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    Death Eaters To Be Featured Inside Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort For The First Time This Fall

    THIS FALL THE DARKER SIDE OF MAGIC RETURNS TO
    UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT AS DEATH EATERS LEAVE THEIR MARK ON
    THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – DIAGON ALLEY FOR THE FIRST TIME
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    ORLANDO, Fla. (August 22, 2023) – An ominous presence returns to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort this fall as Death Eaters appear for the first time ever in Diagon Alley select dates September 1 through November 4.

    A sinister energy will fill the air in Diagon Alley as guests encounter the villainous Death Eaters – devoted followers of Lord Voldemort who do not shy away from the practice of the Dark Arts. This interactive live entertainment experience puts guests face-to-face with these fanatic witches and wizards as they roam through London, lurk their way through the cobbled streets of Knockturn Alley, and challenge guests to join the Dark Lord.

    Also, while visiting Diagon Alley, guests can shop for a variety of Death Eater-themed merchandise to embrace their sinister side.
    From dining at the Leaky Cauldron to taking home a unique wand from Ollivanders or even experiencing the multi-dimensional thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, there are countless ways for guests to immerse themselves in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.

    For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visit www.universalorlando.com.
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    Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Will Unleash Soul-Cleansing Screams and Parkwide Terror

    Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Will Unleash Soul-Cleansing Screams and Parkwide Terror with All-New Haunted House, Scare Zones and More

    Guests can brave six spine-chilling scare zones, five hair-raising haunted houses and four elaborate entertainment productions at Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event
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    TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2023) – Guests can officially start warming up their vocal cords (it’s called Howl-O-Scream for a reason!). Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is slated to awaken the guests’ innermost fears and make them scream to the extreme with the ultimate parkwide terror including an all-new haunted house, two new scare zones, and all-new interactive entertainment offerings. Six spine-chilling scare zones, five hair-raising haunted houses and four elaborate entertainment productions will have guests screaming at the top of their lungs. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Howl-O-Scream takes place select nights from Sept. 8 through Oct. 31, 2023.
     
    This year, new terrors hailing from the afterlife and iconic frights will make even the bravest souls whimper in fear. Fan-favorite haunted houses such as Stranglewood Estate, Witch of the Woods and The Residence: Home for the Holidays will return, as well as infamous scare zones including The Junkyard, Beyond the Veil, The Shortcut and Ravens Mill. These returning favorites are just a few of the experiences that will complement the following fear-inducing new additions:
     
    All-New and Reimagined Haunted Houses and Scare Zones
    • All-New - D.H. Baggum’s Circus of Fear - Come one, come all, to the most terrifying show you’ve ever seen. D.H. Baggum brings you all his monstrosities that are sure to make your spine tingle and your blood run cold!
    • Reimagined – The Forgotten: Uprising - Be Brave. Be Fearless. Survive the Night. Rise up against the vampires before they take back the city and kill every human in their way.
    • Big Ed’s Demolition Derby - Step into the twisted and adrenaline-fueled world of Big Ed's Demolition Derby. He has pulled together some of the roughest, toughest, and meanest baddies from all over Howl-O-Scream and brought them here to compete— but there’s always room for some surprise guests. Step up and see how long you can survive and navigate this automotive nightmare.
    • Sin City Zombies - On the outskirts of the Vegas strip lies a rundown motel, home to some of the best entertainers to ever live and overrun by zombies who run rampant. Try your luck and hope your number wins because this is one town you don’t want to lose in.
    Eerie Entertainment and Sinister Spectacles
    Performing live at the Festival Fields stage, guests will be mesmerized with the all-new Rock the Grave, an explosive, high-energy live stage show that merges the worlds of alternative and classic rock and pop hits into an unforgettable experience. Rising from the grave, this year’s Howl-O-Scream sees the return of the high-energy and pulse-pounding live musical performances by The Rolling Bones at Dragon Fire Grill, the death-defying acts and stunts from Cirque X-Scream at the Stanleyville Theater.
     
    This year, Howl-O-Scream fans can take their turn behind the mic at the all-new “Scare-E-Oke” experience at Gwazi Plaza. Guests can select their song of choice and take a memorable photo of their experience. At the Coke Canopy, guests can dance the night away until the clock strikes twelve in the all-new Raveyard featuring an electrifying atmosphere with music and specialty cocktails.
     
    Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event, taking place on select nights Sept. 8 through Oct. 31 after 7 p.m. Parental discretion is strongly advised as Howl-O-Scream contains graphics and mature content that may not be suitable for children. Costumes are not allowed.
    Evil Upgrades Provide the Best Way to Experience Howl-O-Scream
     
    For the most avid Howl-O-Scream fans, Front Line Fear passes are the best way to access all five haunted houses. For extreme fans, a Front Line Fear Extreme pass provides access to all haunted houses in addition to providing front-of-line access to Busch Gardens’ roller coasters including Iron Gwazi, North America’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid coaster and Serengeti Flyer, the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. Front Line Fear passes start at $69.

    To step further into the darkness, an Ultimate VIP Tour grants admission, unlimited front-of-line access to haunted houses and rides, a complimentary meal at Dragon Fire Grill, private complimentary beverage locations and free preferred parking. A daytime Behind-The-Scenes tour is also available for guests interested in learning more about what it takes to create Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event.

