Six Flags Great Adventure holiday festival includes wine, shopping and roller coasters

JACKSON - There's only one place where you can sample fine local wines, get a bit of holiday shopping done and ride thrilling roller coasters this holiday season.

That would be Six Flags Great Adventure, as the Ocean County thrill park hosts its Holiday Wine Fest Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, to kick off the Great Adventure's annual Holiday in the Park festivities.

Eight New Jersey wineries will offer samples, food trucks will be on hand, and area artisans will be selling their wares.

Participating wineries include Tomasello Winery (Hammonton); Wagonhouse Winery (Swedesboro); DiMatteo Vineyards (Hammonton); Plagido’s Winery (Hammonton); Villari Vineyards (Haddon Heights); Valenzano Winery (Shamong); Villa Milagro Vineyards (Phillipsburg) and Salem Oak Vineyards (Pedricktown).

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The festival will take place in the Jolly Jamboree area of the park starting at 12:30 p.m. both days and tickets, $44.99, include general theme park admission and access to Holiday Wine Fest.

Wine Fest tickets are $24.99 for season pass and park membership holders.

Tickets also include access to Holiday in the Park, complete with shining lights, roller coasters, seasonal food and live entertainment.

Attendance will be limited, and advance reservations are required. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/wine-fest.

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For years, the Rolling Thunder roller coaster was one of Great Adventure's most popular rides. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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Undated: A view down Dream Street at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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Undated: An overhead shot of the Safari gates at Great Adventure in Jackson. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1973: An aerial view of Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1974: The July 2, 1974 edition of the Asbury Park Press had coverage from opening day at the park. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1974: Warner LeRoy, the founder of the Great Adventure Theme Park and Safari in Jackson, stands in front of what would become the "Yum Yum Palace" there in April 1974. Courtesy of Harry Applegate

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1974: Aerial photo shows at the top right the fort for Runaway Mine Train roller coaster, square building at the left shows Best of the West restaurant and the flume ride at the left. The Super Teepee merchandise store is also visible. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1974: This 1890 steam-driven English carousel is located in the Enchanted Forest area. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1974: A group of ostriches line up at a feeder to lunch. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1974: African elephants at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1974: Steel shelter covered with bark at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1974: A llama at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1975: A rhino at the Safari at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1975: A white-tailed gnu at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1975: An elephant at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1975: Actress Lynn Redgrave enters the Great Adventure arena on horseback. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1975: Butch Dring, Animal Director at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1976: Dr. Jerald Schreiber inspects an X-ray of Albert, a bengal tiger cub who broke his leg. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1976: A playful lion cub muzzles T.C. Freeman, director of park quality at Great Adventure, winners bowling trophy to the right. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1977: The Carousel is shown. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1977: The Runaway Mine Train Ride at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1977: The Dec. 8, 1977 edition of the Asbury Park Press featured a photo of the model for the upcoming Lightning Loops roller coaster. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1977: Larry B. Cochran, vice president and general manager of Six Flags Great Adventure, and Arthur Thuijs, the company's art director, check out the model of Lightning Loops. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1977: Lucky Lady and mom Scaredy Cat. Lucky Lady was born on July 7, 1977 -- or 7/7/77, aka the luckiest day. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1977 Five week old camel and mom rub noses. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1977: Chuck Pezzano, director of the Great Adventure Open Tournament, reviews results with Bud Fisher (center), public relations director of the Professional Bowlers Association, and TC Freeman, Great Adventure Vice President. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1978: Lightning Loop riders scream as the ride takes a downward plunge. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1978: Lightnin Loops riders enjoy the roller coaster. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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Undated: A shot of Lightning Loops at Great Adventure. Asbury Park File Photo

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1978: Riders on the Big Wheel at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1978: The Americana Music Hall, a 1,500-seat theater, now known as the Showcase Theater. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1979: Rolling Thunder double wooden roller coaster being built. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1979: The Rolling Thunder double wooden roller coaster in action. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1979: Riders enjoy the Octopus ride at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1979 Great Ferris Wheel at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1979: Wheeler the Cowboy, played by 17 year old Jeff Babey of Somerset, greets youngsters on Dream Street at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1980: A bear uses a tree to scratch his back at Great Adventure Safari Park. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1981 One of the first rafts to travel the Roaring Rapids Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1981: A raft travels through a calmer section of Roaring Rapids at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1981: Roaring Rapids, Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1981: Gabi Shoshan and orchestra perform at Six Flags Great Adventure Courtesy of Great Adventure

