You saved me at least $160 today. Thank you! Took my 6 yo daughter to Six Flags Great America today and waited until we got to the park to upgrade, per your recommendation. It was super hot and there were almost no lines for anything, so there was no need. Cost for the whole day all in was roughly $100. 👍🏻
I'm so happy to help! It's happened to me too many times of buying that pass unnecessarily. Rain and heat are two things that definitely keep the crowds away.
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Is a flash pass worth it, if some of my friends don’t want to get it as well ? … is there anyway we can ride together if they have to wait in the regular line ?
So I had the Flash Pass platinum and I was just at Great Adventure on a hot, busy July Saturday and the Flash Pass wait times to reserve were WAY shorter compared to the Gold/Bronze. I could only stay in the park for 9 hours so I went for the Platinum and it was never more than 19 minutes for any ride reservation. It was usually 0-8 mins for rides like Wonder Woman, Skull Mountain, Mine Ride, or Zumanjaro; 9-15 mins for Jersey Devil, Batman, or Green Lantern maybe 15-19 mins for Kingda Ka, Bizarro, Nitro, or Superman. Never any longer than that. So for future reference just know that if you buy the top of the line Platinum Flash Pass for an extra $40 compared to the Gold, you can save probably 10 extra mins on every single reservation on average. It may not seem like much, but think about it: For every 4-5 rides you get to hop on faster in a day with the Platinum Flash Pass, you've basically added an entire extra hour of ride time in the park.
We want to go 3 people (including me) to six flag over Texas on July 30, would you give me some tips and tricks for this? What happens should we buy? Do you know a guide of which attractions to ride? Sorry for the questions, it’s our first time going to a park of these and the truth is we don’t know anything and we speak very little English lol
It's ok! Some just left me a comment saying they just went as a group and everything was smooth. If you buy the flashpass you will only have to use an app on your phone. One person can book the rides for everyone as a group. If you all like rolleecoasters and rides I recommend buy the flash pass during the summer as its usually busy. I hope this helps!
My biggest complaint about the Flash Pass is how the douches (mostly teens) that have like 15-20 mins left on their reservation start chilling out in the Flash Pass lines, clogging up and confusing the workers and other people trying to get through and onto their ride when their reservations are ready.
Those were some really good tips I didnt even think about thanks. And I agree. That mess to happened to me at skx flags ga! I stood in line thinking it was the queue until about 10 mins later i realized it wasn't there time yet so I was there for nothing. I was so heated I left the park I had enough. Six flags ended up closing the queue anyway
Is the que thing still a thing? I'm heading to six flags magic mountain California this weekend. I've seen videos of guys just hopping in the fast pass line
For the most part its truly up to the park. If you have the flash pass your seen as priority so usually they'll let you chose were you want to sit but I have been at a park (six flags over GA) were it was too busy to allow for that even with the flash pass.
If I’m taking a group of people - say 24 could I just buy 4 flash passes and every time I schedule a ride add them to my waiting list. Can I share the pass between 6 people ? Or each one needs to buy their own?
This might seem a little late but im interested in going to six flags with flash pass. I never really purchased a flash pass but im interested in getting “flash pass ultimate” which it shows a couple rides in the description. Not sure if those are the only rides I would be able to use the flash pass on or not. Just need a couple of recommendations if should I purchase this or not I was told by a couple of people I would only be able to use it for those couple rides it’s showing and not the rest but just came her just for clarification.
So the flash pass ultimate is the highest tier that they offer. You should be able to ride a majority of the rides as a walk on. I had the premium a few weeks ago out in st louis which was perfect for labor day weekend. It was a walk on as well. There were only 2 rides that it didnt work on because they were new. You should be ok. If there is a ride that you really want to do and its not on there you can buy a single flash pass slot at the ride itself on your phone.
Hello! I’m going to six flags great America, and my friend got me a flash pass! Do you know the average wait time for each ride if I have a standard flash pass?
You can. Everything is done on your phone now for the virtual lines. The only difference between the passes is the rides available and the time spent in the virtual line.
Thank you! No you have to reserve it in advance. But you can easily reserve the rides while walking up to the ride, depending on the line and level of flash pass you have.
@@MrBucketlist Does the same thing happen for the Golden Flash Pass? If the Golden Flash Pass cost $90 then If I add more people, does it cost $90 as well to add per person? I wanna use one golden flash pass for 4 people but I'm not sure if it cost the same price $90 or something different .. ?
If your actively responding to questions, should I buy the fast pass for tomorrow at magic mountain online? Because it’s 4th of July weekend, and I feel like it will fill up fast?
Holidays are extremely hard to judge. Sometimes they'll be extremely packed and some times they'll be dead because everyone thinks they'll be packed so they won't go. I would recommend it only because of how large MM is and if you don't go often. If you do go often then I would wait until I get to the park and judge the crowd.
We have a membership but my son has special needs to we have an access pass and don't need a flash. However this weekend my husband and I are finally able to go to great adventure alone! Super excited haha. But I can't freaking believe how much they raised the prices on these things. And the regular flash pass doesn't even reduce the wait time anymore 😭😭 . The day we are going the platinum is 185 per person!!! I guess we are gonna do the middle one which is 110 each. It's killing me to spend that much but we never get a date night, let alone a whole day alone to ride coasters haha. I just definitely can't swing the almost 400 bucks it would cost us for the platinum and I'm super bummed about it.
