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Six Flags Great Adventure Guide: Bakunawa in 2027 and Holiday in the Park’s Return

By Philip Hernandez · Updated Nov. 9, 2026
The front gate and ticket sales building at Six Flags Great Adventure, with flowers in front and a swing ride tower behind it

The front gate at Six Flags Great Adventure. Image: Six Flags

Jackson, NJ — Six Flags Great Adventure is a theme park in Jackson, New Jersey, with Six Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey and Wild Safari Adventure, a drive-through safari.

In a Nutshell

The park’s next coaster is Bakunawa in 2027, which Six Flags bills as the world’s fastest and tallest spinning launch coaster, at up to 100 mph and 382 feet. Holiday in the Park returns Nov. 21, 2026, after skipping 2025, rebuilt with three new themed lands, and Safari Off-Road Adventure returned inside the theme park in 2026, included with admission.

LocationJackson, New Jersey
Water parkSix Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey
AlsoWild Safari Adventure
MarketNew York and Philadelphia

Six Flags Great Adventure in 2026: Holiday in the Park Returns

2026 seasonReturnsSafari Off-Road Adventure returned inside the theme park, included with admission.
Nov. 21, 2026ReturnsHoliday in the Park returns after skipping 2025, rebuilt with three new themed lands.

Six Flags Great Adventure in 2027: Bakunawa

2027ComingBakunawa, which Six Flags bills as the world’s fastest and tallest spinning launch coaster, at up to 100 mph and 382 feet.

Six Flags Great Adventure Events: Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park

Aug. 7 to Aug. 30, 2026DC Heroes and Villains Fest
Sept. 12 to Nov. 1, 2026Kids Boo Fest, daytimeIncluded with park admission
Select days, Sept. 18 to Nov. 1, 2026Fright Fest
Select days, Nov. 21, 2026, to Jan. 3, 2027Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Great Adventure Guides: Fright Fest and Dead Man's Party

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