Hello Team Six! Our Top Objectives from our CEO! SNEAK PREVIEW OF PARK OPERATING HOURS… https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/park-hours Remember some private operating days are not on the general consumer on-line schedule. Notes from this past week! We treat Spring Weekends as a Summer Preview Not everything will come out of winter ready and open. You will see this sign to help communicate to our Guests. Social media is still buzzing about Medusa Safari and Jobs still getting plenty of social media attention Fatburger almost done! Will not open with the park. Trending Fatburger Menu (subject to change) New Games Banners! New flooring throughout First Aid! Fresh Pool Bottom paint at Fountain & Buccaneer ride! New Grass sod by the lake Entry Building Update Look at the cool underbelly of the building! New Beverage Line-up…some stands have slight variation. The Hotsy…thank goodness this equipment is such a workforce. Thank you Painters! Games gets a round of attention this week! 3-point basketball receiving new sports-court flooring! Safari’s new animal building coming along! Safari gifts always has something new Some of our Guests have posted beautiful images on-line These are some of my favorites Lifeguard Training Class #1 Graduation this year! It’s never too early to prepare the Water Park! Lifeguards receive a cool shirt when they pass! Lost & Found has moved to a bigger home next door Remember the topiaries last week? Growing! What’s Up with the weather? Image compliments of Gabriel D in Marketing! In case you missed it…from previous weeks! New Rides Department Pay-Rate Program! To begin the season, the Rides department will have variable rates that includes Peak Demand dates at $20.00/hour! Highest Rates will be for night shift. Do not keep this a secret…tell your friends who are still pondering a summer job! Reminder: Tell Your friends to join us! Giraffe Humor Motivational… Six Flags Corporation Want to learn more about us? Remember there is always a website you can refer to. https://www.sixflags.com/ -John Winkler
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Hello Team Six! Our Top Objectives from our CEO! SNEAK PREVIEW OF PARK OPERATING HOURS… https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/park-hours Notes from this past week! Granny’s new soda towers (Post transaction) Notice that beverage filling will occur after the sales so the line can go faster Now serving unsweet tea at Granny’s Entry Building had great progress this week Now you see it…Now you don’t Strategic sign removal continues… Dark Knight entrance has clear visibility! Marketing having fun with March Madness on Social media Rides Team Tracking their success! Love it! Attached are some images of the Rides TVs that are behind the staffing desks. They will provide weekly updates on throughput and goals, Million Rider Club information. Safari New Entrance road is open! New Safari Toll Roof is complete! More Jobs Advertising hits the streets More Billboard change-outs happening before opening! Love the new colors on Granny’s Porch Bar! Granny’s gets a fresh logo paint Looking good Granny’s! Fresh Stamped Concrete around the fountain! Metro Grill getting a fresh patio topper Safari Opening Day was amazing! Safari Gifts selling some of the new Merchandise! Dr. Rives approves of the big giraffe souvenirs! Flash pass Single Rider sales coming soon to a phone near you! Big Wheel gets a professional power wash! Safari visitors got to see Ka testing on Saturday! One of my favorite changes…love the fun color! Social Media Jobs Promotions are very heavy at the moment New Press Release Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Wage Increase Up to $20 Per Hour for Ride Operators Premium Wages Implemented for Security, Lifeguards and Landscapers Click Here for Photos & Video JACKSON, N.J. — March 22, 2022 — Six Flags Great Adventure today announced that it will raise the hourly wage for ride operators up to $20 during its busiest times. Other key theme park positions such as security, lifeguards and landscapers will range from $16 to $18 per hour. “Most positions will now pay from $15 to $20 per hour, and leadership positions will pay even more. We want to recruit team members who will maintain our high standards of safety and guest service, and it’s crucial that we offer competitive wages to attract and retain these top employees,” said Park President John Winkler. “This wage increase demonstrates our commitment to being the employer of choice for central New Jersey.” Candidates can gain immediate interviews and land thrilling jobs in more than 10 diverse departments including rides, food service, retail and lifeguarding in preparation for Six Flags Great Adventure’s opening April 2 and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s opening May 14. Six Flags Wild Safari opened March 19, and the park is currently hiring tour guides and gate guards. “We offer an extremely easy, new application process through text, offer virtual hiring and training for efficiency and convenience, and many great perks like paid internships and flexible scheduling. We’re proud to offer job opportunities for team members as young as 14 and advancement opportunities for those focused on career growth. We welcome second wage earners like teachers and bus drivers, and provide great opportunities for senior citizens, too,” said Human Resources Manager Samantha Katcher. Availability & Eligibility:
