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    SeaWorld Thanks its Guests this Summer with Complimentary and Discounted Beer in All Three Parks Coast-to-Coast

    • Orlando offers free beer to all guests 21 and older
    • Beer for under a buck in San Diego
    • Season Pass Members enjoy brew samples “on the house” in San Antonio

    SAN ANTONIO, Tx.; ORLANDO, Fla.; SAN DIEGO, Ca. (May 25, 2023) – SeaWorld is helping guests cool down and celebrate all things summer with the return of complimentary and discounted beer specials at its three parks coast-to-coast. It’s SeaWorld’s way of saying thank you and helping guests cool down and beat the heat while enjoying all new thrills, new shows, special events and fan favorite animal experiences all summer long.

    Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment said, “This summer is shaping up to be red hot in our parks with a new ride opening in every one of our SeaWorld parks, each one being a first of its kind. We’re also introducing all new shows, amazing special events and unique animal experiences that give guests a reason to keep coming back. There is a lot to see and do at SeaWorld and there is no better way for adults to take a break and cool down than with a refreshing ice-cold beer on us. It’s just another way to thank our fans and first-time guests for making SeaWorld their destination of choice this summer.”


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    SeaWorld San Diego is the place to be this summer, now through August 20 SeaWorld San Diego is offering $.75 beer all summer long at High Tides Brew, the hip taproom that features a variety of California craft brews. All summer long guests can enjoy a 7-ounce beer of their choice from 11 a.m. through park close. Offer is limited to one beer per person per day. SeaWorld San Diego is launching the biggest and best summer in years with the all–new Summer Spectacular with an exciting lineup of live concerts, magical stunt shows, and a fun parade the entire family will love.

    ​While sipping on a cold one, guests can explore the park and learn more about marine mammals, and when done, can ride on thrill and family-friendly rides such as the all-new Arctic Rescue, a family-friendly straddle coaster with three exhilarating launches. Plus, guests can explore and enjoy Rescue Jr., an all-new play area where kids can play and learn about animal conservation by meeting rescued animals up-close, hearing stories of animal rescues from members of the SeaWorld Rescue Team and more!
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    SeaWorld Orlando is giving guests more ways to have fun and stay cool this summer. From May 8 to July 27 guests who are 21 years and older can enjoy one free beer at the Waterway Grill Bar between 11 a.m. and one hour before the park closes. Pass Members have an exclusive deal and can receive two free beers during this period. These complimentary drinks are a great way to celebrate the excitement of Summer Spectacular and the arrival of Orlando's newest attraction, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. Visitors are invited to join in and experience the thrilling atmosphere of SeaWorld's vibrant Summer Spectacular, which includes fantastic new entertainment and thrills. This includes the Surf Holiday show, a live stage performance with singing, dancing, and an inspiring story about preserving and conserving the beauty of our living oceans. The nights end with Ignite, a spectacular fireworks display that showcases the brilliance of the sea in the sky. The wait is finally over for Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, the highly anticipated new attraction of 2023, which officially opens to the public on May 27. This exhilarating coaster celebrates surfing cultures from around the world and provides a unique experience with surfboard ride vehicles that simulate the sensation of riding a wave. Whether you're a thrill seeker or prefer a more approachable coaster, this ride is suitable for all levels of excitement.
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    The hot summer months in Texas just got cooler... and a little more refreshing. Starting June 1 and continuing the entire month, current SeaWorld San Antonio pass members (21+) can enjoy a complimentary beer “on the house” (limit one per person, per day). Additionally, all guests can enjoy ice cold beer for only one dollar (limit two per person, per day). Poured at the Biergarten, the brews pair perfectly with the excitement of the Summer Spectacular which includes, dance parties, a 50 degree Chill Out bar, and shows like HydroPower: Xtreme FX – recently voted the world’s most creative sport/stunt show and features acrobatic stunts on the lake, fireworks, lasers, and a live rock band. And coming summer 2023, guests can take a refreshing and thrilling family adventure on the world’s first launched flume coaster, Catapult Falls.

    Dates and offers for discounted beer at all parks are to change.