WOW!!! Yea that price is crazy! I think the most I paid for a flash pass was 120 and even that upset me but it's paid off in the long run. Enjoy you're trip back out there!
Hi I’m trying to go to 6 flags with me and my gf. Do I need to buy 2 flash passes (one for me and one for her) or with one is enough for the both of us?
Hey awesome and helpful video! I’m going to six flags great America in a few days and I was think of getting the flash pass. Do they still use the reservation system or can you just go up to any ride and use it? Is it unlimited use or do you have a limitation to how many times you can use it?
Thank you! Every park should be back to the way is was. I haven't been to Six Flags Great America but I don't see why it would be different. The flash pass does still use the reservation system if you buy it though. The level of flash pass you buy determines how many times you can use it. The highest level is unlimited.
Great video first of all! But one question still remains: over SF Great Adventure, as in many other parks I believe, they don't allow phones on rides. If I'm supposed to scan the Flash , how is it possible if I have to store the phone?
@@MrBucketlist so I can choose to have the watch instead of the phone? So therefore all I've to do is go to the Flash qiosk once I get there and request the watch?
@simaoduarte6861 yup. Just go to the flash pass building, and they should have an entire stock of the waters. You just pick it up and return it before you leave.
If you all want to ride together, each person will need a pass. They pretty much work separately, so you'll have to try and synch up the reservations yourselves.
@@MrBucketlist so there's a chance that even if we all have watches they won't get synced up and we can't ride together? (Thx for replying fast btw, my trip is today)
@@benxvariety8878 You're welcome. Their is unless they've recently changed things. I would confirm with the people at the flash pass office, they may have updated the system. But when I was their each watch was it's own thing.
@@MrBucketlist So I went to the St Louis location and there were no watches at all! I bought 4 flash passes but only one person has to use their phone to reserve spots in line and when you get in line they scan the qr code on the phone and they let the group in the fast pass lane
@@benxvariety8878 WOW. That's good to know. I had a feeling they would update that outdated system. Even when I was at six flags 2 years ago they were really pushing the app. They didn't want people to get the watches so that makes sense. I"ll let everyone know in this video, THANK YOU! I hope you had a good trip as well.
@@MrBucketlist did you have a slightly weird experience the first time u went alone? I’m thinking about getting a season flash pass but I need to get over going alone 😂 I went alone last season twice and was so used to being with people at theme parks that I must say it felt awkward haha… I love doing things alone but at a theme park it made me feel weird so I’m hoping I get over that because I loooove coasters and I wanna get a season flash pass :/
Yes and no lol. So being that I worked at both Disney and Universal studios I knew what it felt like to be in a theme park alone but enjoying things by myself is what I was concerned about. That went out the window on my first ride when the family they paired me with so excited and happy to see me enjoying myself. I've made so many random friends over the years now because of going to the parks solo, its strange but fun. Also at the start of the pandemic being able to have a coaster like Hagrids or Mako all to myself was just freeing lol.
Hey there. I would recommend it. That's a holiday and a weekend so it will probably be pretty busy. I would still take a lap around the park first scope the crowd before buying it though.
Hey man, I bought the digital version of the platimum one. Im going to great adventure on june 29th and since its my 1st time im just buying everything. How will I get the watch since I bought the digital one, Another question I have is how does it work. For example I have universal studios and Islands of adventure passes, For express there is just a seperate line entirely that you just walk into. Does the flash pass just reserve a time for you, or does it take off 90 percent of the wait time off? (100 minutes to 10 minutes) Anyways if you dont mind helping me that would be great, thanks!
Sure. Apparently they are trying to phase out the watches and have people use the mobile app instead. You can just go the flash office in the park to pick up the watch. There is a separate line for flash pass users. Usually in a weird spot. Its not like universal where its right beside the standard and single rider line. Some are located near the exit. It depends on the ride and park. It takes off time for you and tells you when you can board.
MrBucketlist... we are going to Georgia all next week Monday thru Friday. We bought season passes with flash pass platinum. Is it worth it? Will we be skipping lines like they promise?
Yea it'll be definitely worth it unless it rains the parks have been packed because of the summer crowds. You'll be able to skip the lines unless there lines are full and the queue is closed but it'll tell you that on the watch
Hey man im thinking of buying the gold! Im doing it for FRIDAY during the October Fest is it worth getting gold or premium thank you (its for me and my Boyfriend hes coming down from Canada)
I would recommend the premium. Fridays and octoberfest will be are usually packed. If he's coming down for canada, I wouldn't take the chance of it selling out. I hope this helps!
does the flash pass also includes the entrance fee? I want to go on the weekend and it say flash pass is $105.. does that means is $105 plus entrance fee?
Instead of getting a flash pass is it better to do a vip tour because it comes with flash pass plus food right I don’t often go to the park so I want a nice experience what u think
I did, but I didn't know the price. That's actually really good for those who live near the park. Busch Gardens Tampa is my home park, and the yearly express pass is 500 bucks smh. Thank you for this info!
So to clarify, all levels of flash pass can be as a wrist band or on your mobile app, and they will tell you how long you have to wait? For example, with a Bronze flash pass even if it's a long time I can go do other things whereas if I don't have a flash pass I have to wait in line?
