​BUENA PARK, CA – Enjoy Halloween fun by day at Knott's Spooky Farm, the annual family-friendly Halloween celebration. Families can join in on the ghoulish fun as the park transforms with themed décor and wicked fun around every corner. Halloween-themed activities, including trick-or-treating, a lineup of original shows, costume contests and pumpkin decorating await. New this fall season, join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and their friends for Spooktivities, a host of games, music, spooky storytelling and more for ghouls of all ages. Knott's Spooky Farm will be taking place in the daytime, Thursdays through Sundays, September 26 through October 31, plus Columbus Day.
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Kids can participate in a memorable trick-or-treating experience in the spooky streets of Ghost Town, where they will show off their festive Halloween costumes as they collect their tasty treats. Guests can also visit the Livery Stable to get close and personal with the Creepy Critters of Calico. Spiders, bugs, and more await at our Creepy Critters Corral. Whimsical jack-o-lanterns surround Calico Park as it changes into an enchanting Pumpkin Patch location for families to enjoy the season's atmosphere with photo ops. Guests can get in the spirit by decorating their very own themed cookie or pumpkin right in the heart of Ghost Town. Miniature pumpkins or Halloween cookies will be available for a nominal fee. Also in Calico Park, Snoopy and the Gang host Spooktivities. A full day of Halloween fun awaits all ages with games, music, spooky stories and more.

​Join Snoopy and his friends at the Calico Mine Stage for a celebration that is not to be missed! Ghouls of all ages are encouraged to strut their stuff and show off their Halloween costumes as we celebrate the spookiest season at Snoopy’s Spooktacular Costume Party. Also, at the Calico Mine Stage, Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies are back for high-energy country music concert and comedy for all to enjoy!

The Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Show returns with their Halloween-themed show at Birdcage Theatre. These peculiar puppeteers will amaze all with a spooky puppet show that will have little ones and adults entertained all day.

The residents of The Timber Mountain Log Ride will celebrate the Halloween Hootenanny, which adds a family-friendly seasonal twist to a park favorite. The ride's interior features surprise after surprise as guests venture past the Calico Coffin Creeper Band, the town's Green Witch and splash down Skull Mountain through a labyrinth of jack-o-lanterns.
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Knott's Spooky Farm runs daytime Thursdays through Sundays, September 26 through October 31 plus Columbus Day, and is included with regular park admission. The best way to enjoy Knott’s Spooky Farm and all of Knott's Seasons of Fun for the remainder of 2024 plus all of 2025 is with a 2025 Season Pass. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission to Knott's Berry Farm with no blockout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission to both Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Waterpark with no blockout dates. Regular Season Passes are as low as $105 or 10 easy payments of $7 after initial payment. Hurry before these offers end on October 31, 2024. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.
For more information on all the exciting things that are going on at Knott's Berry Farm, visit us online at knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the conversation by using #SpookyFarm on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

At a glance, here’s this year’s Halloween Horror Nights killer lineup of haunted houses and attractions inspired by the biggest names in horror:
 

• “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy,” an immersive experience curated by the multi-award-winning artist.
• “A Quiet Place,” a terrifying new experience based on Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed franchise that will incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) into a haunted house for the very first time.
• “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” inspired by Sony Picture’s latest installment of the Ghostbusters franchise.
• “Insidious: The Further” based on the latest films in the hit supernatural horror film series produced by Blumhouse Productions in association with Sony Pictures.
• “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” an all-female monsters led haunted house inspired by Universal Pictures’ classic monsters, featuring music by GRAMMY award winning musician Slash.
• “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface,” which pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the iconic maniacal monster.
• “Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America,” a sequel to the 2023 hit haunted house.
• “Dead Exposure: Death Valley,” an original concept house with petrifying radioactive zombies.
• “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse,” a terrifying experience taking fans on a close encounter with characters from Blumhouse Production’s popular franchises, including M3GAN, The Black Phone, Freaky, The Purge and Happy Death Day.
• “The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night, inspired by Blumhouse Production’s popular film franchise.
• “Luchadores Monstruosos,” an all-new scare zone.
• “Skull Lordz,” a scare zone featuring a gothic inspired royal court of the dead.
• “Chainsaw Punkz,” a troop of chainsaw killers will confront guests as they enter the event.
• “Murder of Crowz,” a flock of menacing crow stilt-walkers will terrify guests.

