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    Kennywood Announces Spinvasion And Area 412 for 2023 Season

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    Spinvasion
    The all-new Spinvasion puts you in the middle of the Battle for the ‘Burgh! Board your spacecraft for a thrilling flight on the first multi-action spin ride of its kind in the United States. What starts as a classic experience turns into next-level fun as you race parallel to the ground! One moment you crisscross up and down with other pilots, and the next you’re all rolling together in giant waves to defend the city from alien invade    rs. The battle begins spring 2023!
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    Area 412
    This new base is where earthlings and friendly extra-terrestrials from planets near and far will prepare for an exciting aerial battle with the evil Crab Bots! Before taking to the skies on Spinvasion, complete your flight training with the cotton candy-loving aliens at Cosmic Chaos and equip yourself with the latest intergalactic apparel at the Area 412 Gift Ship. It’s one out-of-this-world experience after another!

    Join the fun of Spinvasion with a 2023 Season Pass and save up to $40 with our Black Friday Deals!
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    SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Unveils First Look at Ride Vehicles for Two of Its Exciting 2023 New Attractions

    2023 Attractions Arctic Rescue Pipeline: The Surf Coaster SeaWorld Orlando
    “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” at SeaWorld Orlando and “Artic Rescue” at SeaWorld San Diego will both debut in spring 2023
    ORLANDO, Fla. (November 15, 2022) – Today at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo (IAAPA) in Orlando, SeaWorld unveiled the ride vehicles for two of its exciting new coasters that will both be debuting in spring 2023: SeaWorld Orlando’s “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” and “SeaWorld San Diego’s Artic Rescue.” Last month, these two new attractions were announced, and now the first look at its ride vehicles have officially been revealed.
     
    “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” at SeaWorld Orlando
    Debuting in the spring of 2023, “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” is the World’s first Surf Coaster and a first-of-its-kind attraction that can only be experienced at SeaWorld Orlando. The new attraction celebrates the iconic surfing cultures found around the world with a unique surfboard ride vehicle that will give riders an immersive experience when their seats rise and fall to mimic the sensation of riding on a wave. Guests will ride waves on an iconic, gnarly surfboard, and go on a journey of twists and turns, including a “wave curl” inversion which will simulate the feel of an “alley-oop” – a surfing maneuver that only the most experienced surfers in the world are able to perform. With a maximum speed of 60 MPH, “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” is ideal for thrill enthusiasts everywhere.
    “Artic Rescue” at SeaWorld San Diego
    This family-friendly, triple launch straddle coaster will debut at SeaWorld San Diego in spring 2023 as the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the West Coast. “Artic Rescue” takes passengers on a journey that starts at an indoor launch station inside the park’s Wild Artic exhibit and takes off outside on a unique snowmobile style vehicle. The coaster’s unique straddle snowmobile-style seats allow for an immersive ride experience for each rider as they lean into banks and turns and glide up heights as tall as 30 feet along the 2,800 feet of track. The ride reaches up to 40 MPH racing through the Arctic to help animals in danger while experiencing three exhilarating launches, each faster than the last. The new ride will bring awareness to the pressures the Arctic is facing and allow guests to visit, see and learn more about each animal whose species call the Arctic their home.
     
    SeaWorld will also be introducing “Catapult Falls” in 2023, coming to SeaWorld San Antonio. “Catapult Falls” will feature the world’s steepest flume drop, North America’s only vertical lift flume coaster, and the tallest flume drop in Texas. This family friendly ride will catapult through the launch at speeds of 30 feet per second, allowing riders to feel the rush of a coaster while experiencing the rocking and swaying of riding on a track of water. Guests can stay tuned for a first look at Catapult Falls’ ride vehicles.
     
    Visit SeaWorld.com to find more information on all new and current SeaWorld attractions, and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, SeaWorld Cares.
    About SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
     
    SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the last 55 years. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 55-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
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    SeaWorld Orlando Launches Unbeatable Early Black Friday Deals

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    • Black Friday deals on park tickets, dining, experiences and more beginning November 14 through November 25
    • Save up to 60% on tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes
    • Significant discounts on select tours, All-Day Dining and Quick Queue Unlimited
    • Annual Passes provide unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits for a full year, including being among the first to experience “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster”
    ​Just in time for the holiday season, SeaWorld is offering unbeatable deals and great low pricing during the 2022 Black Friday sale. Save on tickets, Passes, Fun Cards, upgrades and more!
     
