SAN DIEGO, CA (January 21, 2025) – SeaWorld San Diego brings the excitement of Mardi Gras to Southern California in 2025 with its family-friendly take on the beloved New Orleans celebration. Beginning Saturday, January 25, this event draws inspiration from the vibrant tradition of carnival and lightens the hearts of both adults and children with all new live entertainment, colorful costumes and delectable Creole and Cajun dishes, including hearty jambalaya and irresistible beignets. Experience the French Quarter vibe, dance in the streets and savor the unique flavors and fun that only Mardi Gras can bring. SeaWorld Annual Pass Members and Fun Card holders can ‘laissez les bons temps rouler’ or ‘let the good times roll’ over and over, returning week after week to enjoy amazing cuisine, toe-tapping music and a festive party environment.
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Guests will be part of the excitement at one of the few places in San Diego to celebrate Mardi Gras in true festive style. This event will run on Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 25 – March 2, including Friday, Feb. 14 and Monday, Feb. 17. It is free to pass members and included with park admission.

For a limited time, SeaWorld is offering guests up to 40% off tickets and up to 20% off Annual Passes. Guests can also enjoy all-year access with a 2025 Fun Card, paying less than a single day’s admission. Annual Pass Members get unlimited visits, exclusive event access and no blockout dates. Plus, Pass Members are invited to be the first to celebrate Mardi Gras with an exclusive preview before the event kicks off. In Spring 2025, Pass Members will also have the opportunity to be the first to experience SeaWorld’s exciting new exhibit, Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience, the first of its kind for SeaWorld parks and the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park.

All-New Mardi Gras Entertainment and Classic Festivities Await

• ALL-NEW Mardi Gras Parade – Featuring colorful floats, No Bad New jazz band, singers, dancers, stilt walkers, jesters and more, this lively parade promises nothing but good vibes along the parade route. It’s a vibrant and energetic experience from start to finish.
• ALL-NEW Live DJ & Fire Dance – The celebration heats up in Wild Arctic Plaza with a live DJ and a variety of festive food and drinks during the day. As the sun sets, experience the excitement of a nightly fire dance that’s sure to thrill and amaze.
• Mardi Gras Atmospheric Entertainment – Let the good times roll with performances from stilt-walkers, comedy magicians, jesters and more as they take over SkyTower Lawn.
• Live Music – Dance the day away to the lively sounds of the No Bad News jazz band, performing favorite New Orleans and Mardi Gras-themed tunes at SkyTower Lawn.
• Mardi Gras Performers & Activities – Throughout the day near SkyTower stage, come see the talented SeaWorld performers as they show off their costumes and enjoy family-friendly activities.
• Tunnel of Lights – For the ultimate insta-worthy moment, walk through a shimmering, Mardi Gras-music activated tunnel of over 5,000 colorful lights! Dancing is highly encouraged.

 
Taste of New Orleans
Mardi Gras isn’t complete without delicious New Orleans-style food and drinks! Guests will be able to enjoy the tastes of the South with all-new chef-curated specialty menu items created for the event. Highlights include:

• ALL-NEW Flavorful Creations – Enjoy the new Fried Green Tomato Po Boy, Fried Shrimp Po Boy, Dirty Rice with Collard Greens, Crawfish Roll, Crab Cakes, Mardi Gras Cupcakes and more.
• Returning Favorites – Don’t miss the return of the mouth-watering Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Jambalaya, Muffuletta and the classic Beignets.
• Signature Sips – Try out the new Blackberry Mule, Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri or the classic Hurricane and Mint Julep.
• Mardi Gras Food & Beverage Sampler – Guests looking to try all these delicious, limited-time food options can purchase a Mardi Gras Food & Beverage Sampler. Guests can choose a 5-item sampler starting at only $40 or take it up a notch and with the 10-item sampler for $60. SeaWorld San Diego Pass Members also get the VIP treatment and can purchase 12 samples for the price of 10.

 
Mardi Gras event times are subject to change or cancellation without notice. For more information, park hours/schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Mardi Gras details and information.
 
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.

​SAN ANTONIO, TX — January 9, 2025 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival, now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, running select dates from Jan. 18 through March 16. This year’s event promises to be the most spectacular yet with the largest Mardi Gras Parade in park history, authentic New Orleans-style entertainment, and an expanded Taste of Mardi Gras food festival—all in a family-friendly setting.
 
The biggest Mardi Gras Parade in park history serves as the celebration’s centerpiece, featuring five brand-new, intricately designed floats alongside larger-than-life returning favorites. This expanded procession dazzles with mesmerizing street performers and an electrifying original musical score that captures the rhythm and magic of New Orleans. Guests are invited to join in the excitement by dancing, singing and merrymaking at interactive stops, making the parade an immersive experience for guests of all ages.
 
Food lovers can feast their eyes and tastebuds on the Taste of Mardi Gras food festival, offering a new, authentic culinary journey through Louisiana’s iconic flavors. With more festival locations than ever before, guests can savor classics like gumbo, jambalaya and beignets while discovering bold new flavors like Bacon Boudin Bites and Frozen Hurricanes. The festival’s diverse menu celebrates the distinctive and flavorful traditions of New Orleans cuisine.
 