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1982: Runaway Train Ride at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1983: The Freefall ride is pictured. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1983 Onlookers to the Lightnin' Loops ride. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1984: The April 8, 1984 edition of the Asbury Park Press previewed the soon-to-open Sarajevo Bobsleds roller coaster. Asbury Park Press archive

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1984: The July 8, 1984 edition of the Asbury Park Press featured an A&P ad that promoted the new Shirt Tales Land at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1984: The May 9, 1984 edition of the Asbury Park Press featured an A&P ad that promoted the new Sarajevo Bobsleds roller coaster. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1984 Paul Demetry, supervisor of Great Adventure's Safari Park sits inside the giraffe barn. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1984: The Americana Music Hall, now known as Showcase Theater, reopened after safety improvements were made. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1986: The June 6, 1986 edition of the Asbury Park Press featured coverage of the new Ultra Twister roller coaster. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1986: The Ultra Twister is shown at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1986: Great Adventure visitors ride the Ultra Twister. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1986: Great Adventure Parachute Ride Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1987: Guests wait for the big wave at the end of the Splashwater Falls ride at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1987: Great Adventure manager of public relations Donna O'Sullivan talks to the media. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1988: The Sept. 30, 1988 edition of the Asbury Park Press covered the construction of the Great American Scream Machine roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1989: The March 21, 1989 edition of the Asbury Park Press covered the opening of the Great American Scream Machine roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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Undated: Heidi-Lynn Conoly 17, operates the carousel. Asbury Park File Photo

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Undated: A closeup of one of the residents of the Safari at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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Undated: Zebras at Great Adventure Safari Courtesy of Great Adventure

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1990: Audience members participate during the finale of the All-New Kazoo Revue at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Bil Curry of Great Adventure's All-New Kazoo Revue. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Danny Blanchard of Chesterfield Township cleans the Super Round-Up ride. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Charlie Johnson of Seaside Heights paints one of the pillars for the Shockwave at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Ron Ralidak of Margate bolts supports for the Shockwave ride at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Robin Gottlick of Jackson paints the entryway to one of the shops at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990 Workmen paint Bugs Bunny onto s Great Adventure water tower. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Billy Hettmann of Colts Neck works as a landscape foreman at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Safar supervisor and animal trainer for Great Adventure Jerry Kucera plays with Elvis, a baby rhino, at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: A look at a Great Adventure stage show on recycling, sponsored by Dow Chemical Company. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Laurie Borst, 12, gets a handful of macaws and cockatoos during the "Have Birds: Will Travel" show at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: A topiary elephant seems ready to move at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Bugs Bunny is greeted by fans during a parade at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Robert O'Neil stands with one of the recycling barrels at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1990: Seamstress Yvette Guillerm of Manchester Township works on a project at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: Crowds line up for the opening of Adventure Rivers at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: A section of Adventure Rivers at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: Riders on Adventure Rivers at Six Flags Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: Motorcyclists ride in a fundraiser for the New Jersey Special Olympics. Tim Marchetti and James Fonshill, both of Trenton, rode from Burlington to Great Adventure in Jackson. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: Four month old Trooper in his surrogate pouch. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991 Trooper a baby kangaroo gives kisses to caretaker Lynda Dring at Great Adventure Safari. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: Trooper, a baby kangaroo, gets fed by caretaker Lynda Dring at the Great Adventure Safari. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1991: Trooper a baby kangaroo explores his surroundings. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Batman rides into the Batman Stunt Spectacular at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1992: Batman is poised for a rescue during the Batman Stunt Spectacular at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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Undated: The Joker performs during the The Batman Stunt Spectacular at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1992 The batman stunt show Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1992: Twins Day at Great Adventure, Ed Hughes standing in the background and his daughters Jennifer and Jessica 2, ride the carousel. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1992: Eddie McDermott of Brooklyn and Larry Desmedt of Manhattan ride in the Adventure Rivers. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1992: Guests pass through gates at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Kristen Siebenachter of Mount Laurel hangs out with Bugs Bunny at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Batman The Ride is under construction at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: The April 30,1993 edition of the Asbury Park Press covered the opening of Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1993: Riders are upside down and inverted as they travel around a loop on the Batman ride. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Riders prepare to leave the batcave Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1995: Gotham City Park at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: HBO Commissary, a food oulet designed to look like a movie set Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: The Big Wheel at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Characters dance at Six Flags Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Bugs Bunny dances at Great Adventure Asbury Park File Photo

