CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Aug. 17, 2026 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced its most ambitious Halloween attraction lineup ever, introducing an unprecedented collection of globally recognized horror franchises, blockbuster entertainment brands and immersive original experiences for the 2026 Halloween season.

Building on the success of its signature fall events, Six Flags is significantly elevating the fear factor in 2026 with 11 new haunted mazes inspired by some of the most recognizable names in gaming, film and horror entertainment. New additions include Diablo®, Jason Universe™, Final Destination™ and The Blair Witch Project®, joining returning fan-favorites from The Conjuring Universe™, SAW®, Army of the Dead®, The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2 and Trick ‘r Treat™.

Anchored by 29 new and returning licensed haunted attractions, the expanded portfolio also includes 196 themed scare zones and live entertainment plus nighttime ride experiences that will transform parks across North America after dark. Coast to coast, Six Flags parks will offer a total of 448 Halloween-themed experiences making it North America’s biggest Halloween party at:

• Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®
• Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS®
• HalloWeekends presented by SNICKERS®
• SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS®
• Knott’s Scary Farm
• Festival del Terror presented by FANTA®

The expanded lineup represents one of the most robust collections of licensed horror intellectual properties in the attractions industry, delivering deeper storytelling, cinematic environments, iconic characters and unforgettable scares designed for thrill-seekers and horror fans alike.
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"We're taking Halloween to an entirely new level in 2026," said Kelly Daugherty, Six Flags’ director of entertainment. "With legendary horror franchises, immersive haunted attractions, expanded scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences, we're delivering our most intense and most complete Halloween lineup ever. Guests won't just watch these stories unfold—they'll step inside them."

Beyond the licensed horror franchises, guests will find a wide variety of original haunted mazes and Halloween attractions at participating Six Flags parks. These immersive scare experiences feature themes ranging from sinister clowns and fractured fairy tales to possessed puppets and holiday nightmares. To experience the haunted mazes, guests can choose from the following pass options:
 

• Haunted Attractions Pass grants unlimited access to all haunted mazes for one evening (excludes Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Darien Lake and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear)
• All Season Haunted Attractions Pass grants season passholders and members season-long scares in 2026 at their home park
• The Conjuring: Beyond Fear single entry (advance purchase recommended)
• Haunted Attractions Express Pass is a premium package that grants priority haunted maze access (excludes The Conjuring: Beyond Fear)

Guests must have a valid park admission ticket, season pass or membership, plus a Haunted Attractions Pass, to experience haunted mazes and select Halloween attractions at participating parks. Knott's Scary Farm is excluded from this admission structure.

Returning in 2026, Knott's Scary Farm will continue as a separately ticketed experience. Admission to Knott's Scary Farm includes access to its haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and other Halloween attractions, with no additional haunted maze fee required.
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Each park’s list of attractions, maze offerings and passes will be available on its website.

Before the scares begin each evening, families can enjoy a full lineup of 141 daytime seasonal events and activities designed for guests of all ages.

Across participating parks, families will find kid-friendly Halloween experiences featuring trick-or-treat opportunities, pumpkin-themed activities, interactive entertainment and festive fall traditions. The atmosphere remains playful and family-focused throughout the day before transforming into a world of thrills and chills after sunset.

Popular offerings include:

• Kids Boo Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Camp Spooky featuring family-friendly Halloween fun, seasonal activities and interactive entertainment.
• Oktoberfest presented by Cash App, celebrating the season with festive food, specialty beverages and lively entertainment.

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Each participating park will celebrate the season in its own unique way, with event details available on individual park websites. Daytime fall activities are included with park admission.

Six Flags is currently offering its lowest price on 2027 season passes this year and next, which includes regional access to multiple parks with just one pass. 2027 passholders gain free access to 2026 Halloween and winter holiday events, plus the entire 2027 season. Additional benefits include:

• Free parking (Knott’s Berry Farm and Canada’s Wonderland offer free parking with Prestige passes only)
• All renewing season passholders and new members will receive one bonus 2026 bring-a-friend-for-free ticket
• Prestige season passholders and new Prestige members will receive a $20 in-park credit

 
Guests must purchase by Sept. 7, 2026, to receive these offers.

​ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 13, 2026) -- Today, Disney and Formula 1® announced an extension of their collaboration, taking the program through 2028 and marking the next chapter of the global program with the addition of Disney and Pixar’s Cars. The news was unveiled at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where fans can visit the Disney Store booth for a first look at the all-new Disney and Pixar Cars Collection with Formula 1®. Throughout the convention weekend, D23 attendees can also experience the collaboration firsthand at the Disney x Formula 1® Fuel the Magic Photo Experience.
 
