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    Six Flags Over Texas Unveils Record-Breaking Roller Coaster ‘Tormenta Rampaging Run'

    2026 Attractions Six Flags Over Texas Tormenta Rampaging Run
    Six Flags Over Texas Unveils Record-Breaking Roller Coaster ‘Tormenta Rampaging Run;’ Set to Become Tallest, Fastest, Longest and First-Ever Giga Dive Coaster
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    New Attraction Will Break Six World Records and Tower Over New Spanish Plaza and Restaurant in Spain-Themed Area
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    ARLINGTON, Tex. — Sept. 25, 2025  – Six Flags Over Texas is taking history by the horns with the unveiling of Tormenta Rampaging Run—a record-breaking, adrenaline-pumping roller coaster that will redefine the thrill-seeker experience while changing the city’s skyline in 2026. As the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world, this one-of-a-kind thrill ride will trample six monumental world records.  

    Themed after one of Spain’s longest traditions, the running of the bulls, the historic new attraction will tower over a brand-new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta and new restaurant Cocina Abuela, all fittingly located in the park’s Spain area.
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    Tormenta Rampaging Run will elevate riders to a height of 309 feet and, just like waiting for the release of the bulls, the train will release plunging riders into a record-breaking 95-degree, beyond vertical drop complete with sharp turns followed by other exhilarating drops that replicate the thrill of the running of the bulls.
    World Record-Breaking Features of Tormenta Rampaging Run:
    • Tallest Dive Coaster: Soaring to an epic height of 309 feet, Tormenta Rampaging Run will give riders a heart-stopping view of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area before plunging them into a high-speed descent.
    • Fastest Dive Coaster: Reaching a thrilling speed of 87 mph, Tormenta Rampaging Run will be the fastest dive coaster on the planet, ensuring an experience that delivers pure excitement from the first moment to the last.
    • Longest Dive Coaster: Spanning 4,199 feet, this ride will offer an extended journey full of airtime (weightless) moments, sharp turns and exhilarating drops that will make riders feel like they are bull runners.
    • Tallest Vertical Coaster Loop: At 179 feet, the loop on this coaster will be the highest of any coaster, of any type, in the world.
    • Highest Immelmann Inversion: Being upside down at 218 feet will become a must for thrill-seekers and roller coaster enthusiasts from around the world.
    • Highest 95-Degree Beyond Vertical Drop: Without warning, the train will release, dropping riders a record 285 feet down at a beyond-vertical 95 degrees.
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    “Six Flags Over Texas has always been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences, and with Tormenta Rampaging Run we are soaring to new heights,” said Mark Boyer, VP and Park Manager for Six Flags Over Texas. “This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation, and we can't wait to bring this historic ride to life in 2026.”

    “As the world’s first giga dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run introduces a completely new ride category, blending giga coaster heights with the fun and thrill of a dive coaster,” said Sophie Bolliger, President of Bolliger & Mabillard, consulting engineers and designers of the coaster. “This level of innovation sets new standards for the theme park industry and our company is honored to be part of this historic moment with Six Flags.”

    The Story of Rancho de la Tormenta Plaza and Cocina Abuela
    Rancho de la Tormenta, an immersive, themed area depicting an old and secluded Spanish village, will warmly welcomes guests with vibrant colorful banners and jubilant Spanish music. This fictional town was initially named after the storms (tormentas) that swept across the plains it occupied, but that soon changed with the birth of a legendary bull that grew to be the most feared and respected animal in the land. Known for his fierce strength and incredible speed, matadors from all over Spain traveled to face him but none could defeat him. His name was Tormenta.
     
    As guests enter the plaza, they immediately will be engulfed by the aromas coming from Cocina Abuela, a brand-new restaurant redefining theme park dining. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Spain and Latin America, the menu will showcase bold, scratch-made favorites like Spanish rice, papas bravas, chicken tinga, and fresh house-made guacamole, all crafted with an emphasis on vibrant flavors and authentic quality.
     
    Six Flags Over Texas 65th Anniversary
    The 2026 opening of this multi-record-breaking roller coaster will be part of an important milestone for Six Flags Over Texas as it celebrates its 65th anniversary. When Six Flags Over Texas opened on Aug. 1, 1961, it marked a new era in family entertainment and set a precedent for future parks. The 65th commemoration will feature exclusive previews, special events, giveaways and many surprises making it a historic celebration worthy of the first Six Flags’ original park that started it all.
    For more information about opening dates and upcoming events, visit sixflags.com.

