VALLEJO, Calif. — Nov. 17, 2025 — Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, America’s Only Wildlife, Marine Life and Thrill Ride Park, will unwrap its brightest and most spectacular winter festival Nov. 28. This year marks the park’s 18th year offering merriment and festive fun, and now it’s bigger and better with the debut of WinterFest. An original at sister park California’s Great America, WinterFest fan favorites will move to and mingle with Discovery Kingdom’s holiday traditions for a super seasonal celebration that will feature more decorations, live entertainment, activities and treats for guests to enjoy than ever before. In fact, WinterFest has proven to be such a holiday hit that it was nominated as one of the Best Theme Park Holiday Events by USA Today, with voting open now through noon on Dec. 1. This year, WinterFest will feature millions of twinkling lights, photos with Santa, stunning holiday displays, themed live entertainment, delicious seasonal food and a limited-time menu of unique feasts along with the park’s iconic array of world-class rides and animal experiences.
 
“Visiting Discovery Kingdom for the holidays has been an annual tradition for families across Northern California for years,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, West Coast regional general manager for Six Flags. “We are incredibly excited to bring WinterFest to the park for the first time and raise the bar of what our guests will experience this year, as we’ve done with each of our seasonal events.”
WinterFest will operate select days, Nov. 28, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. New and time-honored traditions included with park admission are:

• Beautiful WinterFest Themed Areas including:
  • NEW! Hometown Square – Enjoy live entertainment and observe in wonder the towering 70-foot Christmas tree which will be the focus of the nightly Tree Lighting Ceremony;
  • NEW! Gingerbread Forest – The sweet sights of gingerbread and other sweet treats everywhere you look;
  • NEW! Toy Land - Find larger-than-life Nutcrackers, dolls and toys of all kinds ready for Santa to deliver;
  • NEW! Arctic Alley - Dazzling twinkling lights, a giant snowman and penguin figures to make this a cool area not-to-be-missed;
  • NEW! Candy Cane Lane – Candy canes of all sizes can be encountered here with a festive selection of limited-time food and beverage options to enjoy with live entertainment.
• Festive WinterFest Entertainment:
  • NEW! Tree Lighting Ceremony – The holiday season promises to be merry and bright as the park celebrates with a spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event invites everyone to kick off the evening's holiday celebration with dancers, singers and an enormous Christmas tree;
  • NEW! Jingle Jazz – Get into the holiday swing with delightful harmonies and classic Christmas favorites with a jazz quartet;
  • NEW! The Mistletones – Enchanting songstresses sing classic holiday tunes from the 1950s;
  • NEW! Reindeer Roundup – These talented animatronic hoofers, sing their way into your heart with a cheerful set of classic and original holiday tunes.​​
• Joyful WinterFest Offerings, Activities and Holiday Crafts:
  • St. Nick’s Pics - Meet Santa Claus, share your Christmas wishes and get a photo memory of your visit;
  • Unlimited Hot Chocolate - Refill a souvenir mug with chocolatey goodness;
  • Letters to Santa - Santa is making a list and checking it twice, make sure he checks your Christmas list, by writing your own letter to St. Nick;
  • Christmas Cookie Decorating - Decorate your very own delicious sweet treat with icing, sprinkles and candy art;
  • Holiday Bubble Wands – Celebrate the season with bubbles, lights and music;
  • Holiday S’mores Kits – Make fireside memories roasting chocolate, graham cracker and a jumbo marshmallow;
  • Priority Ride Access – Give the gift of time with expedited access on some of your favorite rides with THE FLASH Pass or All Season Fast Lane.

 

• Exclusive WinterFest Food and Beverage Example Highlights:
  • NEW! French Onion Dip Burger – Beef burger topped with melted Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, served with a side of au jus for dipping;
  • NEW! Bacon Poutine - Crispy golden fries topped with gravy, cheese curds and bacon bits;
  • NEW! Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread - Layers of rich, buttery bread topped with caramelized cinnamon and sugar;
  • NEW! Mistletoe Mojito – Dark rum, lime, agave, grape juice and mint;
  • NEW! Red Velvet Hot Chocolate – Decadent dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cream cheese infused whipped cream in a souvenir mug.

 
For more information on WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, visit: https://www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/events/winterfest
Giving the gift of unlimited fun
For the ultimate holiday gift, 2026 Discovery Kingdom Season Passes are available now for an unbeatable value with world-class rides, animal experiences, events, specials perks and more. The Cyber Sale is available now through Dec. 1 and is one of the best times of the year to get a 2026 Silver Season Pass to receive unlimited access for the remainder of 2025 – including all of WinterFest – through Labor Day 2026 and free parking for the same low price of a “Good Any Day Ticket.” For more details visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.
 
About Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Hurricane Harbor Concord
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is home to the only combination land animal, marine animal and thrill ride park in North America.  The 135-acre park includes breathtaking shows, world-class rollercoasters and unique up-close animal experiences. New this year is So Flippin’ Fun!, an energy-infused show that combines elements of music, dance and audience participation, with the grace and athleticism of bottlenose dolphins in the park’s care.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a professionally accredited and certified animal care facility maintaining and exceeding complex and individualized standards of care and welfare that are mandated by the American Humane Association (AHA), the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), and the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The park is also strictly regulated by the State of California Fish and Wildlife and by the federal government, under the USDA, APHIS, and NOAA.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 16 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
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Last week we made our first ever visit to Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas. Unfortunately we were a day too early to check out all of the holiday fun with Krampus and Kin, but you can check out all of the details for that holiday event here. 

We had VERY high expectations for this event. As veterans of Halloween Horror Nights, we were very curious how this new year-round event would compare. ​

One thing we found out very quickly is that it's not Halloween Horror Nights. I mean that in a good way. Unlike HHN in Hollywood and Orlando, you can take your time through the houses. There are no staff members telling you to hurry up and to not stop. A couple of the houses even have show stop elements within the houses. It took us about 1/2 way through our first house (TX Chainsaw Massacre) before we stopped treating it like a HHN house and just took our time. 

But the houses aren't all this event has. We had an amazing drink at The Boiler, a snack of Sliders and Skull Pizza at the Premiere House, and spent a lot of time in Jack's Alley. Not only checking out the show, but interacting with so many awesome characters. In total we spent about 3 hours at the event, and probably could have spent a couple of more if we had done the unlimited pass. 

For the price it is definitely worth visiting the next time you're in Vegas. 

Now, let's get into the fun! 

Overall we had an absolutely fantastic time at Universal Horror Unleashed! The entire area around the event is coming together and it's going to be easy to spend an entire day experiencing all of the individual things at Area15 when it's all done. 

It will be interesting to see how often the houses are swapped out but I can for sure see the Universal Monsters house in particular being the one constant at the event. 

We were actually happy to see it as crowded as it was on a Friday night, we want to see this do well! 

Have you experienced Universal Horror Unleashed? Let us know what were your favorite parts in the comments below! 

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uests will have the option to elevate their experience with a curated selection of festive and interactive offerings available exclusively during the holiday season. While selections vary at each park, they include:

• St. Nick’s Pics – Step into Santa’s immersive world and capture the magical moment.
• Unlimited Hot Chocolate – Refill a souvenir mug with chocolately goodness.
• Interactive Bubble Wand – Unlock magical moments throughout the park with bubbles and lights.
• Interactive Ornament – Watch as shows and interactive wands activate music and lights on this special toy.
• Igloos – Cuddle up in a cozy, heated hideaway with optional upgrades for more merriment.
• Ice Skating – Glide into fun with reserved time slots and skate rentals.
• Cookie Decorating – Dazzle a sweet treat with icing, sprinkles and candy art.
• S’mores Kits – Grab everything needed to toast the perfect fireside dessert.
• Priority Ride Access – Give the gift of time with expedited ride access.

 
Each park will offer a unique holiday menu that reflects regional flavors and the imaginative creations of its executive chef. Whether guests favor sweet or savory tastes, they’ll have ample options to explore during each visit. Examples of regional specialties include:

• Canada: Holiday Poutine, Montreal Melt and Blueberry Cobbler Hot Apple Cider.
• Great Lakes: It’s a Wonderful Chop, Turkey Dinner Ball and Melting Snow Mocktail.
• California: Roasted Chicken Tortilla Soup, Butternut Squash Soup Bread Bowl, French Onion Dip Burger and Mistletoe Margarita.
• Texas: Country Fried Feast Cone, Snickerdoodle Sundae and Christmas Cranberry Punch Cocktail.
• Southeast: Sweet & Tangy Pulled Pork Mac Bowl, Southern Bread Pudding and S’mores Hot Chocolate.
• Mexico: Christmas Turkey Torta, Rosca de Reyes and Ginger Horchata.

More information can be found on each park’s website.

Season passes to Six Flags Entertainment parks provide an unbeatable value with world-class rides, signature entertainment, events, special perks and more. “They’re the perfect gift for families and friends looking for exciting ways to make memories together. Our parks are running limited-time holiday offers that are too good to pass up. While guests need to act now to take advantage of the savings, the passes will deliver fun long after the holiday season is over,” Dieckmann said.

