​TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2023) – Expect a blaze of excitement in Tampa Bay this coming Spring, as Busch Gardens brings to life a legend with its newest roller coaster “Phoenix Rising,” – the park’s tenth coaster, and the largest family-friendly addition to the Pantopia area of the park.  This exhilarating new experience will have family members soaring above the Serengeti Plain before going on an exploratory journey over the Pantopia region, with its vibrant colors, thrilling attractions, and more. Riders will feel the rush of the wind and thrill of the flight in this suspended roller coaster that enable ride cars and riders to swing side to side as the train races along the track high above the Serengeti Plain. “Phoenix Rising” will be the first coaster to feature on-board audio, enhancing the ride experience with a one-of-a-kind soundtrack, integrated into an exhilarating array of twists, turns and surprises for families riding together.
 
The best way to experience Busch Gardens is with a 2024 Annual Pass and pass holders will be the first to ride the family-friendly coaster “Phoenix Rising” before it opens to the public.
 
Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, “Phoenix Rising” is a family-friendly suspended roller coaster, traveling at speeds up to 44 miles per hour throughout the 1,831-feet journey. With a minimum height requirement of 42 inches, “Phoenix Rising” will be the perfect attraction for thrill-seeking families to embark on and have fun together.

“Phoenix Rising” will be an extraordinary journey for our seasoned coaster enthusiasts and younger thrill-seekers alike,” said Stewart Clark, president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “Joining a comprehensive coaster collection, this new attraction reinforces our commitment to provide guests with new, immersive and one-of-a-kind experiences.”
 
Annual Pass members get early ride access on “Phoenix Rising” prior to its public debut in spring 2024. In addition to exclusive perks and monthly rewards, Pass Members can enjoy a vibrant array of seasonal events throughout the year for as low as $14 per month.
 
Guests can learn more about all the events, future announcements and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass member by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com. To be the first to know about construction updates, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.
 
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.

​SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2023) – SeaWorld San Diego is excited to share that in 2024 guests will step into a new and mesmerizing world of underwater wonders at the brand new “Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience exhibit”.  The first of its kind for SeaWorld parks, the Jellyfish Experience will be the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park.  Guests to the new exhibit will be greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes in three unique galleries as if diving into the heart of the ocean.  As a premier destination that combines education and fun through up-close animal encounters, marine-life themed rides and attractions, and exciting entertainment, the new Jellyfish Experience adds to SeaWorld’s already impressive lineup of animal habitats, presentations, and encounters. All 2024 Pass Members will receive a preview to the exhibit and be one of the first to view and walkthrough the multi-room aquarium before the exhibit opens to all guests in 2024.  2024 Passes are on sale now.
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Dr. Chris Dold, Chief Zoological Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment said, “"Visiting the new Jellyfish Experience is an amazing opportunity like no other – a chance for our guests to see up close the spectacular details of these underwater marvels and witness how they live their lives in astonishing clarity. Guests will walkthrough striking habitats and view vivid displays to learn more about these wonderful creatures. This new exhibit aligns with our mission of educating and inspiring guests to learn more about our oceans and the world around us.”

Each of the three galleries will feature a jelly species to discover including Moon Jellyfish, Pacific Sea Nettles, Upside-Down Jellyfish, and Comb Jellies.  Glowing with an ethereal light, the jellyfish dance gracefully through the water, their translucent bodies trailing behind them like living fireworks. Watch as they pulse and glide, showcasing their hypnotic movements that seem almost unworldly. 
But it’s not just about beauty. It’s about learning and science for guests of all ages in this fun up close aquarium experience. Through educational components and aquarist staff within the exhibit, guests will learn from experts what makes a jellyfish, the beauty and diversity of the translucent species, their behaviors and patterns, and how they have adapted to some of the most extreme environments on Earth.  Plus, guests will come away with a better understanding of what they can do to protect jellyfish and our oceans. 