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For more information on Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure In case you missed it…from previous weeks! New Rides Department Pay-Rate Program! To begin the season, the Rides department will have variable rates that includes Peak Demand dates at $20.00/hour! Highest Rates will be for night shift. Do not keep this a secret…tell your friends who are still pondering a summer job! Reminder: Tell Your friends to join us! Safari Humor What? Zoo’s only have 2 of each? That’s funny! Motivational… Six Flags Corporation Want to learn more about us? Remember there is always a website you can refer to. https://www.sixflags.com/ -John Winkler
Park President ![]() Hello Team Six! Our Top Objectives from our CEO! Safari opens this coming weekend ! 2 more weeks before Theme park opening! SNEAK PREVIEW OF PARK OPERATING HOURS… https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/park-hours Safari Park Hours · Sat 3-19 10-3pm Opening Day! · Sun 3-20 10-3pm · Mon 3-21 Closed · Tue 3-22 Closed · Wed 3-23 Closed · Thu 3-24 Closed · Fri 3-25 Closed · Sat 3-26 10-3pm · Sun 3-27 10-3pm Theme Park Hours · Sat 3-19 Closed · Sun 3-20 Closed · Mon 3-21 Closed · Tue 3-22 Closed · Wed 3-23 Closed · Thu 3-24 Closed · Fri 3-25 Closed · Sat 3-26 Closed · Sun 3-27 Closed · Mon 3-28 Closed · Tue 3-29 Closed · Wed 3-30 Closed · Thu 3-31 Closed · Fri 4-1 Closed · Sat 4-2 11-7pm Opening Day! · Sun 4-3 11-7pm Notes from this past week! Did you remember to Spring Forward? Spring time change this weekend: Daylight saving time 2022 begins with 'spring ahead' 1 hour. The first time change in 2022 is this weekend. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, when we change clocks to “spring ahead” one hour. Beautiful sunrise. Photo by Lauren, our Safari Vet Technician! New Rides Department Pay-Rate Program! To begin the season, the Rides department will have variable rates that includes Peak Demand dates at $20.00/hour! Highest Rates will be for night shift. Do not keep this a secret…tell your friends who are still pondering a summer job! Maintenance all pitching in to prepare topiaries and hanging baskets! The most durable height measuring device ever made! Coming soon to a big ride near you! Ingenuity by Kate and the Rides team! In case you are new… Quick Six is stocked and ready for sales…to the right of Wardrobe! Self-checkout and open 24-7! I love technology! More lockers at Jersey Devil Coaster! Big demand means business adjustments are necessary! They live among us…. When you encounter animals around our workplace, please respect their right to live and breathe in our environment. Unless they exhibit threatening or concerning behavior, please do not harm them. Simply alter your path of travel. We currently have a family of skunks near Admin. Social media promoting Safari Opening! The new Giraffe Tour tickets are now live on the website! https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/giraffe-encounter-tour The new entry building now has a roof structure! Granny’s interior now has some new lighting sconces Testing the new Circus Tent colors for the 4-tents area Notice anything different? Yes…orange is replacing burgundy for a more fun appearance! The New Jersey Amusement Association held its annual Trade Show this week! Twister gets some new parts…. Of course you need a crane to get to them. Praise Maintenance for the work they do on a big scale! The Giraffe babies are out and about! The 3 newbies are now mixed in with the adults! Medusa has a new Logo! Adventure Kids gets its new floor New advertising campaign is hitting the park billboards Remember this jet-out during HIP drive-thru? Gone! Granny’s porch paining continues! Fatburger gets its corrugated metal appearance In case you missed it…from previous weeks! New Ticket Choices are LIVE on our website! https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure 1. Day Ticket 2. Thrill-seeker Pass 3. Extreme Pass 4. Ultimate Pass Reminder: Tell Your friends to join us! New Press Release Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Guest Enhancements Including New Rides, Food, Events and Animal Encounters for 2022 Park complex to unveil its largest array of improvements in history JACKSON, N.J. ─ March 2, 2022 ─ In 2022, the Six Flags Great Adventure property will celebrate the largest array of improvements in the parks’ nearly 50-year history, featuring robust enhancements to the guest experience including new dining, rides, events and animal experiences. Six Flags’ investment will feature beautification and modernization efforts throughout the world-class theme park and Wild Safari. Details include increased capacity and streamlined operations in rides, food service, and admissions; new theming and reintroduction of several popular rides for daredevils and junior thrill seekers; aesthetic and comfort enhancements in both parks; the debut of popular food brands and new dining options; a major summer event and more guest amenities. “Our largest range of enhancements in nearly five decades will focus on improving our guests’ experience through technology, innovation, and renovation,” said Park President John Winkler. “As the Northeast’s premier family entertainment destination, we’re laser-focused on providing incredible guest service in a beautiful, modern, and state-of-the art environment.” Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari’s 2022 additions include:
