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    Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Summon Ghostbusters

    Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Summon Ghostbusters When a New Threat Terrorizes Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights In Its All-New Haunted House, Inspired by Sony Pictures’ Latest Installment from the Hit Franchise, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”
     
    Click Here for a Chilling Sneak Peek and Here to Purchase Tickets
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    Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (June 27, 2024) – If there’s something strange. If there’s something weird… An ancient artifact unleashes an evil force that threatens to destroy the world in all-new haunted houses, inspired by Sony Pictures’ latest film, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” debuting at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 30 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 5.
     
    The all-new “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” haunted houses at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort bring the latest installment of the global Ghostbusters franchise to life as well as iconic ghosts, creatures and characters from the beloved classic series in authentic haunted houses that capture the horror and humor for which the films are known. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” will transport fans of the film franchise to New York City where the Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters who are now at the helm of a top-secret research lab for their ghost-busting enterprise. With the daunting discovery of an old relic that has set free the vengeful spirit of Garraka, who threatens to freeze everyone to death, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their city and save the world from a second Ice Age.
     
    As guests venture through the haunted houses, they will find themselves in the sinister world of the supernatural, from Ray’s Occult Books shop to the Ghostbuster’s new high-tech lab and containment facility to the dank New York City sewer system. Fans will embark on this petrifying journey alongside the Ghostbusters, encountering iconic ghosts who slime and nefarious villains who are out for revenge – all while trying to escape an army of ghastly creatures bent on cracking bones and turning their veins into rivers of ice. As they navigate their way through freezing and frightening conditions, the Ghostbusters will need their wit and humor to defend the city they love from a terror too chilling to believe.
     
    Select tickets and special vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are on-sale now, including single-night tickets, Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, which provides Priority V.I.P. entry to the haunted houses, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour that offers a glimpse into how the scares are brought to life via a daytime, lights-on journey through select haunted house. Tickets for Universal Orlando’s first-ever Premium Scream Night on Thursday, August 29 - an unprecedented, limited-capacity event that gives fans access to everything they love about Halloween Horror Nights before the event officially opens – are also now available. More information about all Universal Orlando’s current Halloween Horror Nights offers and entitlements can be found at www.universalorlando.com/halloween. 
     
    A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
     
    For fans interested in digging deeper into the terror at Halloween Horror Nights, check out the Discover Universal Blog, which unearths more details about the two original haunted houses – “Monstruos 2: The Nightmare of Latin America” and “Dead Exposure: Death Valley” –  at Universal Studios Hollywood. New updates will be posted regularly for the events at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
     
    Fans can get their Halloween Horror Nights gear now with an all-new merchandise collection available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as online at http://shop.universalorlando.com. New items include a t-shirt and hat for the “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” haunted house.
     
    Additional details, including new haunted houses coming to both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon. For more information and to purchase tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood’s event, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.  For more information and to purchase tickets for Universal Orlando’s event, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.
     
    Sony Pictures’ Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is directed by Gil Kenan and written by Kenan & Jason Reitman, based on the 1984 film “Ghostbusters,” an Ivan Reitman film written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.
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    Silverwood and Boulder Beach Update - Eagle Hunt Now Open!

    2024 Attractions Silverwood
    Happy Summer Everybody! It's that time of year where we start to get some updates from our seasonal parks and as always we're excited to bring you an update from one of our favorites, Silverwood Park in Idaho. 

    Lots of new stuff to show you this season including a new addition to the waterpark. Let's jump right in! 
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    We'll start off there with a look at Eagle Hunt!

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    Eagle Hunt is located in Boulder Beach!

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    Very cool set up! As you're waiting to get into Boulder Beach you can scan to rent a locker!

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    Eagle Hunt is the first dueling water coaster in the west and the LONGEST dueling water coaster in the United States.

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    Hopefully at some point the park will post a POV of Eagle Hunt, would love to see it in action!

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    A look at the Boulder Beach wave pool.

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    Let's check out the dry side of the park!

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    Silverwood has one of the best railroads of any park.

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    This is the way!

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    Yes, there are Buffalo on the train route.

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    Hi Marvin!

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    This new sign has been added within the last week.

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    A new haunt is coming to Scarywood. Can't wait to hear what it is!

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    Some new merchandise from the park. We're big fans of park/ride specific merch around here.

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    We'll wrap this up with some random coaster pics. Because why not.

