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    Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger Roller Coaster Premiering at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on July 30

    Park Will Debut World’s Steepest Dive Coaster During Its 30th Anniversary Season
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    SAN ANTONIO, Texas — July 7, 2022 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, will debut the world’s steepest dive roller coaster--Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger- on July 30, 2022. This exhilarating new dive coaster features a cliffhanger hold, which suspends riders as they face straight down a 95-degree, beyond-vertical drop, then releases them moments later into a terrifying 150-foot dive.


    “Six Flags Fiesta Texas continues to push the limits of thrill and innovation as we prepare to introduce the world’s steepest dive coaster during our 30th anniversary season,” said Park President Jeffrey Siebert. “Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger joins an already stellar lineup of record-breaking roller coasters, rides, and attractions. With eight intense elements including dramatic inversions and extreme airtime, it will quickly become a fan favorite,” added Siebert.


    As guests enter the ride queue, they will be immersed in the story of Dr. Diabolical and her evil quest to create menacing creatures to frighten the world. To give her creations life, Dr. Diabolical constructed a machine to capture the essence of human adrenaline and fear. Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger features three 21-passenger trains that keep the adrenaline flowing as riders reach a height of 15 stories, then pause face-first before diving at 60 mph and flying through a variety of high-thrill experiences.

    Key features of Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger include:
    • Three sleek trains with three rows of passengers, seated seven across;
    • 2,501 feet of soaring track;
    • Thrilling anticipation while the ride vehicle pauses in a face-first cliffhanger hold before plummeting 150 feet;
    • Spectacular, beyond-vertical, 95-degree first drop;
    • A second 75-foot, near-vertical drop;
    • An Immelmann inversion, during which riders enter a half-loop, followed by a half twist, then exit the element traveling in the opposite direction making a 180-degree turn;
    • Four intense elements, including an extreme airtime hill, wild-banked turn, high-speed spiral, and 270-degree zero-g roll;
    • Speeds of up to 60 mph;
    • Immersive steampunk theming that tells the story of Dr. Diabolical’s plot to harvest fear;
    • Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger is a custom-designed roller coaster created by Bolliger & Mabillard; and
    • Riders must meet the 52-inch height requirement.
    For more information about Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, and all the exciting events planned for the 30th Anniversary season at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, visit https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/new-experiences

    About Six Flags Fiesta Texas
    Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Opened in 1992, the park was built on the site of an old limestone quarry, which provides a spectacular backdrop for such exciting roller coasters as The Iron Rattler, Batman: The Ride and Superman Krypton Coaster. In addition, Fiesta Texas boasts an impressive line-up of seasonal events and live entertainment, including Mardi Gras Festival, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park.
    About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks 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 water parks 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. 
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    Incredible Concert Lineup Coming to Electric Ocean at SeaWorld Orlando this Summer

    • Concert lineup for Electric Ocean at SeaWorld Orlando includes GRAMMY nominated and Billboard chart topping artists
    • Concerts will happen twice a day at Nautilus Theater at 4 and 7 P.M. every weekend from July 9 to August 7
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    ​WHAT: Electric Ocean is in full swing at SeaWorld Orlando, but it’s only just starting to heat up.  The park announced its concert lineup for the popular summer festival starting this weekend.
    Full Electric Ocean Concert Lineup:

    • July 9 – Little River Band
    • July 10 – Parmalee
    • July 16 – Fuel
    • July 17 – Chase Matthew
    • July 23 – Queensrÿche
    • July 24 – Grupo Niche
    • July 30 – Luis Enrique
    • July 31 – Blue Öyster Cult
    • August 6 – P.O.D.
    • August 7 – Jefferson Starship

    In addition to these incredible concerts, there is so much to encounter during Electric Ocean at SeaWorld Orlando this summer. Guests can kick off the nighttime fun with “Club Electric Current”, get up close with nocturnal animals at “Rescue Tails: Night Vision”, dance the night away at “Club Sea Glow” and end their night with the all-new firework and fountain spectacular “Ignite 360”, which can be seen from all around the park. There’s no better time than right now to visit SeaWorld Orlando, which was voted #1 Best Theme Park in North America by USA Today 10Best.
     
