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    Jupiter's Claim Preview at Universal Studios Hollywood

    2022 Attractions Halloween Horror Nights Jupiter's Claim Studio Tour Universal Studios Hollywood
    Today we were invited out to Universal Studios Hollywood to step foot in the newest portion of the Studio Tour, Jupiter's Claim from the upcoming movie NOPE! As you'll see in these pics, there is nothing temporary about this installation and from what we've seen from the trailers for NOPE this looks to be pretty accurate to the Jupiter's Claim from the film. 

    There also seems to be a lot of Easter Eggs from the film in the set, so we'll definitely have to come back and revisit some of these pictures after we see NOPE which if you didn't know, opens this Friday, as does this new addition to the Studio Tour. 

    Special thanks to Brian Walton for covering this incredible preview for us. It's very much appreciated! 
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    Brian is ready to check out Jupiter's Claim

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    The attention to detail is great in Jupiter's Claim. At nighttime this is sure to be a completely different experience! 
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    Something happened here

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    The inflatable things that we've all seen in the NOPE Trailers

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    An overview of Jupiter's Claim

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    There are also some rather creepy sound effects which we can't wait for!

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    The Livery and Church from the film are not a part of this attraction due to size constraints

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    Found about 8 of these white face dolls in Jupiter's Claim. Can't wait to see how they tie into the movie. 
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    The inside of the well that we saw out in the lot a few updates ago

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    And that's a wrap on our preview of Jupiter's Claim. We can't wait to check this out on the Studio Tour soon.

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    SeaWorld Offers the Ultimate Shark Experience with Interactions, Education, Conservation and Thrills as the Nation Celebrates Shark Awareness Day Today

    ·   Approximately 100 million sharks are killed every year in the wild, mainly for their fins, making education and conservation essential to species preservation
    ·   SeaWorld parks enable the public to get up close to sharks by viewing, feeding, and interacting with more than a dozen species
    ·   Visitors can learn more about what it takes to care for the more than 500 sharks at SeaWorld with tours and talks above the aquariums
    ·   Guests can better understand what’s being done for shark conservation at SeaWorld and see many species that are vulnerable and endangered
    ·   Thrill seekers can experience what it’s like to move like a shark on coasters Mako and Great White
    ·   Shark lovers can dine next to their favorite species in Orlando’s Sharks Underwater Grill and Bar and enjoy shark inspired cocktails in every park
    ·   Committed to supporting shark conservation everywhere, SeaWorld partners with nonprofit OCEARCH and the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has donated more than $300,000 to shark research conservation projects
    ORLANDO, Fla. (July 14, 2022) – SeaWorld celebrates Shark Awareness Day today with the ultimate shark experience for guests of all ages offering shark interactions, education, conservation, and inspired thrills that can be enjoyed all year round. SeaWorld provides world-class care to more than 500 sharks. Its parks offer a range of different choices for guests to get up close by viewing, feeding, and interacting with more than a dozen species. Guests can learn more about efforts to protect threatened and endangered sharks in our parks, including being among the first to see the newest zebra shark pups in Orlando. Thrill seekers can buckle up for a thrilling ride on award winning shark-inspired coasters Great White in San Antonio and Mako, the tallest roller coaster in Orlando. When it is time to refuel, guests can enjoy dining with sharks at Sharks Underwater Grill and Bar in Orlando, and sip refreshing shark inspired cocktails like the Shark-Tail in every park.
     
    Approximately 100 million sharks are killed by people every year in the wild, mainly for their fins, making conservation essential to preserve the species. SeaWorld is committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of shark conservationists through its park experiences.  It is also committed to shark conservation outside its parks through partnerships and the SeaWorld Conservation Fund that has donated more than $300,000 to shark research conservation projects.

    “We are privileged to care for such a diverse population of shark species and to share these amazing creatures with the public,” said Dr. Chris Dold, Chief Zoological Officer at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “Protecting sharks is not always top of mind in part because so many people don’t understand the importance of this species and how they help keep the ocean’s ecosystem in balance.  So, creating experiences that enable the public to learn about sharks in fun and engaging ways is essential to better understand and appreciate them as more than just predators. We encourage shark fans everywhere to come out to our park and support Shark Awareness Day and experience the wonder and awe of these stealthy creatures of the deep.”
     
