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After the challenges of the opening season in 1974, Great Adventure
broke the sophomore slump by increasing its ride count by 50% for the 1975
season with the addition of the Fun Fair area. Along with the additional
rides came more places to eat and drink, more games, and even more
restroom facilities to help address the long lines and complaints from
the opening season. In order to boost revenues, the Fortune Festival area introduced an array of boardwalk style games which produce high profits. While the new rides of Fun Fair were colorful and added much needed capacity to the park, many were off the shelf portable rides, some even still mounted on trailers. These decisions weren't fitting with the original vision of the park, but were financial necessities that allowed the park to survive. The result - an 83% increase in attendance over 1974. |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORIGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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ANTIQUE CARS - 1974 | ANTIQUE CARS |
ANTIQUE CARS (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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BOATS - 1974 | BOATS |
BOATS (REMOVED FOR 1975) |
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CALYPSO - 1974 | CALYPSO |
CALYPSO (REMOVED FOR 1988) |
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CAROUSEL - 1974 | CAROUSEL | CAROUSEL |
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ENTERPRISE - 1975 | ENTERPRISE |
ENTERPRISE (REMOVED FOR 1978) |
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FLUME - 1974 | FLUME | SAW MILL LOG FLUME |
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FLYING WAVE - 1974 | FLYING WAVE |
FLYING WAVE (REMOVED FOR 2008) |
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GIANT WHEEL - 1974 | GIANT WHEEL | BIG WHEEL |
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GRAN PRIX - 1974 | GRAN PRIX |
GRAN PRIX (REMOVED FOR 1980) |
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GREAT TRAIN - 1974 | GREAT TRAIN |
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE RAILROAD (REMOVED FOR 1981) |
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HYDRO FLUME - 1975 | HYDRO FLUME |
RIPTIDE (REMOVED FOR 2007) |
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MATTERHORN - 1974 | MATTERHORN |
MATTERHORN (REMOVED FOR 1987) |
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PANORAMA WHEEL - 1975 | PANORAMA WHEEL |
PHILEAS FOGG'S BALLOON RIDE (REMOVED FOR 1997) |
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PRETTY MONSTER - 1974 | PRETTY MONSTER |
DREAM STREET DAZZLER (REMOVED FOR 1978) |
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ROTOR - 1975 | ROTOR |
TAZ TWISTER (REMOVED FOR 2006) |
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ROUND UP - 1974 | ROUND UP |
SUPER ROUND UP (REMOVED FOR 1980) |
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SCHWABINCHEN - 1975 | SCHWABINCHEN |
EL SOMBRERO (REMOVED FOR 1987) |
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SKOOTER - 1975 | SKOOTER |
FENDER BENDER (REMOVED FOR 1988) |
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SKYRIDE - 1974 | SKYRIDE | SKY WAY |
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SUPERCAT - 1975 | SUPERCAT |
SUPERCAT (REMOVED FOR 1979) |
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SWISS BOB - 1974 | SWISS BOB |
SWISS BOB (REMOVED FOR 1980) |
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TRAFFIC JAM - 1974 | TRAFFIC JAM |
TRAFFIC JAM (REMOVED FOR 1993) |
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WILD FLOWER - 1975 | WILD FLOWER |
WILD RIDER (REMOVED FOR 1978) |
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BIG FURY - 1974 | BIG FURY |
BIG FURY (REMOVED FOR 1978) |
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JUMBO JET - 1975 | JUMBO JET |
JUMBO JET (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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RUNAWAY MINE TRAIN - 1974 | RUNAWAY MINE TRAIN | RUNAWAY TRAIN |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORIGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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CARS! CARS! - 1974 | CARS! CARS! |
ROAD RUNNER'S BEEP BEEP BUGGIES (REMOVED FOR 2005) |
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DUNE BUGGIES - 1974 | DUNE BUGGIES |
DAFFY DUCK'S MAGIC MOTORCADE (REMOVED FOR 2005) |
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FLYING COPTERS - 1974 | FLYING COPTERS |
FLYING COPTERS (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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MOON BOUNCE - 1974 | MOON BOUNCE |
MOON BOUNCE (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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ROUNDABOUT BOATS - 1974 | ROUNDABOUT BOATS |
PEPE LEPEW'S PLEASURE CRUISE (REMOVED FOR 2005) |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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BEST OF THE WEST BARBEQUE - 1974 | BEST OF THE WEST BARBEQUE | BEST OF THE WEST |
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GINGERBREAD FANCY - 1974 | GINGERBREAD FANCY | GRANNY'S COUNTRY KITCHEN |
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YUM YUM PALACE - 1974 | YUM YUM PALACE | YUM YUM CAFE |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORIGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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CONESTOGA WAGON - 1974 | CONESTOGA WAGON |
CONESTOGA WAGON (REMOVED FOR 2013) |
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EAT! EAT! - 1974 | EAT! EAT! | MAMA FLORA'S CUCINA |
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FORTUNE FESTIVAL HOT DOG - 1975 | FORTUNE FESTIVAL HOT DOG | GARDEN STATE GRILL |
