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  • Episode 6 - Go Big!

    Episode 6 - Go Big!
    Apr 21 2023
    Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 6, we will take a look at just over the past decade of development at Six Flags Great America from 2010 to release (2023). Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions jonrev.com/ See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    31 min
  • Episode 5 - More Flags More Fun

    Episode 5 - More Flags More Fun
    Apr 14 2023
    Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 5, we will take a look at the rapid growth of Six Flags Great America throughout the 2000s up through Six Flags filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2009. Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions https://jonrev.com/ See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    22 min
  • Episode 4 - Bigger, Faster, Closer

    Episode 4 - Bigger, Faster, Closer
    Apr 7 2023
    Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 4, we will take a look at how Great America transformed in the 1990's under the various regimes behind Six Flags. Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions https://jonrev.com/ See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    25 min
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Apr 6 2023
    "See the Carousel" is a documentary podcast detailing the history of Great America in Gurnee, IL. Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions https://www.jonrev.com See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    1 min
  • Episode 3 - Six Flags raises the stakes

    Episode 3 - Six Flags raises the stakes
    Apr 4 2023
    Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 3, we will take a look at the first few years of Six Flags operating Great America. With particular focus on the expansion which occurred. Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions https://jonrev.com/ See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    22 min
  • Episode 2 - Marriott...or not?

    Episode 2 - Marriott...or not?
    Mar 24 2023
    Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 2, we will take a look at the initial expansion and growth of Marriott's Great America up through the park's acquisition by Six Flags. Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions https://jonrev.com/ See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    30 min
  • Episode 1 - A Park is Born

    Episode 1 - A Park is Born
    Mar 17 2023
    Welcome to "See the Carousel;" a documentary mini-series chronicling the history of Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. In episode 1, we will take a look at the development, planning and construction of Marriott's Great America. We will then take a look at the park as it was in its opening season of 1976. Please visit https://www.seethecarousel.com for more information about See the Carousel, as well as to contact us. See the Carousel is a YFCS production. Research, Writing, Narration and Editing is done by Zach Lewis. Cover Photo courtesy JonRev Productions https://jonrev.com/ See the Carousel is an exclusively independent production not affiliated or officially related to, endorsed, authorized or funded by Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other organization or individual with financial or other interests or affiliation to Six Flags, Six Flags Great America, Marriott Corporation, Cedar Fair, California's Great America, or any other company having, or purporting to have any interest or affiliation with the Great America Theme Parks located in Santa Clara, California and Gurnee, Illinois respectively. All information presented in the narrative, marketing and all other purposes related to this production is intended for entertainment only. All content belongs to its respective copyright holders, publishing house, creator(s) and all other parties holding claims to such.
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    34 min