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1993: Tweety Bird greets guests at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Black bear cubs cool off in the pond at Great Adventure Safari Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Seven-week-old giraffe Georgia at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1993: Byron Batras, 17, and Jonothan Nadig, 16, both of Yardley, Pa., fill out applications for security or operations jobs at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: A North American Elk breaks park rules and sneaks a cracker from a safari visitor. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Bugs Bunny Land is shown under construction at Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Peter Krai (left) of Forked River and Tim Healy (right) of Edison work on a display at Bugs Bunny Land. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994 Ray Williams Pres. of Six Flags Great Adventure in front Bugs Bunny Land Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Scare-actors get their makeup treatment before Great Adventure Fright Fest. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Scare-actors get their makeup treatment before Great Adventure Fright Fest. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: The Main Street area at Great Adventure underwent refurbishment, including modifications to the fountains in the foreground. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: A group of monkeys catch a ride on a visitor's car. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: A performance of the School for Ghouls show at Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: European black bear cools off in a pond at Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Bill Rives, a veterinarian at Six Flags Safari, feeds Snowflake, a 4-month-old giraffe. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Erin Leigh of Edison and Meredith Gilfor of Philadelpia sumo-wrestle at Great Adventure's Spring Break Out. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Romulus, one of the new white tigers at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Romulus, a white tiger at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1994: Romulus, a white tiger, at Six Flags Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1995: The June 2, 1995 edition of the Asbury Park Press covered the opening of the Viper roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1995 Bill Buckley of Boston and Steven Urbanowicz of Jersey City ride the Viper roller coaster at Great Adenture. Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1996: Al Hopkins of Hamilton and Robert Elder of Pemberton clean up the grounds around the Big Wheel at Six Flags Great Adventure. Photo by Bob Davison

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1997: Sky Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure Asbury Park Press File Photo

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1998: The Six Flags Factory Outlets opened near the park on Route 537. The outlets are now known as the Jackson Premium Outlets. Bob Bielk/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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1998: The April 10, 1998 edition of the Asbury Park Press covered the opening of the 1998 season, including the re-opening of the parkest newest roller coaster Batman & Robin: The Chiller, which was plagued by operational problems during its debut season in 1997. Asbury Park Press archive (~ nfs)

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1999: Toms River East American Little Leaguer Steve Bernath (left) waves after he and teammate Eric Campesi finished a run on Rolling Thunder at Six Flags Great Adventure. The team was treated to a day at the park. Thomas P. Costello/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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1999: Toms River East American Little Leaguer Casey Gaynor tries a ball toss game at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. The team was treated to a day at the park. Thomas P. Costello/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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1999: Toms River East American Little Leaguer Jeff Burgdorf (left) watches Mike Casale try to win at Wild Ring Fling at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Monday afternoon. The team was treated to a day at the park. Thomas P. Costello/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2001: The view from outside the park of the yet-to-be-completed Nitro roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Brian Ferreira/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2001: Jay Asay and Nick Bevins work to put another piece of the track together of Six Flags Great Adventure's roller coaster Nitro. Foreman Tim O'Neill holds onto a guide rope. Brian Ferreira/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2003: Gregory Strack and Steve O'Donnell enjoy Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure. Michael Sypniewski/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2002: Guests enjoy the Medusa roller coaster on opening day of the 2002 season at Six Flags Great Adventure. Brian Ferreira/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2002: Guests enjoy the Chaos ride on opening day of the 2002 season at Six Flags Great Adventure. Brian Ferreira/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2002: Games supervisor Greg Skawinski unpacks plush prizes at the Wacky Waters game at Great Adventure. Brian Ferreira/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2002: Cars line up at the entrance of the Winter Lights attraction held at Six Flags Great Adventure in the early 2000s. Michael Sypniewski/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2003: The Superman Ultimate Flight rollercoaster is shown in action at Six Flags Great Adventure. Michael Sypniewski/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2003: The Superman Ultimate Flight roller coaster opens at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2003: The Superman Ultimate Flight roller coaster opens at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: The record-setting Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: The Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: The Kingda Ka roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: Rider feel the G-force as their faces distort as they launch on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: Riders feel the G-forces as their faces distort as they launch on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: Season passholders line up for their picture ID at the start of the 2005 season at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tim McCarthy/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: A rider enjoys a raft ride at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson. Doug Hood/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: Construction project manager Al Rubano surveys the El Toro site at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tim McCarthy/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2005: The topping off of the El Toro roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tim McCarthy/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2006: The El Toro roller coaster opens at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2006: The El Toro roller coaster opens at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2006: The El Toro roller coaster opens at Six Flags Great Adventure. Tom Spader/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2006: El Toro was the new wooden coaster in the 2006 season. Asbury Park File Photo