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    Hope you enjoyed the update! We'll probably have more from Silverwood at some point this summer.

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    Universal Orlando Resort Invites Guests to Celebrate The Fourth of July

    UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT INVITES GUESTS TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY WITH LIVE BANDS AND DJS, FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A SPECIAL PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY AND MORE
     
    The Exciting Festivities will Take Place in Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk
    ORLANDO, Fla. (June 25, 2024) – Universal Orlando Resort guests can celebrate the Fourth of July with special entertainment at Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk, including live DJs and bands, stilt walkers, and more. The festivities will kick off in the evening and include a special pyrotechnic display in honor of Independence Day.
     
    Universal Studios Florida Festivities
    At Universal Studios Florida, July 4th entertainment kicks off at 6:15 p.m. at the Music Plaza Stage and the party doesn’t stop until the park closes. Entertainment at the Music Plaza Stage will include a live DJ and meet and greets with fan-favorite characters and roaming patriotic stilt walkers. And at 10 p.m., guests can enjoy a festive pyrotechnic display over the Universal Studios Florida lagoon to cap off the celebration.
     
    Guests will also have access to all of Universal Studios Florida’s most thrilling attractions and entertainment – including the all-new, “must-see” experiences that recently debuted at the park, including CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular – an exhilarating lagoon show that celebrates the emotional power of music by leveraging the iconic scores and scenes from blockbuster films that have inspired Universal Orlando’s past, present and future attractions, which guests can see at 9 p.m. on July 4th; DreamWorks Land – an expansive new area that brings to life the vivid worlds of some of DreamWorks Animation’s most beloved characters from Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda; and more.
     
    Access to the July 4th festivities is included in regular admission to Universal Studios Florida. Florida residents can take advantage of a variety of exclusive deals to visit Universal Orlando to enjoy the Independence Day celebration and all that the theme park destination has to offer, including:
     
    • The “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free on a 2-Park 2-Day Ticket” offer that gives Florida residents four days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure,
    • Saving up to $100 on Any Florida Resident 2-Park and 3-Park Pass. Blockout dates and restrictions apply.
     
    Plus, Florida residents and current Passholders can save 45% on rooms at select Universal Orlando Hotels on select dates this summer. Click here to learn more about these offers.
     
    Universal CityWalk Festivities
    Guests can also celebrate all things red, white, and blue at Universal CityWalk beginning at 5 p.m., where they can enjoy music from a DJ and live bands, American Sirens and Rexine, at the Plaza and Waterfront stages, and interact with patriotic stilt walkers roaming throughout Universal CityWalk’s Promenade. Guests can also enjoy free self-parking beginning at 6 p.m. Additional restrictions may apply and are subject to change without notice.
     
    For more information about Universal Orlando Resort, visit universalorlando.com.
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    Six Flags Unmasks Fright Fest Extreme With a Plethora of IP Mazes - Now a Separate Ticket Event!

    Fright Fest Six Flags Six Flags Magic Mountain
    SIX FLAGS UNMASKS FRIGHT FEST EXTREME WITH THE SAW FRANCHISE, THE CONJURING, ANNABELLE, THE NUN, STRANGER THINGS, ARMY OF THE DEAD, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, TRICK ‘R TREAT & DC COMIC BOOK SERIES, DCEASED
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    New Haunts Inspired by Blockbuster Horror Franchises from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, Netflix, Legendary Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery to Bring Screams and Thrills This Halloween Season
    ARLINGTON, Texas — June 25, 2024 — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of water parks in North America, unveils Fright Fest Extreme - presented by SNICKERS, featuring an expansive lineup of terrifying horror franchises ahead of the brand’s highly anticipated annual event. Beginning September 7, thrill-seekers and horror enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in the pulse-pounding excitement and terror that only Fright Fest can deliver with Six Flags’ largest investment and expansion yet.

    This year, Fright Fest returns with a vengeance and goes EXTREME. Visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things and Army of the Dead, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun, and Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat. Guests at Six Flags Great Adventure will also be treated to a new experience from Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) while visitors to Six Flags Mexico will have access to a special exclusive maze based on DCeased, the bestselling comic series from DC Comics.