    About SeaWorld
    SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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    Busch Gardens Thanks its Guests this Summer with Free Beer at Busch Gardens Parks in Florida and Virginia

    • Tampa Bay offer runs May 22 through July 20
    • Free and discounted beer begins at the Williamsburg park from May 26 through August 17
    • Best way to enjoy thirst quenching beer specials this summer and seasonal events throughout the year is with a Busch Gardens Membership or an Annual Pass
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    TAMPA, Fla., WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (May 25, 2023) – Busch Gardens is giving another reason to celebrate summer with free beer at both parks. It’s Busch Gardens’ way of saying thank you and helping guests cool down and beat the heat while enjoying all new thrills, new shows, special events and fan favorite animal experiences all summer long.

    Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment said, “This summer will be better than ever at our parks with new rides in both Busch Gardens locations, Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest of its kind in Tampa and DarKoaster North America's first all-indoor straddle coaster in Williamsburg. We’re introducing new shows, amazing special events and unique experiences at our parks, and an ice-cold beer is the best way for adults to take a break, cool down and select Busch Gardens as their destination of choice this summer.”
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    Great experiences to enjoy this summer at the Busch Gardens parks include:
    • All new at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this Summer is Icons, where guests can step into the world of musical icons with a new review show at Dragon Fire Grill. Featuring live performances of fan-favorite hits inspired by musical legends, this show will have guests singing and dancing in their seat.
    • Visitors to Busch Gardens Williamsburg will enjoy an epic summer of live music during the Summer Nights Concert Series. Top artists including Maddie & Tae, Collective Soul and Flo Rida will take the stage every Saturday from June 16 – August 13. All concerts are included with park admission.
    For a limited time, guests 21+ can say “cheers” to summer with the return of free beer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. From May 22 through July 20, Pass Members can enjoy two free seven-ounce beers per visit to the park, and all other guests can enjoy one free seven-ounce beer per visit to the park.
    The complimentary drafts will pour out at Twisted Tails Pretzels, located in the Pantopia area of the park from 10:30 a.m. to one hour prior to park closure. This offer is subject to change, for more information guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com.

    At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, refreshing fun is on tap all summer long. From May 26 through Aug. 17, Members and Annual Pass Holders 21+ can enjoy one 7-ounce beer per visit to the park from 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Plus, all guests 21+ can enjoy up to two 50 cent 7-ounce beers. The complimentary drafts from breweries such as Anheuser-Busch and Coors Brewing Company, will be available at Willkommenhaus, located in the Germany area of the park. This offer is subject to change, for more information guests can visit BuschGardens.com.

    Best Way to Visit – Limited-Time Memorial Sale Provides Ultimate Summer Savings

    The best way to experience Busch Gardens is with a Membership. Now through May 29, guests can save up to 50 percent on park Tickets, Fun Cards and Memberships. Members get unbeatable benefits including FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, in-park discounts, exclusive Member events and monthly rewards.
    About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
     
    Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.


    About Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is an action-packed European-themed adventure park with 17th century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 100 acres of family fun. Home to top-rated roller coasters, more than 50 rides and attractions, live stage shows, monthly special events and delicious culinary experiences. For more information, visit BuschGardens.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

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    Foodie Guide to Pride Month 2023 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort

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    Disney Resort Hotels

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

    The Mara (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Confetti Cake: Yellow confetti cake and white chocolate ganache (New)

    Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
    Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Roulade: Vanilla cake roll with lemon-cream cheese filling, sweet cream, and white chocolate décor
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    Disney’s BoardWalk
    BoardWalk Deli (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Cinnamon Roll
    Carousel Coffee (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Italian Cookies: Frangipane, raspberry jam, and a dark chocolate shell (New)
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    Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    Contempo Café (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Mousse Cake: Sprinkle cake, passion fruit mousse, strawberry crunch, and purple glitter mirror glaze (New)
      • Two of our very own Disney Culinary cast members and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, Margo and Bryce, worked in collaboration to create this elegant dessert in celebration of Pride Month