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2008: El Toro, a roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Asbury Park File Photo

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2008: The El Toro roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson drops 176 feet at a 76-degree angle. Asbury Park File Photo

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2006: Danielle Ross, 4, of Marlboro, meets Bugs Bunny at Six Flags Great Adventure. Doug Hood/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Maintenance supervisor Andrew Wheeler tests the Big Wheel at Six Flags Great Adventure Adena Stevens/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Gina and Frank Castronuovo renew their vows (officiated by Jackson mayor Mark Seda) at the Runaway Mine Train ride at Six Flags Great Adventure. Seven couples either married or renewed their vows on seven different roller coasters at the theme park as part of a 07/07/07 celebration. Bradley J. Penner/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Carl Walker Jr. and his new wife, Karen, share a kiss on the Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure after being married on the ride's platform. Bradley J. Penner/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Steven and Susan Brennesen take the Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Great Adventure moments after renewing their vows. Bradley J. Penner/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Christine Miller and Christopher Clarke are wed by officiant Melissa Brown in the station of Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure. Bradley J. Penner/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Christine and Christopher Clarke ride Batman The Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure following their wedding ceremony on the ride's platform. Bradley J. Penner/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2007: Nickelodeon's Slime Across America Cross-Country tour comes to Six Flags Great Adventure. A Nickelodeon employee Thalia Sirjue 23 of Somerset (left) cleans Lily Stadler 9 of South Brunswick off after being repeatedly slimed. Anna Lombardo 9 of Florence NJ waits her turn to the right. Asbury Park File Photo

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2010: Freehold Township High School science classes visited Six Flag Great Adventure's Safari to get a behind the scenes look. Asbury Park File Photo

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2010: People ride the "Tornado" attraction at Six Flags Great Adventure's Hurricane Harbor in Jackson Township. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2011: Two European brown bears wave to passing cars in the Safari at Six Flags Great Adventure. Thomas P. Costello/Staff photographer (~ nfs)

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2011: Baily, a European brown bear, was born at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Courtesy of Six Flags Great Adventure

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2011: A giraffe leans down looking for some food at the Wine Festival featuring locally produced wines at Great Adventure. PETER ACKERMAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHE

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2012: People fly on the new "SkyScreamer" over Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2012: Batman The Ride is shown in 2012. Asbury Park File Photo

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2013: Guests from five Jersey Shore towns: Lavallette, Pt. Pleasant, Keansburg, Sea Bright and Union Beach took part in the grand opening of Great Adventure's newest water slide "Big Wave Racer." Asbury Park File Photo

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2013: Rapper and actor Ice-T appears with actress wife CoCo and Treach from Naughty by Nature at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Ghouls from the park's Fright Fest pose with them. Courtesy of Six Flags.

