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The Great Escape, Lake
George, New York, is the
first northern Six Flags
park to host a winter
event. Six Flags parks in
warmer climates have
offered similar
celebrations for years, but
Holiday in the Park gives
the Great Escape a 145-
day season, its longest on
record. Here park
president Don McCoy
(pictured) explains how
they did it
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oliday in the Park has been a winter tradition cars into a skating rink and a gift shop into Santa’s
at sister Six Flags Parks, including Six Flags Workshop. The popular summer dive show was
Over Texas, for over two decades. This refitted to become Starlight Theatre, the stage for our
seasonal event adds more value for season pass daily tree lighting ceremony. It also provided the
holders after what would be the traditional season backdrop for the song and dance performance,
finale, Fright Fest in October. Happy Holidays.
After almost two years of planning, Holiday in the While enjoying the show guests could experience an
Park arrived at The Great Escape on November 20, all-you-can-eat holiday buffet and a full bar. Per caps
where it ran for 21 selected dates until December 31. across the board exceeded our expectations. Families
The gate price was $19.99, or free for 2009 and loved the seasonal treats, games prizes and
2010 season pass holders. commemorative souvenirs like hot chocolate mugs
This event transformed the venue into a winter and Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer hats.
wonderland. From the storybook themed main Traditional family favourites like ice skating and the
entrance to the Victorian International Village, Alpine Alley Snow Hill heightened in popularity as the
thousands of lights, festive decorations and a weeks continued. In this part of the world, guests
gorgeous 60ft Christmas tree were set against the expect cold weather and come prepared to spend the
beautiful Adirondack backdrop. day out in the
Guests discovered hand-carved decorative pieces elements. Rather
lining the park, ranging from gingerbread men and
toy soldiers to lollipops to building blocks. Oversized
toys, candy and trains were manmade at the park by
our own team, a process that
began in early summer.
Close to 200 seasonal
team members were
hand-picked for Holiday
in the Park. The overall
experience is the most
important aspect of
Holiday in the Park and the
team members must exude
the utmost holiday cheer to
make it successful. I’m
pleased to say they
delivered.
Maintenance and grounds
crews worked diligently,
transforming traditional park
fixtures such as the bumper Holiday scenes from the Great Escape
34 FEBRUARY 2010
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