Today we've got some fantastic images of construction going on at one of our favorite parks, Canada's Wonderland. We still don't have an official announcement of what the park has planned, but it's rather large! Thanks a bunch to Nicholas for grabbing these pics and sending them over. Let's get to it! 

Thanks for checking out our quick update from Canada's Wonderland! We'll actually be visiting Canada next month and have a day planned at the park while we're there. Looking forward to bringing you some more from one of our favorite parks. 

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ORLANDO, Fla. (July 2, 2024): SeaWorld is thrilled to unveil the return of its highly anticipated Ultimate Shark Experience ticket, available for purchase starting today. This special ticket provides guests with an exclusive opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a day filled with exciting and educational shark-focused activities.
 
From going behind-the-scenes with sharks to experiencing thrilling rides inspired by the oceans’ VIPs (Very Important Predators), there’s “So Much More to Sea” at SeaWorld this year as its 60th Anniversary celebrations continue. Available for a limited time during the week-long shark celebration happening July 7th to 14th, this exclusive ticket offers guests the chance to encounter 21 different species and nearly 300 sharks that call SeaWorld home in Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to the SeaWorld Conservation Fund to support projects to protect sharks around the world.
 
“We are thrilled to announce the return of the Ultimate Shark Experience in celebration of SeaWorld's 60th anniversary. This unique opportunity allows our guests to interact with these magnificent creatures while also supporting conservation efforts,” said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of United Parks & Resorts. “Sharks are vital to our ocean ecosystem, and through this unique experience, guests can deepen their understanding of these vital predators and join us in safeguarding their future.” ​

SAN DIEGO, CA (June 11, 2024) – SeaWorld San Diego has announced its Summer Spectacular concert lineup of iconic, Grammy-nominated, and chart-topping performers. The 2024 Summer Concert Series takes place every Saturday during Summer from July 13 to August 24 and features R&B, pop and other genres of music, for a perfect way to spend a summer evening dancing to your favorite hits. All concerts are included with park admission. Guests can upgrade their experience with premium reserved seating at Bayside Amphitheater and one free drink ticket! The best way to enjoy all seven concerts at the best value is by becoming a Pass Member and receiving unlimited park admission all summer long with no blockout dates.  
 
Musical performances include: 

• Saturday, July 13 – Jesse McCartney, a pop heartthrob, reached number one on the charts with his solo hit “Beautiful Soul” and “Leavin.” Guests won’t want to miss his infectious hooks and heartfelt lyrics! 
• Saturday, July 20 – Ginuwine, R&B sensation known for his hit song “Pony,” weaves tales of love and passion through his soulful lyrics and irresistible melodies. Be there to experience his smooth voice and undeniable charisma! 
• Saturday, July 27 – Bow Wow and Soulja Boy, two chart-topping rap sensations boasting a collection of iconic hit singles. Soulja Boy, clinched the number 1 spot on the Billboard Top 100 with his timeless track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)". Meanwhile, Bow Wow, has captivated audiences with unforgettable hits like "Like You (feat. Ciara)", "Let Me Hold You (feat. Omarion)", and "Shortie Like Mine (Feat. Chris Brown)".
• Saturday, Aug. 3 – Reliant K, an American rock band known for their catchy melodies, witty lyrics, and vibrant stage presence. With albums like "Mmhmm" and "Forget and Not Slow Down," see why Relient K has cultivated a dedicated fan base with their blend of pop punk, alternative rock, and emo influences. 
• Saturday, Aug. 10 – Hunter Hayes, a multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist, has evolved from his country roots to pioneer a genre-bending musical path, exemplified in his latest album, Red Sky. With over 2 billion global streams and six gold and platinum-certified singles, Hayes showcases his musical prowess by playing every instrument on his records. He has headlined sold-out shows worldwide and earned over 50 award nominations, including five GRAMMY© nods!
• Saturday, Aug 17 – Montell Jordan, R&B icon who has left an unforgettable mark with his smooth vocals and timeless hits, including the classic anthem "This Is How We Do It." With a career spanning decades, Jordan continues to mesmerize audiences with his soulful tunes and undeniable stage presence, making each performance a journey through the best of R&B.
• Saturday, Aug. 24 – Newsboys, with a decades-spanning career and a vastly impressive catalog blending different styles and genres, have propelled countless hits up the charts including “We Believe,” “Magnetic,” “Born Again,” and Platinum-certified mega hit “God’s Not Dead.” Join us for an unforgettable night!