    Now through Aug. 20, guests can save up to 65% on admission tickets and with the limited-time Monster Sale offer. And with an Unlimited Admission Ticket, starting as low as $104.99, guests can scream their way through every Howl-O-Scream night. To purchase tickets and evil upgrades such as Front Line Fear passes, exclusive tours and many other experiences at this year’s Howl-O-Scream, guests can visit HowlOScream.com. And to stay up to date guests can follow Howl-O-Scream on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter).

    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 thousands of 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 SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.   
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    SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream OFFERS Brand New Houses, Immersive New Scare Zones, and More Screams Than Any Other Theme Park

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    Three brand new houses, four all-new scare zones, five sirens, and the return of four fan-favorite attractions, guests can experience one-of-a-kind thrills and chills on select nights from September 8 to October 31
    ORLANDO, Fla. (August 17, 2023) – A formidable fog is settling over SeaWorld Orlando in preparation for the third annual scare event, Howl-O-Scream. Under the cloak of the night, the sinister sisters prevail, promising skull-shivering scares beyond your worst nightmare giving you more screams than any other theme park. Enter if you dare and escape if you can in the three new heart-stopping haunted houses plaguing this year’s event. Making it out of the houses is only the beginning, with four new scare zones expanding the siren’s eerie empire. From a petrifying pier to a toxic wasteland, experience the shadow-stalking fears that lie around every corner and reimagined frights all through the night. For thrills alongside chills, guests can soar to death-defying heights on fan-favorite attractions such as Manta, Mako, Pipeline, and Ice Breaker. Guests can quench their thirst for fear at a fiendishly interactive bar or feel the monstrous electricity of a live show. Howl-O-Scream 2023 features 5 haunted houses, 7 scare zones, more coasters and more unexpected frights than ever before—making it a can’t miss experience for haunt fans and thrill seekers alike. SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream runs select nights from September 8 to October 31.
    ​New Hair-Raising Houses and Slashing Scare Zones
    Guests will begin their journey venturing beneath the surface of the sea in the all-new “D3LER1UM666 Laboratories.” Surrounded by the near-infinite depths below and expansive oceans beyond, peer into the darkness that engulfs an inescapable research headquarters before time runs out. Transport to the arctic terrain in pursuit of Frost, captured following her frigid fame and frostbite-ridden touch. Follow the smoke of Frost’s fiery twin, Flame in the brand-new house, “BENEATH THE ICE – The Meltdown,” soon to be the hottest rescue attempt ever made. Once free, there is nowhere to run. Prepare to freeze or burn. Drift through gruesome gators and ghoulish gravestones of the Louisiana Bayou in “DEAD VINES: Nawlin’s Nightmare.” Guests’ will trespass on Hex’s hideaway, feeling her wrath and wicked witchcraft while evading the jaws of her horrific home. Alongside these brand-new additions are the returned of reimagined classics like “Captain’s Revenge: Drowned in Darkness” and the fan favorite “Blood Beckoning.”
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    Guests can face their most frightening fears and scariest spooks in three brand new scare zones. Trek through a lethal landfill of mutant creatures, humans, and even plants hungry for a fright in the all-new “Toxic Turmoil.” Amid the chemical chaos are surprises in store – not everything is as it seems or as it was.  If escape from infection was easy, do not be so fooled by the brand new “Blood Light District”, a borough known to tempt the faint of heart. The beauty and beckoning of their inhabitants are a curse, binding victims in bond and blood. Completing the cauldron of chills is the unveiling of “Carn-EVIL Pier.” Fun transitions to fright in the cloud of the night as freaks, barkers, and demented clowns’ welcome guests to the show. Step up to the plate, but there is a lot at stake! Appearing alongside these new nightmares are fan favorites “Portal of Passage,” “Frozen in Terror: Alive in the Ice,” “Witchcraft Bayou,” and “Terrors of the Deep.”
    ​Returning Fan Favorite Shows and Bloody Bars with Frightening Foods
    The Howl-O-Scream experience would not be complete without SeaWorld’s darkly entertaining, high-energy shows like the haunting “Siren’s Song.” Be immersed in the story of the iconic Sirens as they feast on the fears of even the toughest of travelers. Guests can also be mesmerized watching a pulse-pounding musical performance starring the one and only Jack the Ripper in the award-winning “Monster Stomp.”
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    Howl-O-Scream’s fantastic frights would be incomplete without the spectacular share of bites and flights. Returning for the event’s triple threat is the “Longshoremen Tavern,” where the longshoremen are dying to entertain those who enter their doors. A few scare zones away is the restoration of “Siren’s Last Call,” a hideaway for the Siren’s followers and home to the signature drink The Siren’s Kiss. Alongside the specialty bars are frightening food offerings like the Vampire Burger, Bloody Rids, Dead Flesh, and The Ofrenda.
    A Monster Sale and Unlimited Screams
    One of the best ways for guests to experience Howl-O-Scream is with SeaWorld Orlando’s Monster Sale offering 40% off. From now until August 20, guests can purchase a general admission ticket to Howl-O-Scream for as low as $37.99. Annual Pass Members can get even bigger discounts with ticket prices as low as $32.99. 
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    Because one night of fear is just never enough, guests can now scream their way through every night with the unlimited admission ticket starting as low as $104.99 without blackout dates. Unlimited visits to SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream through October 31, means unlimited screams… and that’s just what the doctor ordered! Howl-O-Scream 2023 is a separately ticketed night event. For more information on Howl-O-Scream and to purchase tickets and add-ons, visit www.seaworldorlando.com.
     