    WHERE: SeaWorld Orlando Nautilus Theater
     
    WHEN: 4 and 7 P.M. every weekend from July 9 to August 7
     
    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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    Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Jupiter’s Claim as a Permanent Attraction on the World-Famous Studio Tour

    Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Jupiter’s Claim, An Original Film Set from Jordan Peele’s Expansive New Horror Epic, Nope, as a Permanent Attraction on the World-Famous Studio Tour
     
    The Nope Set Debuts on Friday, July 22 to Coincide with the Film’s Theatrical Release
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    Universal City, California – July 7, 2022 –The original Jupiter’s Claim set from Jordan Peele’s expansive new horror epic, Nope, will be featured exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood as a new attraction on the world-famous Studio Tour, beginning Friday, July 22, in tandem with the theatrical release of the new summer event film from Universal Pictures and Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions.

    The impressive and elaborate Jupiter’s Claim set was created by Production Designer Ruth DeJong, then carefully disassembled post-production and transported to Universal Studios Hollywood where it was meticulously reconstructed on site, complete with original props and details from the film.

    Jordan Peele, alongside producing partner Ian Cooper and Monkeypaw Productions, is thrilled to bring the film’s fictional theme park to Universal Studios Hollywood as a permanent Studio Tour attraction.  Concepting the integration of the set to the Studio Tour began early in production in partnership with the filmmakers, working collaboratively with Universal Creative at Universal Studios Hollywood to ensure authenticity and accuracy.

    The Jupiter’s Claim set – which can only be seen on the Studio Tour – marks the first time that a Studio Tour attraction has opened day and date with a movie release.  It will be staged within Universal Studios’ backlot alongside a host of other iconic movie sets that include Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, the infamous Psycho house from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and Courthouse Square from Robert Zemeckis’ Back to the Future.

    “I remember visiting Universal Studios when I was 12 years old and being mesmerized. That experience reinforced my passion and drive to someday join in on the meta-magic of ‘backlot life.’ Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to direct three movies for Universal,” said Jordan Peele. “It is a privilege to honor these collaborations with my studio partners, crew members and cast, and to be able to share Jupiter’s Claim with fans.”

    “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Jordan Peele and bring a piece of his innovative film to Universal Studios Hollywood for our guests to experience," said Scott Strobl, EVP and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Jordan's creativity and ingenuity have produced unique, thought-provoking movies, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase his original Jupiter’s Claim set as a permanent centerpiece attraction on the Studio Tour, giving our guests a front row seat to authentic movie-making magic.”

    Jordan Peele disrupted and redefined modern horror with the Universal blockbusters Get Out and then Us. Now, he reimagines the summer movie with a new pop nightmare. Written, directed and produced by Peele, Nope reunites the filmmaker with Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), who is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.

    Jupiter’s Claim, set in Southern California’s Santa Clarita Valley, is a family-fun theme park and predicated on the white-washed history and aesthetics of the California Gold Rush. Owned and operated with evangelical pride by former child star Ricky “Jupe” Park, Jupiter’s Claim becomes a pivotal location as the characters seek to investigate mysterious, unexplained phenomena, leading them toward increasing danger and terrifying consequences.

    The Studio Tour is renowned for taking guests behind-the-scenes of an authentic movie and television production studio. With the exciting addition of the Jupiter’s Claim set from Nope, coupled with the progressive roll out of electric Studio Tour trams, a summer of fun is just beginning at Universal Studios Hollywood.

                Following the success of Get Out and Us, Jordan Peele signed an exclusive deal with Universal Pictures and Universal Studio Group for film and television projects.  NBCUniversal has created a vibrant, interconnected brand ecosystem that allows its filmmaking partners to leverage their creative visions through expressions across its broad portfolio, including content throughout the company’s numerous platforms and Symphony campaigns.

    The company’s commitment to leveraging its resources to evolve its film and television programming from cultural moments to 365-day evergreen franchises that allow fans to engage through content extensions, branded experiences, irresistible products and games and truly immersive theme park attractions or integrations, resulted in this groundbreaking partnership at Universal Studios Hollywood tied to Nope.

    On July 22, fans can experience Nope on its opening weekend at Universal CityWalk’s state-of-the-art Universal Cinema, an AMC® Theater, before heading to Universal Studios Hollywood to see the original set from the film. After all, this is the place to see movies, where movies are made.
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                More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
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    In Honor of July 4, SeaWorld Orlando Announces the Limited-time return of Free Park Admission to Veterans and Their Friends and Families

    • SeaWorld Orlando providing complimentary one-day admission to military veterans and their friends and families through July 10 
    • Active-duty military members and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long 
    • SeaWorld has offered free admission to U.S. military for more than 20 years  
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    WHAT:  Just in time for July 4 weekend, for a limited-time, SeaWorld today announced free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests to its SeaWorld Orlando park through July 10. Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. 
     
