A Flash Pass is one of the most popular passes atevery Six Flags park.
In this guide, we'll explainwhat a Six Flags Flash Pass is, the different Flash Pass options offered, how to reserve rides, and whether or not it's worth it.
What is a Six Flags Flash Pass?
A Six Flags Flash Pass is an additional cost that providesone visitor access to a separate, and quickerFlash Pass line toavoid waiting in long lines to the most popular rides.
Types of Flash Passes Available at Six Flags
There arefour types of Flash Passes offered at Six Flags including:
- StandardFlash Pass- Holds Your Place in Line Virtually
- PremiumFlash Pass - Cuts Your Wait in Half
- UltimateFlash Pass- Immediate Access to the Priority Boarding Lane
- All-Season Flash Pass- Skip the LinesFor the Entire Season
Amobile device is required to use a Flash Pass, as that's where you'll reserve your rides from.
1.Standard Six Flags Flash Pass (1-Day)
TheStandard Flash Passworks as a virtual placeholder,allowing you toavoid having to physically stand in the ride line, and instead only showing up to the ride once you receive an app notification.
If the ride wait time is 30 minutes, you'll still wait the full 30 minutes, however, you can continue exploring thepark until you are notified that it's your turn to ride.
The appwill notifyyou at the 30-minute mark thatyou may now head to the Flash Pass line for theride you reserved.
2.Premium Six Flags Flash Pass(1-Day)
ThePremium Flash Passis up to 50% faster than the normal wait time at the regular line.
If the wait time for a ride is 30 minutes, the PremiumPassreduces that time in half, allowing you to only need to wait 15 minutesbefore getting on a ride.
3.Ultimate Six Flags Flash Pass(1-Day)
TheUltimate Flash Pass is the most expensive Flash Pass,eliminating waits completely by granting you immediate access to the priority boarding lane.
4. All Season Six Flags Flash Passes (Season)
An All Season Flash Pass allows Pass holders toskip the lines to rides for the entire season (andrequires a valid Six Flags Season Pass).
Rather than onlybeing validfor one day,this Flash Passlasts for the entire season,as long as your Season Pass is valid.
There are 3 types of All Season Flash Passes available including:
- All-SeasonPremium Flash Pass- 50% Less Waiting For the Season
- All-SeasonUltimate Flash Pass -Immediate Access to the Priority Boarding Lane
- All-Season NationalUltimate Flash Pass- Immediate Access to the Priority Boarding Lane multipleSix Flags parks
Eligible Six Flags Locationsto Use the NationalUltimate Flash Pass include:
- Magic Mountain
- America
- Discovery Kingdom
- Fiesta Texas
- Great America
- Great Adventure
- La Ronde
- New England
- Over Georgia
- Over Texas
- St. Louis
- White Water
How Doesa Six Flags Flash Pass Work?
- Purchase the Flash Pass
- Create an Account (If you haven't already)
- Link Your Wristband Number to Your Account in the App
- Receive Your Wristband
- Start Reserving Rides & Skipping Lines
1. Purchase the Flash Pass
Visitors can purchase the Flash Passdirectly from the Six Flags App, and redeem their wristband at the Flash Pass Headquarters once at the park, or at a ride entrance that uses Flash Pass.
Visitors can also wait to purchase theirFlash Pass in personinside the Flash Pass headquarters.
After purchasing Flash Passes using both methods, unless you have questions, we'd recommendpurchasingthe pass directly fromthe app as it's a much faster process.
We do want to point out that some Six Flags parksdirect visitors to a separate Flash Pass site instead of the app, but aside from this the booking process remains the same.
In the event that you do have questions, walk into theFlash Pass headquarters, and the staff willwalk through youstep by stepof purchasing and linking your Flash Pass.
2-4. Create an Account & Link Your Flash Pass to Your Account
You'll beinstructed to enter your order number,and personal information.
After that is complete, your phone will receive a promptto collect yourFlash Pass wristband from the staff at a ride entrance of the Flash Pass headquarters.
After purchase you'll receive a wristband that contains a unique set of numbers and a QR code.
Enterthese wristband numbers into your app, and then click the 'Save Wristband' button.
5. Begin Reserving Rides
After this is complete, you'll be allowed to immediately begin reserving rides from the app.
When reserving rides, the app/site willlist an estimated waiting timefor each ride (unless you have the Ultimate Flash Pass that grants you immediate access), and you'll select 'Reserve' to reserve your spot.
After reserving a ride, the app willbegin a countdown, think something like starting at 20 minutes and going backward all the way down to 0.
Once the countdown gets tozero, it's your turn to ride!
Head straight to the Flash Pass entrance of the ride to check in to your ride reservation.
Show the ride attendant your phone screen with the provided QR code (or allow them to scan your wristband), and after a successful scan you'll be grantedaccessthrough the Flash Pass line.
After completing your ride, you can begin reserving your next ride!
Flash Pass Prices May Change By the Day
Flash Pass prices can vary in price depending on which day and/or season you decide to go.
In general, the busier the park is when you're planning to visit, the higher the Flash Pass cost.
For example, the Summer months, weekends, and holiday seasons tend to be more expensive than weekdays.
Flash Passes Are Non-Refundable
Once you've purchased a Flash Pass, you can't return it, or receive a refund.
You'll want to ensure that you're well informed before deciding to purchase this pass, as well as be sure that you're available to go to the park on the date that you've chosen.
Is a Flash Pass Worth It?
If you hate waiting in lines and are visiting on a weekend, especially during the busier months of the year, a Flash Pass is absolutely worth it.
When the park is busy, ride wait times canextend to several hours, whichyou can avoid by investing in a Flash Pass.
If you're visiting on a weekday or during smaller crowds, a Flash Pass may not be worth it as ride wait times are traditionally much shorter, and you won't need to wait in line for a long period.
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