    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 40,000 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 SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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    Foodie Guide to Halloween at Disneyland Resort 2023

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    Ghosts, goblins, and foodies alike, dust off the cobwebs because Halloween is upon us! Disneyland Resort is mere weeks away from kicking off their Halloween season and you’re in luck because I’ve got all the ghoulish goodies for you to try. 

    Starting as early as Aug. 29, the entire resort will be serving up some tricks and treats. From sinister sweets like the Poison Apple Funnel Cake Fries at Award Wieners and Halloween Donut at GCH Craftsman Grill, to savory bites like the Spicy Chili Dog at Refreshment Corner, there’s something for every ghoul this year. Did I mention all the novelties coming your way? You’re going to want them all, especially the Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper launching on Sept. 5! And the Halloween candy items are almost too cute to eat — emphasis on the almost. 

    If you’re looking for some enhanced festivities to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, consider special offerings like the Halloween Screams Dining Package on select nights at Plaza Inn filled with tasty concoctions and reserved viewing for “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular. Or, book an outing at Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace where you’ll find new items throughout the entire Halloween season like the Wicked Stepsisters Crispy Pork Bowl or Blood Orange Slush. Also, for the first time ever, experience the deliciously festive celebrations at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel featuring Goofy and some of his pals dressed for the season. Be sure to book ahead of time for these thrilling (and yummy) experiences if you’re interested! 

    The time has come to unleash your appetite because this year’s Halloween Foodie Guide to Disneyland Resort is filled with more items than your treat bag can handle! Let’s unwrap it – shall we? 
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    Disneyland Park

    Alien Pizza Planet (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
    • Vampire Alien Macaron: Green alien macaron filled with salted caramel buttercream, chocolate ganache, and brownie bits (New)
    Blue Bayou Restaurant (Available Sept. 12 through Nov. 9; reservations highly recommended)
    • Chocolate-Ginger-Blueberry Mousse: Chocolate mousse, ginger crème brûlée, and dark chocolate crunch topped with a black sesame web (New) 
    Carnation Café (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Hand-breaded fried chicken breast tossed in spicy chile sauce with pepper jack and mustard slaw on a brioche bun 
    Galactic Grill (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Darth by Chocolate Parfait: Layers of chocolate pudding, red velvet sponge, chocolate mousse, and crushed chocolate creme-filled cookies
    Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Rest In Chocolate Sundae: Rocky road ice cream buried in a chocolate-covered waffle cup with chocolate cookie crumbles and gummy worms topped with a chocolate tombstone (New) 
    The Golden Horseshoe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Pecan Pie Sundae: Pecan praline ice cream served with warm butterscotch, whipped topping, and candied pecans (New) 
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    Hungry Bear Restaurant (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb. Angus chuck patty, red pepper cheese sauce, onion rings, bacon, and BBQ sauce (New) 
    • Red Pepper Cheese Onion Rings (New) 
    • Red Pepper Cheese Fries (New) 
    • Pumpkin Churro Funnel Cake: Cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce, pumpkin ice cream and whipped topping
    • Chai-spiced Pumpkin Iced Tea: Iced Tea, Chai tea-flavored syrup, pumpkin purée cream, and pumpkin candy crystals (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
    • Huckleberry Lemonade with blueberry garnish (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
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    Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Poison Apple Macaron: Apple-shaped macaron filled with salted caramel and apple compote (New) 
    • Pumpkin Chai Cream Puff: Pumpkin-shaped cream puff filled with pumpkin chai mousse and white chocolate crunchy pearls (New)
    • Pecan Caramel Trifle: Layers of vanilla bean diplomat cream, brown sugar-spiced cake, and candied pecans in caramel with topped with Chantilly cream (New) 
    • Halloween Macaroon: Coconut macaroon with mini chocolate chips, dipped in chocolate, and topped with sprinkles (New) 
    • Mickey Bat Cookie: Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face
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    Market House (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
    • Mickey Bat Cookie: Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face
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    Plaza Inn 
    • Monster Cake: Devil’s food cake, colorful white chocolate mousse, and buttercream (Available Aug. 29 through Oct. 31)
    • Black Forest Bundt Cake filled with cherry filling, decorated with chocolate ganache and Halloween sprinkles topped with chocolate mousse and a chocolate spider web (New) (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
    • Halloween Screams Dining Package featuring short rib in cabernet sauce with bacon-cheddar mash, charred scallion chimichurri, and roasted broccolini served with hibiscus lemonade and specialty dessert (New) (Kids version available) (Available select days Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; reservations recommended)
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    Red Rose Taverne (Mobile order available) 
    • Grave Stuff: Traditional grey stuff with tombstone chocolate decoration and sprinkles (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
    • Mickey Bat Cookie: Shortbread bat cookie dipped in dark chocolate with a vampire Mickey face (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake Cold Brew: Taverne cold brew coffee with pumpkin sweet cream cheese topper (New) (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) ​
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    Refreshment Corner (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)
    • Spicy Chili Dog: Premium hot dog topped with spicy chili, nacho cheese sauce, spicy brown mustard, spicy corn chips, and a fried serrano pepper (New) 
    Royal Street Veranda (Currently available; mobile order available) 
    • Potato Leek Soup: Rich potato and leek soup topped with pea flower crème fraiche, herb oil, and fried leeks served in a sourdough bread bowl
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    Stage Door Café (Available Oct. 16 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Graveyard Banana Funnel Cake: Classic funnel cake topped with banana cream, chocolate cookie dust, Halloween candy, whipped topping, and sprinkles (New) ​
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    Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; reservations recommended for this bookable experience)
    • Wicked Stepsisters Crispy Pork Bowl: Crispy fried pork loin served over sweet soy-dressed cabbage and white rice, garnished with green onions, and served with katsu sauce (New) 
    • Pot Roast SmeeWich: Slow-cooked pot roast with onions, peppers, melted provolone, and horseradish aïoli on a hoagie roll and served with a side of au jus (New) 
    • Curry Royale: Spiced fried cauliflower, basmati and green pea rice, and spinach with chickpeas and Romanesco served with curry sauce (New) (Plant-based) 
    • Maleficent Brownie: Chocolate brownie with swirls of black and purple-colored white chocolate mousse and yellow and green-colored white chocolate mousse flames with chocolate Maleficent horns (New) 
    • Royal Raspberry Delight: Chocolate tart shell filled with chocolate mousse and ganache topped with a red and black raspberry mousse-glazed dome (New) 
    • Blood Orange Slush: Blood orange-flavored slush with a raspberry drizzle served with a Mickey Mouse-shaped glow cube (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
    • Pineapple & Jalapeño Limeade: Pineapple and lime juices with diced jalapeños and a lime slice served with a Mickey Mouse-shaped glow cube (Non-alcoholic) (New)
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    The Tropical Hideaway (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
    • Blood Orange Agua Float: Blood orange agua fresca with DOLE Whip strawberry
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    Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country and Churros near Haunted Mansion (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
    • Trick or Treat Sweets Churro rolled in shortbread sugar, drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces, and topped with TWIX cookie bar pieces (New) 
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    Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train and Pretzels at small world Promenade (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Dipping Sauce (New)
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    Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle  (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
    • Maleficent Churro: Classic churro rolled in chocolate cookie crumbles
    • Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce: Creamy peanut butter and vanilla dipping sauce 

    Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
    • Orange Citrus Churro: Citrus-flavored churro served with a citrus cream dipping sauce (New) 
    • Citrus Cream Dipping Sauce: Orange-flavored icing and condensed milk sauce (New) 
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    Churros near Town Square (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9)
    • Maleficent Churro: Classic churro rolled in chocolate cookie crumbles
    • Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce: Creamy peanut butter and vanilla dipping sauce 
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    Disney California Adventure Park

    Award Wieners (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Te Kā Dog: Sweet & spicy pulled pork with a fiery tropical chutney served on a toasted bun with Cuties Mandarin Oranges or filmstrip fries
    • Poison Apple Funnel Cake Fries: Dusted with cinnamon sugar and topped with candied apple compote, whipped topping, and green apple glaze (New)
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    Cappuccino Cart (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Pumpkin Bundt Cake: Pumpkin-flavored cake filled with dulce de leche and cream cheese frosting finished with chocolate stem and mousse leaf
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    Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Created In The Lab Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, strawberry sauce, licorice laces, and whipped topping (New) 
    • Pumpkin Ale Hard Float: Elysian Brewing Night Owl Pumpkin Ale with maple ice cream and seasonal garnish (New) 
    • Apple Strudel Hard Float: Honest Abe Hard Apple Cider with apple strudel ice cream and caramel drizzle (New) ​
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    Cozy Cone Motel 1 – Churros (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Candy Corn Churro: Orange and yellow sugar-covered churros topped with vanilla icing and candy corn (New) 

    Cozy Cone Motel 3 – Chili Cone Queso (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Slow Burnin’ Mac & Cheese Cone: Pasta with spicy red pepper cheese sauce topped with chile-cheese puffs

    Flo’s V8 Cafe (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available)  
    • Spicy Chicken and Fries: Steak fries topped with chicken tenders tossed in a mango-habanero sauce, drizzled with ranch dressing, and finished with green onions 
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    Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
    • Monster Baby: Shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate with a Jack-Jack chocolate piece 
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    ​Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9; mobile waitlist available)
    • Ghost Pepper Nachos: Charred ghost pepper-marinated chicken, smoky ghost pepper cheese sauce, black bean purée, avocado tomatillo salsa, and seasoned tomatoes
    • Butterscotch-Apple Mule: Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, apple-spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger beer (New)

