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The basics:

• Shoreline Pier at Six Flags Great Adventure features 5 new and refreshed attractions
• New boardwalk-inspired dining and live entertainment debut
• Six Flags also advances work on 2027’s Project Purple coaster

Six Flags Great Adventure is celebrating the completion of a project that transformed one of its most popular midway areas.

Following a months-long refresh, the Boardwalk includes new attractions and updated foodservice options, according to the Jackson-based theme park.

Now known as Shoreline Pier at the Boardwalk, the upgraded zone was designed to evoke “the electricity, nostalgia and unmistakable charm of New Jersey’s iconic oceanside amusement piers,” Six Flags said.

Attractions at Shoreline Pier include:

• Barrels O’ Fun: Small, spinning family coaster with gentle dips and turns
• Flying Scooters: Swing ride where riders steer and glide in the air
• Wave Swinger: Classic spinning swing ride that lifts riders into the air
• Hypno Twister: Fast-spinning ride with multiple arms and colorful lights
• Super Roundup: Standing spinning ride that tilts vertically and uses force to hold riders against the wall

It also features boardwalk-inspired bites that range from savory favorites to sweet treats. Highlights include fresh-cut fries, classic corn dogs, funnel cake sundaes, chocolate-dipped fruit and Rita’s Italian Ice.

The entertainment lineup calls for stilt walkers, live music and roaming performers throughout the day. Additionally, a nighttime event will feature stage shows with singers, dancers and acrobats, according to Six Flags.

It’s Shore fun

Six Flags Great Adventure Park President Mike Fehnel shared, “Shoreline Pier represents so much more than new rides. We’ve created an experience that celebrates the sights, sounds and flavors of the Jersey Shore while giving families even more reasons to spend an entire day making memories together.”

During a June 30 grand opening ceremony, Six Flags Great Adventure representatives were joined by Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell, local officials and community leaders in marking the milestone. Festivities included shattering a commemorative bottle to officially welcome guests into Great Adventure’s newest themed destination.

Caldwell recognized the significance of Shoreline Pier as a new tourism asset for the state. He also highlighted the role that destinations like Great Adventure play in driving economic growth, supporting jobs and attracting visitors from across the region.

375-foot view

The investment is park of a broader growth strategy that includes construction of a new “multi-world-record-breaking launch roller coaster.” According to Six Flags, that attraction will debut next year on a plot next to the now-demolished Kingda Ka coaster.

Dubbed “Project Purple,” Great Adventure’s 15th roller coaster is expected to be one of the world’s tallest roller coasters. Earlier this week, the theme park reported that crews installed the final section of track and are moving onto the next phase of construction.

After noting Shoreline Pier’s launch and the continue rise of Project Purple, Fehnel said, “This is one of the most exciting times in our park’s history.”

Watch the topping-off of Project Purple (courtesy of Six Flags Great Adventure):

“Project Purple has become a symbol of the incredible momentum taking place at Six Flags Great Adventure,” he said. “Reaching this milestone is a tremendous accomplishment for our construction partners and our team. While guests can now see the coaster in its entirety, a great deal of work remains as we prepare the attraction for its next phase.”

According to Six Flags, Project Purple has reached its full height of 375 feet. Work now shifts toward electrical infrastructure, ride control systems, mechanical installation, queue construction and operational components that will prepare the attraction for testing.

Additional enhancements throughout the park this season include newly installed track sections on El Toro for a smoother ride experience, improved Wi-Fi connectivity and refreshed dining locations designed to enhance the overall guest experience.