Launched in 2025, the collaboration blends Disney storytelling and racing fandom through immersive experiences, engaging content, and bespoke merchandise for fans worldwide. The 2028 extension adds a full new season beyond the original plan, while the addition of Pixar’s Cars expands the collaboration beyond Mickey & Friends for the first time.
 
"Our mission with the F1 partnership is to bring Disney magic to fans in unexpected and creative ways, whether they're watching at home, trackside or engaging on social,” said Joss Hastings, Senior Vice President Marketing at Disney Consumer Products. “Building on the momentum established with Mickey & Friends, expanding our relationship to include Pixar’s Cars at Monza GP presents an exciting opportunity to ‘Fuel the Magic’ and bring together two fandom communities that share the same love of speed, spectacle, and heart. The future of this collaboration belongs to those fans, and our goal is to continue building moments that celebrate their passion."

​"The success of our partnership with Disney has demonstrated what's possible when two globally loved brands come together around a shared vision for creativity, storytelling and fan engagement. Extending our relationship reflects the strength of that collaboration, and our ambition to continue creating new experiences for fans around the world,” said Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1®. “This merchandise collection is a natural next step and brings together the excitement of Formula 1 with Disney and Pixar's Cars in a way that feels both authentic and nostalgic. For many fans, Cars was an early introduction to the thrill of racing, making this collaboration a fun way to celebrate the enduring appeal of the sport through characters that generations have come to know and love."

A Growing Global Fan Movement
The collaboration has showcased Mickey & Friends in fun and unexpected ways across major cultural moments, growing into a fan experience spanning entertainment, merchandise, content, and community impact:
 

• Formula 1® Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: Debut of the collaboration with a one-of-a-kind Disney Live Entertainment performance at the Fountains of Bellagio and appearance from the Disneyland Band, plus the debut of the Disney x Formula 1® merchandise collection.
• Formula 1® Chinese Grand Prix 2026: Kickoff of original WEBTOON content, Formula 1® show car at Shanghai Disneyland Resort and Fan Zone retail pop-ups, featuring race-specific and core merchandise collections.
• Formula 1® Grand Prix du Canada 2026: Extension of the collaboration into F1® ACADEMY™, spotlighting Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck in race-ready looks, dedicated merchandise and race-weekend experiences aimed to inspire the next generation of women in motorsport.
• Formula 1® British Grand Prix 2026: Disney and Formula 1® expanded their collaboration beyond the track through a Make-A-Wish® initiative, unveiling a custom Mickey Mouse-inspired racing helmet that was signed by 20 current Formula 1® drivers. After attracting 199 bids from 28 bidders across 12 countries, the one-of-a-kind collectible sold for a record-breaking £151,000 ($201,000 USD) with net proceeds* from the sale donated to Make-A-Wish International, making it the highest-value charitable item ever sold on F1® Authentics.

 
Following the success of the record-breaking Make-A-Wish auction, a second custom Mickey Mouse-inspired Bell Racing helmet will be showcased at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, giving fans the opportunity to see the design up close. Fans in the U.S. can also enter a Prizeo sweepstakes for a chance to win a replica version, with net proceeds* benefiting Make-A-Wish America and helping extend the initiative’s impact.
 
Lightning McQueen at Monza
For two decades, Cars has thrilled fans through films, products and Disney Parks attractions. Now, Piston Cup champion Lightning McQueen arrives in Monza in an all-new look. Set against one of motorsport's most prestigious race weekends, the experience creates a landmark crossover moment for Cars and Formula 1® fans alike.
 
Disney and Pixar’s Cars Collection with Formula 1® at D23
Fans attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event can shop the new Disney and Pixar’s Cars Collection with Formula 1®, including six new Disney Store first to market items. The collection will be on display at the Disney Store booth throughout the convention weekend including a Disney Store exclusive pin, hat and fleece as well as die-cast vehicles from Mattel. Disney and Pixar’s Cars Collection with Formula 1® will be available to shop online at DisneyStore.com on August 14 at 9 a.m. before select items become more widely available on August 27, arriving on the Formula 1® Official Online Store and at the Formula 1® Gran Premio D’Italia 2026 in Monza this September.
 
Fuel the Magic Continues Off the Track
Fans can continue to "Fuel the Magic" year-round through original content, including the WEBTOON comic series, and shop Disney x Formula 1® and Disney x F1 ACADEMY™ products on the F1 Store and DisneyStore.com. More details on 2028 season activations will follow in the coming months.
 
Follow along via @mickeymouse, @f1, @f1academy, and @pixarcars, and using #FuelTheMagic.
 
