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Mardi Gras Hangover at Six Flags Great America | |||||||||||
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Manufacturer | Larson International | ||||||||||
Product | Giga Loop | ||||||||||
Height | 100 feet |
Mardi Gras Hangover was a ride from American manufacturer Larson International that previously operated at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, USA. The ride is currently in storage at Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World in Grand Island, New York, USA.
History
Mardi Gras Hangover was announced for Six Flags Great America on August 31, 2017.[1] The name was revealed in February 2018[2] and the ride opened on May 26.[3] According to Six Flags, it is the largest Super Loop ever built, standing 100 feet tall. The company marketed this attraction as a roller coaster. It opened on the former site of King Chaos, which was removed the previous year.
In October 2023, the attraction's closure was announced for October 29, 2023.[4] Before the announcement was made, two tombs at the Six Saints Cemetery for Fright Fest 2023 teased two rides closing. One read "2004 - ____" while the other read "2018 - ____."[5]
In January 2024, Mardi Gras Hangover, along with Revolution, were dismantled from Six Flags Great America and purchased by Gene Staples, the owner of IB Parks & Entertainment.[6] In February 2024, they were sent to Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World where they were put into storage.[7] While Revolution was eventually rebuilt as Midway Mayhem, Mardi Gras Hangover remains in storage.
References
- ↑ "New Record Breaking Coaster to Debut at Six Flags Great America". Six Flags.
- ↑ Six Flags Great America Names New Looping Thrill Ride "Mardi Gras Hangover" + New Festival Announced - NewsPlusNotes
- ↑ "Mardi Gras Hangover Grand Opening". Six Flags.
- ↑ "The Last Hangover". Six Flags Great America. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ↑ BIG Changes Coming to Six Flags Great America, retrieved 2023-12-13
- ↑ "Six Flags Great America". X.
- ↑ "Gene Staples saves [Mardi Gras Hangover + Revolution, SFGAM], rides turn up at [Niagara Amusement Park]". Reddit.