Six Flags Over Georgia General Information
Directions
Six Flags Over Georgia is located about ten miles west of downtown Atlanta. I-20, exits 46 and 47 (depending on which direction you're coming from). If you want to Mapquest it, just use this address:
275 Riverside Pwky
Austell, GA 30168-7877
I'll add a direct link to that Mapquest page just as soon as I figure out how to do it without making my browser eat itself.
Park Operating Schedule (tentative)
Look, I just spent like 20 minutes making this nice little table with the park hours. No matter what I try, pasting it onto this page makes it look like someone threw up here. Instead of screwing up this page, just jump over to this page for the hours. Sorry, I guess I HTMfailed.
Ticket Prices
It bears repeating, don't you ever let me catch you buying tickets at the gate (unless there's some promotional coupon that can't be redeemed online). Adult general admission tickets are cheaper if you buy them online in advance. So don't be an idjit. And of course, there's always promotional tie-ins that involve getting discounted admission tickets.
General Admission (these are 2007 prices. We'll
get the '08 numbers soon!)
At the gate
$49.99
Purchased online
$44.99
Children under 48 inches $29.99
Kiddies two and under are admitted free. Just make sure they bring their driver's license.
Parking is $15. They also offer "Premier Parking" for $20, but unless you're parking at the entrance to Goliath I don't really see the benefit. On a related note, make sure you're actually parking at the park. When you first get off the Interstate, you'll see a lot or two on the side of the road offering parking spaces. These spaces aren't much closer than the legitimate parking lot, and they overstack cars in there so getting out can be a heckuva nuisance.
Nearby Accommodations
Atlanta is home to more hotels than I can list here, and
it'd be a fool's errand to even try hitting the highlights. So let me take a
moment instead to tell you where ABSOLUTELY not to stay: anywhere on Exit
49 (Fulton Industrial). The rates may look fine, but you do NOT want to
stay here. The area is extremely run down and is littered with strip clubs
(and no, not the nice ones - those other ones). While the hotels
there are run by really nice people, it doesn't change the fact that you will
NOT feel safe here. Look, we're pretty happy-go-lucky when it comes to
accommodations. I'd have paid at least $50 more just to be anywhere else.
When considering a hotel, you should take into account whatever else you want to
do while you're in town. There's a gazillion things to do in the Atlanta
area, and theme parking shouldn't be your only priority. Be very aware,
however, that Atlanta has some downright insane traffic, especially along
Interstates 285 and 75 (oddly, I-20 usually isn't nearly as bad, except at those
particular interchanges). Rush hour traffic can be downright nauseating,
so plan accordingly.
Tips for Maximizing Your Day
- Arrive early. Lines start forming at the entrance gates more than 30 minutes in advance. It's a safe bet that most of these people will be involved in the mad dash for Goliath.
- If you can squeeze it into your budget, consider getting yourself a Flash Pass. The Flash Pass is a ride reservation system that will make it much easier to hit all the attractions you want. For more information on this system, click here.
- Like pretty much every other park out there, the crowds will be heavier on weekends and holidays. If you can avoid visiting at these times, you'll fare better.
- If you're not getting a Flash Pass, well...that mad dash crowd has the right idea. You've got to hit Goliath as quickly as possible, because the line will stay pretty constant all day long. While we don't condone running around in theme parks, this may just be one of those cases where you have to do it.
- Stay hydrated. There's not that much shade in this park, and the sun is brutal on those blacktops.
- Nearly all the rollercoasters will have considerable lines as the day progresses. It's best to hit as many of them as early as possible. Later in the day, the water rides tend to get very long lines, especially Thunder River (these lines die off as dusk approaches, however).
- If you're not riding Goliath (and what's wrong with you?), it may be in your best interests to head off to the right at opening. The vast majority of parkgoers will be heading to Goliath and Gotham City first. By going to the right, you can easily ride the attractions on that side of the park with little to no waiting. But why aren't you riding Goliath?
- If time is working well for you, you may want to consider exiting the park for lunch. There's more great restaurants in Atlanta than you can shake a stick at, and you'd be amazed how refreshing a little time out can be (if you have a Flash Pass, you'll need to turn it in before you exit the park. MAKE SURE they understand that you're coming back - and make sure you retain your receipt).
- Bottom line: don't go when it's busy, hit the big stuff fast, and really think about getting that Flash Pass.
Park Rules and Regulations
As you could expect, the policies of the park are really very much based in common sense. But here they are, just in case you forget you can't take your gat with you.
- No shirts, no shoes, no Six Flags. This is probably the most commonly broken rule you'll encounter, but semi-nakedness is only allowed in the Skull Island area.
- No shirts with naughty bits. You know what an offensive t-shirt is. Don't wear it to the park.
- No heely's shoes (I haven't seen this enforced, but mad props to them for putting this in effect).
- No line jumping. This includes leaving and reentering the line.
- Smoking in designated areas only. Please.
- No pets, discounting service animals. The park does have a kennel, but it seems rather low key.
- No drinks or coolers are allowed into the park, although I have never seen them complain about a water bottle (however, I would not recommend having a half-filled water bottle. If the security officer is feeling froggy, he could (rightfully) make you dump the contents. Just because it looks like water doesn't mean it IS water).
- No alcohol is allowed. None is served in the park.
- Okay, here comes the big "prohibited items" list. No bringing in lawn chairs, folding chairs, magic markers, spray paint, aerosol cans, radios, glass bottles, knives, spiked clothing, spiked jewelry, fireworks, explosives, firearms, ammunition, or chemical weapons. There are metal detectors and a bag check up front, so don't make an ass of yourself.
Special Events
Christian Music Weekend 2008 (March 21, 22). Not a great weekend to visit.
Radio Disney Park Jam (April 26). Love Disney. Disney Radio not so much.
Starburst Thursday night concert series (Thursdays from 6/5-7/24)
Sunday Rocks (June 8-July 13 and August 3)
Kid's Fest 2008 (August 2,3) Another not so great weekend to visit.
Fright Fest (October 3 - October 31). SFOG's annual haunted park event.
Park Map
I apologize for the absolutely horrible job I did scanning and 'shopping
this map. I'll try to do better next time. Scout's honor (this would
be far easier if the SFOG website didn't have a map from 2005 on it.
Hello? Their biggest attraction isn't on the map!). Oh, and pretend
Deja Vu isn't on the map for now. Next time we go, I'll try to get a new
map and make a better presentation...
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