Six Flags Sparks Concern After Bulldozing Large Portion of Great America

Six Flags Great America has always been one of the most recognizable theme parks in the Midwest, packed with legendary coasters and themed areas that longtime guests have grown up with. But with the park preparing for its 50th anniversary season in 2026, major changes are already underway—and they’re much bigger than most people expected.

Instead of simply repainting rides and adding anniversary banners, Six Flags appears to be tearing down an entire section of the park.

According to reports from WGNTV, new aerial footage from WGN SkyCam 9 shows that the Yukon Territory area has undergone significant demolition, with one of its most recognizable family sections now reduced to nothing but dirt.

Camp Cartoon Has Been Completely Removed

The biggest shock comes from the disappearance of Camp Cartoon, a family area that once served as a central hub for younger guests.

The SkyCam footage shows the area has been completely cleared out. Attractions that once filled the land appear to be gone, and the ground itself looks ripped up and stripped down. Instead of pathways and colorful ride structures, the space now appears empty.

Two rides that were still part of the Camp Cartoon area—Crazy Bus and Yahoo River—have reportedly been removed. Even the themed signage and smaller attractions that once gave the area its identity appear to be gone.

For longtime visitors, it’s a dramatic sight. It’s the kind of change that doesn’t feel like a normal offseason project. It looks like a full demolition.

One Ride Still Stands, Raising Questions

Even with the area cleared out, one coaster remains standing: Sprocket Rockets.

That detail has sparked even more curiosity. If Six Flags planned to permanently erase the entire section, it would make sense for everything to be removed. But leaving Sprocket Rockets in place suggests the park may be building around it.

It creates an unusual visual—one coaster still standing while the rest of the land looks completely erased.

A Larger Expansion May Be Taking Shape

The demolition may also extend beyond Camp Cartoon itself. The report notes that the Go Kart track on the other end of Yukon Territory has already been removed.

With both areas cleared, Yukon Territory now has a significant amount of open space. That has led to speculation that Six Flags could be preparing for a new family area or expansion that stretches across a much larger footprint than Camp Cartoon alone.

At this stage, Six Flags has not made an official announcement about what will replace the demolished area, but the size of the cleared land suggests that something substantial is being planned.

Other Major Attractions Are Seeing Updates Too

While the demolition is grabbing attention, other areas of the park are also seeing work.

American Eagle, the park’s classic wooden roller coaster, has reportedly been receiving track maintenance. Crews were spotted working on a section of the ride, though no major overhaul has been announced.

Raging Bull is also undergoing changes. The staircase leading to its loading station is reportedly being replaced, with the old staircase removed and construction expected to follow. This comes after Raging Bull received a full paint job last year and reopened during Fright Fest.

Together, these projects suggest that Six Flags is preparing multiple areas of the park for a high-profile season.

A 50th Anniversary Season With a Different Energy

Anniversary seasons are usually built around celebration, nostalgia, and tradition. But at Six Flags Great America, the early signs point to something much more disruptive.

By clearing out an entire family land and leaving behind a dirt-covered footprint, Six Flags is signaling that the park’s future may look very different from its past.

The 2026 season officially begins April 25, and with demolition already underway, fans likely won’t have to wait long to see what comes next.

Still, for many guests, the current view of Yukon Territory feels unsettling. The park may be preparing something exciting, but for now, the bulldozed land and missing attractions have left many wondering what exactly Six Flags Great America is becoming.