50th Reunion!

50th Reunion!50th Reunion!50th Reunion!

50th Reunion!

50th Reunion!50th Reunion!50th Reunion!

GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration

GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion CelebrationGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion CelebrationGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion CelebrationGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration

Join us for a memorable event honoring decades of friendship.

Register Now

GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration

GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion CelebrationGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion CelebrationGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion CelebrationGREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration

Join us for a memorable event honoring decades of friendship.

Register Now

Event Details

A Theme Park Entertainment Reunion for the Ages

This summer the alumni of Marriott's Great America Show Operations (1967-1984 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.  


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, August 1, 2026

10:00am 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.

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.

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.


Access the Registration Form

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 methods:


Preferred Method is Venmo - @David-Wolowic

Also Acceptable is Paypal - dwolo@aol.com


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.


Click here to reserve your Reunion hotel rooms.

Main entrance to Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire Illinois.

Memorable moments from the 40th reunion in 2016 as well as shows from years gone by....

    Contact Us

    Do you have questions or comments about the event?  Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

    Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion

    greatamericareunion@gmail.com

    Send Message

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Cancel

    Social

    Copyright © 2026 50th reunion - All Rights Reserved.

    Powered by

    This website uses cookies.

    We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

    Accept