Six Flags Great Escape · Operating · 1969
Parachute Drop
Thrill ride · Festival Park · 250 ft
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A classic parachute drop tower offering sweeping views above the park.
At a glance
- Type
- Thrill ride
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1969
- Height
- 250 ft
- Land
- Festival Park
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Sources & official links
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- Parachute Drop — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Great Escape — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Six Flags Great Escape on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Six Flags Great Escape rosterCoasters and other rides