At a glance, this is Mega Movie Summer 2026:
 

• Illumination’s Minions & Monsters brings the film’s all-new Minions stars, Henry and James, to Super Silly Fun Land near “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” featuring interactive guest experiences and an energetic Minion Dance Party.

 
An all-new parks’ exclusive Minions & Monsters-themed merchandise collection will be available for purchase, including an all-new Shoulder Pal themed to new monster character Goomi from the film, blind box figures, apparel, accessories and more, just in time to celebrate the theatrical release of the film.
 
The Minions Cafe will serve an array of vibrant new treats, including Howard’s Berry Lemonade Cupcake and James’ Carbonara, a cavatappi pasta tossed in a garlic cream sauce with pancetta and peas. Despicable Delights offers Irene’s Orange Banana Float, a new delectable frozen beverage.
 

• Celebrate The Odyssey at Universal Studios Hollywood with epic, behind-the-scenes moments tied to the groundbreaking cinematic adaptation of Homer’s foundational saga, written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan. One of the original ships featured in the film will be on display exclusively along the world-famous Studio Tour. Insightful footage and filmmaker interviews will play on the tram monitors, offering fans a closer look at the making of this cinematic adventure.​
• Universal Studios Hollywood joins Universal Pictures in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Fast & Furious film franchise and its high-speed legacy with a dazzling display of authentic picture cars from the films within Universal Plaza. A rousing hip-hop performance by the Street Racers dance show and a daily DJ will bring a new level of energy to the scene, adding to the excitement as the countdown continues to the eagerly awaited opening of the theme park’s “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster this summer.

 
Fans can also shop for new merchandise celebrating the anniversary at the 101 Exchange store, located adjacent to “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.”
 
Hollywood & Dine, located near the park’s main entrance, shifts into high gear by transforming into Drift & Dine, offering a Fast & Furious–themed, limited-time menu, that will include such items as L.A. Drift Dog, BBQ Chicken Platter, Fried Elote Corn Dog, BBQ Corn Ribs, Quarter Mile Funnel Cake and Street Cart Watermelon and Pineapple. The Cocina Mexicana restaurant, located adjacent to “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will offer shareable La Familia Meal, bringing bold flavors and family-style dining to Mega Movie Summer.
 

• Guests and fans of Universal Pictures’ global cinematic phenomenon, Wicked and Wicked: For Good, can once again defy gravity with beloved Elphaba and Glinda character meet and greets at the vibrantly themed photo op, located near the DreamWorks Theatre. A selection of Wicked parks exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase, including Spirit Jerseys, plush and more.
• As guests prepare to dive into summer, Steven Spielberg’s landmark thriller, Jaws readies to take a bite out of Mel’s Diner with a specially themed menu serving up returning favorites such as the Shark Bait Burger, Lobster Roll, Fish & Chicken Basket and Amity Island Funnel Cake. Plus, Studio Scoops, located on the lower lot, debuts the Hello Kitty Jaws Blueberry Cheesecake Sundae.

 
A selection of exclusive Jaws-inspired merchandise, including a new Loungefly crossbody bag, apparel and accessories will also be available for purchase.
 
Universal CityWalk Hollywood joins the celebration of Mega Movie Summer with a lineup of limited-time offerings, including:
 

• The impressive 34-foot-tall Trojan Horse from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming 2026 film The Odyssey arrives at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a limited-time appearance, beginning in July, located in front of the Universal Cinema AMC.
• NBC Sports Grill & Brew offers bold flavors with its new menu options in honor of Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary, featuring the Full Throttle Teriyaki Burger, Drift Tandem Skewers, Car Meet Platter and a refreshing new cocktail, the Nitrous Boost.
• The authentic Mexican cuisine destination, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, serves two new flavorful dishes inspired by Fast & Furious – the Birria Burger and La Familia Platter, plus a refreshing tequila-based cocktail.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville offers up island vibes with two Jaws-themed items, Beachside Melt and the Forbidden Waters cocktail.
• Voodoo Doughnut brings a playful twist with a lineup of whimsical Minions & Monsters inspired Doughnuts – the Banana Cream Mayhem Doughnut and the Minions & Monsters Mischief Doughnut.

 
For more information about Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook.

​Milestone Celebration Features Return of Original 1976 Quartet, Exclusive Offerings
and Debut of Anniversary Experiences

​GURNEE, Ill. — May 26, 2026 — Six Flags Great America will officially mark its 50th Anniversary with a special Anniversary Day Bash on May 29, celebrating five decades of thrills, memories, and family traditions. At 11:00 a.m. in Hometown Square, guests will be invited to join the festivities with complimentary party hats and a special treat, creating a shared, park‑wide celebration honoring the day Great America first opened its gates in 1976.
 
Adding to the excitement, the park will welcome back a truly special part of its history. For one day only, the park’s original 1976 barbershop quartet, now known as Four of a Kind, will return to perform throughout the park, bringing the unmistakable sound and spirit of opening year to life.

​What began as a friendship among high school students in Greendale, Wisconsin, grew into a defining chapter of their early lives, as the group spent two summers performing at the park - carpooling together, building lasting friendships, and creating memories alongside guests. Now, 50 years later, they return to where it all began for a one‑day‑only reunion, celebrating the milestone they helped shape and sharing their music with a new generation of park visitors.