    Lamplight Lounge (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9)
    • Pumpkin-spiced Donuts: Warm and fluffy donuts tossed in pumpkin-spiced sugar and served with orange cream cheese dip and hot-buttered rum sauce (Available for lunch and dinner only) 
    • Butterscotch-Apple Mule: Spiced rum, butterscotch schnapps, apple-spiced simple syrup, lemon juice, and ginger beer (New)
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    Schmoozies! (Available Sept. 8 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Ursula Shake: Coconut and taro shake with whipped topping and cotton candy dusted with blue sugar (New) 
    • Mummy Shake with whipped topping, chocolate creme-filled cookie ears, and M&M’S Crunchy Cookie chocolate candies (New)
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    Smokejumpers Grill (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9; mobile order available) 
    • Ghostly Double Cheeseburger: Double beef and soy chorizo burger with provolone, ghost pepper black bean spread, avocado crema, cabbage, and pico de gallo served with crinkle-cut fries (New) 
    • Haunted Forest Ice Cream Parfait: Cherry shake with chocolate sauce, brownie crumble, cherry topping, and whipped cream (New)
    • Oogie Boogie Apple Lemonade: Green apple lemonade with cherry-flavored popping spheres and raspberry sauce (Non-alcoholic) 
    • Karl Strauss Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
    • Ghoulish Fizz: Gin and blood orange syrup with lime and orange juices (New) 
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    Wine Country Trattoria (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
    • Pumpkin Crème Brûlée with Palmier PTB (New) (Plant-based)
    • Halloween Cocktail: Jameson Irish Whiskey, lime juice, sweet and sour, passion fruit syrup, and strawberry purée
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    Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
    • Coffee and Donut Churro: Churro rolled in coffee sugar and topped with coffee-infused chocolate sauce, whipped topping, and seasonal sprinkles (New) 

    Churros at Hollywood Land (Available Aug. 29 through Nov. 9) 
    • Oogie Boogie Churro: Chocolate cookie-covered churro with green icing, gummy worms, and candies (New) 
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    Outdoor Vending (Available Sept. 1 through Nov. 9) 
    • Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog topped with peppers and onions and served with a side of chips (New) 
    • BBQ Chipotle Turkey Leg (New) 
    • Candy Apple Cotton Candy: Green and red swirl cotton candy in a spider-web bag (New) 
    • Bottle Logic Brewing Infrared Mode Hard Seltzer (New) 
    • Cantaritos Pineapple Hard Soda (New) 
    • Sierra Nevada Brewing Oktoberfest (New) ​
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    Hotels of the Disneyland Resort 

    Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

    GCH Craftsman Grill (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) 
    • Halloween Crisped Rice Treat: Crisped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate (New) 
    • Halloween Donut: Cake donut with colored white chocolate (New) 
    • Halloween Cupcake: Cookies and cream cupcake 

    Disneyland Hotel

    The Coffee House (Mobile order available) 
    • Ghost Cupcake (Available Sept. 22 through 31) 
    • Pumpkin-spice Latte (Available Sept. 12 through Oct. 31) 
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    Goofy’s Kitchen (Available Sept. 21 through Oct. 31) 
    • Join Goofy and some of his pals in their best ghoulish looks for a character dining experience with a Halloween twist: Includes limited-time specialties like prime rib, shrimp cocktail, and Halloween-themed desserts (New)(Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; reservations highly recommended)
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    Downtown Disney District

    Ballast Point Brewing Co. (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
    • Black Garlic Fettuccine and Mussels: Mussels, black garlic alfredo sauce, and squid ink pasta (New) 
    • Pumpkin Cheesecake: Marble pumpkin cheesecake with a brown butter crumble topping drizzled with a house-made Pumpkin Down caramel sauce (New) 
    • Pumpkin Down Float: Vanilla ice cream with the Ballast Point Pumpkin Down beer 

    Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available Oct. 25 through 31)  
    • Halloween CrazyShake: Chocolate milkshake with a vanilla frosted rim and candy corn topped with a ‘spider-web’ chocolate cupcake, orange and white twisty pop, orange rock candy, whipped cream, orange sprinkles, and a chocolate drizzle
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    California Churro (Available Oct. 1 through 31)
    • Halloween Lollipop Churro: A round churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with peanut butter candy pieces (New) ​
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    Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
    • The “Witchy Worm’n”: Fresh witches brew of vodka, melon liqueur, orange juice, and a splash of Sprite topped with a gummy worm 
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    Kayla’s Cake (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31)
    • Scary Eyeball Macaron: Scary eyeball macaron with salted caramel buttercream and cinnamon apple compote(New) 
    • Pumpkin Spiced Jack-O-Lantern Macaron: Jack-O-Lantern macaron with pumpkin spiced ganache
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    Naples Ristorante e Bar (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) 
    • Pumpkin Blooderscotch Cannoli: Cannoli shells filled with pumpkin and butterscotch chip cannoli cream served with whipped cream, a red caramel “blood” drizzle, and a sugar knife (New) 
    • Dragon Eye Punch Mocktail: Beet water, strawberry syrup, orange juice, grenadine, and dragon eye fruit (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
    • Orange Goosebumps: Black vodka, orange liqueur, and orange juice served over ice and garnished with an orange wedge (New)

    Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 both in the dining room and bowling)
    • Halloween Roll: Tempura-fried soft-shell crab, cucumber, and avocado wrapped in nori paper and sushi rice topped with tempura flakes and sesame seeds (New) 
    • Ghost Brownies: Ghirardelli brownie cut and topped with torched marshmallow fluff, chocolate drizzle, and ghostly marshmallows (New) 
    • Vampire’s Kiss: Raspberry vodka and raspberry purée topped with sparkling Moscato
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    Tortilla Jo’s (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31) 
    • Tentacle Tacos: Corn tortillas infused with octopus ink served with grilled octopus al pastor, roasted pineapple pico de gallo, and salsa chipotle (New) 
    • Creepy Jo’s Cocktail: Gin, margarita mix, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and a splash of grenadine (New) ​
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    Available at Candy Locations Including Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Marceline’s Confectionery, Pooh Corner, and Trolley Treats (Available Sept. 1 through Oct. 31; mobile order available) 
    • Minnie Witch Caramel Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with a purple skirt, orange M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies, and a chocolate with hat 
    • Skull Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in red-colored white chocolate and green-colored white chocolate skull face
    • Minnie Bat Caramel Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in black dark chocolate, and embellished with a black sugar dress, black M&M’S Milk Chocolate candies, and a black dark chocolate bat bow (New) (Available starting Sept. 4)
    • Candy Corn Minnie Apple: Green Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel, vanilla chocolate, orange-colored chocolate, and yellow-colored chocolate, and adorned with yellow chocolate bow and marshmallow ears (New)(Available starting Sept. 4)
    • Minnie Cake Pop with Orange Bow: Chocolate cake pop and chocolate Minnie ears enrobed in milk chocolate and embellished with a white chocolate orange bow (Available starting Sept. 4)
    • Candy Corn Cake Pop: Candy corn-shaped vanilla cake pop dipped in white, yellow, and orange-colored chocolate (New) ​
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    • Pumpkin Mickey Cake Pop: Round chocolate cake pop dipped in orange and yellow-colored white chocolate face with green chocolate stem and chocolate Mickey ears (New) 
    • Halloween Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel, enrobed in milk chocolate, and drizzled with orange and purple-colored white chocolate
    • Oogie Boogie Cereal Treat: Cereal treat dipped in green-colored white chocolate with a dark chocolate face (Only available at Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, Marceline’s Confectionery, and Trolley Treats) 
    • Mickey Marshmallow Mummy Pop: Mickey-shaped marshmallow pop covered in vanilla chocolate with dark chocolate eyes
    • Minnie Bat Cereal Treat: Mickey shaped cereal treat, dipped in black dark chocolate, sprinkled with black and grey sugar, and finished with a bat chocolate piece (New) (Available starting Sept. 4) 
    • Ghost Cereal Treat: Ghost-shaped cereal treat dipped in white chocolate with a dark chocolate ghost face
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    Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort (Available starting Sept. 1) 

    • Glow in the Dark Donald Candy Corn Sipper: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
      • At Disneyland park: The Golden Horseshoe, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, and Stage Door Café
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
    • Halloween Alien Straw Clip: Available with purchase of beverage (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Alien Pizza Planet, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, and Pretzels at near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining, Lamplight Lounge, Mortimers Market, Señor Buzz Churros, and Smokejumpers Grill
    • Halloween Popcorn Bucket (New) (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at various popcorn carts at Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park.
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    • Halloween Travel Tumbler: Includes beverage; specialty beverage for an additional charge at select locations (New) (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Most quick-service restaurants and select outdoor vending carts
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Most quick-service restaurants and select outdoor vending carts
      • At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
      • At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill 
    • Iridescent Black Poison Apple Mug: Includes choice of Coca-Cola bottled beverage at time of purchase (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Hungry Bear Restaurant (Available with specialty beverage for an additional charge), Main Street Fruit Cart, Plaza Inn, Tropical Imports, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Also available with ice cream float for an additional cost), Fairfax Market, Mortimers Market, and Schmoozies! (Includes coffee at time of purchase or specialty coffee for an additional charge)
    • Lock, Shock and Barrel Straw Clip with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Cafe Orleans, Churros & Lemonade in Critter Country, Harbour Galley, and Royal Street Veranda 
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge, Mortimers Market, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
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    • Maleficent Bottle Topper with purchase of beverage (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Town Square, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and Maurice’s Treats
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Willie’s Churros, Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Fairfax Market, Churros at Hollywood Land, Mortimers Market, and Outdoor Vending 
    • Mickey Mouse-shaped Pumpkin Glow Cube: Available with purchase of beverage (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations:
      • At Disneyland park: Café Daisy, The Golden Horseshoe, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, and Stage Door Café 
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Award Wieners, Bayside Brews, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Corn Dog Castle, Outdoor Vending, Smokejumpers Grill, and Paradise Garden Grill
      • At Disneyland Hotel: Goofy’s Kitchen
    • Mickey Mouse Skeleton Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply); Available at various popcorn carts throughout Disneyland park.
    • Mike Wazowski Pumpkin Bottle Topper with purchase of beverage (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Churros and Lemonade in Critter Country, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Town Square, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels at small world Promenade, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, and Ship to Shore Marketplace
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, Willie’s Churros, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Fairfax Market, Churros at Hollywood Land, Mortimers Market, and Outdoor Vending
    • Minnie Mouse: Hocus Pocus Halloween Dress-up Sipper (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last starting Sept. 5); Available at the following locations:
      • At Disneyland park: Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, and Stage Door Café 
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Fairfax Market, Mortimers Market, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
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    • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Mayor’s Car Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last) Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Popcorn cart near Haunted Mansion and New Orleans Square Outdoor Vending Cart 
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, and Outdoor Vending
    • Vampire Tow Mater Straw Clip: Available with purchase of beverage (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations at Disney California Adventure park:
      • Fillmore’s Taste-In, Flo’s V8 Cafe, and Cozy Cone Motel 
    • Worm’s Wort Potion Bottle Glow Cube: Available with purchase of beverage (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following location: 
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Hollywood Lounge
      • At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Hearthstone Lounge
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    • Zero 30th Anniversary Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available while supplies last); Available at the following locations: 
      • At Disneyland park: Popcorn near Haunted Mansion
      • At Disney California Adventure park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, and Outdoor Vending
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    Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party (SOLD OUT)