    ​Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
    Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Coconut Key Lime Pop: Coconut-key lime patty enrobed in chocolate with white chocolate décor (New)
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    Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    Pineapple Lanai (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Float: Vanilla pink and blue soft-serve float, representing the transgender flag colors, with Fanta Pineapple topped with sprinkles and white chocolate décor (New)
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    Disney’s Riviera Resort
    Le Petit Café (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Italian Cookies: Frangipane, raspberry jam, and a dark chocolate shell (New)

    Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
    Roaring Fork (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Cinnamon Roll
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    Available at Various Resorts (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Strawberry Cupcake: Confetti cupcake filled with fresh strawberries topped with Bavarian cream and vanilla buttercream garnished with chocolate décor (New)Available at the following:
      • World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
      • Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
      • End Zone Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
      • Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
      • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
      • Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
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    Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    ABC Commissary and Catalina Eddie’s (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Cheesecake Dome: Whipped berry, white chocolate cheesecake on a vanilla cookie glazed with a red, white chocolate mirror glaze and topped with Mickey Pride ears

    ​Backlot Express and The Trolly Car Café 
    (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake filled with rainbow sprinkles and berry marmalade, topped with a red berry buttercream, and garnished with rainbow sprinkles and Mickey Pride ears
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    Woody’s Lunchbox (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Lunchbox Tart: Guava-filled pastry coated in purple vanilla fondant and topped with rainbow sprinkles, sour ribbon candy, and a blue chocolate Mickey
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    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
    Creature Comforts (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Mousse Dome: Lemon chiffon cake, raspberry-lemonade mousse, white chocolate glaze, and white chocolate crispy pearls striped with the transgender flag colors (New)
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    Pizzafari and Restaurantosaurus (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available)
    • Pride Cupcake: Chocolate cake, salted caramel crunch filling, sweet coffee buttercream, rainbow sprinkles, and chocolate Mickey Pride decoration (New)

    ​Tiffins Restaurant 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Color Changing Cocktail: A playful floral cocktail that changes color before your eyes with Empress 1908 Gin, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and Peach Schnapps Liqueur (New)
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    EPCOT
    Block & Hans (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Frozen Blueberry Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
    • Frozen Blueberry Lemonade with Moonshine

    Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
    • Blueberry Lemonade (Non-alcoholic)
    • Blueberry Lemonade with Moonshine
      • Blending memories of childhood and adulthood, Restaurant Guest Experience Manager Josh, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, created these featured beverages inspired by the blueberries at the local farm-to-table produce stands in Maryland and his memories of trying various lemonade flavors on vacation with friends. The finishing touch of glitter makes this drink shine.

    ​Sunshine Seasons 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Dome Cake: Tres leches mousse and toasted coconut dome with a mirrored glaze
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    Magic Kingdom Park
    Main Street Bakery (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Cinnamon Roll

    Pinocchio Village Haus 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Mickey Key Lime Tart: Key lime tart with sweet whipped cream topped with a chocolate piece

    ​Sleepy Hollow 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Mickey Pop: Confetti cake dipped in white chocolate and striped with the transgender flag colors
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    Disney Springs

    Amorette’s Patisserie (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Roulade: Green apple mousse roulade with buttercream and a pride Mickey garnish (New)

    Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride-themed Jumbo Squeeze Bottles: 22-ounce Pride-themed jumbo squeeze bottles available for purchase with the Shine on Tap (New) (Refills available)

    Coca-Cola Store 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Simply Rainbow: Simply Orange, ICEE Blue Raspberry, and grenadine topped with gummy candy

    The Ganachery 
    (Available June 1 through 20)
    • Pride Chocolate Piñata: Chocolate piñata filled with marshmallow treats (New)

    ​Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Rainbow Donut
    • “Happy Pride Month” Ripple Art
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    Paddlefish (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Kendra’s Loud & Proud: The June cocktail of the month with grenadine, pineapple juice, elderflower liqueur, and Islamorada Hibiscus Gin served in the classic Paddlefish glass garnished with cherry, orange, lemon, blackberry, and a mint sprig

    ​Splitsville Luxury Lanes 
    (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride Cake: A multi-layered, multi-colored decadent cake