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About Disney Consumer Products: Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the division of Disney Experiences that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products – from toys to t-shirts, apps, books, console games and more – and experiences that can be found around the world, including on the Disney Store e-commerce platform and at Disney Parks, local and international retailers, as well as Disney store locations globally. The business is home to world-class teams of product, licensing and retail experts, artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.
 
About Formula 1®: Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLVYK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.
 
About Disney and Pixar’s Cars 20th Anniversary: 20 years ago, a hotshot, rookie race car took an unexpected detour on a forgotten stretch of Route 66, landing himself in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs. In that small but loyal community, Lightning McQueen would learn more about friendship, dedication, and teamwork than his previous life in the fast lane could ever have taught him. Two decades after Disney and Pixar’s Cars premiered, the fans’ love for McQueen, Mater, Sally, Doc Hudson and the rest of the Radiator Springs crew, races on.

Fans of all ages have embraced the fun, friendship & fast-paced adventures of Cars through numerous films, Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure, dynamic product lines, books, games, and many themed experiences. The world of Cars has also spawned numerous shorts and series, with much more to be discovered down the road!

Join the milestone celebration as we hit the road for Cars’ 20th anniversary and rediscover that life is really about the journey, not the finish line. Disney and Pixar’s Cars now streaming on Disney+
 
*Net proceeds include all revenue received for the helmets/products minus vendor, transaction, tax or logistics related expenses

​LOS ANGELES – Aug. 12, 2026 – Six Flags Magic Mountain unveils this year’s gruesome lineup for Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®, featuring legendary horror franchises at this highly anticipated annual event. Nightmares come to life with guests trying to survive their predetermined fate in Final Destination: Death's Playground, facing off with the evils lurking in the Warren’s Occult Museum as they make their way through The Conjuring Universe and test their bravery as they enter the world of Trick ‘r Treat. 

Beginning Sept. 18 through Nov. 1, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in the pulse-pounding excitement and terror that only Fright Fest can deliver with new and enhanced haunted mazes, new scare zones, a brand-new show and plenty of frights. 

Details of this year’s HAUNTED MAZES include: 

• *NEW* Final Destination: Death’s Playground - Enter your Final Destination, a haunted maze where death itself is the antagonist, and where a sudden premonition reveals a chain of catastrophic events just moments before they occur. Watch your step, because death isn’t random — it’s calculated — and you’ve unknowingly disrupted a design already set in motion. Based off New Line Cinema’s Final Destination franchise.
• *NEW* Wolves’ Blood - Head through a remote town that has been overrun by werewolves on your way to see underground rock sensation, Wolves' Blood.  This remote location is accessible by invitation only and leads concert goers from the small-town bus stop, through ransacked stores and barroom brawls to reach The Dungeon theater for Wolves' Blood's first ever, live performance.
• The Conjuring Universe - Based on New Line Cinema’s iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens' occult museum where their most terrifying cases await. Face Annabelle's malevolent stare, flee from The Nun's unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse's demonic forces. Each cursed artifact awakens ancient evil. Tonight, you're not just observing their cases; you've become part of them. 

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These 2026 maze will include all-new scenic and design elements.   

• Trick ‘r Treat - Based on the darkly comic Halloween classic: enter into a world where tricks dominate treats, and learn the season's rules before setting out into this twisted Candy Trail nightmare. This spine-chilling experience will test your bravery and make you think twice before trick-or-treating again. 
• Carnage presented by M&M'S® - Enter the chaotic fortress of the original true villain, CARNAGE. This is your origin story, your path to becoming a disciple of the most villainous clown in a city under siege. With every step you take, you become possessed with the evil around you. If you survive, let your darkness forever rage on for CARNAGE.siege. With every step you take, you become possessed with the evil around you. If you survive, let your darkness forever rage on for CARNAGE.
• Vault 666 – Demonic relics and obsolete oddities are locked in an abandoned vault in this dark and sinister antique shop, with possessions many die to have. Will you make it out alive?
• Willoughby’s Resurrected - The Willoughby's family mansion tale unfolds before your eyes at this once-affluent Victorian mansion that has become a haven to evil spirits.

