Now, Six Flags great adventure is definitely the best theme park in the NYC TRI-STATE area. The rides are great, the park is clean, the distance isn't that bad if you live in the NYC area. But the crowds are what kills it. I've experienced crowds at theme parks before ( I.E. Disney World and Busch Gardens ) but SFGA is in a league of it's own as far as lines are concerned. The lines at Six Flags are horrible. Even for the less popular, less thrilling rides. For example even though the park has the new 2005 record breaking King-Da on it's list of attractions. The 1999 no-record breaking Skull Mountain still has a 30 to 45 min wait for it. How is this possible? Are there really always that many people at this park? So if you planning a trip here be ready to spend 75% of your day waiting on lines for your rides.
Also as side note, food at the park is ridiculously priced. So if you going to the park, try to bring your food in a cooler. This way you can have lunch for free in your car when you get hungry.
Hope this was helpful.
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