    Eligible U.S military veterans can register for complimentary single-day ticket(s) for themselves and up to three dependents before July 10 at www.WavesofHonor.com. After registering, all tickets must be redeemed by July 10. Service members and their direct dependents must have a valid active military ID to participate.  

    Any U.S. active-duty military activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman can also take advantage of one complimentary admission for themselves and up to three dependents per year to SeaWorld.
     
    WHEN:  SeaWorld’s July 4 Veteran’s offer is valid through July 10
     
    WHERE: SeaWorld Orlando
     
    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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    Midsummer Scream's phone app available for download!

    Midsummer Scream, returning July 29-31 at the Long Beach Convention Center, has just released their schedule of nearly 100 panels and presentations via a brand new app available for both Apple and Android devices.

    The app, developed by FanGuru/Eventology Solutions, allows guests to create their own schedule - an essential tool to make the most of an event that spans over 250,000 square feet, several stages and performance spaces, and 350 exhibitor booths.
    Newly added and still unannounced panel and presentations include:
    • A one-hour discussion with The Walking Dead's Executive Producer and special effects makeup legend Greg Nicotero led by LeeAnna Vamp on Friday, July 29.
    • A "keynote" presentation on the history of Halloween and haunted attractions from experts Lisa Morton and Ted Dougherty on Saturday, July 30.
    • A look at how songs are selected for inclusion in horror film and TV projects from a lineup of professional musicians and music supervisors at the panel "Spooky Music In Visual Media presented by LVCRFT" on Saturday, July 30.
    • A special sneak peek of the trailer for SPIRIT HALLOWEEN: THE MOVIE presented by screenwriter Billie Bates on Sunday, July 31.
    • An all-star lineup of horror screenwriters, including SCREAM creator Kevin Williamson, discussing "Making Horror Fun Again" in a panel curated by Fangoria on Sunday, July 31.
    The Midsummer Scream app includes a showfloor map and guide to finding and highlighting favorite vendors, celebrities meeting with fans for autographs, plus more features to be rolled out.

    The Midsummer Scream app can be downloaded by searching for "Midsummer Scream" on your mobile device's app store or through the following links:
    Additional programming announcements and event updates are regularly made on their social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Please follow us here:

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    The Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero in conversation with LeeAnna Vamp on Friday, July 29. He will be meeting with fans all weekend long at the Tee No Evil booth on the Midsummer Scream showfloor.

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    Summer is Back! Aquatica is Back In Orlando and San Antonio!

    • Experience the exhilaration of all-new water slide Reef Plunge in Orlando and the all-new splashy dueling racer waterslide Riptide Race in San Antonio, now open
    • Aquatica Orlando Voted #1 Best Outdoor Water Park for the second year in a row by USAToday 10Best Reader’s Poll
    • Upgrades abound this year at both parks, enhancing the award-winning guest experience with new private cabanas with concierge service, 1,000 new loungers, new full-service bars, and more
    ORLANDO, Fla. And SAN ANTONIO, Tx.  (June 30, 2022) – Aquatica is back this summer and guests can visit our parks now with no reservation requirements, no restrictions and the park, rides and attractions, food and beverage, and merchandise outlets are open and ready for summer fun. Also, guests can experience the exhilaration of all-new water slide Reef Plunge in Orlando and the all-new splashy dueling racer waterslide Riptide Race in San Antonio, now open.   There’s no better time for guests to buy a ticket or a pass and visit today!
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    Aquatica Orlando
    Aquatica Orlando took the #1 spot as the best outdoor water park in North America in this year’s USA Today 10Best awards. It previously won Best Outdoor Water Park in 2021 and 2018. 

    Now open, Aquatica’s newest attraction is Reef Plunge which sends guests sliding through eye-catching translucent cutouts and rings, and twists and turns through over 330 feet of fiberglass, zooming past a vibrant array of marine life in the new dynamic habitat. Commerson’s dolphins, leopard sharks, sardines, and a variety of other cold-water fish will call Reef Plunge home.

    Aquatica also announced several park enhancements this year including space for guests to take a break and relax in any of the 1,000 new loungers and beach chairs that offer increased shade and comfort. Hungry thrill seeks can also grab a slice at the new quick-service pizza place opening in July or quench their thirst at the brand-new beach bar, in addition to enjoying exciting new upgrades to the popular Banana Beach Cookout.