    DETAILS:
    • Save up to $40 on Annual Passes: Save up to $40 on SeaWorld Orlando Annual Passes during the Black Friday Sale. Passes start at $150, or $12.50/month + tax for Florida residents with no down payment. SeaWorld Pass Members can enjoy a variety of benefits like free parking, in-park discounts, free tickets for friends, monthly rewards and more. Pass Members will also be among the first to hang loose on “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” when it opens to the public in Spring 2023. Annual Pass Members will also have unlimited access to vibrant events throughout the year at SeaWorld Orlando including the award-winning Christmas Celebration, the delicious Seven Seas Food Festival and the theme park’s popular Craft Beer Festival.
    • Save up to 30% on 2023 Fun Cards: Guests can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando 2023 Fun Card and get the rest of 2022 for free! During the Black Friday Sale, it’s only $94.99+ tax and fees, regularly $132.99! You also have the option of a SeaWorld and Aquatica Fun Card for only $138.00+ tax and fees, regularly $199.99. Note: Fun Cards have several blackout dates on admission, and do not come with any of the benefits that Annual Passes have.
    • Save up to 60% on Tickets: For guests looking to visit for a single-day or just a few days, the SeaWorld Orlando Black Friday 2022 sale has savings on tickets up to 65% off the regular prices. A single-day ticket is available for as low as $54.99 + tax and fees, a savings of up to $78 off the gate price. A two-park ticket for Busch Gardens and SeaWorld Orlando is available for as low as $87.99 + tax and fees. Additional add-on options for All-Day Dining and Quick-Queue are also available for the single-day ticket option.
    • 40% Off All-Day Dining Deal: Save 40% on an All-Day Dining Deal (regular price $44.99) now only $29.99 as part of the SeaWorld Orlando Black Friday 2022 Sale! The deal allows one entree, side or dessert, and select non-alcoholic beverage per ninety minutes at participating restaurants.
    • Save 50% Off Select Tours: Guests can save up to 50% on select animal tours on select dates. There are limited spaces available for each tour, so book as soon as possible to make sure you get your preferred date.
    • Save $50 on Summer Day Camps: Guests can save $50 on SeaWorld Orlando's summer day camps which offer fun, quality educational experiences along with superior safety standards and low counselor-to-camper ratios.
    • Save 50% of Quick Queue Unlimited and Reserved Seating: Guests can save up to 50% on Quick Queue products on select dates which allow visitors to skip-the-line on some of SeaWorld’s most popular attractions.
     
    Additional offers include:
    • Save up to 30% off Dine with Orca, Dinner with Santa or Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast on select dates.
    • $100 off Year-Round Quick Queue which will allow guests to skip the line on thrilling attractions at SeaWorld Orlando, including “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster”
     
    Guests can take advantage of these unbeatable offers during SeaWorld’s Black Friday sale November 14 – 25.
     
    ABOUT: SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the last 55 years. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 55-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.

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    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Launches Limited-Time Black Friday Deals

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    • Shoppers can save up to 60% on admission tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes now through Nov. 25
    • Fun Cards and Annual Passes include concerts and seasonal events like the Food and Wine Festival
    • Pass members will be one of the first to take flight on Serengeti Flyer when it opens in spring 2023
    • Shoppers can save big and start planning for the just-announced headlining artists performing at next year’s Food and Wine Festival
    TAMPA, Fla. (November 14, 2022) – Just in time for the holidays, shoppers can take advantage Black Friday deals on park admission to Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. During this limited-time sale, valid now through Nov. 25, shoppers can take advantage of up to 60 percent savings on admission tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes. The season’s biggest savings for shoppers to rejoice are:
     
    Single Day Tickets:
    • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Single Day Ticket - $73.99
    • Adventure Island Single Day Ticket - $45.99

    2023 Fun Cards:
    A Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card provides unlimited access to the park’s world-class attractions, award-winning entertainment, up-close animal encounters, and vibrant seasonal events through 2023 with the rest of 2022 free. The deals on Fun Cards are:
    • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2023 Fun Card - $93.99
    • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Adventure Island 2023 Fun Card - $114.99
     