    Providing Park Guests with the Ultimate Shark Experience Including Thrilling, Interactive and Educational Encounters
    SeaWorld parks provide a wide range of shark experiences and shark themed activities including: 
    • Shark Encounter® offers a rare, fascinating, up-close look at these prehistoric predators whose ancestors dominated the sea more than a hundred million years before the dinosaur.  The aquarium habitats include several species of sharks, rays, and fish.  San Antonio features a 450,000-gallon aquarium and San Diego’s 280,000-gallon attraction features a 57-foot acrylic tube running the length of the sharks’ habitat. Orlando’s 700,000-gallon aquarium includes one of the world’s largest underwater viewing tunnels.
    • Explorer’s Reef is home to several species of sharks and in San Antonio this includes zebra, sand tiger, blacktip, and nurse – all of which are considered vulnerable species. Animal Care Ambassadors also share interesting insights about these awesome animals at each habitat in San Antonio and San Diego.  In San Diego, guests can feel what it’s like to touch bamboo sharks and the touch pools.
    • Behind the Scenes Shark Tours include ‘Sharks Up-Close’ in Orlando and San Antonio that enable guests to go behind the scenes above the habitat to peer down into the shark aquariums, learning how we care for sharks and discovering more about the incredible diversity and design of sharks from experts.  Guests also can touch a small shark, feed several species in the shark shallows in Orlando, and find out why these ancient species need our help now more than ever.  
    • Move Like a Shark on Shark Inspired Roller Coasters include Orlando’s Mako®, voted Number 1 for Best Roller Coaster in 2021 in USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice award, that is named for one of the ocean’s fastest known sharks and is the tallest and faster roller coaster in Orlando. This hyper coaster speeds up to 73 mph and up to 200 feet high and surges through shipwreck reef.   As the first roller coaster ever at a SeaWorld park, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Great White roller coaster, a floorless, inverted coaster with 360-degree flips and the grand-daddy of all SeaWorld® San Antonio coasters. It takes riders on a nearly 50 mph floorless run of breathtaking loops, corkscrews and thrilling curves. 
    • Feed the Sharks with animal feeding stations in Orlando that enable guests to feed sharks patrolling the Shark Shallows.
    • Dine and Drink Next to Sharks at Orlando’s Sharks Underwater Grill® and Bar, recognized among the best restaurants in Orlando, and experience fascinating and ever-changing views of sharks as they swim past while guests enjoy an upscale full-service dining experience. Fan favorite cocktails the Mako Margarita and the all-new Shark-Tail offer refreshing ways for adults to cool down and beat the heat while watching these goliaths of the deep.
    In addition, informative signage teaches guests important information about shark conservation and ways to get involved. For example, while guests are in the queue lines for SeaWorld Orlando’s shark-inspired roller coaster, Mako, guests can learn more about sharks through digital displays. Interactions are hosted by marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey, who provides access to real science and insights to sharks in the wild and ways humans can help protect the species. Guests also have access to real-time shark tracking and videos of compelling shark expeditions to better understand the importance of this critical species.
     
    World-Class Shark Care and Rescue Too
    Sharks at SeaWorld receive the same standard of individualized care as every other species and animal in the park.  They are fed a nutritious diet including a variety of seafoods such as herring, mackerel, salmon, squid, and shrimp.  Every piece of food consumed by every single shark is accounted for as part of the individualized care each animal receives. Animal care specialists feed adult sharks about five percent of their body weight a week during twice weekly feeding.  Every shark in our care also receives regular health examinations that include blood draws, weight, size and more to ensure their ongoing health is monitored and tracked. 
    While shark rescues are rare, SeaWorld parks work with state and national organizations including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and local departments of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to help. For example. SeaWorld Orlando is home to several sand tiger sharks seized by law enforcement from an individual who illegally collected them. Local authorities such as the Florida Wildlife Commission enforce restrictions on the returning of animals to open water once they have been in human care.
     