    If you’re attending one of the frightfully fun nights of the sold out Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, we’ve got a “sn-EEK” peek at some of the goodies you simply must try. The only thing better than churros is villain-inspired churros. The Panic Churro at Churros near Goofy’s Sky School features a blue sugar churro with raspberry popping candy. Over at Wine Country Trattoria, enhance your evening with the Oogie Boogie Dining Package, a spellbinding 3-course pre-fixe meal featuring a non–alcoholic beverage perfectly paired with a preferred viewing for the “Frightfully Fun Parade.” For those looking for an extra sweet evening, the Oogie Boogie Bash Dessert Party features a delicious selection of tasty desserts, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Those over 21 will also get one alcoholic beverage at the dessert party. This enhancement also gives you access to a “Frightfully Fun Parade” preferred viewing area. ​
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    MINION LAND, FEATURING THE ALL-NEW VILLAIN-CON MINION BLAST, MINION CAFE, BAKE MY DAY AND MORE IS NOW OPEN AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT

    ILLUMINATION’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MINION LAND, FEATURING THE ALL-NEW VILLAIN-CON MINION BLAST, MINION CAFE, BAKE MY DAY AND MORE IS NOW OPEN AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
    ORLANDO, Fla. (August 11, 2023) – Brace yourself, as Minion Land on Illumination Avenue officially opens today at Universal Orlando Resort. Guests of all ages can now step into the beloved world of the Minions franchise like never before at Universal Studios Florida. Developed in partnership between Universal’s award-winning creative team and the acclaimed filmmakers from Illumination, a whole new level of Minion mischief awaits in this vibrant new land.

    “We are thrilled to officially welcome our guests to the all-new Minion Land,” said Karen Irwin, President & COO of Universal Orlando Resort. “This immersive and captivating new addition to our destination was brought to life in a partnership with our colleagues at Illumination and puts our guests into the heart, and villainous minds, of this diabolically fun franchise. This rich new environment has so much for all our guests to enjoy.”
    Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination, said, “After we visited Villain-Con in the first MINIONS, we all felt that there were many more stories to tell. I am thrilled for guests of all ages to discover our new Minion Land including the innovative gamified experience at Villain-Con Minion Blast where they can battle our favorite villains featured in the Despicable Me franchise, from the iconic Vector to the most recent supervillain, supergroup, The Vicious 6.”
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    Guests are welcomed to the land with a fun, photo-worthy “Minion Land” marquee featuring 22 Minions before embarking on more mayhem that awaits along Illumination Ave., including the groundbreaking new attraction – Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast – where guests can blast their way to supervillain stardom. Guests can also savor tasty dishes at Minion Cafe, snack on banana-flavored popcorn at Pop-a-Nana, cool off with sweet treats at Freeze Ray Pops, shop exclusive Minion-inspired merchandise and goodies at Bake My Day and the Evil Stuff retail store, laugh alongside the Minions while experiencing absolute Mayhem at the beloved Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and meet lots of fan-favorite characters along the way at Illumination Theater.
    Here's a closer look at the collection of new experiences guests will find enjoyably despicable in Minion Land:
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    VILLAIN-CON MINION BLAST
    Villain-Con Minion Blast blends immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, and an original storyline for a first-of-its-kind attraction that puts guests’ villainous skills to the test to see if they have what it takes to become a member of the Vicious 6 – a notorious group of supervillains from the hit film, “Minions: The Rise of Gru.” Villain-Con Minion Blast is also the first Universal Orlando attraction to feature a connected gameplay experience via The Official Universal Orlando Resort App. By syncing their blaster to the app with just a tap, contenders can take their game to an entirely new level and track their scores, embark on special missions within the attraction, unlock evil perks and extra powerful blasts to help them gain more points and earn digital collectibles.
    MINION CAFE
    At the new Illumination’s Minion Cafe, guests can expect an immersive new eatery that offers something for everyone in a highly entertaining dining experience that features three themed areas designed after beloved Minions Kevin, Stuart, Bob and Otto: the Kitchen, the Breakroom and the Dining Room. Guests can also enjoy their meal at the outdoor patio that overlooks the fun of Minion Land. Guests of all ages can enjoy inventive fare featuring nearly 20 items inspired by memorable characters and staples from the Minions franchise. Minion Cafe also features an express window with a limited menu for those looking to satisfy their mischievous cravings quickly and return to the mayhem in Minion Land. ​
    ​BAKE MY DAY
    Topped with a massive pink cupcake that’s visible from anywhere in Minion Land, Bake My Day is a whimsical retail location and bakery featuring a selection of Minion-themed sweet treats, including cupcakes, macarons, s’mores and more, along with exclusive Minion-inspired merchandise like apparel, plush, drinkware, accessories, keychains and more.
    ​EVIL STUFF
    At this unique retail store, guests can pick up all the items necessary to complete their villainous transformation. This new retail store offers a variety of Villain-Con and Minions merchandise, making it a one-stop destination for those seeking to embrace their “evil” side.
    ​ILLUMINATION THEATER
    Not only can guests discover murals and photo ops of popular characters from Illumination films throughout Minion Land, but now guests can meet, greet and interact with beloved characters like the Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes, plus new additions from the hit film “Sing” – Rosita, Gunter and Johnny – at the Illumination Theater.
    POP-A-NANA
    This walkup location features sweet and savory popcorn, including a special banana flavor, inspired by the Minions’ love for bananas. Here, guests may also find an assortment of fun popcorn buckets, including the Disco Minion.
    ​FREEZE RAY POPS
    Guests can cool off with a visit to Freeze Ray Pops, a walk-up window serving refreshingly colorful frozen treats inspired by Gru, the Minions and Vector.
    ​DESPICABLE ME MINION MAYHEM
    One of the most comedic, heartwarming, and beloved theme park experiences ever created brings Minions, mayhem, and tons of laughter to a ride that turns guests into Minions. This simulator attraction is a fan favorite and must-see while experiencing all that Minion Land has to offer.
    You can experience all the mayhem Minion Land has to offer with special deals including the incredible – Three Extra Months Free – offer when purchasing or renewing any 2-Park or 3-Park Annual or Seasonal Pass for U.S. and Canada residents. The “3 Months Free on Any Pass” offer allows guests to save significantly on an extraordinary year of theme park perks that includes 15 months of admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, as well as Universal Volcano Bay for select Passes – three theme parks that boast some of the most innovative, immersive, and popular theme park experiences ever created. Blockout dates apply on select Passes.
    For more information about the “3 Months Free on Any Pass” offer and Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.
    For more information about Minion Land, visit Illumination's Minion Land | Universal Studios Florida (universalorlando.com)
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    About Universal Destinations & Experiences
    Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the world the most innovative, immersive and popular entertainment experiences. Our portfolio is comprised of world-class theme parks featuring the industry’s most thrilling and technologically advanced attractions, exceptional hotels and resorts, unique merchandise, games, virtual and live entertainment experiences. We use our rich collection of stories and franchises – from Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and more – to take people to places they couldn’t imagine while creating memorable and emotionally fulfilling moments for people of all ages.
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    The company continues to raise the bar on immersive storytelling to wow even the youngest theme park goers. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to build a first-of-its-kind, original theme park for families with young children in Frisco, Texas. For more information, visit www.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com.

