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GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration Gurnee

GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration GurneeGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration GurneeGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration Gurnee

Join us for a memorable event honoring decades of friendship.

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7/31/2026 & 8/1/2026 A Weekend of Friends, Fun, and Memories

A Milestone Theme Park Entertainment 50th Reunion


This summer the alumni of Marriott's Great America Show Operations (1976-1984) and Six Flags Great America Entertainment (1985 - 1998) will gather to celebrate 50 years of making magic at the Great America Theme Park in Gurnee Illinois.  


The 50th Reunion spans two days of casual get togethers.  Register for both days or just one.  It all starts with a Social Mixer at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort and culminates with an exciting day at Six Flags Great America which includes an all-you-can-eat catered picnic meal! 


All reunion communications will be via email.  Please be sure to add greatamericareunion@gmail.com to your contacts or whitelist so we don't wind up in your spam filter.


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The Reunion Events

Friday Evening Social Mixer - July 31, 2026

Friday Evening Social Mixer - July 31, 2026

Friday Evening Social Mixer - July 31, 2026

A group of alumni attend the 40th reunion wearing name tags.

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort - Lincolnshire, Illinois


Friday, July 31, 2026

6:00pm to 9:00pm


An evening social event at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Cash bar in a private event space at the resort.

There is no fee to attend this event.  We do have minimum requirements in regards to dollars spent at the Cash Bar and tips.  Please spend and tip generously. Any shortfall in our minimums will fall on the event organizers.


Participants must be registered in advance to attend this event. Only those on the registered list will be admitted into this event.



Saturday In The Park - August 1, 2026

Friday Evening Social Mixer - July 31, 2026

Friday Evening Social Mixer - July 31, 2026

An arial picture of Great America with the 50th Anniversary logo superimposed over the picture.

Six Flags Great America - Gurnee, Illinois


Saturday, August 1, 2026

10:30am to 10:00pm - Park Open

1:30pm to 3:00pm - Catered Picnic in the Picnic Grove


A Saturday in the Park at Six Flags Great America. Revisit the places and spaces that filled such a special time in all of our lives.

Plus, keep your eyes open for special 50th Anniversary Season attractions throughout the park including a space dedicated as a history museum.


Cost for Saturday In The Park - $95/per person payable in advance

Fee includes Park Admission, Water Park Admission, Parking, All-You-Can-Eat Picnic Buffet. The buffet includes: Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork, Baked Cavatappi, Seasonal Vegetable, Mac & Cheese, Seasonal Fruit, Potato Chips, Coca-Cola Fountain Beverages. 


Participants must be registered and paid in advance to attend this event.  Tickets will be distributed only to those who have registered and paid the $95 fee. See payment details below.



Payment Information for Saturday-In-The-Park

The Saturday-In-The-Park event on August 1st requires a $95/per person advance payment.  This payment covers park admission, water park admission, parking, and the all-you-can-eat picnic buffet at Six Flags Great America.  Tickets for this event will be distributed electronically. Please be sure your phone number and email address are correct when you register.


Payments for Saturday-In-The-Park are payable to Dave Wolowic via the following electronic method:


Preferred Method is Venmo - @David-Wolowic


If you need to pay by check please contact Dave Wolowic at greatamericareunion@gmail.com for information on where to send the check.

Hotel Accommodations

Lincolnshire Marriott Resort is the official hotel for the Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion!

We have negotiated a limited number of discounted hotel rooms at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort for Friday and Saturday night, July 31st and August 1st.  Our discounted room rate is $139.00 per night.  Our discounted rate is only available through the link below.  You cannot book the rate via phone or through the general Marriott website.  Please use the link to book your rooms.  You will be responsible for any and all charges incurred during your stay or if you forget to cancel your reservation should you be unable to attend. Book early as the number of rooms is limited. The Lincolnshire Marriott Resort is located at 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire Illinois.


Click here to reserve your Reunion hotel rooms.

Main entrance to Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire Illinois.

Pictures from the past....

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