    Commitment to the Conservation of Threatened and Endangered Species
    Like many other species, sharks suffer many human threats such as overfishing, entanglement, shark finning and bycatch – resulting in a reported more than 100 million deaths annually. Today, more than 300 species of sharks are classified as endangered, including white sharks, whale sharks and hammerheads.
    As an accredited zoological organization, SeaWorld participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) SSP, a propagation and management program in accredited zoos to preserve selected species typically classified as threatened or endangered.  In Orlando, guests can be among the first to see new zebra shark pups born as part of one such program. In San Diego, guests can see Australian leopard sharks cared for as part of maintaining sustainable populations and genetic diversity of this endangered species.
     
    Conservation extends beyond the parks and since 2016 SeaWorld has partnered with global non-profit OCEARCH to support their efforts in shark conservation through science and education. OCEARCH helps scientists collect previously unattainable data in the ocean and to date it has tagged 432 animals on 43 expeditions and supported the research of 200 scientists.
    OCEARCH Founder and Expedition Leader Chris Fischer said, "Our partnership with SeaWorld has been amazing. In the early days of our relationship, they helped us build out and broaden all the science disciplines to maximize the amount of knowledge and data we collect from every animal we sampled and released. In particular, their expertise in reproductive biology is leading the way in understanding how white sharks mate, reproduce, and give birth. We look forward to partnering with them for many years to maximize the rate at which we can collect data to return our oceans to balance and abundance." 
    SeaWorld also supports the efforts of other third-party conservation organizations around the world through the SeaWorld Conservation Fund. Since 2004, the fund has donated more than $300,000 to several research projects that aim to further knowledge and understanding of shark species through 3D shark tracking, exploration of vulnerable shark habitats, autonomous underwater vehicles, birthing ground, and shipwreck exploration, tagging and tracking, and more.
     
    About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment 
    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 what it believes is 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 Company's history.  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 60-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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    Wonder Woman Flight of Courage Media Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain

    2022 Attractions Six Flags Six Flags Magic Mountain Wonder Woman Flight Of Courage
    The day was finally here, we were finally going to get our first rides on the record breaking 20th coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Armed with all of our cameras we headed to the park yesterday morning to be among the first to ride this epic coaster. 

    While the opening ceremony and our ride time weren't until much later in the day, we knew we had to get there early to get some rides on Wonder Woman! And the ride does not disappoint. In this update we'll share with you all of our pics and video of Wonder Woman and the (still in progress DC Universe) as well as some thoughts on the ride. Enjoy! 

    Written by Gregg Condon
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    Wonder Woman is finally here!

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    A ride that is fitting to her name!

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    Standing guard over her domain!

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    How about some action shots!

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    The ride is very photogenic, as we knew it would be

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    Lots of spots to get great pictures and video

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    The rest of DC Universe is still a work in progress

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    We've been told more shade and seating is coming. And maybe a few other things. Stay tuned!

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    The sign for Teen Titans Turbo Spin has not been installed yet, or maybe it is now.

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    Batman The Ride has a new sign and entry

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    Some new lighting and I think a few new props in the station

    Wonder Woman Flight of Courage Ride Review:

    Like West Coast Racers before it, Wonder Woman Flight of Courage is simply a fun ride. It's not going to top anybody's coaster lists like Twisted Colossus or X2, but that's ok. I actually like that Magic Mountain has seemingly moved away from prototype rides and has instead moved towards having a collection of really fun attractions.

    The odd thing for me is after about 6 or 7 rides on Wonder Woman, I was done for the day. Whereas with Railblazer, I rode about 30 times on that rides media day. This goes down to the ride riding VERY different than the first generation of RMC Single Rail coasters. This one definitely hits you in the stomach more, or at least it hit me in the stomach more. 

    The front end of the train is very "floaty" airtime, the back of the train will give you that sustained ejector airtime. It really is like two different ride experiences. And I do encourage you to ride in multiple locations on the train. There isn't a bad seat. 

