All Day Dining will receive a wristband at any of the participating locations and enjoy an entree and side as often as every 90 minutes! Drinks are not included. Simply redeem your voucher at any participating locations for an entree, side, and a regular fountain drink. However, you may purchase an All Season Souvenir Bottle or Season Pass Drink Plan online for free refills all season long. Simply present your pass at any participating locations throughout the park and enjoy lunch and dinner (with only a 4 hour interval between meals) every time you visit. When you purchase an All Season Dining Plan, it will automatically be uploaded to your season pass. Guests with Premium All Day Dining will receive a wristband valid for a select entrée & side, or snack, as often as every 90 minutes at participating locations, and FREE refills on refreshing Coca-Cola beverages every 15 minutes all day long. However, you may purchase a Souvenir Bottle or Drink Wristband online at the best price. Enjoy an entree, side and a regular fountain drink.
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