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2013: Runners start the 5K at the 20th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure had a calf named Mika, a reticulated giraffe born October 11, 2014 at 5 feet, 10 inches tall. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Mika, the baby giraffe at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. COURTESY OF SIX FLAGS

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2014: Newly arrived Mika, peers curiously from the protection of her mother and another mother giraffe as she gets enjoys the warm weather in area next to her barn. Six Flags Great Adventure has a new giraffe, a calf named Mika, a reticulated giraffe born October 11, 2014 at 5 feet, 10 inches tall. Photo taken in Jackson, NJ on October 28, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Tony Mandile, special effects supervisor, works on the face of Lavon Patterson of Philadelphia at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Photo taken on October 20, 2014 in Jackson NJ. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Jade Brown of Princeton works on the makeup of Chris Cianci of Jackson as Six Flags Great Adventure Staff gear up for another Fright Night during their Fright Fest event. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: People try out the thrill ride at Great Adventure: Zumanjaro Drop of Doom. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: People try out the Zumanjaro Drop of Doom. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: The Zumanjaro Drop of Doom was added to the base of the Kingda Ka roller coaster. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: People get ready to try out the thrill ride Zumanjaro Drop of Doom. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: The Boardwalk skyline of Six Flags Great Adventure is shown in 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona was the park's fifth sea lion. The mother, Anoki, successfully delivered her first pup under the careful observation of the park’s veterinary and animal care teams at Seafari Theater in the park’s Golden Kingdom section. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona was the park's fifth sea lion. The mother, Anoki, successfully delivered her first pup under the careful observation of the park’s veterinary and animal care teams at Seafari Theater in the park’s Golden Kingdom section. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Six Flags Great Adventure's sea lion pup Kona. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Cancer Survivor Karen Sales of Cranford and friend Rochelle Manuel, of Metuchen clown around as the wait in line at one of the booths at the 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Toms River East Cheerleaders shout out for the Survivors Walk at the 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Start of the men’s and women’s 5 K race at the 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Adrienne Dixon, daughters Madison, 11, and Montana, 10, grandmother Dorothy Dixon of Newark and Dad Dwayne Dixon. 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: Runners take advantiage of free give-aways at the Asbury Park Press/APP.com tent at the 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: John Smith, Kim Cook Sarah Smith,6, Jennifer Smith, Payton smith, 3, and Jill Csaszi at 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2014: 21st Annual Susan G Komen Race For the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure on October 5, 2014. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: Fred Caltabiano of Sicklerville and his son Mitchell ride El Diablo at Six Flags Great Adventure. Andrew Ford/Staff photo

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2015: On their day off, the cast and crew of "Hamilton", one of Broadway's hottest shows, spent the afternoon at Great Adventure and sampled many of the park's thrill rides. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: On their day off, the cast and crew of "Hamilton", one of Broadway's hottest shows, spent the afternoon at Six Flags Great Adventure and sampled many of the park's thrill rides. The group rides Nitro at the park. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: Daveed Diggs who played Thomas Jefferson in "Hamilton", reacts after riding Nitro. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: On their day off, the cast and crew of "Hamilton" spent the afternoon at Six Flags Great Adventure and sampled many of the park's thrill rides. Stephanie Klemons (center), originally of Colts Neck, associate choreographer, rides Nitro at the park. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: A participant gets into character as a zombie at Six Flag Great Adventure's Fright Fest in Jackson Township on Oct. 17, 2015 Peter Ackerman/Staff Photographe

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2015: Jax disguised herself as a zombie clown and scared the masses at Six Flags Great Adventure Friday evening. Asbury Park File Photo

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A ghoul at Six Flag Great Adventure's Fright Fest in 2015. Peter Ackerman/Staff Photographer

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2015: The entrance to the Six Flags Great Adventure parking lot in Jackson Township, NJ, is shown Tuesday, April 28, 2015. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2015: Six Flags Great Adventure's president John Fitzgerald stands in front of Kingda Ka. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: Great Adventure President Jim Fitzgerald and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno push a plunger to ceremonially re-open Batman The Ride, when for a limited time the chair lift-style train was flipped 180 degrees on the track. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2015: Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno speaks before taking on Batman The Ride. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2015: Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno smiles after riding the Batman ride at the Six Flags Greta Adventure in Jackson Township, NJ, July 7, 2015. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2015: Assemblyman Robert Clifton (R-Monmouth) and New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno is still smiling before they get launched along with Six Flags Great Adventure president Jim Fitzgerald on Batman The Ride. THOMAS P. COSTELLO

