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Six Flags Great America Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food
Checked Source: Six Flags Great America FAQ page (sixflags.com, opens in a new tab)Verified by BC
Short answer
Six Flags Great America allows no outside food, drinks or coolers, with exceptions for special dietary needs including certain food allergies, and baby food or formula, approved at the Guest Services building. Selfie sticks and monopods are banned. All-day lockers are just inside the front gate, and guests who leave need a hand stamp to return.
Every rule at Six Flags Great America
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
The pages do not mention bag size, backpacks and purses.
- Water bottle: Outside drinks not allowed
- Outside food: Not allowed, dietary and baby exceptions
Food and drink
No outside beverages are allowed, and the FAQ names no exception for water. No outside food, beverages or coolers may be brought in. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including certain food allergies, and baby food or formula, approved at the Guest Services building to the right of the main entrance. No coolers may be brought into the park.
Cameras and electronics
Selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks. The pages do not mention cameras, camera lenses, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Special dietary needs, including certain food allergies, and baby food or formula can be approved at Guest Services. Approved containers are marked and dated. The pages do not mention strollers.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.
Signs, flags and fan items
The pages do not mention signs, flags and binoculars.
Medical needs and accessibility
The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.
Security screening and arrival
The FAQ read describes no bag screening or bag size rule.
Bag storage and lockers
All-day lockers are available just inside the front gate in front of the restroom on the left.
Regular park days
Guests who leave and return the same day need a hand stamp at the exit and re-entry gate, and must come back through the main entrance gate. Season passholders must also follow the re-entry steps.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Water bottles
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Outside food, drinks and coolers
- Selfie sticks and monopods
Questions about Six Flags Great America
No outside beverages are allowed, and the FAQ names no exception for water.
No outside food, beverages or coolers may be brought in. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including certain food allergies, and baby food or formula, approved at the Guest Services building to the right of the main entrance.
No coolers may be brought into the park.
No. The park FAQ says selfie sticks, monopods and similar items are not allowed inside Six Flags parks.
All-day locker rentals are available just inside the front gate, in front of the restroom on the left-hand side. The FAQ gives no locker sizes or prices.
Yes, with a hand stamp from the exit and re-entry gate, and guests must return through the main entrance gate and show the stamp. Without it, re-entry is not allowed.
The FAQ page we read states no bag size limit or bag screening rule, so this site shows bags as not stated. Check with the park before you go.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Six Flags Great America - FAQ (opens in a new tab)
sixflags.com, read
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: November 4, 2026.
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