Yes you can get the band or use the app at all levels. Regardless of your level it works all the same its just different wait times, so yes it will tell you how long you have to wait even with bronze. You can do whatever you please while waiting you don't have to wait in the line, you can go ride other rides if they have a short wait
@@MrBucketlist Awesome, thanks for the fast reply. So how do they distinguish between who has bronze vs platinum, like do they look at your app/watch to see that your time to wait is now 0min so you can get on?
Sure no problem. They all work the same. All the workers do is check to see if its your time to ride or not and scan it. They don't get involved with the different levels there's no need to on there end
@@MrBucketlist Perfect. What happens if you're late? For example if your flash pass says you are next in line but you were on another ride so you don't show up for 5-10min?
Thanks for the video. I am going to the park on a Monday in 2 weeks. The waterpark here in Houston isn't too crowded on Mondays. What about Six Flags over Texas on Mondays in June?
You're welcome. I havent been to that park before but I just went to Cedar Point last Monday and it wasn't too bad. No more than a 20 minute wait for any ride so you should be ok.
You don’t have to pick them up. You can actually redeem your flash pass as soon as you get to the park because there’s a QR code where you can scan it and it will take you right to a flash pass website and you can log in with the same email that you used to purchase that flash pass and everything will be on your phone. You don’t have to get a watch unless you really need it but just letting you know it’s $85 damage fee and they will refund it as soon as you return it at the end of the day but the refund will take 3 to 5 business day
Are they still doing the reservations thing? I'm going to six flags magic mountain California this weekend for fright fest on Halloween. I've seen videos of people just hopping in lines for some rides? Is the reservation thing easy to use? How do you do it? Is it on an app or something
I dont know about six flags in CA they do things differently there but all other six flags have dropped the reservation system. Even when they had it they never checked for it in the first place lol. Usually its just something you do online or through the app, its easy. The line hopping happens alot at most parks but its really bad at six flags and from my experience workers could care less
The flash pass is per person. You can share the band but only one person can use it at a time. If you all want to ride together everyone in your party needs to buy one.
@@MrBucketlist Bought flash pass platinum. Says can register on our cell phones. Rides say you can scan attendant with your phone but cannot take phone on the rides. Says you have to put in unmonitored bins and not responsible for lost or stolen items. So in that case we have to use the wrist watches right? Me and my nephew going and have nobody to hold the phones for us after scanning to make sure they are safe whiole we ride so would need to keep them in secured lockers. Does each ride have secured lockers before you get on or only drop bins? Money not an issue just the phones have a lot of data that can't be lost.
I waited to buy the flash pass four days before like you said but the day I wanted is greyed out. I hope it didn't sell out if so I'd be so sad because me and my girlfriend were thinking of spending our one year anniversary here. Do you know if maybe I can buy some in the park itself?
Oh wow. Yea back when I made this video crowds weren't crazy like they are now. What I would strongly recommend is getting to the park before the gates open and make a B line straight to the flash pass kiosk. When I went to six flags great adventure on labor day they kept a few spare ones but they sold out in like 20 minutes.
Im.looking to.go tomorrow...but it's saying Platinum is sold out smh...Will I still cut the wait time drastically with the Gold?..i.do NOT want to wait in the lines long
Not from my experience. Popular and new rides they may only give you one time to skip the line, but thats about it. Kiddie coasters may not be included but they don't usually have long waits.
Thanks for this! People should know that if they go to Magic Mountain some rides only have a limited number of tries that they let you go on. Oh and by the way Superman Escape from Krypton is no longer included and I found this out the hard way.
Your welcome! I've never experienced that with the ride count and WHAT THEY TOOK SUPERMAN OFF?!?! WHY? lol. When I was there it had a 3 hour wait. I would of never got on without the flash pass and it broke down while we were on it lol
@@MrBucketlist Ya they took it off for whatever reason. Okay, but howww did it break down??? OMG what was it likee? Did you stop while up there? Do tell please.
Lol yea we got stuck dangling at the end of the ride. The guy beside me passed out so they had to get this screw driver type thing to release our row and get him out. It was all a mess. Then they told everyone to get out the line like 5 mins later.
So the junior flash pass is only for certain kids rides, age really isn't a factor. It's more about height. Each park has a set list of rides you can use it on.
Would you help me a lot for a question I have, buying the flass pass already includes the entrance to the six flags, or is the flash pass purchased separately?
Only certain rides at the park only allow for one ride per flash pass. Out of all the six flags I've been to its usually one ride per park that does it. Everything else is unlimited
🗣 Scam for unfamiliar guest. I went to fright fest with my family . Six flags Chicago.. I bought 6 bronze passes 95 each. As soon as I bought them we looked and notice 3rides on the list were not showing up and one showed closed but the ride was open. Omg how would anyone know about this ahead of time if not told. They literally took 700 out my pocket and we rode 2 rides.sickening
That is horrible. They are pretty shady about the rides you can use it on. Even finding the flash pass entrance can be a nightmare. When I went on justice league one person told me "they weren't using it today" someone else told me oh yea its back there. Smh
Yea you can pass it around as much as you want. The issue is they scan your watch usually right at the start of the ride so he'll have to wait until you get off. But you can easily share it tho
I don’t know man you said all that and it seemed helpful when I was listening until the last 30 seconds when you said, even if you have a flash pass, you still can’t get on. That pretty much negated everything that I heard from you and instead of my questions being answered, I’m asking even more.