    “For over 30 years, Fright Fest has been haunting the thrills-and-chills season like no other, and this year we are turning things upside down with a huge array of amazing horror franchises,” said Edithann Ramey, “Chief Fright Officer” of Six Flags. “We take pride in offering the best experiences and are committed to innovating our parks each and every year to provide the most frightful memories for our guests. Our themed-haunted experiences, scare zones and harrowing creatures lurking around every corner are sure to deliver extreme frights and unexpected surprises.”
    Details of this year’s new attractions include:

    • The SAW Franchise - Celebrate the 20th anniversary of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror by plunging guests into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind. Guests will endure torturous trials and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out.
    • The Conjuring Universe - Strap in for a tour of the Warrens’ most hair-raising and gruesome cases including those that inspired The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun. In each realm, encounters with cursed artifacts make you the target of the conjuring.
    • Stranger Things - Guests will be able to step into the popular Netflix series through this new immersive maze...stay tuned for more details.
    • Army of the Dead - The City of Las Vegas is under lockdown following a recent viral outbreak and survivors must look for an escape while battling the undead.
    • Trick ‘r Treat - Enter a dark and twisted candy trail nightmare on a jack-o-lantern-lit path of supernatural encounters which tap into your deepest fears. With Sam, the infamous Spirit of Halloween, as your guide, learn the rules of the spooky holiday before entering a world where tricks dominate treats.
    • Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)– Guests are “cast” as visitors to Harlow on the heels of the influencers set on revitalizing the town – but their arrival leads to a stunning and deadly secret being revealed.
    • DCeased - Based on the #1 best selling comic series, fans enter through the Hall of Justice to find that the DC Universe has succumbed to Darkseid's Anti-Life Equation! See the Justice League like never before, as they fight to save the Earth or end it themselves. Will you be one of the few to survive these new scares of the DC Universe?

    A mix of the above mazes will also be available at additional Six Flags parks, building upon the legacy of the event’s renowned reputation as the ultimate Halloween destination across the United States and Mexico. Stay tuned for more details.

    With a commitment to innovation and guest satisfaction, Six Flags continues to create memorable experiences that will keep guests coming back for more epic adventures. This year’s Fright Fest comes at an exciting time as the company has recently added dozens of new rides, attractions, and guest experiences at several parks across the nation, including the new DC Heroes and Villains Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, featuring live action shows and exclusive DC character meet and greets running weekends through August 4, and the new Savannah Sunset Resort & Spa at Six Flags Great Adventure, a world-class resort experience right in the middle of one of the largest guided safaris in the country.

    For a limited time, tickets are now available at the lowest price of the season during the “Fright Fest Extreme” Flash Sale.

    Fright Fest Extreme admission options at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags Great Adventure include:
     
    • Single Day Admission - A separate admission event ticket will be required for Fright Fest Extreme admission with access to all haunted attractions, rides and entertainment. Guests can purchase an express upgrade for priority entry to all haunted houses.
    • Pass Holder Admission – Fright Fest Extreme park admission will be included for all 2024 Gold, Platinum and Diamond Season Pass Holders, Six Plus Members and Legacy Members with a valid Pass. An additional fee for entry to haunted houses will still be required.

    At Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, Fright Fest Extreme will operate on select Thursdays through Sundays, from September 7 to November 3, marking the park’s largest and longest Fright Fest ever with 32 nights of fright. The expansion and investment of added horror franchises will establish Six Flags Magic Mountain as the leader in California with a record combined total of 20 haunted houses and scare zones. The park will be open for daytime operations on select calendar days from 10:30am - 5:00pm for Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, with Fright Fest Extreme running from 7:00pm - 12:00am on Thursdays and Sundays, and 7:00pm - 1:00am on Fridays and Saturdays.

    In New Jersey at Six Flags Great Adventure, Fright Fest Extreme will operate on 32 terror-filled nights on select Wednesdays through Sundays, from September 7 to November 3. The park will be open for daytime operations on select calendar days from 10:30am - 5:00pm for Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, with Fright Fest Extreme running from 5:00pm - 11:00pm on select Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:00pm - 12:00am on Fridays, and select Saturdays and Sundays 6pm - 1:00am.

    As the countdown to Fright Fest begins, guests are invited to prepare for the largest, scariest and most extreme Fright Fest ever. The full lineup, including exclusive food and retail offerings, will be announced throughout the summer. For more information on all events at Six Flags parks, please visit sixflags.com.

    About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For nearly 62 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit sixflags.com.
     
