GURNEE, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Six Flags Great America announced Monday that the amusement park temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter.
"While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the property, the safety of our guests and team members is always our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor this evolving situation, and follow the most current guidance from federal, state, and local officials," the park wrote in a statement.
Guests with prepaid tickets will have the valid dates on the ticket extended to the end of the 2020 season. Current 2020 Season Pass Holders will have their passes extended for the number of operating days the park is temporarily closed. Six Flags Great America Members will receive one additional month for each month that the park is closed, plus a free Membership level upgrade for the rest of the 2020 Season (and/or other bonus benefits, as applicable).
For more information, please go to https://sixflags.com/greatamerica/coronavirus.