It didn't negate anything. If the line is full, you can not get on the ride.....It is no different then when a line closes around the time of park closing. The flash pass doesn't trump a rides capacity. It's there to skip an already open and accessible line. That goes for any type of express pass at any park on earth.
I have a diamond membership and im thinking of adding the Platinum flash pass to my membership for $27 extra per month. I go about twice per month to the park. Would adding it to my membership be worth it? Also, how can I buy the flash pass through my phone? Using my member portal on their site?
I would say it could be worth it, it just depends on how this new stage of the pandemic changes things, if even at all. You can buy it through your phone and even use your phone for it the entire time if you don't want to get the band.
You saved me at least $160 today. Thank you! Took my 6 yo daughter to Six Flags Great America today and waited until we got to the park to upgrade, per your recommendation. It was super hot and there were almost no lines for anything, so there was no need. Cost for the whole day all in was roughly $100. 👍🏻
I'm so happy to help! It's happened to me too many times of buying that pass unnecessarily. Rain and heat are two things that definitely keep the crowds away.
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Is a flash pass worth it, if some of my friends don’t want to get it as well ? … is there anyway we can ride together if they have to wait in the regular line ?
So I had the Flash Pass platinum and I was just at Great Adventure on a hot, busy July Saturday and the Flash Pass wait times to reserve were WAY shorter compared to the Gold/Bronze. I could only stay in the park for 9 hours so I went for the Platinum and it was never more than 19 minutes for any ride reservation.
It was usually 0-8 mins for rides like Wonder Woman, Skull Mountain, Mine Ride, or Zumanjaro; 9-15 mins for Jersey Devil, Batman, or Green Lantern maybe 15-19 mins for Kingda Ka, Bizarro, Nitro, or Superman. Never any longer than that.
So for future reference just know that if you buy the top of the line Platinum Flash Pass for an extra $40 compared to the Gold, you can save probably 10 extra mins on every single reservation on average. It may not seem like much, but think about it:
For every 4-5 rides you get to hop on faster in a day with the Platinum Flash Pass, you've basically added an entire extra hour of ride time in the park.
Did he mention that there are times that you can not use your flash pass??
I did. It happened multiple times while recording this video.
We want to go 3 people (including me) to six flag over Texas on July 30, would you give me some tips and tricks for this? What happens should we buy? Do you know a guide of which attractions to ride? Sorry for the questions, it’s our first time going to a park of these and the truth is we don’t know anything and we speak very little English lol
It's ok! Some just left me a comment saying they just went as a group and everything was smooth. If you buy the flashpass you will only have to use an app on your phone. One person can book the rides for everyone as a group. If you all like rolleecoasters and rides I recommend buy the flash pass during the summer as its usually busy. I hope this helps!
You are the go-to #1 guy for the most helpful info regarding Six Flags!!! THX!!!!!!
Your welcome thanks for watching!
Does six flags still have the watch for The flash pass or did they change it?
So from what I've heard they only use the app now. But I haven't confirmed that myself
@@MrBucketlist ok thanks because I’m going there soon
Thank you! This is a very professionally produced video & most helpful.
You're welcome. Thank you!
Is it a watch/bracket or is it a clip
It was a watch.
K thanks
My biggest complaint about the Flash Pass is how the douches (mostly teens) that have like 15-20 mins left on their reservation start chilling out in the Flash Pass lines, clogging up and confusing the workers and other people trying to get through and onto their ride when their reservations are ready.
Those were some really good tips I didnt even think about thanks. And I agree. That mess to happened to me at skx flags ga! I stood in line thinking it was the queue until about 10 mins later i realized it wasn't there time yet so I was there for nothing. I was so heated I left the park I had enough. Six flags ended up closing the queue anyway
Is the que thing still a thing? I'm heading to six flags magic mountain California this weekend. I've seen videos of guys just hopping in the fast pass line
@@Error-br1uy I think it depends on the ride and the day
Can you buy the flash pass in person ? Would it be same price as online than in person ?
Sometimes in more in person depending on the crowd level. You can always buy it in person if it's available.
Are there limitations to seat choices with the flash pass? In other words, can you sit wherever you want on the ride?
For the most part its truly up to the park. If you have the flash pass your seen as priority so usually they'll let you chose were you want to sit but I have been at a park (six flags over GA) were it was too busy to allow for that even with the flash pass.
If I’m taking a group of people - say 24 could I just buy 4 flash passes and every time I schedule a ride add them to my waiting list. Can I share the pass between 6 people ? Or each one needs to buy their own?
You would need to all buy the flash pash unless you are wanting to rotate who is able to use it at each ride. You wouldn't be able to ride together.
So with the regular flash pass you just have to wait on the flash pass line or on the regular line? I mean the bronze one.
For the bronze level one you receive the notification that it's time to ride you would go through the flash pass lane
@@MrBucketlist I see! Thank you for your quick reply! Thank you really!!
Is the flash pass different from the general ticket ? or do you need a base ticket to buy it,
It's an add on to the ticket. You'll still need admission into the park.
If u have the platinum flash pass can you use it at different parks? Or is it only good for the place you purchased for initially?
It's only for the park that you originally bought it for.