    About Six Flags Over Texas  
    Six Flags Over Texas is home to more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including 14 world-class roller coasters like New Texas Giant and Titan. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in North Texas, features more than 40 rides and attractions like Typhoon Twister and Tsunami Surge. Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor are the premier destinations for thrilling family fun.
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    About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 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®. 
     
    About Bolliger & Mabillard
    Bolliger & Mabillard is a Swiss company created in 1988 by two engineers, Walter Bolliger and Claude Mabillard. Bolliger & Mabillard is specialized in the design and delivery of custom-designed roller coasters. Bolliger & Mabillard has a high reputation for the quality and reliability of its products as well as for its innovation. Since 1988 Bolliger & Mabillard has delivered 133 roller coasters worldwide.

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    Universal Studios Hollywood Readies for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 Featuring an Exciting Mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters

    Universal Studios Hollywood Readies for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 with Presale Tickets and Teases the Debut of the All-Original In-World Experience Featuring an Exciting Mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters,
    With More Reveals Forthcoming

    Universal Fan Fest Nights Kicks Off on Thursday, April 23,
    and Continues Select Nights Through Saturday, May 16, 2026

    Presale Tickets Available for Purchase Now Through December 17 And Include a First-Ever Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 Complimentary Limited Edition Collectible Medallion
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    Universal City, California, September 26, 2025 – Get ready for Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood as the theme park prepares for exciting and immersive pop culture, in-world experiences featuring a slate of all-new and returning adventures, including the exclusive announcement of an innovative mash-up of Scooby-Doo x Universal Monsters that will take guests onto Universal’s iconic backlot, plus the availability ofpresale tickets.

    Presale tickets can be purchased now through December 17, 2025, and include the first-ever Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 complimentary limited edition collectible medallion. Universal Fan Fest Nights begins on Thursday, April 23, and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Event dates are: April 23-25; May 1-3, 7-9, 15-16.

    Today’s eagerly awaited news marks the beginning of a rollout of Universal Fan Fest Nights announcements and coincides with Universal Studios Hollywood’s participation in L.A. Comic Con, which takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from September 26-28.

    Universal Studios Hollywood’s presence will include an interactive booth and informative panel discussion to be held on Saturday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. in Panel Room 304ABC focusing on Universal Fan Fest Nights, Halloween Horror Nights and the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster opening in 2026. Panel participants will feature John Murdy, Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights; Stephen Siercks, Executive Producer of Universal Fan Fest Nights; Jon Corfino, Vice President, Universal Creative and Abbye Finnan, Senior Show Producer, Universal Creative. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times will moderate the panel.

    Paid admission is required to attend L.A. Comic Con.

    Universal Fan Fest Nights is an after-hours, separately ticked event that celebrates the exhilarating world of fandom through immersive and interactive in-world experiences created by the theme park’s renowned and highly creative entertainment team in collaboration with esteemed industry experts.

    Featuring a spectrum of inspirational pop-culture categories, inclusive of sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime, Universal Fan Fest Nights will welcome guests to embrace a variety of eclectic worlds that celebrate and elevate fandom favorites alongside live entertainment, character interactions, cosplay, photo opportunities, curated food, beverages and merchandise.

    Today’s announcement sets the stage for a plethora of more exciting news to be announced in the coming months.

    “The debut of our second annual Universal Fan Fest Nights event is just months away and Universal Studios Hollywood is knee-deep in its development, fine-tuning the very details that we know make a difference for fans,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “We are passionate about creating a top-notch fan event for our guests and can’t wait to share how incredible year two will be. And as we prep for opening night on April 23, we are pleased to be able to offer presale tickets to our guests that include a very cool, complimentary Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 collectible medallion that we think will become another fan favorite.”

    Presale tickets include Universal Fan Fest Nights General Admission and Universal Fan Fest Nights Ultimate Fandom Pass and include a complimentary limited edition collectible medallion. Restrictions apply. Click here to purchase presale tickets and for full Terms and Conditions.