Universal City, California, September 3, 2024 – Universal CityWalk rolls out a virtual pastel pink carpet to welcome the Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe, serving a scrumptious selection of sweet treats and specialty beverages, and the Sanrio® Smile Shop, offering a variety of collectible merchandise featuring Hello Kitty®, Cinnamoroll™, Keroppi™, Kuromi™, My Melody™, Badtz-maru™ and Chococat™. Both venues open at Universal CityWalk on Friday, September 6, 2024.

The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and the Sanrio Smile Shop are located adjacent to one another at the heart of Universal CityWalk and complement the Animation Studio Store located within Universal Studios Hollywood which features a wide selection of Hello Kitty merchandise including exclusive items only found at Universal Studios Hollywood.

The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, adorned with a giant signature Hello Kitty bow and framed by a pastel pink and white awning, will welcome guests to enjoy a unique, grab-and-go menu with the option to dine at any one of umbrella-covered tables located just outside the walk-up venue. The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe is the first of its kind to open in Los Angeles.

The all-new Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe will offer a Sanrio-themed menu that presents an array of whimsical creations that include:

Desserts

• Hello Kitty® Mousse Dome – A red chocolate dome-shaped caked with cinnamon mousse, apple pie filling and cinnamon streusel
• Seasonal Mousse Domes – Seasonal dome cakes inspired by Hello Kitty’s friends crafted uniquely based on their personalities and composed of chocolate mousse and a delicious combination of fruit fillings and sponge cake
• Strawberry Cake – Vanilla sponge cake, strawberry jam and whipped white chocolate ganache
• Berry & Cream Churro – Berry stuffed churro with cream cheese frosting
• Birthday Cake – Confetti cake layered with white chocolate mousse topped with whipped white chocolate ganache
• Macaron Set – A set of raspberry, caramel, vanilla, pistachio and chocolate macarons
• Hello Kitty Cookie – A Hello Kitty-shaped sugar cookie topped with royal icing and rainbow sprinkles

Beverages

• Hello Kitty® Strawberry Green Iced Tea – Strawberry green tea, pink sugar rim with strawberries and mint
• My Melody™ Lemonade – Strawberry lemonade, yellow sugar rim, garnished with strawberries and a lemon wheel
• Kuromi™ Berry Iced Tea – Blackberry tea, purple sugar rim and served with blackberry and mint
• Tuxedosam™ Lemonade – Blue raspberry lemonade, pink sugar rim served and a lemon wheel
• Keroppi™ Matcha Latte – Frozen matcha latte topped with whipped cream and matcha powder
• Chococat™ Frozen Mocha – Frozen coffee, chocolate boba, whipped cream topped with chocolate sprinkles

The new Sanrio Smile Shop, located next to the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, celebrates all things Sanrio and Hello Kitty. Guests are invited to embrace the cheerful spirit of Hello Kitty and her closest friends, Cinnamoroll, Keroppi, Kuromi, My Melody, Badtz-maru and Chococat, with a wide selection of themed collectibles perfect for enthusiasts and novice fans alike.  Iconic statement pieces in vibrant colors with iconic motifs will include such favorites as backpacks with Hello Kitty’s iconic bow, stylish Spirit Jersey®), embellished hats, specialty cups and mugs, collectible pins, t-shirts, plush toys, keychains, jewelry, phone cases, lanyards and much more.

Within the Sanrio Smile Shop, shoppers can also celebrate the charm of the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe with an exclusive new line of curated merchandise that pays homage to the Cafe by offering guests the opportunity to bring home a piece of its super cute atmosphere. The all-new Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe-themed merchandise is only available at the Sanrio Smile Shop with additional products being added throughout the rest of the year.
The shop also features a dynamic in-store photo op spotlighting Hello Kitty and the Sanrio characters, a perfect shareable moment for fans to enjoy.

Hello Kitty continues to bring her message of friendship and kindness to Universal Studios Hollywood theme park where she meets with guests in a dedicated area adjacent to the Animation Studio Store which offers exclusive merchandise that celebrates her status as a global pop icon.  This year, in honor of her 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty also debuted a soft pastel pink flowy dress, embodying the perfect blend of timeless charm and elegance to commemorate her milestone moment as she poses alongside guests for memorable photo ops.