This might seem a little late but im interested in going to six flags with flash pass. I never really purchased a flash pass but im interested in getting “flash pass ultimate” which it shows a couple rides in the description. Not sure if those are the only rides I would be able to use the flash pass on or not. Just need a couple of recommendations if should I purchase this or not I was told by a couple of people I would only be able to use it for those couple rides it’s showing and not the rest but just came her just for clarification.
So the flash pass ultimate is the highest tier that they offer. You should be able to ride a majority of the rides as a walk on. I had the premium a few weeks ago out in st louis which was perfect for labor day weekend. It was a walk on as well. There were only 2 rides that it didnt work on because they were new. You should be ok. If there is a ride that you really want to do and its not on there you can buy a single flash pass slot at the ride itself on your phone.
Hello! I’m going to six flags great America, and my friend got me a flash pass! Do you know the average wait time for each ride if I have a standard flash pass?
It really just depends on which day of the week and the month. Summer has been pretty loaded for all parks.
If I got flash pass standard can I make different virtual lines ?, I don’t understand about it please help me
You can. Everything is done on your phone now for the virtual lines. The only difference between the passes is the rides available and the time spent in the virtual line.
So, do you get free parking and a general admission ticket when you purchase the Diamond pass ?
You do
Great video! Can you walk up to any ride with the pass or you need to reserve your time to walk in? thanks
Thank you! No you have to reserve it in advance. But you can easily reserve the rides while walking up to the ride, depending on the line and level of flash pass you have.
Hi would you recommend getting the flash pass for fright fest friday?
Hello. I've never been to fright friest but I do know it's been fairly busy like all other Halloween events so I can recommend it.
@@MrBucketlist thank you!
If the platinum season flash pass cost 399, to add more people it will be the same price, 399 per people?
Yea unfortunately that is per person. I would still give them a call to see if they have any group discounts
@@MrBucketlist Does the same thing happen for the Golden Flash Pass? If the Golden Flash Pass cost $90 then If I add more people, does it cost $90 as well to add per person? I wanna use one golden flash pass for 4 people but I'm not sure if it cost the same price $90 or something different .. ?
If your actively responding to questions, should I buy the fast pass for tomorrow at magic mountain online? Because it’s 4th of July weekend, and I feel like it will fill up fast?
Holidays are extremely hard to judge. Sometimes they'll be extremely packed and some times they'll be dead because everyone thinks they'll be packed so they won't go. I would recommend it only because of how large MM is and if you don't go often. If you do go often then I would wait until I get to the park and judge the crowd.
@@MrBucketlist thanks for the input, I really appreciate it
We have a membership but my son has special needs to we have an access pass and don't need a flash. However this weekend my husband and I are finally able to go to great adventure alone! Super excited haha. But I can't freaking believe how much they raised the prices on these things. And the regular flash pass doesn't even reduce the wait time anymore 😭😭 . The day we are going the platinum is 185 per person!!! I guess we are gonna do the middle one which is 110 each. It's killing me to spend that much but we never get a date night, let alone a whole day alone to ride coasters haha. I just definitely can't swing the almost 400 bucks it would cost us for the platinum and I'm super bummed about it.
WOW!!! Yea that price is crazy! I think the most I paid for a flash pass was 120 and even that upset me but it's paid off in the long run. Enjoy you're trip back out there!
Thanks for the helpful video my man.
Your welcome!
Hi I’m trying to go to 6 flags with me and my gf. Do I need to buy 2 flash passes (one for me and one for her) or with one is enough for the both of us?
If you want to ride together, yes you'll need two passes.
Hey awesome and helpful video! I’m going to six flags great America in a few days and I was think of getting the flash pass. Do they still use the reservation system or can you just go up to any ride and use it? Is it unlimited use or do you have a limitation to how many times you can use it?
Thank you! Every park should be back to the way is was. I haven't been to Six Flags Great America but I don't see why it would be different. The flash pass does still use the reservation system if you buy it though. The level of flash pass you buy determines how many times you can use it. The highest level is unlimited.
Great video first of all! But one question still remains: over SF Great Adventure, as in many other parks I believe, they don't allow phones on rides. If I'm supposed to scan the Flash , how is it possible if I have to store the phone?
Thank you! I'm not sure. I didn't have that issue at any of the parks since I always had on the provided flash watch.
@@MrBucketlist so I can choose to have the watch instead of the phone? So therefore all I've to do is go to the Flash qiosk once I get there and request the watch?
@simaoduarte6861 yup. Just go to the flash pass building, and they should have an entire stock of the waters. You just pick it up and return it before you leave.
@@MrBucketlist cool! Appreciate the quick reply!
So how does it work with a group? Does everyone in my group get a watch and we all connect and reserve together or are they all separate or?
If you all want to ride together, each person will need a pass. They pretty much work separately, so you'll have to try and synch up the reservations yourselves.
@@MrBucketlist so there's a chance that even if we all have watches they won't get synced up and we can't ride together? (Thx for replying fast btw, my trip is today)
@@benxvariety8878 You're welcome. Their is unless they've recently changed things. I would confirm with the people at the flash pass office, they may have updated the system. But when I was their each watch was it's own thing.