 
Before and after the concerts, guests can enjoy all the fun of Summer Spectacular and SeaWorld’s 60th Anniversary, including educational animal presentations and exhibits, and family-friendly and thrill coasters. From the beloved return of your favorite SeaWorld characters to exciting new entertainment, there’s ‘So Much More to Sea.’ Families can sing along with the delightful Shamu and Crew: Together Again at Mission Bay Theater and wave to them on the SeaWorld pathways during the ‘So Much More to Sea” 60th Anniversary Parade Featuring Shamu and Crew’. The all-new interactive parade features the park’s ocean crew and fan-favorite SeaWorld characters embarking on an exciting adventure full of endless discovery.   
 
Throughout the day guests can revel in the all-new stunt show, BMX Blast! Powered by BODYARMOR, this high-energy stunt show celebrates the history of extreme sports in Southern California. Guests will enjoy the live band that cranks out the pop-punk hits of the late nineties while world classis stunt riders showcase tail whips, bar spins, and back flips. Guests won’t want to miss these big tunes, big ramps, and big air! Shows are located at Nautilus Amphitheater.  
 
A perfect way to end the night, every night at SeaWorld during the summer, is with the NEW Enchanted Wonders Fireworks. A SeaWorld tradition of fireworks during summer, adds more sparkle and memories as the sun sets and the night sky comes alive. In the seating of Orca Encounter, guests can view the fireworks while a special 60th anniversary heartfelt video highlighting the past 60 years of SeaWorld will play in sync with the fireworks.  
 
Spectacular Summer Savings 
For a limited-time, SeaWorld is offering the Best Sale of the Summer with up to 50% off tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at www.seaworldsandiego.com. Annual Pass Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements. In 2024, Pass Members will be the first to view SeaWorld’s newest exhibit, Jewels of the Sea, A Jellyfish Experience, the immersive and interactive aquarium. 
 
For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Summer Spectacular and concert 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. ​

Universal City, CA, July 1, 2024 – Let’s toast to summertime fun with a movie and a milkshake at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, plus $5 parking with a Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood rebate. Beginning today and continuing through August 31, 2024, there’s a seat at the table at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen with 15% off food, non-alcoholic beverages, apparel and souvenirs with the purchase of a same-day movie ticket at Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood.

Guests are invited to enjoy lunch, dinner and everything in between at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, then catch the latest blockbuster movie at Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood, the only theatrical venue in the world to feature both a six-story 70MM IMAX® with 4K laser projection and the new PRIME at AMC® auditorium, featuring 4K laser projection, superior acoustics and heated, plush recliner seats with built-in subwoofer technology.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is an innovative, original concept restaurant, reminiscent of a Victorian steampunk emporium, serving up an extensive menu along with sumptuous milkshakes, desserts and delectable confectionary treats, and is hosted by character ambassadors and world travelers Penelope and Jacques, to deliver an entirely new take on culinary inspirations for the entire family.

            Within the eclectic space, guests can enjoy a full-service restaurant, including the restaurant’s signature warm Chocolate Almond Bread, updated menu items and the Dessert Foundry’s Milkshake Bar for grab-n-go, over-the-top milkshakes that feature such tempting flavors as Confetti, Cookie Jar, Mint Chocolate Chip, Orange & Cream and Strawberries & Cream, along with unique seasonal favorites.

            Time spent at Universal CityWalk can extend to Universal Studios Hollywood where guests can double their fun with the purchase of a Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free ticket.

With a slate of original and dynamic immersive lands, thrill rides and attractions, visiting Universal Studios Hollywood is twice as nice when the second visit is free.