    Universal Fan Fest Nights is exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood and all experiences and activations are included every event night for guests to enjoy. Adding to the adventure, guests can also experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

    For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.
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    Knott's Scary Farm Opening Night 2025

    Last Thursday we were invited out to opening night of Knott's Scary Farm 2025! The event always delivers one of the best haunt experiences in the world and this year is no exception! Below you'll find some pics and our maze walkthrough videos for this year, and a quick review of each. 

    We'll have much more from Scary Farm 2025 in the weeks to come as we make our subsequent visits.
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    Maze walkthroughs

    First up is Mary: The Haunting of Worth Home. This was our groups favorite of the night. We had two spectacular walk-throughs of this one. ​
    Also new for this year is The Zoo. This maze is somewhat unique in that it offers two different experiences, the regular maze and after 11:00pm you can experience it lights out with a flashlight. ​
    We actually slightly preferred the lights out experience. We'd love to see this lights out come to Mary at some point too. Would be super creepy. ​
    A trio of mazes in their third season, we'll start off with Cinema Slasher, which was my second favorite of the night. ​
    And the always amazing Chilling Chambers. A beautiful love letter to Scary Farm. Some new tributes in this one for 2025.
    Also in it's third year is Room 13. Which I thought was better than ever. If it wasn't for the drunk guy in front of our group touching literally everything in the maze. They should kick people like that out. ​
    In their second year is Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman and Widows. While last year The Boogeyman was our favorite of the two, on opening night we honestly preferred Widows. Both are absolutely phenomenal. ​
    Widows is so exceptionally creepy, in fact, two members of our group didn't even do this one. ​
    Origins is also back this year, and TBH I'm shocked this wasn't announced as it's final year. The maze could definitely use some freshening up, I'd be shocked if next year wasn't it's final season.
    And finally, we have 2 mazes that are entering their final season. The always strong Mesmer, which just messes with your head and doesn't let go. ​
    And The Grimoire, which for us was the best it's EVER been. This maze has always been visually appealing, but it never made much sense (and still doesn't). But as you'll see from this walkthrough, it was amazing.

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    Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest Begin Tomorrow at Six Flags Darien Lake

    Enjoy unlimited ‘Thrills by Day’ and ‘Fright by Night’ with 2026 Season Pass offer
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    WHAT:
    Six Flags Darien Lake is the region’s top destination of spooky Halloween fun and nighttime terror. With thrilling rides plus the happy Halloween haunts ofKids Boo Fest® by day and spine-chilling Fright Fest® by night, the park offers a thrilling opportunity for families to make fall memories together. Additional details are below.

    WHERE:
    Six Flags Darien Lake, 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY

    WHEN:
    Weekends through Oct. 25, 2025
    • Saturdays 12 to 10 pm (Kids Boo Fest & Fright Fest)
    • Sundays 11 am to 6 pm (Kids Boo Fest) – except Oct. 12: 12 to 10 pm (Kids Boo Fest & Fright Fest)
    • Plus, Oct. 13, 11 am to 6 pm (Kids Boo Fest)

    DETAILS:
    For family-friendly fun this fall, visit BooFest during the day with little ones and guests who scare easily. Fright Fest begins once the sun goes down, and is geared toward those age 13 and up.

    Fright Fest highlights:
    • The park’s thrilling rides take on an eerie twist in the dark.
    • Encounter spine-tinging chills in the park’s Scare Zones. These themed midway areas engulf guests in the terror of the season.
      • Bone Yard Boulevard: Explore this post-apocalyptic junkyard run by the Night Shade Army. Chaos reigns, and it's time you fall in line.
      • Ghost Ship Cove: Face restless pirate souls seeking new crew—join if you dare, or end up their next captive forever.
      • Willow Creek Cemetery: Meet restless spirits wandering the deep, dark cemetery—every tomb hides a chilling secret.
    • The haunted mazes are the park’s premium experiences that require separate admission – Haunted Attraction Pass -- and test every guest’s courage.
      • Carnival of the Dead: Visit this rotting carnival in Darien Woods where clowns and freaks call home. Come for the show, stay for the encore.
      • Escape to Bloodstone Hollow: Flee a sinister lab to the haunted farm—will you find salvation, or is it already too late to escape?
    • Live entertainment adds excitement for all ages.
      • The Uprising: As night falls, watch the restless dead rise and roam—witness their chilling arrival in the dark.
      • Laser SPOOKtacular: Experience a dazzling Halloween laser show—lights, chills, and thrills light up the night sky.
    • Delicious seasonal treats and adult brews and beverages.