Some of the features of this spectacular include:

• Habitats designed to support jellyfish with circular sections in the center that create a circular water flow and provide a more thriving environment.
• An 18-foot-tall cylinder, among the tallest jelly cylinders in the country.
• Gallery walls and ceiling covered with LED digital video panels that display virtual oceanic moments, ranging from calm waters to dynamic, energetic crescendos.
• A perfect photo-opp with a 10-foot-tall acrylic living arch of jellyfish for guests to walk through for views from multiple angles.

Guests can also upgrade their experience with a behind-the-scenes tour led by an aquarist and learn more about jellyfish propagation and have hands-on experience to touch the ocean’s translucent treasures.  
As an accredited zoo and aquarium by the American Zoological Association, The Jellyfish Experience will join SeaWorld’s other aquariums and exhibits throughout the park which allow guests to see a variety of aquatic life up-close including sea turtles, rays, sharks, octopus, eels, crabs, and hundreds of species of fish. At additional animal habitats throughout SeaWorld, guests can view and learn more about marine mammals such as belugas, southern sea otters, walruses, sea lions, harbor seals, orcas and dolphins.

SeaWorld 2024 Annual Pass Members will be the First to View
The best way to view the all-new Jellies Experience and all that SeaWorld San Diego has to offer is with an Annual Pass. All 2024 Pass Members will receive a preview to the exhibit and be one of the first to view and walk through the multi-room aquarium before the exhibit opens to all guests.  2024 passes are on sale now.  SeaWorld San Diego is launching another incredible year for Pass Members with the BEST VALUE for guests which includes amazing benefits ranging from no blockout dates, up to six free guest tickets and access to NEW exclusive events. Additional benefits include FREE parking, special savings on merchandise, food, and beverage options, ride quick queue and behind-the-scenes animal tours among other perks. Passes start at an affordable $13.25 a month.

Fans who want to double the fun with unlimited visits to both SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, can add-on a Sesame Place annual pass for as low as an additional $6/month. For a full overview of the Annual Pass options visit seaworld.com/san-diego/annual-pass.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com. Events and times are subject to change. Follow SeaWorld San Diego on Facebook and Instagram for the latest park updates and information.

About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 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.

SAN DIEGO, CA, (September 20, 2023) – Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld San Diego’s separately ticketed nighttime Halloween event for mature audiences, with the most haunted houses, scares and screams in San Diego in one place, will return on September 29. The screamtastic event is full of never-before-seen haunted houses, scare zones, vile vignettes and live performances. Halloween fans can expect new sounds, lighting, special effects, more scare performers, and more surprises at every turn. Howl-O-Scream runs on select nights from September 29 to October 31.
 
“We’re so excited that we can announce additional offerings to scare and terrify guests at this year’s Howl-O-Scream” said Jim Lake, Park President of SeaWorld San Diego. “Howl-O-Scream is a unique offering to those looking for a scary night out, as it offers a huge variety of things to do within one major event. For those who are returning, expect an amplified experience with all-new scares lurking behind every corner. For first-time visitors, you’re in for a terrifying treat exploring all the horrors and haunts the event has to offer.”
 
New Haunts and Fearsome Houses and Scare Zones
The screams will never end when guests are running from each of the five new and improved haunted houses. The all-new immersive 3D Circus of the Damned is where fears will come to life in a chaotic cursed circus. Newly announced is fan-favorite, Simon’s Slaughterhouse, there’s no escaping Simon and his knife-wielding crew of butchers through his meat house. The deadly doctor is in and so are his medical experiments gone wrong in Nightmare Experiment, the evil Swamp Witch and her vengeful spirits at Death Water Bayou, plus mad scientists, and terrifying extraterrestrials who refuse to be contained at Area 64: Alien Outbreak.  
 
The scare zones will be a surprise scare-up on attendees as they unknowingly approach these themed locations scattered throughout the event. Inflicting more terror is Clown Gauntlet, a scare zone where guests will face their childhood nightmares as they run from merciless clowns with chainsaws in hand. Haunting the park pathways are creepy dolls and sinister stuffed animals at Deadly Toys, mystifying, undead evils rise at The Graveyard, powerful, alluring sirens at Sea of Souls, and disgruntled, deranged carnies at Carnival of Chaos.​

​Brand-New Bewitching Live Entertainment to Madden and Mesmerize
 
Guests will encounter all-new entertainment throughout the event, with a vile surprise hidden around each corner. The five all-new Vile Vignettes will spread dark magic, misfortune, and Halloween terror to unsuspecting guests.