    Of the best outdoor water park recognition USA Today noted “…Aquatica Orlando draws 1.5 million visitors per year while seamlessly integrating sea life into rides. Its signature attraction, Reef Plunge, is an enclosed tube slide that passes through a pool of playful, black and white Commerson’s dolphins. Guests can also take a leisurely raft ride down Loggerhead Lane, through colorful exotic fish. Aquatica's South Seas theme is further enhanced by 60,000 lush, tropical plants covering its 60 acres.”

    Kyle Miller, President of Aquatica Orlando, said, “We opened our doors at Aquatica in 2008 and over the past several years have been honored to be consistently recognized as one of the top water parks in the country.  We are thrilled that water park enthusiasts once again chose to recognize Aquatica Orlando as number one and look forward to continuing to provide our guests the high level of thrills, fun, relaxation and adventure that they have come to enjoy with us.”

    Aquatica San Antonio
    Deep in the heart of Texas is Aquatica San Antonio, a tropical resort-style waterpark with everything from serene beaches and hide-aways to extreme slides and rides - all designed to help beat the sweltering summer heat.

    New for 2022 is Riptide Race, now open! This pipeline ride, the first of its kind in San Antonio, combines everything guests love about Aquatica’s existing rides with a new layer of fun - good-natured competition by featuring dueling side-by-side flumes and low walls to give racers full view of the competition. Set atop of 51-foot tower, guests board a two-person raft and race through 565 feet of slides. Guests can challenge each other and vie for victory while speeding through each turn, spin, and loop to see which team feels the rush of victory as they blast into a cool refreshing splashdown.

    The park’s signature ride, Stingray Falls, takes four-seat rafts down twists and turns to an underwater grotto, where guests come face-to-fin with stingrays and tropical fish – the only ride of its kind in the world. Guests can experience stingrays in other ways as well at Aquatica’s interactive attraction, known as Ke-Re Reef. Featuring 120,000 gallons of saltwater, Ke-Re Reef is home to cownose stingrays, Southern stingrays, and tropical fish. The most immersive program is the “Stingray Encounter”, where guests feed and wade with stingrays inside the attraction. They can also get a close view of the stingrays from a wall at the edge of the pool.

    Aquatica San Antonio President Byron Surrett said, “There is no better place in the Lone Star state than Aquatica to have fun in the sun this summer while staying cool and enjoying great food and drinks all day long.  Plus, guests this year can also take a break from the crowd and enjoy our additional private cabana experiences with concierge services to make the day that much more relaxing and worry free.” 

    In addition to the all-new Riptide Race, this year Aquatica San Antonio premiered a new bar, Turi’s Beach Bar, adjacent to the Big Surf Shores wave pool. This full-service bar features a variety of beers, mixed drinks, cocktails, and frozen drinks for guests to enjoy at the bar or poolside. Also new, even more private cabanas scattered throughout the beautiful park offer a shaded private space and give guests a place to call base camp during a day of fun in the sun, with select cabanas even offering the convenience of personalized concierge service.

    Best Way to Play
    One of the best ways for guests to experience the ALL-NEW Reef Plunge and Riptide Race is with an Aquatica Fun Card which offers park admission through December 31, 2022 for one low price. For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can purchase an Aquatica Annual Pass and enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more. 
    Get the latest updates on Reef Plunge by following Aquatica on Facebook and Instagram.
    A great way to enjoy Aquatica San Antonio is with a Season or Annual Pass. For added value, SeaWorld and Aquatica two-park passes are available allowing unlimited access to both parks (located within walking distance of each other), free parking, exclusive passholders-only events, discounts on merchandise and food, and much more.

    About Aquatica Orlando
    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 offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures.
    About Aquatica San Antonio
    From high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools, to tranquil beaches, Aquatica San Antonio, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring high speed slides, relaxing rivers and lagoons, private cabanas, and 42,000 square feet of relaxing beaches. The park’s signature ride, “Stingray Falls,” takes four-seat rafts down twists and turns to an underwater grotto, where guests come face-to-fin with stingrays and tropical fish. Aquatica’s stingray attraction, otherwise known as “Ke-Re Reef,” features 120,000 gallons of saltwater and will include cownose and Southern stingrays. Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. For more information on Aquatica, go to www.AquaticaSanAntonio.com