@@MrBucketlist So I went to the St Louis location and there were no watches at all! I bought 4 flash passes but only one person has to use their phone to reserve spots in line and when you get in line they scan the qr code on the phone and they let the group in the fast pass lane
@@benxvariety8878 WOW. That's good to know. I had a feeling they would update that outdated system. Even when I was at six flags 2 years ago they were really pushing the app. They didn't want people to get the watches so that makes sense. I"ll let everyone know in this video, THANK YOU! I hope you had a good trip as well.
do you think i should buy one if I'm going on Saturday june 8th at the new jersey six flags
From what I've heard this season. Absolutely.
Thank you for the explanation!
You're welcome!
I've never been to a theme park by myself is it worth it?
After going to parks for over 20 years with fam and friends going solo has been the best experience I've ever had
@@MrBucketlist did you have a slightly weird experience the first time u went alone? I’m thinking about getting a season flash pass but I need to get over going alone 😂 I went alone last season twice and was so used to being with people at theme parks that I must say it felt awkward haha… I love doing things alone but at a theme park it made me feel weird so I’m hoping I get over that because I loooove coasters and I wanna get a season flash pass :/
Yes and no lol. So being that I worked at both Disney and Universal studios I knew what it felt like to be in a theme park alone but enjoying things by myself is what I was concerned about. That went out the window on my first ride when the family they paired me with so excited and happy to see me enjoying myself. I've made so many random friends over the years now because of going to the parks solo, its strange but fun. Also at the start of the pandemic being able to have a coaster like Hagrids or Mako all to myself was just freeing lol.
@@MrBucketlist I like to go with atleast a group of four..
@@OlliePattz man I felt the same way. One guy said i looked lonely it made me feel some type of way. I'm still going by myself this year..
Hello Mr. Bucketlist, do you think it´s worth it to buy the flash pass if I´m planning to go to Six Flags San Antornio on Jan 1st ?
Hey there. I would recommend it. That's a holiday and a weekend so it will probably be pretty busy. I would still take a lap around the park first scope the crowd before buying it though.
Hey man, I bought the digital version of the platimum one. Im going to great adventure on june 29th and since its my 1st time im just buying everything. How will I get the watch since I bought the digital one, Another question I have is how does it work. For example I have universal studios and Islands of adventure passes, For express there is just a seperate line entirely that you just walk into. Does the flash pass just reserve a time for you, or does it take off 90 percent of the wait time off? (100 minutes to 10 minutes) Anyways if you dont mind helping me that would be great, thanks!
Sure. Apparently they are trying to phase out the watches and have people use the mobile app instead. You can just go the flash office in the park to pick up the watch. There is a separate line for flash pass users. Usually in a weird spot. Its not like universal where its right beside the standard and single rider line. Some are located near the exit. It depends on the ride and park. It takes off time for you and tells you when you can board.
@@MrBucketlist Thanks man, I really appreciate it!
MrBucketlist... we are going to Georgia all next week Monday thru Friday. We bought season passes with flash pass platinum. Is it worth it? Will we be skipping lines like they promise?
Yea it'll be definitely worth it unless it rains the parks have been packed because of the summer crowds. You'll be able to skip the lines unless there lines are full and the queue is closed but it'll tell you that on the watch
Hey man im thinking of buying the gold!
Im doing it for FRIDAY during the October Fest is it worth getting gold or premium thank you
(its for me and my Boyfriend hes coming down from Canada)
I would recommend the premium. Fridays and octoberfest will be are usually packed. If he's coming down for canada, I wouldn't take the chance of it selling out. I hope this helps!
If I purchase a flash pass beforehand online how do I get the wristband? do I collect it at the park when I arrive? Thanks!
Yup. You just walk to the flash pass both and they scan your reservation and your all set.
does the flash pass also includes the entrance fee? I want to go on the weekend and it say flash pass is $105.. does that means is $105 plus entrance fee?
It does not. If you see $105 on the website then you want to add the cost of the ticket to that.
Instead of getting a flash pass is it better to do a vip tour because it comes with flash pass plus food right I don’t often go to the park so I want a nice experience what u think
I would definitely recommend the VIP experience for the best experience. The flash pass has been extremely busy lately because of Halloween crowds
Did u know they offer a flash pass seasons pass? the platinum is $200 for a flash pass seasons pass when u get the Diamond seasons pass..
I did, but I didn't know the price. That's actually really good for those who live near the park. Busch Gardens Tampa is my home park, and the yearly express pass is 500 bucks smh. Thank you for this info!
is it better if i buy it online or in person, which is better help me out please sir???
Usually it's a tad cheaper online, and depending on the day you go they can sell out in the park.
So if i dont buy a season pass, do i need to buy a daily ticket along with the flash pass
Yes. Either way, you need some type of admission. Whether it be a season pass or park ticket plus the flash pass.
@@MrBucketlist Thank you sit
So to clarify, all levels of flash pass can be as a wrist band or on your mobile app, and they will tell you how long you have to wait? For example, with a Bronze flash pass even if it's a long time I can go do other things whereas if I don't have a flash pass I have to wait in line?
Yes you can get the band or use the app at all levels. Regardless of your level it works all the same its just different wait times, so yes it will tell you how long you have to wait even with bronze. You can do whatever you please while waiting you don't have to wait in the line, you can go ride other rides if they have a short wait
@@MrBucketlist Awesome, thanks for the fast reply. So how do they distinguish between who has bronze vs platinum, like do they look at your app/watch to see that your time to wait is now 0min so you can get on?