• Misfortune – Want to know what the future has in store? Guests brave enough to step into this fortune teller’s tent can find out, but they might not like what they hear as she spins tales of woe and anguish.
• All Hallow’s Harvest – Beware the cornfields at Howl-O-Scream, evil lurks within! Guests can walk the path if they dare, but the scarecrows are waiting to take their revenge.
• Dark Magic – What could be more fitting than a sadistic magician within the Carnival of Chaos? Join the not so traditional magic show and explore Dark Magic all night long. If you dare.
• Call from Beyond – Guests will encounter a mad scientist conducting dangerous experiments. If they’re not careful, they might end up as his next test subject!
• Simon’s Meat Market – On the way to Simon’s Slaughterhouse, guests will find a crooked auctioneer wielding what’s left of Simon’s latest victims.

Guests can add two stage shows to their night that will madden and mesmerize those between scares.

• Opening Scaremony – This completely reimagined stage show opens the event with a frightening master of ceremonies summoning nightmarish creatures and preparing guests for their night of screams, scares, and terror.
• Call of the Siren – Don’t fall victim to the powerful allure of the sirens during this wickedly mesmerizing hip hop dance performance.

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Secure Your Spot to Scream During Slash Sale
In honor of Simon’s gruesome return, guests can secure their spot to escape his slaughterhouse during the Slash Sale! September 18 through 24, guests can save with tickets as low as $39.99. Prices go up as the event draws closer, so guests are encouraged to buy tickets in advance to secure their night of screams and terror.
 
Howl-O-Scream 2023 is a separately ticketed night event for mature audiences only. Tickets to Howl-O-Scream include haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, access to themed bars, rides and coasters at night, and more. Bags measuring larger than 8"x5", including purses and backpacks, are not permitted through the Howl-O-Scream entrance. Exceptions to this policy may be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
 
For more information on Howl-O-Scream and to purchase tickets and add-ons, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/. 
 
For guests looking for family-friendly Halloween fun, SeaWorld San Diego’s annual Spooktacular will take place on select dates from September 15 through October 29. Children of all ages will love trick-or-treating for ghoulish goodies during this daytime event as they explore SeaWorld San Diego in their Halloween costumes, walk through the decorated candy trail, and meet a cast of colorful and not-so-spooky characters.
 
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.

​VALLEJO, Calif. — September 19, 2023 — Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, The Thrill Capital of Northern California, is set to make hearts race and pulses pound with the return of Six Flags Fright Fest® Presented by SNICKERS®. The electrifying lineup of spine-chilling nighttime attractions features a new 3D haunted house, three new scare zones and the return of a fan-favorite show. These new scares join popular returning haunted attractions, scare zones, thrilling shows and supernatural transformations of park rides. Daytime activities for all ages include Kids Boo Fest, with Halloween fun for the little ghouls and ghosts, and Oktoberfest with an array of German fare and lively entertainment.  The fall festivities at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be offered select days and nights through October 29.
 
Fright Fest is a special ticketed event, separate from general park admission. Entry into Fright Fest is included with a valid Season Pass.  Some premium haunted attractions require an additional fee.
 
“We are incredibly excited to unleash a Fright Fest event that leads the way in bringing terrifying scares for our guests,” said Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Park General Manager Kirk Smith. “Six Flags is about creating fun and thrilling memories, while providing an exceptional guest experience, and this year’s edition of Fright Fest will be no different. When you add the family-friendly offering of Kids Boo Fest during the daytime and the special food, beverage and entertainment options that are part of Oktoberfest, there won’t be a better place to celebrate autum in Northern California.”