More information about Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter)
 
To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow @sanrio and @hellokitty on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and subscribe to the Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel.

As the countdown to Halloween begins, guests are invited to prepare for the largest, scariest and most EXTREME Fright Fest ever with 9 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and 4 exciting “monstertainment” shows.
In addition to Fright Fest Extreme’s newest franchises, classic haunted mazes will return along with new attractions:

• Big Top Terror -- A new sinister twist into the world of demented carnival freaks brings guests into a circus of horror that they can only hope to escape.
• Asylum — Angered by the tests and experiments they were subject to, the inmates of The Asylum have taken matters into their own hands.
• The Witches Reflection — Take caution when stepping into the witches’ cabin, her curse will haunt you forever.

Six Flags Great Adventure Resort leaves no pathway safe from terror with its Scare Zones

• Exile Canyon— Test your luck as you search for gold in the underground mines, but be on the lookout for zombies.
• CarnEvil— We dare you to laugh at these maniacal evil clowns that have taken over the Boardwalk.
• The Bloody Fountain— Beware the area surrounding the Bloody Fountain, as you try to escape the zombie’s graveyard.
• Curse of Blackbeard’s Bounty — Washed up on the lake of Six Flags, beware of ghost pirates & sea monsters that roam.
• Demon District-- Demons have emerged from the swamp to seize control of the Jersey Devil.

Entrancing “Monstertainment” returns:

• Unleashed -- This spellbinding Showcase Theater production features incredible acrobatics, illusion and dance
• Dead Man’s Party -- Celebrate 25 years and learn the tales behind the revelers at Dr. Frights explosive and iconic song-and-dance bash.
• Blade Drummers- Get fired up as you rock out with demonic bladesmiths.
• Freak Show— Dare to watch a freak at play as wild, wacky and macabre exploits take the stage.

Fright Fest Extreme will operate most Thursday-Sunday evenings beginning Friday, September 13 through November 3. Guests can enhance their fright by upgrading to an ‘RIP’ tour which provides guests with a personal ‘gore’ guide and express access to all haunted attractions. For event hours and to purchase tickets and tours visit sixflags.com/greatadventure This event is not recommended for children under 13 and those who scare easily.

Guests who are looking for less trick and more treat can enjoy the Wild Safari select days this fall on the Safari Off Road Adventure, home to over 1,200 animals from across the globe. Six Flags Great Adventure is also open select days and features more fall events including Oktoberfest and Kids Boo Fest. 

During Oktoberfest, weekends September 7 through November 3, guests will experience German culture through entertainment, food and beverage. Enjoy a variety of German favorites like potato pancakes, bratwurst and beer. The whole family can take in fall ambiance with German flare including folk singers and more.

Guests will also be immersed in seasonal festivities during Kids Boo Fest, weekends September 14 through November 3. The littlest ghouls and ghosts can trick-or-treat and enjoy a variety of family fun in Cornstalk National Park. Kids Boo Fest offers activities and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.
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Guests can purchase daytime only or day/night combo tickets to experience thrills by day and fright by night at sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets. For those seeking the ultimate in thrills and chills, purchase a 2025 Prestige Pass to enjoy all of Six Flags Great Adventure Resort including unlimited entry into all haunted attractions during Fright Fest Extreme in 2024. Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure now through Labor Day and take advantage of Six Flags’ Biggest Sale of the Year including discounts on 2025 Season Passes and more. 
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About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
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About Six Flags Great Adventure Resort
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort boasts 4 world-class attractions with Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor, Wild Safari and Savanah Sunset Resort and Spa. Home to the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, award-winning rides like Kingda Ka, Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster. The park offers two areas just for the littlest guests and great family rides for the whole family, plus entertainment, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Its Wild Safari is one of the largest safaris outside of Africa and gets guests up-close to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
 
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EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HOTELS
To complete the ultimate Halloween Horror Nights getaway, the horror will expand to all Universal Orlando hotels with Halloween-themed lobby décor – including a web of sinister roots and pumpkins that have taken over the lobby and the Swizzle Lounge at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort; creepy driftwood structures and spirits from the dead sea haunting Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites; the transformation of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort into a dark seaside gothic manor, and alien overlords have descended upon Universal Aventura Hotel.  Guests will also enjoy spooky photo opps and specialty drinks during their stay, in addition to other benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entrance gate exclusively for Universal Orlando hotel guests for faster entry into the event, plus free transportation to Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal CityWalk before and after the scares.
 
