2026 Great Adventure Family & Friends Day - PEF Membership Benefits Program

Join PEF MBP for a Full Day of Summer Fun!

Date: Saturday, July 11

Location: 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527

PEF MBP Official Event Time: TBD a.m.–3:00 p.m. rain or shine, with lunch from noon–3 p.m. (see details below)

Great Adventure Official Park Operating Hours: 10:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (TBD, but noted on 2026 calendar as such.)

Safari Operating Hours: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (TBD but on calendar as such)

PEF members/retirees can purchase up to four (4) e-tickets at the $40 price and up to an additional six (6) e-tickets may be purchased at the discounted price of $81.03.
The $40 e-ticket or the $81.03 discounted e-ticket for admission must be purchased by season ticket holders as well.
E-ticket includes amusement park and safari admission, a lunch buffet, and parking. Admission to safari does not need to be used on the day of the PEF MBP event. These tickets are valid for use through 8/20/26, however, you will need to pay for your own parking if you return on another day.
Children 2 years of age and younger do not need a ticket.
Once you purchase your event e-tickets, the e-tickets will be emailed directly to your email address on file with PEF MBP. You will need to keep these e-tickets in a safe place and bring them with you the day of the event. You must present them for admission into the park.
The PEF member/retiree does not need to be present at the park the day of the event as there is no registration/ticket pick-up process.

The parking lot opens at TBD a.m.
You will receive your e-ticket parking pass by email in advance of the event. You must print and bring this pass with you the day of the event in order to park for free. If you forget your parking e-ticket, you will need to pay for your own parking.

You may come to the park with your family members/friends for a TBD a.m. event start time.
The PEF member/retiree who purchased the event e-tickets does not need to be present the day of the event. There is no formal registration/ticket pick-up process as all e-tickets are emailed in advance.
Once you arrive at the park, you will need to proceed through security/metal detection which will open at TBD a.m. and then proceed to the ticket turnstiles to enter the park. Have your e-tickets with you for entry.

Free water/soda offer only available with the purchase of a discounted souvenir bottle just $TBD plus tax.
Unlimited refills are available July 11th and as an added bonus, the souvenir bottle can be brought back to the park on any future visits during the 2026 season for discounted soft drink refills.
Purchase online directly through the Great Adventure website. Enter Promo Code PEF where it says to Enter Promo in the yellow bar at the top of the web page. Be sure to use Chrome, as the link will not work in Internet Explorer.
Purchase via your smartphone. Use Sarfari for this purchase. Tap the menu bar at the top right of the Great Adventure logo. Tap the box, “Enter Promo Code” (which is at the bottom) and enter Promo Code PEF, then tap GO!
No sales are available the day of the event. Purchase by July 6.
Souvenir bottles purchased by July 6, can be picked up upon arrival the day of the event anywhere bottles are sold in the park, including major food stands, drink refill stands, the candy shop near the entrance, etc.
Souvenir bottle refills can be made at any restaurant displaying a blue drink cup image on their signage.

Available to all PEF members/retirees who purchase family and friends day tickets.
Upgrade to a Gold or Platinum Pass!
Passes will be available for purchase at specific locations in the park.
Upgrades are only available July 11.

Located in the lunch pavilion area. Look for the PEF MBP banners to locate the correct pavilion(s).
Lunch e-tickets are required for entry. One-time entry only. Once you leave the lunch pavilion area, you cannot re-enter.
Menu: Hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken tenders, sausage, onions & peppers, tortellini alfredo, Caesar salad, Frito Lay chips, ice cream novelties or cookies, Coca-Cola beverages & water.
Raffle prizes will be available at the PEF MBP table. Be sure to stop by the PEF MBP table to pick up your raffle prize entry form and enter into the prize drawing of your choice. Raffle prize entry is available to all PEF MBP members/retirees in attendance.
Winners will be drawn the Monday following the event. Winners will be contacted by PEF MBP.

PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be made available.
Limit of four (4) e-tickets per PEF member/retiree at the special price of $40. Up to an additional six (6) e-tickets may be purchased at the discounted price of $81.03.
Once your order is processed, your e-tickets (admission, buffet lunch, and parking) will be emailed directly to your email address.
There is no registration/ticket pick-up process the day of the event. Simply arrive with your admission e-tickets, parking e-ticket, and meal e-tickets in hand.
You will receive an event reminder email approximately 2-3 days prior to the event that will include any event updates and important details you need to be aware of prior to attending.
E-ticket sales will end on July 6, 2026, or when e-ticket availability has run out (whichever comes first).
There will be no rain date.
As a participant of the PEF MBP Family & Friends Day event, you grant the PEF Membership Benefits Program, the right to photograph/videotape the bearer of the Great Adventure ticket on Great Adventure property, and utilize the photography/videotape for any PEF MBP marketing purpose (i.e., advertising material, the internet, social media, or any other media) without notice, payment, or consideration.

For additional information or questions, please contact PEF MBP at (800) 767-1840, or (518) 785-1900, ext. 243, opt. 1.

To purchase up to four (4) $40 e-tickets and up to six (6) $81.03 discounted e-tickets, please call the PEF MBP office at (800) 767-1840 or (518) 785-1900, ext. 243, opt. 1.
E-Tickets can only be purchased over the phone or in person at the PEF MBP office located at 10 Airline Drive, Suite 101, Albany, NY 12205 through April 30, 2026 and beginning May 1, at 40 British American Boulevard, Airport Park, Latham, NY 12110.
PEF member/retiree membership will be verified.

E-ticket supplies are limited and will only be available while supplies last.