    Annual Passes:
    Categorized in easy-to-use tiers, a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay annual pass provides unlimited year-round admission and benefits like free parking, epic savings on in-park purchases, exclusive zoo opportunities and monthly rewards. The deals for Annual Passes are:
    • Save up to $30 on Bronze Tier Annual Passes
    • Save up to $35 on Silver Tier Annual Passes
    • Save up to $40 on Gold Tier Annual Passes
    Attractions and Seasonal Events
    Both a 2023 Fun Card and Annual Passes grant access to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s extensive portfolio of thrilling rides, including the winner of the Best New Roller Coaster Award for 2022, Iron Gwazi, and the new Serengeti Flyer, which will be the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind upon opening in spring 2023. Pass members will have the additional benefit of being the first to ride. Additionally, any park admission provides access to an extensive list of exciting seasonal events, such as the 2023 Food and Wine Festival, where guests will indulge in the event’s vibrant culinary offering as well as enjoying some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Some of the confirmed acts for next year’s Food and Wine Festival, all included with any park admission, Fun Card and Annual Pass, are:
     
    • March 11 – Kansas
    • March 12 – Maddie and Tae
    • March 19 – Dustin Lynch
    • March 26 – Flo Rida
    • May 7 – El Gran Combo
     
    To take advantage of these limited time savings shoppers looking for the absolute best deal of the season are encouraged to visit BuschGardensTampa.com before the sale ends on November 25. And to be the first to know about special offers, full concert lineup and event details, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
     
    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 www.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.
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    Final Programming Schedule for Season's Screamings

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    HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS: NOPE, THE SHINING AND THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE AMONG CREDITS OF SEASON’S SCREAMINGS CONFIRMED TALENT SLATE

    Final programming schedule for the unique holiday event also announced
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    PASADENA, CA – Iconic stars from Hollywood’s latest thrillers and timeless favorites anchor a weekend of holiday horror as Season’s Screamings announces its finalized program of spooky fa-la-la fun at the Pasadena Convention Center, December 2-4.

    “Keith David, star of this year’s NOPE, and Henry Thomas (The Haunting of Hill House, Ouija) –who we all first loved as Elliott in E.T. – are both part of a great line-up of stars who will greet fans,” said David Markland, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Season’s Screamings. “We will also welcome legends like Imagineer Bob Gur and Sara Karloff – daughter of Boris Karloff.”
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    Steven Weber, instantly recognizable for his seven seasons on Wings but known by horror fans for his work in The Shining mini-series and Tales from the Crypt, and Annabeth Gish – who starred in Midnight Mass but is most loved by the mainstream for Mystic Pizza – are also on the long list of who’s who meet and greets.

    Visit MidsummerScream.org for photo opportunities available for purchase with David, Thomas and Gish, plus Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep, Ouija: Origin of Evil, The Haunting of Hill House), Scott MacDonald (Jack Frost, Jarhead, Carnivale), Kate Siegel (HUSH, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass), Robert Brian Wilson (Silent Night Deadly Night) and Eric Freeman (Silent Night Deadly Night: Part 2)

    Finalized presentations and panels include:

    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
    6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

    8 p.m. – Peepshow Menagerie's ISLAND OF MISFIT TEASE
    From the creators of "Famous Monstergirls of Burlesque" comes a PG-13 rated, creepy, holiday-themed revue.

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
    11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    10 a.m. early entry for “Naughty List” passholders

    The Shining Legacy: Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Stephen King's The Shining and the 25th anniversary of the Mick Garris directed TV mini-series adaptation with Mike Flanagan (director of Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The Shining), Steven Weber (Jack Torrance in The Shining mini-series), Henry Thomas (Torrance in Doctor Sleep), Mick Garris and other special guests. Moderated by Fangoria's KINGCAST.

    How the Grinch Stole Our Hearts: A heartfelt discussion about How the Grinch Stole Christmas! with Sara Karloff, whose father, Boris Karloff, narrated the beloved animated classic, members of animation legend Chuck Jones' family, and Emmy Award-winning Animator and Director Phil Roman, who was part of the team that brought the Grinch to life.

    7 p.m. JUST ANNOUNCED James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca from Dead Meat will introduce a secret screening of a brand new, unreleased holiday horror film that promises a healthy kill count – starring the lead of one of this year's most terrifying films.