    The loading of the ride is fantastic with the trains moving through the station in a continuous motion. When one train hits the mid-course brake, the next is being dispatched. If they can sustain this, throughput should be great for this attraction! Be warned, you cannot put your loose articles in the station due to this process. Lockers are a must. Something I personally wish they'd make mandatory on all of the parks attractions (and something I know makes people mad at me). =) 

    Overall, Wonder Woman Flight of Courage is a worthy addition to the coaster lineup at Six Flags Magic Mountain. There is a lot of expansion still be done in this area of the park, and we're personally hoping for a water attraction of some kind. I think the park has enough top gun stalls and zero-g rolls at this point.     ​
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    Thanks again to Magic Mountain for having us out for media day. It's always a treat!

    Opening Day

    We also headed back to the park on Opening Day, here are a few opening day thoughts and pics that we didn't get on Thursday. 
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    Arrived about 9:00am to park and parking opened about 9:40am. I do wish they'd let people in earlier to help with traffic.

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    Made it in for passholder early entry, and had to do the run (well, fast walk) to Wonder Woman

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    Once we got to Wonder Woman we had to wait about 20 minutes for the ride to open (about 10:50).

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    Ride not even open yet and people are trampling the planters and grass. This is why we can't have nice things.

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    Ride sign, complete with sensory guidelines. Love it!

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    The inside portion of the queue. This was a video for Green Lantern, now it's just a wall. I hope they'll do something here.

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    The AC was on, but VERY low. They need to kick it up a notch in here. Thankfully with 4-train ops you're only in here for maybe 10 minutes tops.

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    Some cool wall art on this side.

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    Wonder Weapons

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    They've added free bins to the paid lockers and this process seems to have gone quicker than preview day.

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    From under this sign it's about a 30 minute wait with 4-train ops.

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    The line only went to about here, which we estimated to be about an hour. Wait times went down significantly as the day progressed.

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    An overview of the newly redesigned DC Universe, that isn't done yet.

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    The lack of shade in this area is a rather large issue with the heat, so stay hydrated.

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    The park was absolutely empty. Reminded me of an off-season weekday.

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    No Wonder Woman Flight of Courage merchandise was to be found, but some new Tatsu and Viper shirts!

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    Like an excessive amount of new Viper merch.

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    Which makes you wonder ...

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    That's a wrap for our Wonder Woman coverage. We most likely won't be back at the park until Fright Fest. We've got a busy 2 months coming up.  Disneyland and Midsummer Scream the last weekend in July. A visit to Knott's sometime in early August and then our epic road trip in late August/early September.

    ​We'll be hitting up Silver Dollar City, Cedar Point and Kings Island for our first ever visits to those parks. And then a day at Canada's Wonderland just before all the Halloween fun starts. 
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    Six Flags Great Adventure to Kick Off New Summer Festival and Celebrates Return of Medusa Coaster