Through Dec. 1, the company will have special offers for its 2026 Silver Pass:

• Six Flags Over Texas, Over Georgia, Discovery Kingdom, Magic Mountain, Fiesta Texas, and Great Adventure will offer guests the opportunity to gain unlimited access in 2025 and through Labor Day 2026 plus free parking for the cost of a “Good Any Day Ticket.”
• Six Flags St. Louis, Great America, Frontier City, Darien Lake and New England will offer guests the opportunity to buy a one-day ticket and get the summer for free. This offer will include free parking.

Each park’s website will detail its offerings and inclusions.

Guests can turn a day of fun into a multi-day retreat with a visit to one of Six Flags’ resort hotels. Offerings will vary from fun and festive to totally immersive. Holiday escapes will be available at the following resorts:

• Six Flags Great Escape Lodge (Lake George, NY): Holiday at the Lodge – Nov. 28 to Dec. 24, 2025. This visit to the Adirondack Mountains will include festive décor, themed activities, live entertainment and unlimited access to the indoor waterpark. Guests can enjoy rooms as low as $99 plus tax per night if booked by Dec. 7. Offer valid on stays through April 30, 2026. Rooms limited, promo code CYBER.

• Castaway Bay (Sandusky, OH): Nov. 21 to Dec. 31, 2025. This resort near the southern shore of Lake Erie will include themed activities, meet and greets with Santa and admission to the indoor waterpark.
• Knott’s Hotel (Buena Park, CA): Nov. 21, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026. Located between Los Angeles and San Diego, this hotel will include all-day drink wristbands, hotel parking, admission to Knott’s Merry Farm and a breakfast buffet option.
• Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort (New Braunfels, TX): This resort in the San Antonio metropolitan area is perfectly positioned for great getaways to the Texas Hill Country, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Resort open daily (waterpark closed).

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For a complete listing of event dates, links to tickets and more, visit www.sixflags.com or each park and resort’s website.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 26 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 16 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park announced its annual holiday event, Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright, is set to return with new attractions. The region’s largest Christmas celebration will run on select days starting on November 21 through New Year’s Eve.
 
“The Christmas spirit is brighter and wilder than ever,” said Asher Raymond, public relations specialist. “Guests can experience fantastic displays glowing with over two million lights, like Twinkling Timbers and Woodland Outpost, try some Christmas tasty treats, meet their favorite Christmas characters and see outstanding festive entertainment.”
 
Guests will become immersed in the holiday lights once the sun goes down. The Tree Lighting Ceremony features South Georgia’s largest Christmas tree, and each evening a lucky child will get the chance to flip the switch to light up the winter night sky. The Wonder Walk transforms the Alapaha Trail into a captivating realm of twinkling magic, while the Woodland Outpost creates a bright and festive area with displays featuring towering reindeer with glowing flowing horns. Guests can stroll through the hanging lights stretched across the canopy of the Twinkling Timbers. The Safari Train will get a sweet overlay, as the Candy Cane Express takes guests on a sugar-fueled adventure through all things red and white to head to Candy Cane Town.
 
Along with magnificent lights, a lineup of holiday entertainment will be found across the park. The Carol of the Animals Lake Show is the event’s largest attraction, featuring an animated musical light show on seven towering Christmas trees floating in the center of the lake. The Miracle of Christmas – A Living Nativity is a show that will move guests telling the story of Christ’s birth. The Spirit of Christmas is a show for all ages that is equal parts holly and jolly, as Santa’s Elves put the finishing touches on Christmas. The Holiday Horizon Drone Show will create a glimmering holiday spectacle for all to see on December 20.
 
Guests can meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Outpost, where kids can experience Santa’s Snow Storm Party, hear stories and decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and write a letter to Santa before a holiday photo. Guests can also experience Holly Jolly Junction, where Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and his companions come alive. Guests can immerse themselves in a unique character experience as Rudolph, Clarice, and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster make their festive appearance, offering an exclusive holiday experience.
 
Christmas Wild & Bright also introduces a new special menu of festive treats for guests to try. Tasty treats can be found across the park, from Hot Chocolate Fried Oreos, Stuffing Stackers, to Eggnog Milkshakes. Guests can purchase these items al a carte or purchase the Christmas Dining Pass for $30, which includes one meal, two snacks and unlimited soda refills.
 
