Six Flags and the "Flash Pass"

[KevinPage]

I know this has probably been a well and in depth discussed topic over the years, but since I never used it or followed how well/bad/etc it works, I wanted to get some expert opinions. Also, I haven't visited a SF park in maybe 10 years.

 

1 - the price point seems insane (to put it mildly)

2 - does the general rule apply of: go to a park on an off day and you get as many rides as you want, thereby nullifying the need for it?

3 - does it actually work or the park employees clueless and it end up being a total hassle?

 

We are toying with the idea of going to SF Over Georgia before it closes for the season. Never been to the park before and likely won't be one I'd visit all the time (8 hour drive each way), so if it was essential I would consider getting it (even though the principle of it turns my stomach).

 

We are also planning on going to Great Adventure next year as I want to ride El Toro really really bad & as many times as possible. When I used to live in the area it never seemed that Great Adventure had any "off days". Even weekdays in the early season were mildly crowded (please correct me if things have changed since then). So I figured that it was almost an essential purchase (for Great Adventure at least)

[harper83087]

I used the FP at SFMM back in July and it was well worth every penny both days. It's definietly worth the extra money on busy days but as most people say, judge the crowd once you're there. If it's not too busy then the FP isn't really needed. As for efficiency, we never had an issue. Slight confusion on rides that were retrofitted to the system and you enter through the exit, but the newer rides with designated FP entrances worked smoothly.

[ernierocker]

This has been discussed ad nauseam on here. Feel free to do a search on "Flash Pass" and you will probably find several threads to read about.

 

We just don't need another thread like this that will end up with a bunch of bitching and complaining. Sorry, going to lock this.