Details of this year’s SCARE ZONES include: 

• Thunderbolt Alley - The 1950s and Rockabilly vices are thriving in this all-new alternate universe where classic monsters of all kinds are rocking and rolling to the beat of their afterlives. This high-energy experience is sure to wake the dead and burn rubber.
• Nightmares: Reign of Blood - It's time to experience a new chapter of fear as you enter the twisted world of Wonderland, and with every step you take, time is running out. The sinister Queen of Hearts and her forces of darkness are on the hunt for you and painting the roses red with blood. For those that go down the rabbit hole, nightmares are around every corner.
• City Under Siege – Experience the city of death alive with the chaos and the laughter of sinister clowns created by CARNAGE.
• Devil’s Triangle - Drift into the darkest caves of the deep blue sea where the souls of many have been lost to the Devil's Triangle.
• Exile Hill - The hill is alive with spirits of the damned and the curse of the Willoughby family. Shadows of evil thrive and search for innocent souls.
• Plaza de La Muerte – Step into the spectral celebration of Dia de los Muertos where vibrant colors blend with eerie shadows in an immersive dance of spirits and traditions.
• Underworlds of Oz - Journey through the dark side of Emerald City and the mystical realms of Oz where twisted enchantments and ominous shadows consume the golden path, and the line between fantasy and nightmare blurs into a chilling adventure unlike any other.

Details of this year’s SHOWS include: 

• *NEW* Unleashed – Join Kurvatu, Fright Fest’s new icon character, and the monsters of Fright Fest as they ignite the night with nightmares of all realms in an opening scare-emony of horrifying proportions.
  
  Unleashed will take place in the entry plaza in front of the Magic Mountain fountains.
• *NEW* NyteWalkerz - NyteWalkers brings high-energy street-style performance to life with a mix of acrobatics, dance, and edgy BMX stunt work under the night sky.
  
  NyteWalkerz will be the largest show ever performed at the Full Throttle Stage. 
• *NEW* Sliders of the Night: Dreams of the Damned – Fright Fest favorites, the Sliders, return with an all-new show. Just how twisted are the dreams of the monsters that are everyone else’s nightmares?
• Margo Rita's Monster Ball - It's time to choose a new queen of the monsters in this high-energy song-and-dance review hosted by Fright Fest's mother monster herself, Margo Rita, and her sister, Tequila Sunrise. Join Margo, Tequila and the queens as they raise the dead and death drop for the crown.
  
  Margo Rita's Monster Ball is growing in 2026 with new characters, more dance numbers and a new location in Gearworks Theatre.

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Fright Fest admission options at Six Flags Magic Mountain include:

• Single Day Admission - A single day ticket grants access to Fright Fest to enjoy the shows, scare zones and other frightful delights. Guests will need to purchase a Haunted Attractions Pass if they wish to access the park’s Haunted Mazes with an optional Express upgrade available that allows for priority entry to all haunted mazes.
• Pass Holder Admission – Fright Fest admission is included with valid Season Passes* and Memberships. A Haunted Attractions Pass is required for entry into haunted mazes. Season Passholders looking for season-long scares may purchase an All-Season Haunted Attractions Pass to be added to their Season Pass. *Blockout dates may apply.

Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain will operate on select Thursdays through Sundays, from Sept. 18 to Nov. 1 with a total of 25 nights of fright. The park will be open for daytime operations on select calendar days from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Fright Fest running from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

A chaperone policy and other codes of conduct will be in effect. Please visit the Code of Conduct on the website for more information regarding bags, costumes, re-entry and more. Fright Fest is not recommended for children 12 and under.
 
Tickets, season passes and upgrades are available now at sixflags.com/magicmountain.

About Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags Magic Mountain, known as the Thrill Capital of the World, is home to world-class roller coasters including icons such as Twisted Colossus, Tatsu, Goliath and Full Throttle. Thrill seekers of all ages can enjoy various events and entertainment plus over 100 games and attractions. For more information, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and LinkedIn. #ThrillCapitaloftheWorld 

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation 
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. 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 such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.’ world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division.

* All Photos Courtesy of Six Flags

Welcome to our yearly update from one of our favorite events of the year, Midsummer Scream! 

In this update we've got a lot of fun horror goodies to share with you as well as some videos and updates from some of the theme park panels that were held over the weekend. 

This years coverage was a bit different for us, I (Gregg) had a previously planned family weekend the weekend of Midsummer Scream so I enlisted the help of our dear friend Chris and his fiancé Mark to cover the event for us. As you can see we didn't miss a beat (I knew we wouldn't). 

I also want to give a shout out to our good buddy Theme Park Wizard who shared some pics of the theme park panels on Sunday. 

Thank you once again to the Midsummer Scream crew for not only putting on an amazing event, but for including us as media partners. ​The privilege is never lost on us. 

Let's dive right in for some Halloween shenanigan's. 

• ​Six Flags Great Adventure unveils BAKUNAWA, the world's tallest and fastest spinning launch coaster
• Looney Tunes Land Now Open at Six Flags Magic Mountain - June 7, 2026
• Revolution Turns 50 and Six Flags Magic Mountain Park Update - May 11 , 2026​
• First Visit to Universal Horror Unleashed Las Vegas
• Midsummer Scream 2025 - The Ultimate Halloween Warm-Up Is Better Than Ever!

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