    JACKSON, N.J. ─ July 13, 2022 ─ On July 16, Six Flags Great Adventure, The World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, will kick off its new Six Flags Summer Vibes Festival presented by M&M’S®, and soon complete the transformation of its BIZARRO™ roller coaster to the legendary Medusa. These additions are a small part of Six Flags Great Adventure’s full complement of guest enhancements for the 2022 season.
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    Kaleidoscope of Color at Summer Vibes Festival
    At the Six Flags Summer Vibes Festival, sun-kissed dreams will come to life as guests drench themselves in a kaleidoscope of color. The event, which will run daily July 16 through Aug. 14, will offer mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, bold, eye-popping spectacles, photo moments, live entertainment and colorful curiosities to immerse guests in the reverie of summer
    Six Flags Summer Vibes Festival will include:
    • Six zones to explore, each with its own specialty offerings of food and fun:
      • Under the Sun, with its colorful umbrella canopy;
      • Whirly Way, showcasing a massive pinwheel tunnel;
      • Splash of Color, offering a colorful palette and drumming painters;
      • Forgotten Garden, transforming ride relics and park memorabilia into beautiful, new planters;
      • Wacky Wavy Way, featuring air dancers and the M&M’S® DJ booth; and
      • Summer St., the cool-down zone featuring the sights of summer in the city, including a spraying fire truck.
    • Two additional experiences for more summer fun:
      • Skull Mountain Six Remix: This indoor, in-the-dark coaster will receive a Summer Vibes makeover. Guests can climb aboard as the digital DJ selects one of six unique programs that will pump party music and synchronized lights during the coaster adventure; and
      • Showcase Vibes: Guests can enter the theater for a unique and interactive experience with lights, sound and fun photo opportunities.
    • Exclusive, limited-time dining and beverage offerings that reflect the vibe of each zone, including:
      • Heat Wave Hot Honey Shrimp & Chips;
      • Summer Heat Sriracha Carnitas Burrito;
      • Fruity Cereal Funnel Cake;
      • Very Berry Cotton Candy Crazy Shake;
      • Blood Orange Lemonade; and
      • Berry Good Lemonade Fizz.
    • Entertainment that brings each zone to life including:
      • M&M’S® DJ booth with performances by air dancers to bring to the life the incredible power music has to bring people together, as part of M&M’S mission to create a world where everyone feels they belong;
      • Stick(y) Paint percussion and paint artists;
      • Sun-sational street acrobats;
      • Jump rope brigade; and
      • Summer Vibes street dance troupe.
    Wrath of Medusa Unleashed: Trailblazing, Seven-Looping
    Coaster Makes Legendary Return
    The myth and legend of the snake-haired Gorgon Medusa begins a new chapter. Since Six Flags announced her return in March, thrill seekers worldwide have rallied behind Medusa’s homecoming to Frontier Adventures. Originally unveiled as Medusa in 1999, the world’s first floorless, top-rail roller coaster was re-branded to BIZARRO 10 years later. In 2022, this epic scream machine returns to her original form, but showcases a new color palette, logo, Gold Rush-era backstory and theming
    Discover the Lost Town of Medusa
    Six Flags introduces riders to the legend of “The Lost Town of Medusa.” Depicted throughout the ride queue and on the park’s YouTube channel, the tale surrounds Greek immigrant brothers who traveled to California during the Gold Rush in 1874 — exactly 100 years before Six Flags Great Adventure opened its gates. Their harrowing quest for riches led them to Death Valley and an unforgiving town of outlaws named Exile Canyon. Earth tremors, mineshaft collapses, a rattlesnake infestation and underground coal fire plagued the outpost and its dwellers. The brothers were convinced that Exile Canyon was cursed by an evil sentinel holding sway over the settlement. Their whispers took hold and earned the town the nickname “Medusa” — the Greek word for “guardian.” The town met an unfortunate end as it was wiped off the map in a ferocious flash flood. While the brothers were never seen again, the snakes remained as a solemn reminder of the legend that gripped this doomed outpost.

    Slither with Medusa through Exile Canyon
    Explorers begin their adventure in the rugged Old West. Guests climb aboard open-air, pedestal-like seats sitting four across. Riders’ feet dangle above the track as they slither along a twisted mass of green steel woven through Exile Canyon.
    Medusa takes riders on a pulse-quickening climb up a 146-foot lift hill (more than 14 stories). The inaugural plunge — a 13-story drop at a speed of 61 mph — symbolically sends riders back in time through a ring of mist. Guests rocket through a massive, 114-foot vertical loop, followed by a gut-wrenching 96-foot dive loop as flame bursts from the town’s coal fire explosion ignite around them.

    Slithering into a dramatic heart line camelback (or zero-gravity roll) then into a cobra roll (two inversions) a frightening 78 feet above the ground, the churning, coiling adventure continues with a nearly 90-degree, high-speed helix (or horizontal loop). Riders experience negative Gs as they fly over a speed hill and end their voyage with two interlocking corkscrews which coil around a massive mining auger. Medusa’s wrath consumes riders for a relentless three minutes and 15 seconds.
    Medusa operates daily while her transformation nears completion. This fall during Fright Fest, the legend will continue as the restless spirits of the Batos brothers haunt Frontier Adventures in a western showdown against Medusa.

