GREAT AMERICA Show Ops/Entertainment 50th Reunion Celebration Gurnee
Join us for a memorable event honoring decades of friendship.
Join us for a memorable event honoring decades of friendship.
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.

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.
Registration cut-off date for the Lincolnshire Event is Friday, July 17th

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 - $100/per person payable in advance.
The cut-off date for registering and paying for the Saturday-In-The-Park event is Friday July 10th. Make your payments now!
Early Bird pricing is no longer available.
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 by July 10th to attend this event. Tickets will be distributed only to those who have registered and paid the appropriate fee. See payment details below.
The Saturday-In-The-Park event on August 1st requires payment in advance.
Payment price is $100/per person.
July 10th is the last day we can accept registrations/payment for Saturday-In-The-Park.
Early Bird pricing is no longer available.
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.
Last Day to register for this event is July 10, 2026!
Room Block Update! - THE DISCOUNTED ROOM BLOCK IS NOW SOLD OUT!!
If you still need to reserve a room at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort for our reunion weekend please call the hotel directly or book on the web or via the Marriott Bonvoy App. Standard rates now apply for any new reservations.
If you need to cancel your room reservation you need to do so in accordance with the cancellation policy stated in your reservation. If you need to cancel you will need to call the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort directly or cancel it through the Marriott Bonvoy App

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.