    Disneyland Resort

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    Disneyland Park
    Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Mobile order available)
    • Mickey-shaped Macaron: Red Mickey-shaped macaron shell filled with hibiscus buttercream and a berry hibiscus center drizzled with white chocolate and rainbow nonpareils (New) (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Mickey Pride Cookie: Mickey Cookie dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (New) (Available June 1 through 30)

    Market House and Red Rose Taverne (Available June 1 through 30; mobile order available at Red Rose Taverne only)
    • Mickey Pride Cookie: Mickey Cookie dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (New)

    Disney California Adventure Park

    Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe and Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Mickey Pride Cookie: Mickey Cookie dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with nonpareils (New)
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    Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Resort
    • Scented Pride Cake Straw Clip: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
      • Alien Pizza Planet
      • The Golden Horseshoe
      • Hungry Bear Restaurant
      • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
      • Plaza Inn
      • Red Rose Taverne
      • Stage Door Café
      • Award Wieners
      • Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
      • Pacific Wharf Cafe
      • Paradise Garden Grill
      • Studio Catering Truck
      • Various Outdoor Vending Carts
    • Pride Parade Castle Tumbler: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
      • The Golden Horseshoe
      • Hungry Bear Restaurant
      • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
      • Plaza Inn
      • Red Rose Taverne
      • Stage Door Café
      • Award Wieners
      • Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
      • Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
      • Corn Dog Castle
      • Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
      • Pacific Wharf Cafe
      • Paradise Garden Grill
      • Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
      • Studio Catering Truck
      • Various Outdoor Vending Carts
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    • Pride Stainless Steel Tumbler: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
      • Alien Pizza Planet
      • The Golden Horseshoe
      • Hungry Bear Restaurant
      • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
      • Plaza Inn
      • Rancho del Zocalo
      • Red Rose Taverne
      • Stage Door Café
      • Award Wieners
      • Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
      • Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
      • Corn Dog Castle
      • Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
      • Pacific Wharf Cafe
      • Paradise Garden Grill
      • Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
      • Smokejumpers Grill
      • Studio Catering Truck
      • Coffee House
      • GCH Craftsman Grill
    • Pride Mickey Premium Popcorn Bucket: Available starting June 1 while supplies last at the following locations:
      • Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Town Square, “it’s a small world,” Fantasyland, Mickey’s Toontown, Tomorrowland, Frontierland, and New Orleans Square
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    • Pride Mirrored Mickey Mouse Sipper: Available starting June 14 while supplies last at the following locations:
      • Alien Pizza Planet
      • Galactic Grill
      • Harbour Galley
      • Hungry Bear Restaurant
      • Little Red Wagon
      • Plaza Inn
      • Rancho del Zocalo
      • Red Rose Taverne
      • Refreshment Corner
      • Stage Door Café
      • Troubadour Tavern
      • Ice Cream Carts
      • “it’s a small world” Churro Cart
      • Award Wieners
      • Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta
      • Corn Dog Castle
      • Fairfax Market Fruit Cart
      • Pacific Wharf Cafe
      • Pixar Pier Chiller Cart
      • Smokejumpers Grill
      • Studio Catering Truck
      • Various Outdoor Vending Carts
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    Downtown Disney District
    Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Rainbow Crunch Glazed Beignets: Blueberry, lemon-glazed beignet topped with a crispy rainbow cereal crunch

    Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Vanilla Shake with Rainbow Sprinkles: Vanilla frosted rim with colorful tart candies topped with a rainbow donut, rainbow unicorn pop, sour rainbow gummy rope candy, and whipped cream 

    Naples Ristorante e Bar and Napolini Pizzeria (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Pride N’ Candy Cannoli: Cannoli shells filled with ricotta cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, rainbow candy chips, and cotton candy flavoring

    Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available June 1 through 30)
    • Vodka Bramble: Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, blackberry liqueur, and blackberries
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    Available at Various Candy Locations Around Disneyland Resort Including Marceline’s Confectionery, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, and Pooh Corner (Available June 4 through 30; mobile order available)
    • World of Color Crisped Rice Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple sugar
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    Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite (SOLD OUT)
    For those of you who already have your tickets for the sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite, I’ve got some treats to share with you too! Throughout the night, there are plenty of goodies for you to try, like the colorful Rainbow Grey Stuff at Red Rose Taverne with rainbow white chocolate mousse, lemon cake, and raspberry on a shortbread base or the can’t-miss Rainbow Trifle at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe featuring layers of multi-colored cake and mousse topped with a Mickey chocolate decoration. Want more savory flavors? I’ve got you covered. Over at Hungry Bear Restaurant, try the Pork Belly Sandwich with spiced pork belly, arugula salad, tomato, and chili-garlic aїoli on a brioche bun. If you stop by Stage Door Café, check out the Chicken Gravy Fries, fries topped with brie sauce, brown gravy, mozzarella, and diced fried chicken.
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    Summer Fun is Back at America’s #1 Waterpark Aquatica Orlando with the Grand Opening of Turi’s Kid Cove

    • Kids can stay cool all summer at the all-new Turi’s Kid Cove
    • Noche de San Juan returns in June for another “fiesta” filled with good food, music and fun
    • Voted America’s Best Waterpark by USA Today’s 10Best 2023 Readers Choice awards
    • For a limited time, Aquatica Orlando is offering up to 50% off on tickets, fun cards and annual passes during the Memorial Day Sale
    ORLANDO, FL., (May xx, 2023) – Voted America’s Best Waterpark for the fourth year in a row by USA Today’s 10Best 2023 Readers Choice awards, Aquatica Orlando is the place to be this summer with all new adventures, special events, and unforgettable family fun. This summer’s exciting lineup includes the grand opening of the highly anticipated new kid play area, Turi’s Kid Cove. With exciting events happening every month such as the ever-popular Noche de San Juan, the fun never stops. There’s no better time to buy an annual pass and enjoy all new and fan favorite water rides, daily entertainment, and special events all summer long.
     
    “We have an incredible summer planned of new and amazing experiences including the opening of our newest attraction, Turi’s Kid Cove, special event weekends full of new entertainment and specialty food and drinks during Aloha to Summer, as well as our highly anticipated night of Latin fun during Noche de San Juan,” said Bradley Gilmour, Aquatica Park President. “We are proud that USA Today readers voted Aquatica the top water park in the U.S. and we can’t wait for fans to come out and enjoy their favorite thrill slides, soak up the sun by our wave pools and cruise down the lazy river as they have fun, cool down, relax, and refuel this summer.” 
     
     
    Summer highlights at Aquatica Orlando include:
     
    • A new adventure for kids, Turi’s Kid Cove opens May 18th.
    An all-new water play adventure is opening at Aquatica Orlando. Guests are invited to bring their kids to splish, splash, spray, and play at Turi’s Kid Cove, a water adventure attraction filled with watering palms, tipping buckets, spraying jets, water bobbles, and more. Plus, children can grab a tube and glide into fun on the all-new Tamariki Twirl, a kid-sized wave slide designed just for them.
     
    • Turn up the heat at Noche de San Juan. 
    For one night only in June, dance, eat and play like you’re in Puerto Rico during Aquatica’s annual event, Noche de San Juan. When the sun goes down, the night comes to life as guests immerse themselves in the exotic sights and sounds of Puerto Rican culture while experiencing their favorite Aquatica attractions during this unforgettable event.
     
    Best Way to Play All Summer Long

    For a limited time, guests can take advantage of the Memorial Day Sale and save up to 50% on tickets, Fun Cards and annual passes. Pass members enjoy unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits like thrilling water slides, festive events, and amazing new experiences at Aquatica. Starting as low as $15/month, Annual Passes are packed with benefits designed to make the park even more enjoyable all year long.
     
    For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit Aquatica.com. Follow Aquatica Orlando on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest news from Aquatica.
     