    Six Flags Summer Vibes Festival and Medusa are included with park admission. For more information on Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
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    About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For 60 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
     
    About Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor
    Six Flags Great Adventure is the World’s Largest Thrill Park with world-class, award-winning rides like Kingda Ka, Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster. The park offers two areas just for the littlest guests and great family rides for the whole family, plus entertainment, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Its Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is one of the largest self-guided drive-through safari outside of Africa and gets guests up-close to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe in the privacy of their own vehicles. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
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    DISNEY MUSIC EMPORIUM PAVILION RETURNS TO D23 EXPO 2022, SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 11

    DISNEY MUSIC EMPORIUM WILL OFFER EXCLUSIVE AND FIRST-TO-MARKET PRODUCTS INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE 12-INCH COLORED VINYL ALBUMS FOR THE MANDALORIAN SEASON 1 AND MUSIC FROM WANDAVISION 

    PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE DISNEY FOR SCORES PODCAST LIVE CELEBRATING MARVEL MUSIC WITH FILM AND TV COMPOSERS PANEL, PLUS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED DISNEY PRINCESS – THE CONCERT PERFORMANCE
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    BURBANK, Calif., July 12, 2022 – Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, on September 9, 10, and 11, the Emporium will feature limited quantities of a wide assortment of music products, including new releases from Marvel and Lucasfilm, vinyl albums, die-cut picture-disc vinyl, and more.
     
    In addition to the 24 new offerings available at D23 Expo 2022, 10 titles are exclusive or first-to-market, including Encanto die-cut vinyl (featuring “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”), Enchanted (available for the first time on clear vinyl), Hocus Pocus (score-only on moon-variant vinyl), Minnie Lo-Fi (on purple orchid vinyl), Adventure Thru Inner Space (picture disc), The Lion King on Broadway (first time on vinyl), The Mandalorian Season 1 (exclusive sand-colored vinyl), Music from WandaVision (exclusive red vinyl), The Legacy Collection: Aladdin (exclusive CD), and Turning Red – The Mix (exclusive CD).
     
    Celebrate the powerful music of Marvel Studios storytelling when Variety’s Jon Burlingame hosts Disney For Scores Podcast Live. Burlingame will bring the format of the popular For Scores podcast to life as he interviews composers of favorite series and films, including Tyler Bates (Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2), Laura Karpman (Ms. Marvel, What If…?), and Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel). The panel is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9 on the Backlot Stage.
     
    Additional highlights include:
    • The previously announced Disney Princess – The Concert performance presented by Disney Concerts on Sunday, September 11 at 4:15 p.m., featuring Tony® nominee Susan Egan (Broadway’s original “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast, “Meg” in Disney’s animated feature Hercules), Broadway.com® Audience Award nominee Isabelle McCalla (“Princess Jasmine” in Aladdin; The Prom), Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol (That’s So Raven, Raven’s Home, Broadway’s final “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast), and Broadway World Award winner Syndee Winters (Broadway’s “Nala” in The Lion King; Hamilton)
    • Gifts with purchase include limited-edition Disney Movie Club collectible pendants (Bambi, Cinderella, Olaf, Aladdin Genie Lamp, Simba, and Nemo), while supplies last
    • Attendees can get three months free from SiriusXM. Listen to Disney Hits and hundreds of other SiriusXM channels in the car, on the SXM App and on your connected devices at home. Look for SiriusXM at the show for details.  Offer available to new subscribers only; 18 years+.
    • Giveaways include limited first edition Disney Hits Trading Cards, featuring 30 collectible cards.
     