Halloween Horror Nights tickets and vacation packages that include one-night admission to the event – along with hotel accommodations at a Universal hotel and theme park admission to all three theme parks – are on sale now. For more information about Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024 and to purchase tickets, visit www.universalorlando.com/Halloween.
 
About Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning theme park destination that welcomes all to truly be themselves while enjoying world-class attractions that redefine theme park experiences. Here, a multitude of authentically thrilling, exciting and spontaneous adventures await – each inviting guests to embark on whatever vacation they crave while igniting their full range of emotions like never before – from the awe of walking the streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the rush of adrenaline that takes over when coming face-to-face with a Velociraptor in Jurassic Park to the wide-eyed joy of seeing an entire slice of cake atop a delectable milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen. 
 
Universal Orlando Resort is home to three, soon-to-be four, exhilarating theme parks that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and – opening in 2025 - Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eleven hotels that offer something for every style and budget: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel (opening in 2025), Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21, 2025), Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening February 25, 2025), Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites. 
 
Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal. 
For more information about Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com. ​

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – This Fall, guests can create unforgettable memories at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest family-friendly event, Halloween Harvest. The all-new event will feature fun activities for all ages, including Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration at the Festival Walkway, where guests can step into a world of enchantment and not-so-spooky Halloween fun. Plus, guests can capture the perfect fall moment at an assortment of autumn-themed photo spots scattered throughout the park.
 
"Halloween Harvest brings the essence of fall right to Tampa Bay,” said Stewart Clark, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “The Park will be decorated in fall colors, and the event is packed with exciting activities and experiences like Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration, making it the perfect place for guests to create unforgettable memories together this Fall.”
 
Halloween Harvest is inspired by some of Busch Gardens' best-loved Halloween events and is included with park admission. This year, guests can look forward to frightfully delightful activities on select dates including:
 

• Trick-or-Treating: Dive into the Halloween spirit with festive trick-or-treat stations at Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration—grab a bag and enjoy the sweetest seasonal treats around!
• Sweetacular Costume Parade: Join the fun at the Sweetacular Costume Parade, where colorful costumes light up the catwalk and every kid gets their time to shine like a Halloween star.
• Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt: Join the Jack-O-Lantern Scavenger Hunt at Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration and embark on a fun-filled adventure to find whimsical pumpkins hidden throughout the festival walkway.
• Taffy Twist’s Black Cat Dance Party: Get into the Halloween spirit at Taffy Twist’s Dance Party, where spooky beats and playful dance moves turn every step into a ghoulishly good time for the whole family!
• Spooky Kooky Science: Professor Pufflemintz is the never predictable, anything is possible, sometimes puzzled but always positive Professor of Science.
• Storytime with Kandy: Nestled by Kandy’s enchanting pumpkin patch and bubbling cauldron, guests can join Kandy, the friendly young witch in training, for a magical reading of “Room on the Broom,” where everyone finds their place in the story.
• Sesame Street Safari of Fun Halloween: Enjoy even more Halloween fun with your favorite Sesame Street friends dressed in their Halloween costumes, a Sesame Street-themed Halloween show and dance party, Halloween Storytime, a bat-themed scavenger hunt and festive photo opportunities.
• Fall Photo Spots: Discover charming fall photo spots around the park that offer picturesque backdrops, perfect for capturing unforgettable memories to post and share.

 
The Best Way to Enjoy Busch Gardens’ Halloween Harvest
Guests can enjoy a full year of fun at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a 2025 Fun Card! For a limited time, guests can get 15 months of unlimited visits for the price of a single day ticket. Plus, by purchasing now, guests can have unlimited admission for the rest of 2024 for free. This means they can experience Halloween Harvest and the festive spirit of Christmas Town as many times as they like. For more information on Busch Gardens’ Halloween Harvest festivities and to purchase a 2025 Fun Card, guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com. 
 
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.