Adventure Alley
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| Coordinates | 40°08′10″N 74°26′31″W / 40.136013°N 74.4418551°W |
|---|---|
| Attractions | |
| Total | 8 |
| Six Flags Great Adventure | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | April 5, 2012 |
| Replaced | Fantasy Forest |
Adventure Alley is a themed section at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It opened on April 5, 2012, replacing the former Fantasy Forest section of the park.[1]
Some of the most popular attractions in Adventure Alley are the Giant Wheel, and SkyScreamer, an 242 feet (74 m) Swing ride that opened with the area in 2012.[2]
History
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Before Adventure Alley, the area it now stands on was previously the west side of Fantasy Forest from the park's opening as Great Adventure in 1974 until 2011. However, for several years before Adventure Alley's addition, it was split up and rezoned, with Main Street added in-between.
In 2012, the west side of Fantasy Forest was closed and transformed to Adventure Alley, with an original theme that included three new rides and attractions, as well as new restaurants and shops.[1][3]
Attractions and Entertainment
[edit]Current Attractions
[edit]- Giant Wheel: 154-foot (47 m)-tall Ferris Wheel, opened in 1974 as the world's tallest and largest Ferris Wheel. In 2009, the ride went under rehab for the park's 35th anniversary.
- Dream Street Cables: One end of the Skyway which takes riders to Frontier Adventures - Opened in 1974
- Adventure Alley Games: Formerly known as Fantasy Forest Games until 2012.
- Kingpin Bowl-A-Rama: Arcade
- SkyScreamer: An 242 feet (74 m) Funtime Star Flyer opened May 23, 2012
- Fender Benders: Bumper Cars, opened August 7, 2012.
- Air Jumbo: Flying Elephants, opened May 23, 2012. Originally open in 2005 at Balin's Jungleland inside the Golden Kingdom as Royal Elephants.
- Déjà Vu: Scrambler, opened May 23, 2012. Relocated from American Adventures.[4]
Restaurants
[edit]- Adventure Alley Snacks ~ Formerly known as Tornado Zone until 2012.
- Granny's Country Kitchen
- Mama Flora's Cucina
Shops
[edit]- Adventure Gifts ~ Formerly known as Jersey Shore Souvenirs until 2012.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Six Flags Great Adventure (September 1, 2011). "Six Flags Great Adventure Announces New Attractions for 2012". Press Release. Six Flags. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2011.
- ^ Six Flags Great Adventure (February 28, 2012). "when is sky screamer opening?". Facebook. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
- ^ MacDonald, Brady (August 31, 2011). "Six Flags 2012". News Article. Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Great Aventure History: Déjà Vu". greatadventurehistory.com.