"Our Mardi Gras Festival is a heartfelt tribute to the rich culture, vibrant spirit, and inspiring energy of New Orleans," said Jeffrey Siebert, park president for Six Flags Fiesta Texas. "Through dazzling parades, soulful music and authentic cuisine, we invite guests to join us in celebrating the traditions that make Mardi Gras so special ─ all while enjoying the award-winning thrills and world-class entertainment that Six Flags Fiesta Texas is known for.”
 
Live entertainment brings the energy of New Orleans to San Antonio, with brand-new original shows and returning favorites spread throughout the park. Highlights include the debut of The Fleur de Lis, The GummBeaux and The Voo Doo Dolls.  Located in Rockville High, The Voo Doo Dolls immerses guests in an authentic New Orleans-style journey that blends music, dance, and storytelling in a captivating, high-energy show. Aerialists, interactive character meet-and-greets, and other performances across 10 entertainment locations ensure nonstop excitement for all ages.
 
Adding an air of mystique, the Houngan House of Voodoo invites guests to step into a world of wonder and intrigue. This walk-through attraction, included with park admission, takes guests inside a cursed French Quarter shop of curiosities filled with magical dolls, potions, charms and gris-gris.
 
New this year, families can enjoy Mardi’s Craft Corner, offering complimentary activities such as creating festival-themed masks and a massive color-by-number mural. Guests of all ages can contribute to the mural, turning it into a collaborative work of art while taking home their own Mardi Gras-themed crafts.
 
The Mardi Gras Festival is included with park admission and brings the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans to San Antonio, paired with Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ world-class rides, entertainment, and attractions. For a full list of Mardi Gras Festival offerings and to purchase 2025 Six Flags Fiesta Texas Season Passes, visit www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas.
 
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ABOUT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
Six Flags Fiesta 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 Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, 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 (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®.

Here's the Deal:

• Get up to four $39 LEGOLAND/SEA LIFE aquarium™ Hopper kids tickets with the purchase of one adult LEGOLAND/SEA LIFE aquarium hopper ticket.
• Tickets are valid for one-day admission to LEGOLAND California theme park and SEA LIFE aquarium.
• Extend the fun with a sleepover and save up to an additional 30% at LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel, both located just steps from the Park’s entrance.

Tickets have limited availability and are for purchase starting Jan. 2, 2025, for visits from Jan. 6 to March 14, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to create unforgettable family memories in 2025!

LEGOLAND California Resort’s 2025 operating calendars can be found here. For more information about LEGOLAND California Resort, visit our website or follow us on Facebook.  To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay. 

About LEGOLAND®California Resort
LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND® California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new land, Dino Valley that features three rides, an interactive build and play area and new costume characters.  The family theme park also includes the new LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and The LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD based on the blockbuster films The LEGO ® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part. Discover the world’s first LEGO version of San Diego in Miniland USA with a realistic 30-foot beach, streets lined with 120 palm trees, and 55 San Diego landmarks, including The Rady Shell, Petco Park and Coronado Bridge. LEGOLAND® Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO® Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! North America’s first LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard. LEGOLAND California is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com  or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346). 


About Merlin Entertainments
Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences.
See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.

Today we've got a fun update for you from the Warner Brothers Studio Tour Hollywood, where they are currently wrapping up their "Holidays Made Here" event. 

The event currently runs through the end of the weekend, and you can find the info here. 

Of course, the regular WB tour is incredible and you should definitely check it out the next time you're in the area and want to check out some backstage movie studio fun. 

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Written by RD Dewberry

1.) The parks do NOT have to get your permission or blessing to remove a ride.

2.) Zimmerman is NOT the anti-Christ of the park world.
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3.) Rides get old, they wear out, their lifespan comes to an end. Unless you're willing to plunk down more than three or four times what the ride was new to keep it going, it's going to be old & get removed.

​4.) Older coasters require a LOT of MONEY to keep running. In many cases, that brand new coaster they're getting will be far less to operate and to keep running. Obsolete coasters from obsolete manufacturers are going to cost even more to get parts.
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5.) The parks do not have to ask your permission or blessings for approval of their decisions. They DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS OR REQUIRE YOUR BLESSINGS. You're not that important. Deflate your egos.

6.) Progress sometimes comes at a cost. The cost in this current era are some attractions that, let's face it, should have never been built, or were ego-runs for a title. Realistically, their time is over. Going for records for rides rarely last - unless it's the Beast at KI, which is god-like and deserves it.

7.) Get over yourselves and your egos for a minute & realize this: Parks are now at an era where massive changes are going to go on for the future of their park, and to keep themselves employed and for that matter, making money. Your petition to preserve a POS attraction just makes you look petty & childish. Grow up.
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8.) The manufacturers of this world are NOT breaking your door down to hear your ideas for their next product. They are also NOT telling you their top 10 secrets either. Nor are you privy to them. See #7 above.

​9.) Remember this always: You are a part of a hobby - and are responsible for your words, your actions & your thoughts. If you don't like a park's decisions, or think they're 100% wrong and you're 100% right, do that park a favor: DON'T GO BACK EVER. Don't like the head of their company? DON'T GO TO THAT COMPANY'S PARKS! See? Easy-peasy! Y'all aren't required to avoid parks, and let's face it: If you're going to complain about everything IN a park, save yourself the frustrations and DON'T GO THERE!
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10.) The parks do NOT have to tell you or publish anything that says they are closing or removing a ride in advance. If you love it so much, ride it in the current season knowing that it may not be there in the next. Parks didn't do this until the advent of the internet, you will survive without being told in advance.

With love & kindness -
R.D.

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