 During SeaWorld’s Mardi Gras celebration, free to pass members and with general admission, guests can let the good times roll on select dates from January 25 through March 2 SAN DIEGO, CA (January 21, 2025) – SeaWorld San Diego brings the excitement of Mardi Gras to Southern California in 2025 with its family-friendly take on the beloved New Orleans celebration. Beginning Saturday, January 25, this event draws inspiration from the vibrant tradition of carnival and lightens the hearts of both adults and children with all new live entertainment, colorful costumes and delectable Creole and Cajun dishes, including hearty jambalaya and irresistible beignets. Experience the French Quarter vibe, dance in the streets and savor the unique flavors and fun that only Mardi Gras can bring. SeaWorld Annual Pass Members and Fun Card holders can ‘laissez les bons temps rouler’ or ‘let the good times roll’ over and over, returning week after week to enjoy amazing cuisine, toe-tapping music and a festive party environment. Guests will be part of the excitement at one of the few places in San Diego to celebrate Mardi Gras in true festive style. This event will run on Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 25 – March 2, including Friday, Feb. 14 and Monday, Feb. 17. It is free to pass members and included with park admission. For a limited time, SeaWorld is offering guests up to 40% off tickets and up to 20% off Annual Passes. Guests can also enjoy all-year access with a 2025 Fun Card, paying less than a single day’s admission. Annual Pass Members get unlimited visits, exclusive event access and no blockout dates. Plus, Pass Members are invited to be the first to celebrate Mardi Gras with an exclusive preview before the event kicks off. In Spring 2025, Pass Members will also have the opportunity to be the first to experience SeaWorld’s exciting new exhibit, Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience, the first of its kind for SeaWorld parks and the newest immersive and interactive aquarium at the park. All-New Mardi Gras Entertainment and Classic Festivities Await
Taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras isn’t complete without delicious New Orleans-style food and drinks! Guests will be able to enjoy the tastes of the South with all-new chef-curated specialty menu items created for the event. Highlights include:
Mardi Gras event times are subject to change or cancellation without notice. For more information, park hours/schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Mardi Gras details and information. About SeaWorld SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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Annual Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration Set to Celebrate 75 Years of Snoopy and the PEANUTS GANG1/21/2025  Guests Will Enjoy a Brand-New Show and a Limited-Time Charles Schulz Exhibit on Weekends February 8 through March 9 BUENA PARK, CA. – Knott’s PEANUTS™ Celebration has one more reason to celebrate this year! The beloved PEANUTS comic strip turns 75 in 2025. In honor of this significant anniversary, guests will enjoy the debut of the brand-new musical show, Let’s Celebrate, and the limited-time exhibit, “The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz.” And as they do every year, Snoopy and the PEANUTS Gang will stage a park takeover with plenty of excitement and family-friendly fun running weekends from February 8 through March 9. Guests will also experience a fun lineup of returning shows and photo ops inspired by the iconic PEANUTS comic strip. Throughout the park, guests will have several chances to play and interact with their favorite PEANUTS characters. At Calico's Town Hall, guests will enter a new, limited-time exhibit dedicated to “The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz.” This exhibit explores Schulz's personal history and his role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind PEANUTS and its unique cast of characters. Follow along with Schulz's story, from his Minnesota roots to his life in California and the development of the characters that make up the unique world of PEANUTS. Also new this year, Knott's Berry Farm presents, Let’s Celebrate, a heartwarming musical tribute on the Calico Mine Stage in honor of PEANUTS' 75th Anniversary. Snoopy, Charlie Brown and all their friends, as well as a host of singers and dancers, remind us why Peanuts is still beloved after 75 years! The Calico Mine Stage will transform at nightfall as the park hosts Snoopy's Legendary Rooftop Concert where the Peanuts gang and the indie band, The Jelly of the Month Club, perform a high-energy spectacle sure to have everyone dancing. The PEANUTS-inspired festivities will continue at the Bird Cage Theatre, where the park offers an experience that teaches the young and the young at heart how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. The