Sure no problem. They all work the same. All the workers do is check to see if its your time to ride or not and scan it. They don't get involved with the different levels there's no need to on there end
@@MrBucketlist Perfect. What happens if you're late? For example if your flash pass says you are next in line but you were on another ride so you don't show up for 5-10min?
It just holds your place in line unless the decide to close the queue but thats rare unless its busy. No biggie
Can we get a flash pass online and use it like 4 months later?
Sure can. That's exactly what I do.
On the Elite Diamond Membership do you know what Free Flash Pass Upgrade Every Visit means?
The only thing I'm familiar with is when you go to any park every visit you get a free temporary flash pass for atleast 2 rides
I go to the six flags in Los Angeles bro… flash pass is always worth it, 90% of the rides always have a line 45 mins to OVER 2 hours year round! 😂
lol. That sounds about right!
I have a question for the flash pass what do you do with the wristband after leaving do you give it back or keep it?
Good question. You definitely have to give it back. They will put either a security deposit or hold collateral when you first pick it up.
Thanks for the video. I am going to the park on a Monday in 2 weeks. The waterpark here in Houston isn't too crowded on Mondays. What about Six Flags over Texas on Mondays in June?
You're welcome. I havent been to that park before but I just went to Cedar Point last Monday and it wasn't too bad. No more than a 20 minute wait for any ride so you should be ok.
I’m getting tickets and I have a question do I just need a flash pass to get in or do I need more tickets to get in
No the flash pass is optional if you want to skip the lines
I learned a lot from your video. Thank You for all the valuable info.
You're welcome. I'm glad to help!
If I buy them online do you know if I just pick them up when I go
You can, but some times they run out of the band even if you prepurchase it online,and they'll just scan you phone so don't pick it up too late.
You don’t have to pick them up. You can actually redeem your flash pass as soon as you get to the park because there’s a QR code where you can scan it and it will take you right to a flash pass website and you can log in with the same email that you used to purchase that flash pass and everything will be on your phone. You don’t have to get a watch unless you really need it but just letting you know it’s $85 damage fee and they will refund it as soon as you return it at the end of the day but the refund will take 3 to 5 business day
Are they still doing the reservations thing? I'm going to six flags magic mountain California this weekend for fright fest on Halloween. I've seen videos of people just hopping in lines for some rides? Is the reservation thing easy to use? How do you do it? Is it on an app or something
I dont know about six flags in CA they do things differently there but all other six flags have dropped the reservation system. Even when they had it they never checked for it in the first place lol. Usually its just something you do online or through the app, its easy. The line hopping happens alot at most parks but its really bad at six flags and from my experience workers could care less
Is the flash pass per person or can you use one pass for a certain amount people in your group?if you can use one pass in your group will it coast?
The flash pass is per person. You can share the band but only one person can use it at a time. If you all want to ride together everyone in your party needs to buy one.
@@MrBucketlist ok Ty!!
Really helpful, to the point, well spoken, and informative. Thanks !
Your welcome!
@@MrBucketlist Bought flash pass platinum. Says can register on our cell phones. Rides say you can scan attendant with your phone but cannot take phone on the rides. Says you have to put in unmonitored bins and not responsible for lost or stolen items. So in that case we have to use the wrist watches right? Me and my nephew going and have nobody to hold the phones for us after scanning to make sure they are safe whiole we ride so would need to keep them in secured lockers. Does each ride have secured lockers before you get on or only drop bins? Money not an issue just the phones have a lot of data that can't be lost.
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
if you buy an all season flash pass can you use it at all the six flags parks or just the one you bought it from?
You can use it at all the parks as long as you buy that option
@@MrBucketlist thank you!
Can you reserve more than one virtual que at a time?
Nope unless you have multiple bands
I waited to buy the flash pass four days before like you said but the day I wanted is greyed out. I hope it didn't sell out if so I'd be so sad because me and my girlfriend were thinking of spending our one year anniversary here. Do you know if maybe I can buy some in the park itself?
Oh wow. Yea back when I made this video crowds weren't crazy like they are now. What I would strongly recommend is getting to the park before the gates open and make a B line straight to the flash pass kiosk. When I went to six flags great adventure on labor day they kept a few spare ones but they sold out in like 20 minutes.
@@MrBucketlist okay we will try that :)
Would the bronze still be good?
It depends on the crowd level and how many people bought other passes. I would say its just best to judge it before you buy.
Can you add a season flash pass to a summer season ticket?
You can. Just talk to guest services.
Does it work for a day or for longer
Depends on how long you buy it for. You can buy multi day flash pass.
When getting the platinum flash pass do u get a wrist band?
You can get the wrist band at levels of the flash including platinum
@@MrBucketlist just to confirm if I get platinum flash pass I will get a wrist band?
Yes
Im.looking to.go tomorrow...but it's saying Platinum is sold out smh...Will I still cut the wait time drastically with the Gold?..i.do NOT want to wait in the lines long
It just really depends on the wait times in general. I would say if platinum is already sold out I would def get the gold before its too late
@@MrBucketlist appreciate it my brutha
What if you lose it and have no money to pay?
They ask for collateral before you receive the watch. If you don't have any, you wont get one.
Me and my husband just subscribed you helped us out a lot we just got a season pass
I'm glad I could help, welcome to the channel!
Are there coasters of the major coasters excluded from the flash pass system ?