    About Disney Music Group and Disney Music Emporium
    Disney Music Group is home to Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records, Disney Music Publishing, Buena Vista Records, and Disney Concerts. The labels' genre-spanning rosters include Queen (in North America), Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, TINI Stoessel, DCappella, New Hope Club, almost monday, and more. DMG also releases family music and film and television soundtracks from some of the largest movie franchises in the world—from Disney, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and Pixar, including the chart-topping albums Encanto, Frozen 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, Moana, the Oscar®- and Grammy®-winning Frozen, the Grammy-winning Guardians of the Galaxy, the Emmy®-winning music from WandaVision, the Emmy-winning music from The Mandalorian, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning Soul score, plus the Oscar-winning Black Panther and Coco soundtracks. Recent titles include Lightyear and Thor: Love and Thunder, featuring scores by Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Michael Giacchino. Upcoming titles include soundtracks for ZOMBIES 3 and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Impacting pop culture around the globe, DMG’s rich and eclectic catalog includes music from films such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Star Wars, and Beauty and the Beast, as well as recording artist Annette Funicello and the beloved classic song “It's a Small World.” DMG produces the Disney For Scores podcast series, highlighting conversations with acclaimed film composers from DMG soundtracks. Disney Concerts licenses and produces hundreds of shows around the world, including Star Wars in Concert, Disney on Classic, Pixar in Concert, and many more. To stream classic Disney Hits, please visit: http://disneymusic.co/DisneyHits.
     
    Honoring the continuing legacy of the Disney music catalog, Disney Music Emporium (DME) is the destination for collectible Disney music products. For more information and product offerings, visit DME at www.disneymusicemporium.com. Follow us at TwitterDME, FacebookDME, InstagramDME, InstagramDisneyMusic, FacebookDisneyMusic and TikTokDisneyMusic.
     
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    Knott's Berry Farm Update - Fiesta Village, New Pizza Restaurant, Scary Farm, Summer Nights and More!

    Cedar Fair Ghost Town Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Scary Farm
    Happy Saturday everybody and welcome to our first update from Knott's Berry Farm since February. That's right, we even skipped the Boysenberry Festival this year. Just been busy with life and haven't had a chance to get down to the park. 

    Made a quick stop on my way home from San Diego as we noticed we were having some issues with our Season Passes, and I had to get it addressed before our trip to Cedar Point, Kings Island and Canada's Wonderland next month. Happy to say we're all good!! 

    But before that epic trip, let's see what's going on at Knott's. There is a lot! 

    Written by Gregg Condon
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    Always remember where you parked

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    Montezooma's is obviously closed, Xcelerator being closed is a bummer.

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    As of yesterday, lots of walls all around Fiesta Village. Still not quite sure what they're doing here, but we can't wait to find out!

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    The walls extend all the way around the Arcade, Shop, Stage and La Papa Loca.

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    They've been nice enough to let everybody know where the entertainment is.

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    Get your Carne Asada Fries fix at Wilderness Broiler!

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    Not much visible work going on with Montezooma's Revenge.

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    Pizza for dinner sounded good! Let's check out Prop Shop Pizzeria!

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    They've added a refreshments booth outside of the restaurant. Although it's hard to tell where the line is.

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    A look at what's available.

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    They've also included a Refreshments Entrance to the main restaurant if you aren't getting food! Nice!

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    A look at the Pizza menu.

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    Beverages and Dessert.

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    The Pasta Bar. I'd suggest they swap the location of the Pizza and Pasta. The Pasta takes longer to dish out and the line backs up.

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    Yummy Pizza and Beer!

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    Enjoying Dinner with an old friend!

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    Summer Nights is in Full Swing!!

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    If you missed out on your Paranormal Inc. Final Season mugs last year, you can get them in Toy Junction in Ghost Town. I also spotted a couple of Scary Farm shirts I don't remember from last year.

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    Speaking of Scary Farm, no surprise, Mesmer is coming back!

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    Xcelerator's Red Train is on the track, Purple train is in pieces.

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    Knottsopoly has a shirt now too!

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    Instead of flipping your table over when playing Knottsopoly, you can just have a throw. =)

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    The new fruit and veggie shirts!

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    These things

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    Cups and Mugs!

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    Really curious to see if these are selling. Didn't notice anybody at the park wearing them.

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    Some other "new to me" Knott's merch. I like these!

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    Cheers everybody! Have a great weekend!

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