    ABOUT AQUATICA:
    A vibrant aquatic landscape, splashed with South Seas spirit and dotted with towering, colorful slides, Aquatica Orlando delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark, voted the #1 waterpark in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Poll, is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring 50 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. Aquatica isn’t all about dashing and splashing though. This lush, laid-back playground is perfect for going with the flow. Wade into lazy rivers and wave pools without waiting in line and watch cares float away. Or grab a cozy lounge chair on one of Orlando’s loveliest beaches and sip a refreshing cocktail. Two large play areas just for kids make Aquatica the perfect spot for family fun.  Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark®, offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures.
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    SeaWorld San Diego Launches the Biggest and Best Summer in Years with New Attractions, New Entertainment, New Fireworks and More

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    • Rescue Jr., the all-new kid-friendly hub of fun and fascination, will open on May 27 for the park’s youngest guests to play, learn and explore
    • San Diego’s newest roller coaster, Arctic Rescue, the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast, will open for riders to race to the rescue
    • All-new Summer Spectacular with exciting lineup of live concerts, magical stunt shows, and a fun parade the whole family will love
    • Evening entertainment is hot with Polynesian fire dancers, fireworks, and live music
    • Save on FUN with 20% off tickets, Annual Passes, and Fun Cards during the Memorial Sale
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    SAN DIEGO, Ca. (May 24, 2023) – Summer is almost here, and a wave of all-new summer fun is ready to wash over SeaWorld San Diego as guests enjoy fireworks, live music, Polynesian Fire dancers, and more beginning Memorial Day Weekend.  New thrills to explore await and new opportunities to learn about the park’s rescue efforts with the spring openings of Arctic Rescue and Rescue Jr. Guests can enjoy Emperor, voted one of the top 10 best coasters in USA Today’s 10Best 2023.  And starting June 16, the new Summer Spectacular will bring mermaids, pirates, and an exciting concert lineup to the park for a jam-packed summer season of new and fan-favorite family fun.
     
    Jim Lake, SeaWorld San Diego Park President, said: “This is the biggest summer launch our park has had in years and there is no better time to visit. We have new and amazing experiences for park visitors including two new attractions for families to enjoy that teach our guests about rescue efforts and animal conservation in a fun and playful way. SeaWorld is going to have an amazing energy all summer long and we’re really going to wow our guests with a lively entertainment lineup, a new ride, new area for kids, amazing animal presentations, live performances throughout the park, great food and a star-studded concert lineup of amazing artists.”
    Summer highlights at SeaWorld San Diego include:

    • Play like a Rescue Team Member at the new kid-friendly play area, Rescue Jr. Opening on Saturday, May 27, Children will become the heroes of the park and learn about animal rescue and rehabilitation in the coolest way possible - through hands-on, active, and engaging experiences. Kids can enjoy exciting play elements, a splash pad, water features, climbing structures and amazing rides. Real rescue vehicles, an obstacle course, fun animal facts, and tips on how to help conservation every day add to the fun. Kids will also be able to meet Rescue team members and rescued animals to learn more about conservation and helping animals in need. Guests will have non-stop fun and adventure with interactive play elements, fun water features, thrilling climbing structures, and engaging rides that will take them on a rescue quest. 
    • All-new family-friendly coaster Arctic Rescue, the fastest and longest straddle coaster on the West Coast with three exhilarating launches. Guests are invited to hop on a snowmobile and launch at up to 40 mph on a chilly adventure as they race through the unpredictable arctic climate to help animals in danger. The snowmobile-style seats create a uniquely immersive coaster experience as riders lean into turns and glide up heights as tall as 30 feet. Following a fun experience on the ride, guests can walk through the Wild Arctic exhibit and witness the wonders of the park’s resident beluga whales, walruses, and ringed seals whose wild populations are being threatened by a loss of Arctic sea ice. According to USA Today’s 10 Best list, Arctic Rescue is one of the most anticipated rides of the year.
    • All-new Family-Fun Entertainment filled with fireworks, fire dance performances, live music and more. The new FantaSEA of Dreams Fireworks Spectacular is a thrilling spectacle with festive colors and brilliant pyrotechnics that will light up the sky on select nights. From Memorial Day weekend through June 18, Guests will feel and experience tropical sounds while Polynesian Fire Dancers tell the stories of the islands and turn up the heat as fire dancers take to the stage. The fun continues with the new SeaWorld Good Vibrations Band performing Beach Boys cover songs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays plus Memorial Day.
    • The new Summer Spectacular will transform SeaWorld into a breathtaking celebration of summer, sea life, and childlike wonder. A new stunt show and an engaging parade await, plus summer goers will meet mythical mermaids, watch pirates battle for treasure on the high seas, and see lifelike manta rays and jellyfish float along the park’s pathways. The Summer Concert Series will also be returning to the park with a star-studded lineup sure to impress and bring guests back week after week for fun live musical performances.
    Best Way to Play All Summer Long
    From now through May 30, guests can save up to 20% off on Tickets, Fun Cards & Annual Passes during the Memorial Sale. With fun entertainment, amazing animals, delicious food, and thrilling rides, there’s no better way to spend the day and the summer. The offer is available online only. Pass Members can visit any day and every day with NO block out dates, free parking, and discounts on merchandise, food and drinks, and more.
     