PEANUTS Sketch School will include our resident art teacher, who will provide step-by-step instructions on creating the perfect PEANUTS masterpiece. A western escapade occurs with Franklin and Linus at Calico Park as they transform into cowboys in the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree. The boys want to challenge guests with some of Calico's root-toot-tootiest games. Also in Ghost Town is Pigpen's Pig Pen, where everyone's favorite messy pal will join the rest of the Peanuts gang as he hosts a special meetup at the Livery Stables with some animal friends. The best way to enjoy Knott's PEANUTS™ Celebration – plus all of the other Seasons of Fun in 2025 – is with a Season Pass. A 2025 Season Pass includes unlimited visits for all of 2025, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. Regular Season Passes are on sale for as low as six payments of $16, after initial payment. For an unforgettable celebration, make it a getaway and save when you bundle your park tickets with an overnight stay at the newly renovated Knott’s Hotel. For tickets and more information about Knott's Berry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app. Join the conversation on social using the hashtag #KnottsPeanutsCelebration ### ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 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 including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®. 75 YEARS OF PEANUTS Happiness is…75 Years. In 1950, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang were first introduced to the world. In the 75 years since, Peanuts has become a global phenomenon, encompassing award-winning animated content, stage shows and live experiences, high profile collaborations, and retail programs around the world. Artists, musicians, philosophers, and fans have been inspired by Charles Schulz’ creation for over seven decades and there is no end in sight for this beloved cast of characters who speak so beautifully and simply to the human experience. ABOUT PEANUTS The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. In 2018, Peanuts partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among the next generation of students.  New floats, food and festive entertainment highlight 9th annual family-friendly event SAN ANTONIO, TX — January 9, 2025 — Six Flags Fiesta Texas is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Mardi Gras Festival, now Texas’ largest Mardi Gras celebration, running select dates from Jan. 18 through March 16. This year’s event promises to be the most spectacular yet with the largest Mardi Gras Parade in park history, authentic New Orleans-style entertainment, and an expanded Taste of Mardi Gras food festival—all in a family-friendly setting. The biggest Mardi Gras Parade in park history serves as the celebration’s centerpiece, featuring five brand-new, intricately designed floats alongside larger-than-life returning favorites. This expanded procession dazzles with mesmerizing street performers and an electrifying original musical score that captures the rhythm and magic of New Orleans. Guests are invited to join in the excitement by dancing, singing and merrymaking at interactive stops, making the parade an immersive experience for guests of all ages. Food lovers can feast their eyes and tastebuds on the Taste of Mardi Gras food festival, offering a new, authentic culinary journey through Louisiana’s iconic flavors. With more festival locations than ever before, guests can savor classics like gumbo, jambalaya and beignets while discovering bold new flavors like Bacon Boudin Bites and Frozen Hurricanes. The festival’s diverse menu celebrates the distinctive and flavorful traditions of New Orleans cuisine. "Our Mardi Gras Festival is a heartfelt tribute to the rich culture, vibrant spirit, and inspiring energy of New Orleans," said Jeffrey Siebert, park president for Six Flags Fiesta Texas. "Through dazzling parades, soulful music and authentic cuisine, we invite guests to join us in celebrating the traditions that make Mardi Gras so special ─ all while enjoying the award-winning thrills and world-class entertainment that Six Flags Fiesta Texas is known for.” Live entertainment brings the energy of New Orleans to San Antonio, with brand-new original shows and returning favorites spread throughout the park. Highlights include the debut of The Fleur de Lis, The GummBeaux and The Voo Doo Dolls. Located in Rockville High, The Voo Doo Dolls immerses guests in an authentic New Orleans-style journey that blends music, dance, and storytelling in a captivating, high-energy show. Aerialists, interactive character meet-and-greets, and other performances across 10 entertainment locations ensure nonstop excitement for all ages. Adding an air of mystique, the Houngan House of Voodoo invites guests to step into a world of wonder and intrigue. This walk-through attraction, included with park