Mardi Gras Hangover

Mardi Gras Hangover at Six Flags Great America

Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World
Location	Grand Island, New York, USA
Status	In storage since 2024
Rider height	48 inch minimum

Six Flags Great America
Name	Mardi Gras Hangover
Location	Gurnee, Illinois, USA
Operated	May 26, 2018 to October 29, 2023
Replaced	King Chaos

Statistics

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.

Present

Coasters

Miner Mike Serpent Silver Comet

Attractions

Black Buccaneer Dillen Flying Falcon Flying Witch Gunslinger Hully Gully Mardi Gras Hangover Midway Mayhem Montezuma's Revenge Sea Dragon

Former

Coasters

Cascabel 2.0 Crazy Mouse Dragon Max's Doggy Dog Coaster Orient Express Wildcat

Attractions

Chaos Jack and the Beanstalk Old Mill Scream Over The Falls Patriot Rock & Roll Space Whirl Strike-U-Up

Present

Coasters

American Eagle Batman The Ride The Dark Knight Coaster Demon The Flash: Vertical Velocity Goliath Joker Little Dipper Maxx Force Raging Bull Sprocket Rockets Superman Ultimate Flight Viper Whizzer Wrath of Rakshasa X-Flight

Former

Coasters

Déjà Vu Gulf Coaster Iron Wolf Ragin' Cajun Rolling Thunder ShockWave Tidal Wave Z-Force

Attractions

Bottoms Up Buccaneer Battle Cajun Cliffhanger Dare Devil Dive Davey Jones Dinghies Delta Flyer Eagle's Flight Edge Great America Raceway King Chaos Mardi Gras Hangover Orbit Power Dive Revolution Sky Whirl Splashwater Falls The Jester's Wild Ride Trailblazer

[1] "New Record Breaking Coaster to Debut at Six Flags Great America". Six Flags.

[2] Six Flags Great America Names New Looping Thrill Ride "Mardi Gras Hangover" + New Festival Announced - NewsPlusNotes

[3] "Mardi Gras Hangover Grand Opening". Six Flags.

[4] "The Last Hangover". Six Flags Great America. Retrieved 2023-10-24.

[5] BIG Changes Coming to Six Flags Great America, retrieved 2023-12-13

[6] "Six Flags Great America". X.

[7] "Gene Staples saves [Mardi Gras Hangover + Revolution, SFGAM], rides turn up at [Niagara Amusement Park]". Reddit.

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