“Celebrating 50 years is an incredible milestone for Six Flags Great America,” said John Krajnak, Park President of Six Flags Great America. “What makes this season truly special is the people, both past and present, who have brought this park to life every day. This anniversary is our chance to celebrate what made the park special in 1976 while embracing the new experiences we’re creating for today’s guests.”
 
Beginning May 29, guests will also be able to experience the first of several limited‑time 50th Anniversary offerings, including the opening of the park’s exclusive anniversary shop, featuring limited‑edition merchandise and commemorative items created especially for the milestone season.
 
In addition, the park will debut its Legacy Museum, an immersive showcase of artifacts, archival photography, retired signage, and memorabilia from the park’s 50‑year history. The experience invites guests to step back in time and explore the evolution of the park from its beginnings as Marriott’s Great America to the world‑class destination it is today.
 
The celebration continues into the evening as guests are invited to cap off the milestone day with a firework display at 9:30 p.m. The dazzling show will light up the night sky, serving as a breathtaking tribute to 50 incredible years of memories at Six Flags Great America.
 
The Anniversary Day Bash on May 29 is just the beginning of a summer-long party. The park’s full 50th Anniversary Celebration will run June 20 through Aug. 9, featuring an all‑new nighttime spectacular and drone show, nostalgic entertainment, specialty food and beverage offerings, themed photo opportunities, and more ways for guests to celebrate 50 years of Six Flags Great America.
 
For more information on the 50th Anniversary Celebration and events, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.


Memorial Day Sale – Extended!
Six Flags Great America is extending the Memorial Day Sale! Now through June 7, save up to 50% on tickets, passes and more! For more information, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.
 
 
About Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago
Six Flags Great America is a 300-acre theme park located between Chicago and Milwaukee. The park offers endless thrills for the entire family with 17 heart-pounding roller coasters, spectacular shows featuring world-class entertainers, and three children's themed areas. Hurricane Harbor Chicago, the 20-acre waterpark, offers fun in the summer sun for the entire family with 25 splash-filled attractions, including the world’s tallest water coaster, thrilling water slides, and kids’ splash pads. For more information, visit sixflags.com/greatamerica.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.

**all photos courtesy of Six Flags Great America 

​HURRICANE HARBOR LOS ANGELES OPENS FOR 2026 SEASON  
THIS SATURDAY, MAY 23 

​Now in the second year of its exciting transformation, Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles begins its season Saturday, May 23. Building on last year’s momentum, the park’s multimillion-dollar makeover is complete with great enhancements for guests and associates alike. Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles will open Saturdays and Sundays, May 23 through June 7 and Aug. 15 through Sept. 7, with daily operations taking place June 8-Aug. 9. The water park will also be open Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.
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This season, Hurricane Harbor invites guests to experience the refreshed attractions and play areas, along with a streamlined arrival process and improved entry and in-park wayfinding for easier navigation. The park’s creative narrative reimagines the water park as a vibrant tropical island village, brought to life with the park’s iconic volcano now rumbling and emitting bursts of mist throughout the day. Guests will find enhanced comfort and amenities across the park, including extensive new landscaping, expanded shaded seating, a plethora of cabanas, perfect for relaxing between rides, and upgraded food and beverage, merchandise and restroom facilities.

Thrill seekers won't want to miss Bonzai Pipelines, where a trap door gives way and sends sliders down 10 stories at nearly 90 degrees, or Tornado, a four-person raft adventure. For little swimmers, Splash Island offers 30,000 gallons of colorful water play complete with a central structure that features slides, water cannons and plenty of interactive features. And of course, the family fun continues with the 1,300-foot-long River Cruise and Forgotten Sea Wave Pool that mimics the ocean with its massive waves, offering a thrilling ocean experience within the park itself.   

WHEN
Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles opens to the public beginning Saturday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m. 
The season will conclude Sept. 7.

The best way to enjoy all the fun at Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles is with a 2026 Season Pass. Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! And now through Monday, May 25, receive up to 50% off of tickets and passes during the online Memorial Day sale. A Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles and Six Flags Magic Mountain, along with access to Knott’s Berry Farm, California's Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and water parks Knott’s Soak City, Hurricane Harbor Concord and Phoenix.   

For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/magicmountain.   

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ABOUT SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR LOS ANGELES 
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Southern California’s most thrilling water park located next door to Six Flags Magic Mountain, features more than 1.5 million gallons of water across 25 acres including three dozen slides and attractions in a tropically themed paradise. Enjoy two of the tallest fully enclosed speed slides on the West Coast, a relaxing 1,300-foot river cruise, a wave pool, an interactive lagoon and two children’s splash and play areas. The park operates seasonally May – September. 
 
ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION 
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®. 

​Knott’s Soak City in Buena Park opens May 16, welcoming guests to 15-acres of watery fun. Adventurous guests are invited to experience more than 20 exhilarating speed, tube and body slides; catch a wave at Tidal Wave Bay, a state-of-the-art wave pool where the surf crests over four feet high or dare to take a rip-roaring raft ride on The Wedge. For those who want to relax, they can float down Sunset River, a 1,780-foot, slow-moving waterway that is one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. And over at Gremmie Lagoon, little swimmers can jump and splash around on an interactive water-filled playground. 

The best way to enjoy all the fun at Knott’s Soak City and all of Knott’s Seasons of Fun is with a 2026 Season Pass. Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information, visit sixflags.com/knotts. A Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Waterpark, along with access to California's Great America, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and water parks Hurricane Harbor Concord, Los Angeles and Phoenix. 

Open May 16 through September 7, including Memorial Day; Daily operations begin June 5.