Not from my experience. Popular and new rides they may only give you one time to skip the line, but thats about it. Kiddie coasters may not be included but they don't usually have long waits.
What about Friday in March magic mountain?
I would definitely buy it around then
Are you able to get one flash pass and reserve 6 seats (the maximum) without needing to buy 6 flash passes
Nope. There's no reserving it just allows you to skip the line. One person per pass.
Bro seems so chill. Subscribed
Thank you. Welcome to the channel.
Thanks for this! People should know that if they go to Magic Mountain some rides only have a limited number of tries that they let you go on. Oh and by the way Superman Escape from Krypton is no longer included and I found this out the hard way.
Your welcome! I've never experienced that with the ride count and WHAT THEY TOOK SUPERMAN OFF?!?! WHY? lol. When I was there it had a 3 hour wait. I would of never got on without the flash pass and it broke down while we were on it lol
@@MrBucketlist Ya they took it off for whatever reason. Okay, but howww did it break down??? OMG what was it likee? Did you stop while up there? Do tell please.
Lol yea we got stuck dangling at the end of the ride. The guy beside me passed out so they had to get this screw driver type thing to release our row and get him out. It was all a mess. Then they told everyone to get out the line like 5 mins later.
@@MrBucketlist holy molyyyy
i’m going with my bf and we’re both getting flash passes, will we both be given watches or just one of us?
Yup if you each bought one you'll both get a watch.
@@MrBucketlist thanks for responding!
What age is junior flash passes for? Ok for a 8 year old?
So the junior flash pass is only for certain kids rides, age really isn't a factor. It's more about height. Each park has a set list of rides you can use it on.
Does one work for multiple people
You can pass it around but you can only reserve one ride per band.
This prices are crazy, today the @ Six Flags California, Platinum $210, Gold $125, Regular $100
Oh wow. That is ridiculous. I was at Six Flags Georgia and the same thing smh
If I buy the flash pass online, ahead of time, does that grant access to the actual park?
Nope still need a park ticket or a pass to get in
@@MrBucketlist Thanks!
Is there a fee if I add someone to my flash pass
Yup. You get charged per person
Would you help me a lot for a question I have, buying the flass pass already includes the entrance to the six flags, or is the flash pass purchased separately?
No admission is separate from the flash pass. You'll need to buy both.
@@MrBucketlist so if platinum flash pass is $105 then I would need to add that to the the standard $40 ticket?
That's correct. The flash pass is usually more experience that the admission ticket.
So far the best video
Thank you!
Thanks!
You're welcome
Can you use the flash pass multiple times on one ride? Or is it one time per ride?
Only certain rides at the park only allow for one ride per flash pass. Out of all the six flags I've been to its usually one ride per park that does it. Everything else is unlimited
Great Video..
Thank you
This was honestly super helpful
Good to hear!
🗣 Scam for unfamiliar guest. I went to fright fest with my family . Six flags Chicago.. I bought 6 bronze passes 95 each. As soon as I bought them we looked and notice 3rides on the list were not showing up and one showed closed but the ride was open. Omg how would anyone know about this ahead of time if not told. They literally took 700 out my pocket and we rode 2 rides.sickening
That is horrible. They are pretty shady about the rides you can use it on. Even finding the flash pass entrance can be a nightmare. When I went on justice league one person told me "they weren't using it today" someone else told me oh yea its back there. Smh
i've never been to six flags is it like a roller coaster park
Yup its just a standard amusement park. Depending on which park you go to they have some stand out rides
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How many people does the flash pass cover?????
You can buy one and add all your family members to the same watch but basically each person will be considered a separate charge.
@@MrBucketlist can I pass the watch to my brother after I just used it so that he can go on it once it’s the watch turn again?
Yea you can pass it around as much as you want. The issue is they scan your watch usually right at the start of the ride so he'll have to wait until you get off. But you can easily share it tho
so if i buy it how long will i have it for?
All day
@@MrBucketlist ty
I don’t know man you said all that and it seemed helpful when I was listening until the last 30 seconds when you said, even if you have a flash pass, you still can’t get on. That pretty much negated everything that I heard from you and instead of my questions being answered, I’m asking even more.
It didn't negate anything. If the line is full, you can not get on the ride.....It is no different then when a line closes around the time of park closing. The flash pass doesn't trump a rides capacity. It's there to skip an already open and accessible line. That goes for any type of express pass at any park on earth.
Do you think the Bronze pass is worth it?
Depends on the day. On the weekend during the summer not so much during the week it can be
Well done :)
Thank you!
thanks
You're welcome
Hello I was wondering is the flash pass could be for two people using one flash pass.
You can rotate who's wearing the pass so potentially yes but if you want to ride at the same time you'll need two passes
I have a diamond membership and im thinking of adding the Platinum flash pass to my membership for $27 extra per month. I go about twice per month to the park. Would adding it to my membership be worth it? Also, how can I buy the flash pass through my phone? Using my member portal on their site?
I would say it could be worth it, it just depends on how this new stage of the pandemic changes things, if even at all. You can buy it through your phone and even use your phone for it the entire time if you don't want to get the band.
It’s going to cause us $500 for platinum whattt how is it 100 for u 😢
Lol. I'm not sure. Maybe the price has went up since this video like everything else.
You are very attractive
Thankyou
@@MrBucketlist fasho
So are you lol