Guests can purchase the special Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free ticket option online at Universal Studios Hollywood now through October 9, 2024 and enjoy their second day free for their return on select dates, with all visits completed on or before December 18, 2024.

Select any available date for the first visit as part of this special, limited time offer, which excludes Universal Express and Universal Express Unlimited tickets. Blockout dates apply to the second visit, and additional restrictions apply.

From the moment guests traverse the theme park’s red carpet entry and pass through its  signature arch, they are met with exhilaration and excitement that carries through to its immersive lands, dynamic thrill rides and attractions, including the interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride.”

The adventure extends to the theme park’s signature Studio Tour, which offers an insightful peek at the inner workings of an authentic movie and television production backlot along with an array of special-effect attractions.  Now through August 11, 2024, guests will also have a chance to experience the Studio Tour’s 60th anniversary which features reissued Glamor Trams and an array of nostalgic enhancements, including an opportunity to step off the tram and onto a legendary movie set where an original, fully restored 1964 vintage Glamor Tram awaits. Guests can also explore Universal Plaza, which pays homage to the Studio Tour 60th anniversary with array of photo ops, character interactions and the iconic time machine from the Back to the Future films, great for memorable photos and social media engagement.
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For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollwood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Universal CityWalk offers moviegoers $5 parking with the purchase of General Parking and a movie ticket. Offer is valid only at Universal Cinema at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, for a one time use and must be surrendered at time of redemption. To receive the $5 parking, guests must present their General Parking receipt at the Universal Cinema ticket window. The offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts, or prior purchases. Offer subject to change without notice. $10 General Parking is available after 5:00 p.m. More information is available here.

​Universal City, California, June 28, 2024 – SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Studios Hollywood scores with the debut of a new interactive wall, located within the Frosted Glacier area.

This innovative, interactive wall is designed to challenge guests as they engage with familiar Super Mario™ characters within the dynamic land. For those wearing their Power-Up Band™, guests can collect digital coins and stamps while keeping track of their score as they challenge themselves each time they play.

The premise is simple. Guests begin by punching the ? Block where one of four Power-Up items – Fire Flower, Ice Flower, Super Mushroom or Super Star – appear on the screen. They then can tap the Power-Up item and use it by swiping or tapping to defeat Goombas and Red and Green Koopa Paratroopas or tapping brick blocks as they flash by which earns them coins. The goal is to collect as many points as possible before the timed activity concludes.

Universal Studios Hollywood continues to celebrate the one-year anniversary of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD since it opened on February 17, 2023.  Other recent additions include a commemorative, special-release Golden Power-Up Band™, the perfect addition to the existing six Power-Up Band design options available for purchase with character themes, as well as a complimentary 1-Year Anniversary Button, available while supplies last at Guest Relations, located inside the theme park.

The all-new Power Up Cafe, which opened earlier this year and is located on the Upper Lot of the theme park, invites guests to power up outside of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

This exciting original concept grab-and-go cafe serves a scrumptious menu of Super Mario™ Power Up themed menu items available exclusively at this permanent new cafe. Plus, guests can place their orders within the venue or via the official Universal Studios Hollywood mobile app to save time.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is a visually spectacular land, located within an expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood. Within the vibrancy of colors and architectural ingenuity, the land features the groundbreaking “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, as well as many interactive activities to engage the family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom.

Along with themed dining at Toadstool Cafe™ and shopping at the 1-UP Factory™ retail store, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is an inspiring, game-changing addition to the world-famous theme park.

From the moment guests pass through the iconic green pipe, a journey filled with exploration, discovery and play awaits that is unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. Their journey begins as they enter Peach’s Castle before venturing further into the colorful Mushroom Kingdom.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD sweeps guests into the 360-degree world of Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad where they become an integral part of their thrilling universe.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD was conceived in partnership with Nintendo and the visionaries at Universal Creative to deliver exhilarating entertainment with innovative technological achievements inspired by characters and video games that have appealed to Nintendo fans for generations.
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            For more information and details, guests can visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).