    About Six Flags Magic Mountain    
    Six Flags Magic Mountain, known as the Thrill Capital of the World, boasts 20 world-class roller coasters—more than any other theme park on the planet—including roller coaster icons like Twisted Colossus, Tatsu, Goliath, Full Throttle, and X2. 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 (Twitter), and LinkedIn. #ThrillCapitaloftheWorld ​
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    Universal Studios Hollywood Update: June 24, 2024 - New Photo Ops, HHN and Fast and Furious!

    2026 Attractions Fast And Furious: Hollywood Drift Jurassic World Studio Tour Universal Citywalk Universal Studios Hollywood
    Over the weekend we headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out the new photo ops in Universal Plaza to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the studio tour (we absolutely LOVE them), check out what's the latest on Halloween Horror Nights progress (we've started working on our yearly survival guide already) and of course the latest on Fast and Furious progress. 

    ​For this update we'll start out in CityWalk. 
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    The Minion's are coming back and they've got a new photo op. Apparently there are MEGA MINIONS in this one? In the Universal Store, some new HHN merchandise has arrived, and it's very similar to Orlando's.

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    Absolutely gorgeous day, a bit warm, but didn't seem too crowded.

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    Let's head into Universal Plaza and check out some of the new photo ops. They're fantastic and IMO they should have been out here the entire time. There's also some incredible murals.

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    Help, Shark!

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    Who remembers/misses the Ice Tunnel?

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    Once this thing hits 88mph you're gonna see some serious ...

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    Some of the 60th anniversary merch has made it's way out here. I almost got the shirt.

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    A fantastic E.T. photo op.

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    The wild west stunt show photo op has a fantastic cast of deputies, who I had a bit of fun with. I really do miss when the park had so many awesome shows.

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    Let's move on, here in the Parisian courtyard, a yet unannounced house for HHN 2024.

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    Dead Exposure: Death Valley which was announced last week. It's looking like we may get an announcement of a new house very soon.

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    Even though it appears Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift is moving quickly (it is), the attraction still isn't opening until 2026.

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    A look at the construction site, lots of footers being dug.

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    We've got what appears to be an entry and/or exit from the station to the course. Until we get a full layout description from the park we still aren't sure.

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    The area that is going under and over the Starway.

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    A look back up at what we assume will eventually be the station.

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    Looking down the hill you can see just how big this project actually is.

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    You can see here the size of the footers, which go very deep into the ground here. And the cylinders (left side of the pic) that surround the footers until they are completely cured.

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    Jurassic World just came back from a very quick (it was like 2 days) refurb.

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    The ride is looking fantastic, but that splash could be a bit bigger.

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    SeaWorld San Diego Announces Hatching of Flamingo Chicks

    Celebrate the new flamingo chicks June 21-23 with flamingo-themed food and beverages, plus Pass members who wear pink get a 10% discount
    SeaWorld San Diego has recently welcomed eight adorable flamingo chicks, also known as flaminglets, to the park that guests can now view at the flamingo exhibit. During breeding season, each pair of flamingos creates a mud mound and lays a single egg, which is carefully incubated for 28 days before hatching. With a few more to hatch this season, in total, the park is now home to a flamboyance of 190 adult American flamingos
    SeaWorld San Diego visitors have the opportunity to see the park’s newest flamingo chicks in their mounds alongside their parents everyday at SeaWorld and once the chicks have left their nests, guests can get closer than ever as they mingle with and feed the flamingo flock as part of the Flamingo Up-Close Encounter, starting July 12.
    Guests are invited to visit the park June 21-23 for a special celebration of the new chicks and indulge in flamingo-themed cupcakes offered at various restaurants and enjoy the all-new Flamingo Fizz cocktail, available throughout the weekend, including during Happy Hour Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Underwater Cantina. Plus, any guest who wears pink or flamingo attire can enjoy an additional 10% discount at Manta Gifts.
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    Every day, guests can observe the elegant flamingos, enjoy Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld and explore “So Much More to Sea” during the park’s 60th Anniversary celebrations this summer. Guests who want to enjoy all the celebrations again and again can take advantage of the best benefits ever and have unlimited admission year-round, free parking, discounts, and more with an Annual Pass. SeaWorld is offering the Best Sale of the Summer with up to 50% off tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes for a limited time. Tickets can be purchased at www.seaworldsandiego.com