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FOUNTAIN CAFE - 1974 | FOUNTAIN CAFE | JOHNNY ROCKETS |
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HOT DOGS! HOT DOGS! - 1975 | HOT DOGS! HOT DOGS! | MAMA FLORA'S GRILL |
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JUNCTION INN - 1975 | JUNCTION INN |
SUBWAY HOT DOGS (REMOVED FOR 2000) |
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MIDWAY TREATS - 1975 | MIDWAY TREATS | BOARDWALK STEAK & FRIES |
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PIZZA FILLING STATION - 1975 | PIZZA FILLING STATION | MACHO NACHO EXPRESS |
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SEAFOOD STAND - 1975 | SEAFOOD STAND | LIBERTY SQUARE PIZZA |
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TOWER OF PIZZA - 1974 |
TOWER OF PIZZA RENAMED BANDSTAND CAFE |
LOONEY TUNES CAMP KITCHEN |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORIGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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AQUA SPECTACLE - 1974 | AQUA SPECTACLE |
FORT INDEPENDENCE (REMOVED FOR 2016) |
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BANDSTAND - 1974 | BANDSTAND | WILDERENESS THEATER |
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GREAT ARENA - 1974 | GREAT ARENA | NORTHERN STAR ARENA |
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THE HAPPENING - 1974 | THE HAPPENING |
THE HAPPENING (REMOVED FOR 1975) |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORIGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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FAIRYTALES - 1974 | FAIRYTALES | FLAGS |
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HATS - 1974 | HATS |
PAUL REVERE'S HATS (REMOVED FOR 1998) |
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HATS & HATS - 1974 | HATS & HATS |
SEASON PASS PROCESSING (REMOVED FOR 2013) |
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INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR - 1974 | INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR | BOARDWALK GAMES CENTER |
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PAST & PRESENT - 1974 | PAST & PRESENT | BIG TOP TERROR TRAIL |
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SOUVENIRS & CRAZIES - 1974 | SOUVENIRS & CRAZIES | ATTITUDES |
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SUPER TEEPEE - 1974 | SUPER TEEPEE |
SUPER TEEPEE (REMOVED FOR 2008) |
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FORTUNE FESTIVAL - 1975 | FORTUNE FESTIVAL |
GOODTIME ALLEY (REMOVED FOR 1982) |
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SHOOTOUT - 1974 | SHOOTOUT |
WESTERN SHOOTOUT (REMOVED FOR 2013) |
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| CLICK IMAGE FOR SPOTLIGHT | ORIGINAL NAME WHEN ADDED | NAME IN 1975 | LATEST NAME |
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BALLOONLAND - 1974 | BALLOONLAND |
BALLOON AREA (REMOVED FOR 1978) |
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FORT - 1974 | FORT | FORT |
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FOUNTAIN - 1974 | FOUNTAIN |
FOUNTAIN (REMOVED FOR 1994) |
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FROG POND - 1974 | FROG POND | POND |
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GARDEN OF MARVELS - 1974 | GARDEN OF MARVELS |
CHIP-SHOT MINIATURE GOLF (REMOVED FOR 1979) |
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HAPPY FEELING - 1974 | HAPPY FEELING |
HAPPY FEELING (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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KOI POND - 1974 | KOI POND |
SHOCKWAVE POND (REMOVED FOR 1997) |
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SNAKES - 1974 | SNAKES |
BAVARIAN HAT WORKS (REMOVED FOR 2018) |
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WOODLAND GARDENS - 1974 | WOODLAND GARDENS | LAKEFRONT AREA |
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ENCHANTED FOREST ENTRANCE - 1974 | ENCHANTED FOREST ENTRANCE |
ENCAHNTED FOREST ENTRANCE (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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ENCHANTED FOREST EXIT - 1974 | ENCHANTED FOREST EXIT |
ENCHANTED FOREST EXIT (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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FIRST AID - 1974 | FIRST AID |
FIRST AID (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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GARDEN OF EATIN' - 1975 | GARDEN OF EATIN' | CATERING PAVILIONS |
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INFORMATION, STROLLERS, TELEPHONES - 1974 | INFORMATION, STROLLERS, TELEPHONES |
AIRBRUSH OUTFITTERS (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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PARKING LOT - 1974 | PARKING LOT | PARKING LOT |
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TRAM STATION - 1974 | TRAM STATION |
TRAM STATION (REMOVED FOR 1976) |
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - ORIGINAL - 1974 | ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - ORIGINAL | SUPERMAN TENT |
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AQUA SPECTACLE - 1974 | AQUA SPECTACLE | JOKER |
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FORT - 1974 | FORT | FORT |
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FUN FAIR - 1975 | FUN FAIR |
BAT MOBILE (REMOVED FOR 1993) |
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OLD MAIN ENTRANCE - 1974 | OLD MAIN ENTRANCE | FOUR TENTS |
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PRETTY MONSTER - 1974 | PRETTY MONSTER | BIG WHEEL |
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STRAWBERRY FAIR - 1975 | STRAWBERRY FAIR | JOLLY ROGER |
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WESTERN SHOOTOUT - 1974 | WESTERN SHOOTOUT |
SAFARI OFF ROAD ADVENTURE QUEUE (REMOVED FOR 2013) |
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