New in 2022, Six Flags announces a three-tiered Pass Program focused on maximizing the value and experience for guests. The Thrill Seeker Pass is perfect for frequent home park visitation. The Extreme Pass is ideal for live-on-the-edge thrills all year, without blockout dates. The Ultimate Pass provides the best value for everything offered; it includes all of the advantages of an Extreme Pass, plus more. For additional benefits and savings, with the purchase of an Extreme or Ultimate Pass, two Junior Passes will be given for each one of the passes purchased. The Junior Pass is for guests under 42”. For more information on these best offers, visit www.sixflags.com. The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure opens March 19. Six Flags Great Adventure opens April 2. For more information on Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure Humor Motivational… Six Flags Corporation Want to learn more about us? Remember there is always a website you can refer to. https://www.sixflags.com/ -John Winkler
Park President Hello Team Six! Our Top Objectives from our CEO! Safari opens in less than 2 weeks! 4 more weeks before Theme park opening! SNEAK PREVIEW OF PARK OPERATING HOURS… https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/park-hours Safari Park Hours · Sat 3-19 10-3pm Opening Day! · Sun 3-20 10-3pm · Mon 3-21 Closed · Tue 3-22 Closed · Wed 3-23 Closed · Thu 3-24 Closed · Fri 3-25 Closed · Sat 3-26 10-3pm · Sun 3-27 10-3pm Theme Park Hours · Sat 3-19 Closed · Sun 3-20 Closed · Mon 3-21 Closed · Tue 3-22 Closed · Wed 3-23 Closed · Thu 3-24 Closed · Fri 3-25 Closed · Sat 3-26 Closed · Sun 3-27 Closed · Mon 3-28 Closed · Tue 3-29 Closed · Wed 3-30 Closed · Thu 3-31 Closed · Fri 4-1 Closed · Sat 4-2 11-7pm Opening Day! · Sun 4-3 11-7pm Notes from this past week! Spring Hiring Event was held at our Employment Center ! Thanks to all who participated! New Ticket Choices are LIVE on our website! https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure 1. Day Ticket 2.Thrill-seeker Pass 3. Extreme Pass 4. Ultimate Pass Nitro Funnel Cake is shifting over to the left… Granny’s Chicken now has recessed lighting throughout the dining area. Great job in-house Electricians team! Granny’s porch bar debuts this year! Will be open on select busy days. More Fresh concrete replaces battle worn zones near Joker! Joker lockers expanded due to high demand More lockers added near the Smoking Zone Maps are now digital only on your phone Map pick-up stations will now be map boards with QR codes! Safari Tolls gets a new roof! Safari also gets a new entry road from the theme park entry road. Stay left for Safari, turn right for theme park! New Medusa Coaster train colors starting to reveal themselves… New Medusa Logo has generated some PR buzz out there… Clearing for Barnstormer ride continues Fatburger getting closer… New Family Restrooms making progress… New Parking Lot Sweeper truck is here for Park Services ! Landscape Team…thank you for the new seated planter ! New tree coming soon! New Green color for the Twister ride ! Thank you carpenters for the fresh wood at Main Street Market ! Outer Mall structure now has cross-beams and concrete! Time for the big wooden trusses on Outer Mall entry building! Gazebo near Johnny Rockets is now gone… Making room for the incoming shaded seating structure Granny’s interior getting closer to finality Granny’s porch now getting ready for fresh paint Primer coat is active. Harley Quinn ride gets updated gate system Security welcomes new parking barriers! Coming soon in Retail…additional tweaks and tactics. Adventure Gifts featuring Squish-mellows! Wild Things store re-development for Jr. Thrill seekers! Fresh fixturing with fun, whimsical flare! Fresh paint and new layout for Gotham City Gifts Marketing having fun with their new Entertainment merger Reminder: Tell Your friends to join us ! In case you missed it…from previous weeks! New Press Release Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Guest Enhancements Including New Rides, Food, Events and Animal Encounters for 2022 Park complex to unveil its largest array of improvements in history JACKSON, N.J. ─ March 2, 2022 ─ In 2022, the Six Flags Great Adventure property will celebrate the largest array of improvements in the parks’ nearly 50-year history, featuring robust enhancements to the guest experience including new dining, rides, events and animal experiences. Six Flags’ investment will feature beautification and modernization efforts throughout the world-class theme park and Wild Safari. Details include increased capacity and streamlined operations in rides, food service, and admissions; new theming and reintroduction of several popular rides for daredevils and junior thrill seekers; aesthetic and comfort enhancements in both parks; the debut of popular food brands and new dining options; a major summer event and more guest amenities. “Our largest range of enhancements in nearly five decades will focus on improving our guests’ experience through technology, innovation, and renovation,” said Park President John Winkler. “As the Northeast’s premier family entertainment destination, we’re laser-focused on providing incredible guest service in a beautiful, modern, and state-of-the art environment.” Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari’s 2022 additions include:
New in 2022, Six Flags announces a three-tiered Pass Program focused on maximizing the value and experience for guests. The Thrill Seeker Pass is perfect for frequent home park visitation. The Extreme Pass is ideal for live-on-the-edge thrills all year, without blockout dates. The Ultimate Pass provides the best value for everything offered; it includes all of the advantages of an Extreme Pass, plus more. For additional benefits and savings, with the purchase of an Extreme or Ultimate Pass, two Junior Passes will be given for each one of the passes purchased. The Junior Pass is for guests under 42”. For more information on these best offers, visit www.sixflags.com. The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure opens March 19. Six Flags Great Adventure opens April 2. For more information on Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure Recruitment Continues Every one of us has the power to recruit our friends, family, acquaintances, and their acquaintances. The more we hire, the easier the job gets for everyone! Please consider how we can get the word out. Feel free to use this artwork. Motivational…. Six Flags Corporation Want to learn more about us? Remember there is always a website you can refer to. https://www.sixflags.com/ -John Winkler
Park President 2 more weeks before Safari opening! 4 more weeks before Theme park opening! SNEAK PREVIEW OF PARK OPERATING HOURS… https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/plan-your-visit/park-hours Safari Park Hours · Sat 3-19 10-3pm Opening Day! · Sun 3-20 10-3pm · Mon 3-21 Closed · Tue 3-22 Closed · Wed 3-23 Closed · Thu 3-24 Closed · Fri 3-25 Closed · Sat 3-26 10-3pm · Sun 3-27 10-3pm Theme Park Hours · Sat 3-19 Closed · Sun 3-20 Closed · Mon 3-21 Closed · Tue 3-22 Closed · Wed 3-23 Closed · Thu 3-24 Closed · Fri 3-25 Closed · Sat 3-26 Closed · Sun 3-27 Closed · Mon 3-28 Closed · Tue 3-29 Closed · Wed 3-30 Closed · Thu 3-31 Closed · Fri 4-1 Closed · Sat 4-2 11-7pm Opening Day! · Sun 4-3 11-7pm Notes from this past week! · Respectfully, we have hundreds of projects going on throughout the park. · I do not have photos of everything, but we have some incredible upgrades happening all around us. · I am so proud of the creativity, ingenuity, planning, and efforts to continue to make us a better place to work & play! · Rides are under their annual rehab and new parts protocols. · Landscape is trimming overgrowth and adding built-in seating features. · Park Services begins their massive power washing endeavors. · Safari is raising the new babies and taking care of the herds. · Facilities maintenance is everywhere…new A/C units, large food refrigerators, roofs, wood-rot, fences, etc. New Press Release Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Guest Enhancements Including New Rides, Food, Events and Animal Encounters for 2022 Park complex to unveil its largest array of improvements in history JACKSON, N.J. ─ March 2, 2022 ─ In 2022, the Six Flags Great Adventure property will celebrate the largest array of improvements in the parks’ nearly 50-year history, featuring robust enhancements to the guest experience including new dining, rides, events and animal experiences. Six Flags’ investment will feature beautification and modernization efforts throughout the world-class theme park and Wild Safari. Details include increased capacity and streamlined operations in rides, food service, and admissions; new theming and reintroduction of several popular rides for daredevils and junior thrill seekers; aesthetic and comfort enhancements in both parks; the debut of popular food brands and new dining options; a major summer event and more guest amenities. “Our largest range of enhancements in nearly five decades will focus on improving our guests’ experience through technology, innovation, and renovation,” said Park President John Winkler. “As the Northeast’s premier family entertainment destination, we’re laser-focused on providing incredible guest service in a beautiful, modern, and state-of-the art environment.” Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari’s 2022 additions include:
New in 2022, Six Flags announces a three-tiered Pass Program focused on maximizing the value and experience for guests. The Thrill Seeker Pass is perfect for frequent home park visitation. The Extreme Pass is ideal for live-on-the-edge thrills all year, without blockout dates. The Ultimate Pass provides the best value for everything offered; it includes all of the advantages of an Extreme Pass, plus more. For additional benefits and savings, with the purchase of an Extreme or Ultimate Pass, two Junior Passes will be given for each one of the passes purchased. The Junior Pass is for guests under 42”. For more information on these best offers, visit www.sixflags.com. The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure opens March 19. Six Flags Great Adventure opens April 2. For more information on Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure Product Spotlight….Coke’s New Flavor “Starlight” Advertisement says… From the furthest reaches of the galaxy, Coca‑Cola Starlight is arriving. The flavors of unknown stars twirl together with the great taste of Coca‑Cola for an experience unlike any other. Where will it transport you? Unexpectedly indulgent, Starlight’s red hue sparkles with a cooling sensation that tastes like magic. Prepare to drink the stars. What the internet says… …the same ingredient that gives raspberries their flavor. This red-tinted drink "inspired by space" describes Coca-Cola Starlight as having "notes reminiscent of stargazing around a campfire" I enjoyed it… It was like Cherry Coke light for me. It did not taste heavy on the sugar. Asking around, everyone tastes a little something different. Six Flags to Host Spring Hiring Event March 5 Parks Pay Up to $18 Per Hour for Fun, Fast-Paced Jobs JACKSON, N.J. ─ February 23, 2022 ─ Six Flags Great Adventure will host a spring hiring event March 5 from 11 am to 7 pm in the Employment Center. Candidates can gain immediate interviews and land thrilling jobs in more than 10 diverse departments including rides, food service, animal education and lifeguarding in preparation for the Six Flags Wild Safari’s opening March 19, Six Flags Great Adventure’s opening April 2 and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s opening May 14. Eligibility & Availability:
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For more information on Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure Meet Sawyer…our rare male Rhino! The white rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the largest extant species of rhinoceros. It has a wide mouth used for grazing and is the most social of all rhino species. The white rhinoceros of today was said to be likely descended from Ceratotherium praecox which lived around 7 million years ago. It has been suggested that the modern white rhino has a longer skull than Ceratotherium praecox to facilitate consumption of shorter grasses which resulted from the long-term trend to drier conditions in Africa. White rhinoceroses are found in grassland and savannah habitat. Herbivore grazers that eat grass, preferring the shortest grains, the white rhinoceros is one of the largest pure grazers. It drinks twice a day if water is available, but if conditions are dry it can live four or five days without water. It spends about half of the day eating, one third resting, and the rest of the day doing various other things. White rhinoceroses, like all species of rhinoceros, love wallowing in mud holes to cool down. Sawyer is on the right! 2022 Save an Icon Pin! A sneak preview of our fundraising, collector pin. Featuring our Bongo and Cheetah species! We donate sale proceeds of this item to the WCN that goes towards saving rare and endangered species. Since we began the program 3 years ago, we have donated tens of thousands of dollars to this incredible cause. This year’s pin comes with a decorative card backing as well! Going vertical outside the gate on the new entry portal! Thank you carpenters for touching up our ticket booth structure! Thank you Masons of Maintenance for our new sections of concrete ! Coming Soon: Giraffe Encounters Tours Premise: Paid Tours that take off from Theme Park launch site by Best of the West. Schedule: Several tours a day depending on attendance forecast Tickets available at the neighboring Gift shop. Price: TBD Tour includes: · Live tour guide separate from truck driver · Live educational commentary of the animals along the path to the Camp · Food to personally feed the Giraffe. · Close encounters with other small animals and educators. Food changes Familiarize yourself with some shuffling of Food locations…signs are changing The new plants are here! We grow them in our Greenhouse before moving them into the park later in the Spring! Coming soon….fun topiaries will be back on display! Hello Team Rides Leadership 2022! Striving to become the best Rides team in our history! In case you missed it…from previous weeks! Recruitment Continues Every one of us has the power to recruit our friends, family, acquaintances, and their acquaintances. The more we hire, the easier the job gets for everyone! Please consider how we can get the word out. Feel free to use this artwork. Motivational…. Thank you Team Six! Six Flags Corporation Want to learn more about us? Remember there is always a website you can refer to. https://www.sixflags.com/ -John Winkler
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