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2015: Riders get up close and personal with a giraffe at Six Flags Great Adventure's safari ride. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: Walkers file through the safari at Six Flags Great Adventure during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Sunday, October 4, 2015, in Jackson. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: Runners burst from the starting line of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k at Six Flags Great Adventure, Sunday, October 4, 2015, in Jackson. Asbury Park File Photo

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2015: Breast cancer survivors gather in front of the stage for a tribute during the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Six Flags Great Adventure, Sunday, October 4, 2015, in Jackson. Asbury Park File Photo

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2016: The entrance to Six Flags Great Adventure on Route 537. Asbury Park File Photo

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2016: Bugs Bunny greets survivors and forever fighters at the start of their procession. The Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey race for the cure was held at Great Adventure Six Flags in Jackson, NJ, on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Asbury Park File Photo

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2016: Guests enjoy the lazy river at Hurricane Harbor. COURTESY OF SIX FLAGS

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2016: The open-air safari vehicles that drive through the Safari Off Road Adventure at Six Flags Great Adventure. Photo courtesy of Six Flags

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2016: World record kissing attempt at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Courtesy Frank H. Conlon Six Flags

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2016: Concept art of the Total Mayhem ride announced for Six Flags Great Adventure in 2016. This ride debuted as The Joker ride. Courtesy of Six Flags Great Adve

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2016: People ride "The Joker" at Six Flags Great Adventure, during the ride's unveiling, Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Jackson, N.J. Julio Cortez, AP

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2016: Zuri the lion and Nadya the tiger, two cubs born late in 2015 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Courtesy of Six Flags Great Adventure

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2016: Judy's Jugs members warm up before the start of the survivors and forever fighters walk at Great Adventure Six Flags in Jackson, NJ, on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Asbury Park File Photo

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2017: The entrance to Six Flags Great Adventure along Route 537 in Millstone Twp., NJ Thursday April 6, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Lauren Wood Weaver, Sally Corporation marketing director, gives Asbury Park Press reporter Alex Biese a preview of the ‘Justice League: Battle for Metropolis’ attraction Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Six Flags Great Adventure. Thomas P. Costello

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2017: Workers put the finishing touches on Justice League: Battle for Metropolis. Thomas P. Costello

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2017: Georgia, a 23-year-old giraffe, walks with her baby, Xena, who was born on January 1, at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Xena, a baby giraffe born on January 1, is curious about the sound of the camera at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Three baby giraffes walk around outside with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Curious giraffes Noel, 15 years old, and Xena, born on January 1st, enjoy the sun at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Xena, a baby giraffe born on January 1, is curious about the sound of the camera at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Xena, a baby giraffe born on January 1, is curious about the sound of the camera at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Jason Holloway of Metuchen, elephant supervisor, feeds carrots to Noel, a 15-year-old giraffe, and Georgia, a 23-year-old giraffe, at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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Jason Holloway of Metuchen, elephant supervisor, feeds a carrot to Georgia, a 23-year-old giraffe, at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Jason Holloway of Metuchen, elephant supervisor, feeds carrots to Noel, a 15-year-old giraffe, and Georgia, a 23-year-old giraffe, at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: A baby African pygmy goat at Six Flags Great Adventure. Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Asbury Park File Photo

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2017: Baby African pygmy goats play in a pen with their mothers at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Jenny Tartaglino of Normandy Beach, and educator and animal trainer, plays with the baby African pygmy goats at Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Diana Costanzo of Freehold Boro, a safari supervisor, pets Colby, a 4-month-old African pygmy goat, Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Kelly-Jane Cotter, staff writer at Asbury Park Press, meets a rhinoceros named TK at Great Adventure and Safari in Jackson, NJ Monday February 27, 2017. Tanya Breen

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2017: Colby, a 4-month-old African pygmy goat, at Six Flags Great Adventure.February 27, 2017. Asbury Park File Photo

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Alex Biese has been writing about art, entertainment, culture and news on a local and national level for more than 15 years.