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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Only Six Flags Vehicles Allowed to Drive Through Safari Starting Next Year

One admission price for amusement park and safari starting Memorial Day weekend

Visitors to the Six Flags Safari in Jackson will have to go through the safari in park vehicles starting next year. Starting Memorial Day weekend of 2013, "guests will load onto a rugged, open-air, Safari vehicle to begin their unique adventure," according to a prepared statement issued by the theme park Thursday morning. And starting next year, there will be one admission price for both the Six Flags amusement park and the safari "adventure," the statement says. The admission price will be $62.99 plus tax per person, the same as this year. Visitors who want to go only to the safari and not the amusement park still have to pay the $62.99, since there will not be a lower entrance fee for safari only, said Kaitlyn Turi, Six Flags Public …

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Denise Di Stephan

11:19 am on Friday, August 31, 2012

David and Nancy: I inserted this into the story just to make it more clear: "Visitors who want to go only to the safari and not the amusement park still have to pay the $62.99, since there will not be a lower entrance fee for safari only, said Kaitlyn Turi, Six Flags Public Relations Supervisor." Perhaps a season pass is something to look into. Please see last paragraph for their current offer.   more ›

Sunday, July 24, 2011

The Most Popular and Expensive Boardwalk Rides at Seaside and Point

A look at amusements and rides in Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach.

The rides at Seaside Heights boardwalk and pier and at Jenkinson's on Point Pleasant Beach are a staple for tourists and locals.  But how much does one ride cost patrons? The difference between the Wally Gater children's coaster and the adult thrill rides isn't just the height requirement to ride them. There's a big dollar difference, too. Here's a rundown of what's new this year at the area's amusement piers, and also the cost to ride some of those attractions. Walking through Funtown Pier, located at 1930 Boardwalk in Seaside Park, the Skycoaster is pulling riders in the area only to release them through the air over the waters. The Slingshot is throwing people into the air and the Ferris Wheel is filled. The Skycoaster costs $20 for a …

colin cook

10:20 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012

I was. Planning to go to point this weekend but after reading all your comments. I will have to try the movie theater instead. Thanks Everyone.   more ›

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