Six Flags Great America · Operating
Giant Drop
Drop tower · County Fair
Photo: Six Flags Great America · Official park / manufacturer media
Giant Drop operates at Six Flags Great America among the park’s non-coaster attractions in Gurnee, Illinois.
At a glance
Key facts for Giant Drop.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Drop tower
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Giant Drop.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Drop tower
- drop-tower
- thrill
Experience
Drop tower
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Giant Drop.
Timeline
Giant Drop operating
Background
Giant Drop remains part of Six Flags Great America’s operating attractions inventory on the official park site.
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Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- Giant Drop — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Great America — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Great America on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Six Flags Great America rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Six Flags Great America · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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General park-visit tip
What to bring on a park day
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Multi-day park strategy
How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.