“There is holiday fun to be had for all at Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright,” Raymond said. “Everyone in the family can create unforgettable memories while they’re riding their favorite rides, making s’mores around the fire or taking group photos with the dazzling Christmas lights. This event creates holiday traditions that are worth repeating.”
 
Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright is included with park admission or a Season Pass. 2026 Season Passes are on sale for as low as $89.99, which has been extended through November 16. Each pass includes admission for the rest of this year and all of 2026. Guests who buy a 2026 Season Pass during the sale will receive additional Digital Holiday Bring-A-Friend tickets to use during Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright – which is up to $180 in value. Returning passholders from 2023, 2024 and 2025 receive additional renewal savings.
 
For more information about special offers, operating hours and upcoming events, visit WildAdventures.com.
 
About Wild Adventures Theme Park 
Wild Adventures Theme Park, located in Valdosta, Ga., halfway between Atlanta and Orlando off I-75, is a 170-acre destination where families can ride, slide, and explore all in one place. A Herschend Family Entertainment property, the park is home to more than 35 rides, hundreds of exotic animals, a full calendar of concerts and special events, and Splash Island Waterpark, ranked among the “Top 30 Waterparks” by U.S. News & World Report. Wild Adventures has been recognized as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure and named the Most Thrilling Theme Park in Georgia by FinanceBuzz. It is also home to the Good Sam-rated 10/10★/10 Wild Adventures Safari Campground, one of the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation. 
 
About Herschend Family Entertainment 
Wild Adventures is part of Herschend’s family of brands. Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of more than four dozen properties, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. While each brand is unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Together, we love in all we do, every day—caring for one another, welcoming our guests with warmth, and making a positive difference in our communities. For more information, visit www.herschendenterprises.com. ​

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TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2025) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is roaring into 2026 with the ALL-NEW Lion & Hyena Ridge, an extraordinary new addition to the park’s award-winning animal care portfolio and the most ambitious new habitat in more than a decade. This reimagined area of the park expands the existing space to more than double its previous size, creating nearly 35,000 square feet of dynamic savanna terrain where two of Africa’s most iconic species will thrive - a pride of five young male lions and a pair of playful hyenas.
 
Highlights include:

• Immersive Viewing – Step into the savanna through expansive glass viewing areas and shaded pathways offering awe-inspiring, 270-degree perspectives of the new habitat.
• Innovative Habitat Design – A naturalistic environment featuring rocky kopje formations, cascading water elements, and diverse spaces that allow the animals to choose and explore their surroundings throughout the day.
• Roaring Animal Stories – Guests will connect with lion brothers Pascal, Lou, Henri, Hugo, and Herman - born in 2024 - and hyenas Cazi and Dazi, in an immersive new setting that allows engaging educational moments that’ll inspire conservation and curiosity.

 
“We’re thrilled to unveil our newest habitat, the all-new Lion & Hyena Ridge, opening in 2026,” said Brian Bacica, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “This space not only offers our guests a closer look at these incredible species, but also reinforces our commitment to conservation, education, and animal care at the highest standards.”
 
Even More Reasons to Visit in 2026
Along with Lion & Hyena Ridge, Busch Gardens guests can look forward to a year packed with new festivals, family fun, and entertainment:

• ALL-NEW Sesame Street® Kids’ Weekends – fun-filled themed activities for the family
• ALL-NEW Food, Wine & Garden Festival – the park’s largest culinary celebration to date
• ALL-NEW Glory in the Gardens (May) – Christian music and spring garden festival
• ALL-NEW Military Appreciation Month (May) – exclusive events honoring service members
• ALL-NEW Wild Oasis Kids’ Weekend (November) – themed food, activities, and family fun

 
Be among the first to experience the all-new Lion & Hyena Ridge with a Busch Gardens Annual Pass
Guests can experience the best of Busch Gardens with a 2026 annual pass, including unbeatable benefits, unlimited visits, and the opportunity to be the first to experience the all-new Lion & Hyena Ridge before it opens to the public. Annual passes for 2026 are on sale now, with our Black Friday Presale starting as low as $13.50 per month with no down payment. Membership includes access to all the returning and new vibrant seasonal events and exclusive Pass Member benefits.
 
2026 Annual Pass Benefits Include:
• Unlimited admission with no blackout dates
• Free parking (select tiers) and guest tickets
• Discounts on food, beverages, and retail
• New in 2026! Free Quick Queue (select tiers) and $10 in quarterly park credits
 
Guests can learn more about all the events, future announcements, and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass Member by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com. To be the first to know about park updates, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, X (formerly 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 over 16,000 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 United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.