    For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Seven Seas Food Festival details and information.
     
    About SeaWorld 
    SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date.  The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent.  A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com. 

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    Six Flags Magic Mountain Update - Viva La Fiesta, Park Improvements, Ride SPeculation - May 23, 2023

    It's been awhile since our last full park update from Six Flags Magic Mountain. Since there is nothing under construction at the moment, there really hasn't been much to report on. Fortunately, with the plethora of food festivals and other events the park is holding this year, we're able to bring you some pictures of Viva La Fiesta which is going on at the park select days right now. 

    ​In addition, there are a couple of park improvement projects going on and I've got some speculation on what I think the next attraction at the park is going to be. 

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    Despite all the buses, it was a quite enjoyable visit to the park.

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    Viva La Fiesta has taken over the park entry area and other areas of the park.

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    Lots of great photo ops around Six Flags Plaza.

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    It was a beautiful spring day at the park.

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    And the park itself is looking fantastic!

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    More photo ops in Full Throttle Plaza.

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    I'm assuming a tribute to Latin singers? I apologize, other than Selena I don't know who the others are.

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    The DJ Booth from Scream Break is still here for Viva La Fiesta.

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    Moving over to DC Universe really quick, it looks like they still have some work to do on the dome over the DC Store. I had wondered if they finished it and had to go back and fix something, but nope, even our January update it wasn't done.

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    Over in the Boardwalk, they're still working on same games in the area.

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    Still hoping that one day they'll open up this area a bit more so you can see the attractions on the other side of the games.

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    Speaking of attractions on the other side of the games (see what I did there?). Next time you ride Wonder Woman, take a look at where the Tidal Wave turnaround used to be. There is definitely some work being done, or that has been done. There are also a couple of small earth movers over there.

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    The park definitely needs more than 2 water rides, neither of which were open during my visit. I think the next attraction for the park will be a Mack Powersplash like Aquaman at SFOT and/or a Splash Battle similar to Penguin at SFDK. Yes, there is room for both.

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    In fact, I'm going to speculate even further than the parks priority will (and should) be water attractions at both SFMM and Hurricane Harbor for the next 2-3 years. But we'll see! We're going to have a video in a few weeks outlining what we think is coming for all SF parks over the next few years. Stay tuned!

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    Somebody on Twitter mentioned that Justice League has ditched the 3D, I was hoping to ride but it was closed. I wonder if it's closed to switch to 2D?

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    Over in The Underground, we've got more Viva La Fiesta food and decorations.

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    I mentioned on Twitter that they should retheme this entire area to Viva La Fiesta and SFMM actually liked the tweet. Hmm. =)

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    Some of the food available and the prices. Not too bad.

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    Moving up towards Tatsu, they are planting an entire row of trees heading up the hill. So many trees have needed to be removed from this area the past few years, it's nice that they are bringing some back.

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    Roaring Rapids is STILL closed, but we've been told the ride is coming back in 2023. Hopefully soon before the hot summer months.

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    During a coaster event a few weeks back, the question came up about the Sky Tower, which led to some speculation that the park is looking to bring it back. We've asked at least half-a-dozen times over the years and we always get the same answer. No. It's too cost prohibitive. Don't get your hopes up, but if we're wrong we'll admit it. =)

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    Revolution is currently running 1 train due to refurb, really would love it if they'd add a 3rd train to the fleet so this popular coaster could always run at least 2.

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