    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
    11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    10 a.m. early entry for “Naughty List” passholders

    “A Scary Little Christmas”
    Author Matt Dupee moderates a panel about holiday horror films with the stars of genre favorites, Robert Brian Wilson (Silent Night, Deadly Night) Eric Freeman (Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2) and Scott MacDonald (Jack Frost).

    “Flanaverse Reunion”
    Cast members of The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep and more join director Mike Flanagan for a talk about the making of his The Haunting anthology series on Netflix and other projects. Kate Siegel, Henry Thomas, Alex Essoe and Annabeth Gish are scheduled to appear.

    The full, up-to-date schedule with times, vendors, guests, and more will be available soon via the Midsummer Scream app.

    Season’s Screamings also features holiday-themed haunts and yard displays, plus 200 vendors offering everything a horror fan could want in their Christmas stocking.

    Single day and weekend passes are available; premium weekend “Naughty List” passes include one-hour advance entry on Saturday and Sunday, priority entry to panels, presentations, and attractions, an exclusive lanyard, and a limited-edition commemorative collectible inspired by The Shining.

    For the latest news and information on Season’s Screamings, sign up for our email newsletter at www.midsummerscream.org. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @MidsummerScream.

    About Midsummer Scream Branded Events
    Midsummer Scream and Season’s Screamings are presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror community as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun!
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    Legoland California Announces San Diego Miniland USA to Open Spring 2023

    LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT IS BUILDING AMERICA’S FINEST CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER…AND YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
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    • World’s First LEGO® City of San Diego will be unveiled in Miniland U.S.A. in spring 2023
    • LEGOLAND California Resort calls on guests to vote on which San Diego landmarks should be featured – all in LEGO® brick form!
    • Cast your ballot through Instagram story polls on the official LEGOLAND California Instagram account
    CARLSBAD, CA. (November 10, 2022)- Candidates, Propostions, LEGOLAND®?... It’s election week, and LEGOLAND® California Resort is looking to “brick the vote!” Beginning today, fans can cast their ballots for which landmarks they’d like to see constructed entirely out of LEGO® as part of the Park’s newest addition to Miniland U.S.A.: San Diego. Planned to be unveiled in spring of 2023, the family theme park’s Master Model Builders have begun construction, and need help from guests to identify the best landmarks, iconic structures and historical buildings in “America’s Finest City”to be created in LEGO form.

    “San Diego is one of America’s most beautiful destinations filled with incredible architecture, landscapes and history – making it an obvious choice when selecting the next city to add to Miniland U.S.A,” said President of LEGOLAND California Resort Kurt Stocks. “Our in-park Master Model Builders are extremely passionate about this project, and they can’t wait to collaborate with LEGOLAND Parks fans near and far on the future of this very special addition to Miniland. Each build will provide guests with a deeper connection and understanding of our home city and will encourage our local and out of town visitors to embrace all that San Diego has to offer.”

    As the world’s first LEGO version of San Diego, Master Model Builders will draw inspiration from such areas as the Gaslamp District, Coronado, Del Mar and San Diego’s incredible coastline. The new land – which is already under construction - will feature prominent scenes, settings and themes that make up the city’s DNA. The new San Diego LEGO section will join New York, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas and San Francisco, all located in Miniland U.S.A at the heart of the Park. Guests excited to “brick the vote” and learn more about the new San Diego Miniland area are encouraged to follow the Resort’s official Instagram at @legolandcalifornia and cast their vote through Instagram story polls.

    Opening in spring of 2023, Miniland San Diego is included in the price of admission to LEGOLAND® California Resort. For LEGOLAND California Resort ticket prices, operating schedule and additional information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com, follow us on Instagram or call 760-918-LEGO (5346).
    About LEGOLAND California Resort
    LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new The LEGO MOVIE WORLD based on the blockbuster films The LEGO® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part. The new land fully immerses guests into the LEGO® Movie universe and places them onto the streets of Bricksburg. LEGOLAND Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! North America’s first LEGOLAND Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard.  For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com  or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346). 


    About Merlin Entertainments
    Merlin Entertainments is a global leader in location-based, family entertainment. As Europe's number one and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin operates more than 140 attractions, 23 hotels and 6 holiday villages in 24 countries across 4 continents. Merlin’s purpose is to deliver memorable experiences to its millions of guests around the world, through its iconic brands and multiple attraction formats, and the commitment and passion of its employees.