    Kids Boo Fest highlights:
    • Fall fun on the region’s most spectacular rides and attractions.
    • Seasonal live entertainment and interactive adventures for the little ones:
      • Woody and Wally’s Haymazing Adventure: Help Woody and Wally find their way out of the hay maze in this exciting family activity.
      • Trick or Treat Trail: Little ones can collect candy and meet friendly characters at this kid-friendly fall activity.
      • Woody and Wally’s BooFest Costume Party: Strut your stuff and join Woody and Wally for a fun-filled costume party celebration.
      • Corn Maze: Get lost in the corn with the whole family on this fun fall adventure.
    • Festival foods with a fall twist.
    For tickets, operating calendars and more, visitwww.sixflags.com/darienlake
    All entertainment, activities, calendar and ride availabilities are subject to change.

    ADDITIONAL PARK NEWS:
    • Six Flags Darien Lake is currently offering an unprecedented benefit with its 2026 Season Pass. To celebrate the first anniversary of the merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, Six Flags is offering unlimited access to more than 40 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation parks for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026 with the purchase of a 2026 Gold Pass through Oct. 25 during the MVP (Most Valuable Pass) Sale. This includes access to Canada’s Wonderland and LaRonde in Canada, Great Escape Resort in Lake George, NY, Six Flags New England, Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH and more.
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    Dollywood Unveils NightFlight Expedition for 2026 Season

    2026 Attractions Dollywood NightFlight Expedition
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    Today Dollywood unveiled the details for their 2026 attraction, NightFlight Expedition! Below is the press release information and some pics from a backstage tour at the park today. We'll add more details as we receive them.

    ​Get excited! 
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    Press Release

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    ​PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, September 17, 2025) - Eager Dollywood guests no longer have to wonder what's taking shape inside the sprawling new building in Wildwood Grove, as officials today announced NightFlight Expedition, a more than $50 million attraction coming to the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park in 2026. It is the largest attraction investment in the history of Dollywood Parks & Resorts.

    NightFlight Expedition, the first attraction experience of its kind in the world, combines four unique features into one groundbreaking thrill ride sure to delight guests of all ages. Created and built by Dollywood, Herschend Creative Studios and esteemed manufacturer Mack Rides, the custom-designed amphibious ride vehicle interacts with vivid multimedia projections, dynamic onboard and offboard audio, as well as special lighting effects, to immerse guests in an extraordinary Smoky Mountain adventure. Mack Rides recently won the 2025 Amusement Today Golden Ticket for Best New Innovation thanks to the ride system utilized in NightFlight Expedition.

    Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton and Herschend President and CEO Andrew Wexler made the announcement on Wednesday morning at DP's Celebrity Theater. Park namesake Dolly Parton-who had a last-minute conflict and was unable to attend the announcement-sent her best wishes and shared her excitement via video.

    As the world's first indoor family hybrid coaster and whitewater river raft ride, NightFlight Expedition takes Dollywood guests on an unforgettable journey through the Smoky Mountains to search for bioluminescence in the nation's most-visited national park. During the 5 1/2-minute experience, guests soar on a nighttime flight over the scenic Smokies, enjoy a thrilling whitewater rafting excursion through more than 500,000 gallons of surging water, traverse a mountain ridge on a roller coaster, and navigate a mysterious shimmering lake by boat.

    "I'm just so proud that Dollywood has grown so much in its first 40 years that we're able to add a ride like NightFlight Expedition," Dolly said about the attraction. "I have no doubt it's going to be a huge part of Dollywood's next 40 years. We're always trying to take the natural beauty of the Smokies and make it part of everything we're doing in the park, and they've definitely been able to do it with this ride.

    "A lot of people ask me about my favorite season in the Smokies, but no one ever asks me what my favorite time of day is. Our new ride sends you out into the mountains at night, which is the time that I think they really come to life! Obviously, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is known for the synchronous lightning bugs, but I also love to just sit and listen to the owls calling or the frogs croaking, and I love to see the stars sparkling like rhinestones up in the big old sky. It's pure mountain magic."

