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Frontier Adventures is a Western themed land at Six Flags Great Adventure. It opened in 1974.

History[]

1974-1975: Rootin' Tootin'[]

In 1974, the Rootin’ Tootin’ area of the park opened. This included the Runaway Mine Train roller coaster, as well as the iconic "super teepee", and one of the skyway exits. It was also home to the “Great Arena” venue.

1976-1992: Best of the West[]

During the 1976 season, as many park areas were getting re-themes, Rootin’ Tootin’ turned into the “Best of the West” themed area. Fireworks were added onto the fort (Runaway Mine Train and Skyway’s station) shortly after. In 1983, paddle boats were added the lake in the area.

In 1986, Ultra Twister opened a short walk away. Ultra Twister was located where El Toro is located now on the other side of the lake.

1993-present: Frontier Adventures[]

When Time Warner bought out the park in 1992, they had big changes for the themed areas of the park, and the “Best of the West” themed area was turned into Frontier Adventures.

In 1995, Viper was added, replacing Ultra Twister.

In 1999, many different rides were added during the “War on Lines” expansion. Medusa was added to the area that same year. This state-of-the-art floorless roller coaster was manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, and featured floorless trains and seven inversions.

In 2008, the "super teepee" was destroyed during a storm, which had housed many gift shops over the years. Since the damage was so extensive that it couldn’t have been brought back, its structure was ripped down.

The following year in 2009, Medusa got a major overhaul and became Bizarro. This including a new theme, a repaint and stunt effects like mist and fire.

In 2011 during Hurricane Irene, the Frontier Adventures area suffered severe damage and ending up being closed for the remainder of the 2011 season.

In 2013, an entrance to the Safari Off Road Adventure was added to the area, after Six Flags Wild Safari closed in 2012.

In 2022, Bizarro was rethemed back to Medusa. The effects were kept, but the famed "sideways horse" was not.

Attractions[]

Current[]

Former[]

Shops[]

  • Los Sombreros (1979-1994)
  • Casa de Viper (1995-1996)
  • Acme Trading Company (1997-2000)
  • Super Teepee (1974-2007)

Restaurants[]

Current[]

Former[]

Entertainment[]

During the 1994 summer season, Frontier Adventures featured Tales From Tombstone, a 15-minute slapstick comedy gunfight show featuring two cowboys.[1]

In 1995, the "Legend of Venom Gulch" show debuted alongside Viper.

References[]

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