    About Universal Orlando Resort – Where It’s More Than Magic, It’s Real
    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.

    The 700-acre resort is home to three exhilarating theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay – that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created, with a fourth next-level theme park, Universal Epic Universe, on the way. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eight hotels that offer something for every style and budget – Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal’s Aventura Hotel and Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside and Dockside Inn and Suites.
    For more information about Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com.

    About Illumination 
    Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is the entertainment industry’s leading producer of event-animated films, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the first film of 2023 to earn more than $1 billion worldwide, Despicable Me—the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history—as well as Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. Illumination’s revered studio library includes three of the top 10 animated films of all time.

    In April 2023, Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie opened to a staggering $377.5 million worldwide—the biggest animated global film opening weekend of all time—and set new records as the biggest opening weekend in Illumination history, the biggest domestic, international and global opening of 2023 so far, the biggest Easter weekend opening ever and the biggest video-game adaptation opening ever.

    Illumination is now responsible for the two biggest animated opening weekends of the pandemic era, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently the highest grossing film, in any genre, of 2023.

    Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination’s upcoming films include Migration in December 2023 and Despicable Me 4 in summer 2024. ​
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    SeaWorld Orlando Celebrating National Roller Coaster Day with the Coaster Capital Challenge

    Experience the ultimate celebration of National Roller Coaster Day at SeaWorld Orlando, proudly crowned the Coaster Capital of Orlando, boasting an impressive collection of seven exhilarating roller coasters – the most of any park. To mark this thrilling "holiday," SeaWorld Orlando will be distributing exclusive "Coaster Capital Challenge" lanyards to the first 400 guests to accept the challenge, inviting them to conquer all seven coasters within the park. As a surprise and delight for those 400 lucky guests who accept the challenge to celebrate National Roller Coaster Day at the park, the commemorative lanyard will serve as a complimentary Quick Queue for each coaster, allowing them to bypass the lines. 

    Guests can scream, laugh, and experience heart-pounding excitement as they ride the day away. From careening through the sky like a shark at speeds of up to 73 mph on Mako – voted the Best Roller Coaster by USA Today’s 10Best – to a never-before-felt experience of surfing the waves on Pipeline, the world's first surf coaster, thrill-seekers are in for quite the adventure. Additionally, Pass Members will have an opportunity to participate in a behind-the-scenes tour of Mako (limited availability) as an exclusive Pass Member perk.  
    Rides included in the challenge:                      
    • Kraken                     
    • Journey to Atlantis                            
    • Manta                     
    • Mako                             
    • Ice Breaker             
    • Super Grover’s Box Car Derby                                      
    • Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
    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 40,000 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 SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com. ​