Thank you for supporting local nonprofits! We want your visit to The Great Escape to be as smooth as it is fun. Below is information about Spring Spin™ at The Great Escape.

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EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Your Spring Spin ticket is valid for ONE of the following dates:

Saturday, May 8 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 9 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 15 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 16 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 21 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 22 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 23 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday, May 27 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, May 28 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 29 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 30 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Your Spring Spin™ ticket includes:

• A full day of unlimited rides – be the first to see the park for the new season and before the summer crowds
• Spectacular shows and incredible attractions
• A special “C’mon Back!” ticket to revisit the park any day during the 2010 season for just $13, plus tax
• Opportunity to upgrade to a season pass for only an additional $34.99, plus tax!

How do I purchase my C’mon Back ticket?
To receive this great added value, guests must present their Spring Spin™ ticket along with $13, plus tax at the Guest Relations window. This special “C’mon Back!” ticket is valid any day during the 2010 season and available for purchase only during the Spring Spin event.

Can guests upgrade to a Season Pass?
YES! To take advantage of this great offer, guests must present their Spring Spin™ ticket stub along with an additional $34.99, plus tax at the Guest Relations window (guests need to enter the park, turn in their Spring Spin ticket at the turnstile, then use the stub to purchase the upgrade). This offer is available only during the Spring Spin event.

Does everyone need a ticket to enter the park on Spring Spin™: One Good Turn to Benefit Another?
Yes, everyone who enters the park must have a ticket, except guests ages 2 and under, who will be admitted free. Tickets purchased the day of the event will be $40.99, plus tax.

Can guests bring food to the park?
Please note that bringing outside food into the park is not permitted. However, guests may purchase “Meal Vouchers” at the Guest Relations window on the day of the event. Meal Vouchers are $9.00, plus tax and are good for any of the following:

o Alpine Fest House: Cheeseburger or Hot Dog, Small French Fries, Medium Soda, and a Cookie.
o Papa John’s: Jumbo Slice of Papa John’s Pizza, Salad, and a Medium Soda.
o Chicken Chalet: Chicken Tenders, Small French Fries, Medium Soda, and a Cookie.

What do we do if the ticket and stub become separated?
You will need your ticket stub to enter the park and receive the season pass upgrade and to purchase meal vouchers. If the perforated ticket becomes separated, please tape the two pieces together, and make sure the ticket sequence numbers match.

What about inclement weather?
This event offers 12 days from which to choose to attend. Some rides and shows may close temporarily in severe weather. As soon as conditions permit safe operation, these rides and shows will re-open. In the rare event that the park is closed due to extended severe weather, tickets will be honored for admission any other regular operating day through June, 2010. Please call 518-792-3500, Ext. 3376 to determine if the event has been officially cancelled due to inclement weather.

Will all of the rides be open?
Splashwater Kingdom (the water park) will not be open on Saturday or Sunday, May 8th & 9th, Saturday or Sunday, May 15th & 16th. Splashwater Kingdom will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 21st, May 22nd and May 23rd, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 27th through May 31st.

What about parking?
Parking is $10 per car and $15 per bus for the day.

How do I get to The Great Escape?
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