    The industry's Best Theme Park Christmas event-Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (Nov. 1- Jan. 4, 2026) —concludes the park's 2025 season with six million lights, festive holiday shows and the warm Christmas atmosphere guests have come to expect during this joyous time of year.

    For more information about Dollywood events, please visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app. For more information about NightFlight Expedition, please visit Dollywood.com/NightFlightExpedition.

    Backstage Tour

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    NO TOUCHY!

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    Hey, I know where this is from!

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    Coaster bits

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    More Bits and Bobs

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    We should have more details and pics soon! Check back for more! 

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    Pacific Park Taps EPIC Entertainment Group to Reimagine Iconic Funhouse, Now Open on the Santa Monica Pier

    Santa Monica, CA – The masterminds of immersive storytelling and expert production, EPIC Entertainment Group, have designed, built, and produced a slice of Santa Monica’s amusement history with the debut of the all-new Funhouse at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Officially opened on Wednesday, September 10, the 2,800-square-foot attraction resurrects the long-lost spirit of the legendary “Toonerville Funhouse” through a modern, spine-tingling lens, just in time for the Halloween season and beyond
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    Drawing on their decades of experience creating large-scale themed entertainment and spooky, story-driven spaces across the country, EPIC crafted a fully realized narrative rooted in the Pier’s rich past. The original Toonerville Funhouse first thrilled guests at Ocean Park Pier in the 1920s, later returning at Pacific Ocean Park in 1958. Hidden away for decades, its whimsical-yet-unnerving spirit has now been revived in nine mysterious chambers, each filled with optical illusions, disorienting twists, and delightfully eerie surprises.

    “Creating the Funhouse for Pacific Park allowed us to blend nostalgia with new innovations in storytelling,” said Charity Hill, Co-Founder and Executive Producer of EPIC Entertainment Group. “We love digging into history, finding what made people fall in love with these experiences in the first place, and then reinventing them for today’s audiences. With the Funhouse, we’re not just paying homage to Santa Monica’s amusement legacy, we’re creating a whole new chapter that will surprise and thrill guests for years to come.”

    Just past Snackville, guests will stumble upon what appears to be an abandoned storage area tucked into the century-old pier. Inside, guests will discover that the Funhouse is far more than a maze of mirrors and tricks. At the heart of its lore lies a sinister pact: Sprinkles the Clown and a mysterious Fortune Teller are in cahoots, luring unsuspecting visitors deeper into the maze and toward their chilling fate in the ice cream freezer. Among its decayed relics lies a sigil granting entry into a labyrinth of curiosities, including nine distinct rooms such as Mirror Madness, Puppet Master, Gumball Glazy, and Vanilla Chill. Visitors may even come face-to-face with the mischievous Sprinkles the Clown as they attempt to escape the attraction’s disorienting paths.

    For EPIC, the project is another example of the company’s ability to transform a client’s vision into reality: bridging history, theatrical design, and immersive production to deliver unforgettable guest experiences. Known for designing and producing some of the most imaginative live events, seasonal attractions, and brand activations across the country, EPIC once again proves its expertise in blending narrative with environment.
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    With a client roster that includes Hotel del Coronado, Crayola, Hersheypark, Ritz-Carlton, Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens, and now the Santa Monica Pier, EPIC Entertainment Group has become a trusted creative force for destination brands and legacy properties. The team is credited with elevating Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary into one of Southern California’s most acclaimed Halloween attractions and continues to play a major role in Hersheypark’s Dark Nights, managing everything from costume and makeup to stage and talent. 

    Whether reimagining seasonal events, developing immersive worlds, or producing large-scale spectacles, EPIC consistently delivers bold creative design and world-class production that transform spaces into unforgettable guest experiences. For more information about Epic Entertainment Group, visit EpicEntertainmentGroup.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. 

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    About  EPIC Entertainment Group
    Founders Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill launched EPIC Entertainment Group in 2016. The company has been instrumental in leading the way for live event production, themed entertainment, location-based attractions, and brand activations. Epic Entertainment Group is a collective of innovative producers, experiential marketers, and creative designers whose sole mission is to produce unrivaled immersive experiences while having a kick-ass time doing it. This team of fine-tuned experienced architects execute every facet of development, production, operation, and integration with flawless precision for events of every scope and scale. For more info: www.epicentertainmentgroup.com. 
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