admission, takes guests inside a cursed French Quarter shop of curiosities filled with magical dolls, potions, charms and gris-gris. New this year, families can enjoy Mardi’s Craft Corner, offering complimentary activities such as creating festival-themed masks and a massive color-by-number mural. Guests of all ages can contribute to the mural, turning it into a collaborative work of art while taking home their own Mardi Gras-themed crafts. The Mardi Gras Festival is included with park admission and brings the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of New Orleans to San Antonio, paired with Six Flags Fiesta Texas’ world-class rides, entertainment, and attractions. For a full list of Mardi Gras Festival offerings and to purchase 2025 Six Flags Fiesta Texas Season Passes, visit www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas. ### ABOUT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS Six Flags Fiesta Texas is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Opened in 1992, the park was built on the site of an old limestone quarry, which provides a spectacular backdrop for such exciting roller coasters as Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, The Iron Rattler, Batman: The Ride and Superman Krypton Coaster. In addition, Fiesta Texas boasts an impressive line-up of seasonal events and live entertainment, including Mardi Gras Festival, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park. ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 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 including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®. CARLSBAD, CA (January 2, 2025) – To ring in the new year with a bang, LEGOLAND® California Resort is offering an exciting deal for families: $39 kids’ tickets! This limited time offer is the perfect opportunity for families to experience more than 60 rides shows and attractions at LEGOLAND California, including the newest land Dino Valley, at an incredible value  Here's the Deal:
Tickets have limited availability and are for purchase starting Jan. 2, 2025, for visits from Jan. 6 to March 14, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to create unforgettable family memories in 2025! LEGOLAND California Resort’s 2025 operating calendars can be found here. For more information about LEGOLAND California Resort, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay. About LEGOLAND®California Resort LEGOLAND® California Resort includes LEGOLAND® California, SEA LIFE® aquarium, LEGOLAND® Water Park, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. All are geared for families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. At LEGOLAND® California, you’ll find more than 60 rides, shows and attractions including the new land, Dino Valley that features three rides, an interactive build and play area and new costume characters. The family theme park also includes the new LEGO® Ferrari Build & Race and The LEGO® MOVIE™ WORLD based on the blockbuster films The LEGO ® Movie™ and The LEGO® Movie™ 2: The Second Part. Discover the world’s first LEGO version of San Diego in Miniland USA with a realistic 30-foot beach, streets lined with 120 palm trees, and 55 San Diego landmarks, including The Rady Shell, Petco Park and Coronado Bridge. LEGOLAND® Water Park features more than seven slides, sandy beaches and the unique Build-A-Raft River plus Pirate Reef and LEGO® Legends of CHIMA Water Park comprising 10 acres of water fun! The nation’s first LEGOLAND® Hotel features 250 rooms, all themed either as pirate, adventure, kingdom, LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO™! North America’s first LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel features 250 rooms, fully themed as Knights and Dragons, Royal Princess and Magic Wizard. LEGOLAND California is a Certified Autism Center, credited by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. For more information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346). About Merlin Entertainments Merlin Entertainments is a world leader in branded entertainment destinations, offering a diverse portfolio of resort theme parks, city-center gateway attractions and LEGOLAND® Resorts which span across the UK, US, Western Europe, China and Asia Pacific. Dedicated to creating experiences that inspire joy and connection, Merlin welcomes more than 62 million guests annually to its diverse global estate in over 20 countries. An expert in bringing world-famous entertainment brands to life, Merlin works with partners including the LEGO® Group, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Peppa Pig, DreamWorks and Ferrari to create destinations where guests can immerse themselves in a wide array of brand-driven worlds, rides and uplifting learning experiences. See www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information. |
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