​The haunted house offerings for Fright Fest that incorporate state-of-the-art makeup, props, and special effects include:

• NEW Club Fear in 3D – Face your fears and see if you can survive this phobia-filled nightmare. There is no telling what might appear out of the darkness to send you into a panic state. For the first time ever, take your terror to a new dimension with a 3D immersive experience. *3D Glasses are an additional fee;
  
• Midnight Mansion - Mourning the death of his beloved wife, tortured Professor Silas Grimmlee, decides to dabble in the dark arts to raise her back from the dead, but also calls forth a menagerie of macabre monstrosities from the beyond, which now lie in wait for unsuspecting visitors to Grimmlee Mansion;
  
• Sulfur City Society – Rumors have long swirled about the decrepit reformatory where those looking to visit their loved ones soon discover horrifying experiments, a path to hidden catacombs, and the demonic truth;
  
• Lost Souls - The mob of misfits that call themselves the Lost Souls have been camping in the woods to help hide the massive tanks of blood that keep them forever young and lethally beautiful;
  
• CarnEvil: Fresh Meat - A traveling, backwoods carnival is in desperate need of performers, fresh meat for their circus of horrors...and the dinner table. The only way not to end up on the menu is to prove you too can be a real “cut up.”; and
  
• Big Top Terror – Private auditions are being held for those willing to run away and join the circus. Applicants must be ready to take the big spotlight completely on their own.

 
Fright Fest walkthrough scare zones that leave guests nowhere to hide and screaming to get out unscathed include:

• NEW Murder Mill – Make your way through the forest and take a killer journey. Listen closely, and you may hear the echoing sound of distant chainsaws and cries for help;
• NEW Weeping Wharf – As you approach the water’s edge, the air grows colder and the moon's pale light casts an eerie glow upon forgotten souls who have emerged from the depths of the afterlife;
• NEW Corpse Crossing – The hallowed grounds have been overrun by undead creatures of the night so watch your step or become a permanent resident;
• Dead Man’s Party - Some of the corpses and creeps that have crawled out from the great beyond are throwing a party to die for. The only problem is that the living are crashing it; and
• Slasher Circus - The circus is in town, and blood-spattered grins and cackling laughter do little to hide that these clowns are killer cannibals. Do your best to evade the sliders and chainsaws, or else you’ll end up on the menu.

 
Thrilling shows, offered with Fright Fest admission, include:

• NEW Unleashed – Don’t miss the nightly scaremony where the ghastly ghouls break free to rule Fright Fest; and
• Creepshow Freak Show - Witness amazing and mind-bending feats that leave even some of the ghouls feeling squeamish.

 
During the daytime on Saturdays and Sundays, including Monday, October 9, through October 29, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will offer Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, included with general park admission.
 
A family-friendly Halloween experience, Kids Boo Fest includes a host of new activities and entertainment including the new Hunt for Boo train ride, live entertainment, kids foam party, and more, plus the return of trick-or-treat street and Ghoul School, a special Halloween-themed Sea Lion and Seal presentation. 
 
Oktoberfest brings a seasonal selection of craft beers, delicious German food, and live entertainment and games with plenty of fun and merriment.
 
Fright Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be offered on the following evenings:

• September: 23, 24, 29, 30
• October: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29

 
Fright Fest is a special ticketed event that requires a separate ticket for admission, with an exception for valid Season Passholders.  Additional fees apply for some haunted attractions and the event is not recommended for children 12 and under. Fright Fest, Kids Boo Fest, and Oktoberfest are included with a valid Six Flags Platinum or Diamond Pass. For more information on Fright Fest, visit www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.          
 
Six Flags Jobs
Six Flags is currently hiring. Team members receive in-park discounts, rewards and recognitions, exclusive Team Member events, and flexible scheduling. These jobs are great for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone looking for a second job that allows them to work around a busy personal schedule. To apply, visit SixFlagsJobs.com for immediate openings.
 
About Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Thrill Capital of Northern California, is home to breathtaking rides, shows, and attractions, including world-class roller coasters like Sidewinder Safari and Batman: The Ride as well as unique, up close and interactive animal experiences. For more information visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom
 
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 63 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 www.sixflags.com.