Park Open Daily March 11 through 19 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — March 7, 2023 — The best way to enjoy Spring Break is a visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas. The park also unleashes the new Scream Break evening event. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is open daily for Spring Break, March 11-19, and nightly for Scream Break, March 11-18. Guests can extend their daytime Spring Break experience by adding the all-new Scream Break nighttime event to their visit, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight, March 11-18, 2023. Scream Break provides guests with two haunted houses, a scare zone, and other attractions that are not available during daytime hours, plus night rides on select high-thrill attractions. The Scream Break event can be added to any pass or single-day ticket for just $39.99 per person, or can be purchased separately to enter the park at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/events/scream-break. Scream Break includes nighttime rides and haunted attractions:
In addition to the Spring Break excitement, 23 lucky coaster enthusiasts will have the opportunity to ride SUPERMAN™ Krypton Coaster 23 times in a row in honor of the coaster’s 23rd Anniversary. The largest steel coaster in Texas, SUPERMAN™ Krypton Coaster debuted on March 11, 2000. At 4,025 feet in length, guests will travel more than 17 miles during this marathon ride experience. Riding begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11 Please visit sixflags.com/fiestatexas to learn more about our Spring Break Pass Sale, events, operating days and hours, park attractions, and how to purchase tickets and passes. ### About Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South 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 is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 60 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families 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. THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER ADDS VEGAN BUTTERBEER TO ITS VEGAN OFFERINGS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (March 2, 2023) – Guests can now enjoy a vegan version of the fan-favorite Butterbeer beverage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Available in cold and frozen, the new non-dairy offering features the same delicious taste as the existing, wildly-popular Butterbeer drink – complete with flavors reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread and topped with a vegan-friendly version of the iconic Butterbeer froth. Universal Orlando guests can purchase vegan, non-dairy Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks restaurant in Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron restaurant in Diagon Alley, and Universal Studios Hollywood guests can purchase the beverage at the Hog’s Head pub in addition to the Three Broomsticks restaurant. Guests can also savor other vegan menu options during their visit to the spectacularly themed lands, including Irish Stew and Shepherd’s Pasty Pie (located at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando), and Mushroom Pie Platter (located at Universal Orlando). For more information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com. MIDSUMMER SCREAM RETURNS TO LONG BEACH JULY 28-30, 2023 PASSES ON SALE MARCH 4TH FOR WORLD’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN AND HORROR CONVENTION AT THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA - Midsummer Scream announces its return to the Long Beach Convention Center July 28-30, 2023. The three-day event will bring Halloween and horror fans from around the world together for a weekend of thrilling delights! Passes go on sale Saturday, March 4th at MidsummerScream.org. For a limited time, General Admission passes will be 40% off. VIP Gold Bat passes will be available while supplies last (discounts not available for Gold Bat passes). The 2023 special guest lineup will be headlined by the Boulet Brothers (creators and producers of Boulet Brothers’ Dragula), who will be meeting fans all weekend on the showfloor in their interactive booth and leading panels on both Saturday and Sunday. Additional special guests scheduled to appear include Rachel True (actress, The Craft), Naomi Grossman (Actress, American Horror Story), Trevor Henderson (creator of the viral Sirenhead urban legend), with many more to be announced in the days and weeks ahead! “This year, we’re putting a new spin on our theme, which we’re calling ‘Ghoulish Games’, celebrating horror in gaming,” says David Markland, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Midsummer Scream. “That includes creepy board games and toys from our youth, all the way up to video games that feature zombies, monsters, and terrifying creatures!” The Ghoulish Games theme will be a common thread during the weekend in a variety of to-be-announced panels and presentations, a gallery and game room, and experiences throughout the event. For the first time, the Hall of Shadows will be operational all three days, featuring the underlying theme of “Demons & Dragons”. Guests will enter the darkened scare zone by way of a foreboding dungeon, presented by CalHauntS, who have designed the entryway to Hall of Shadows since 2017. Once inside the hall, fans will find nearly 20 haunts and attractions to visit and explore. In the middle of it all, the Decayed Brigade slider team will perform three shows daily Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the weekend, Midsummer Scream will present a robust lineup of world-class panel presentations that include Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (LA Haunted Hayride, Delusion, Shaqtoberfest), Winchester Mystery House, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest and other Halloween events, a special look at the 100th Anniversary of the Anaheim Halloween Parade hosted by Disney fan favorites Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily, and a variety of live interviews with leading horror podcasters. Programming partners include Bloody Disgusting, Screambox, and LVCRFT. Additional programs and schedule to be announced soon. Featuring more than 350 vendors and artists, the Midsummer Scream show floor will feature an amazing variety of apparel, masks, posters and prints, unique artwork, toys, oddities and spooky decorations from vendors including Immortal Masks, Trick or Treat Studios, Halloween Shirt Company, Backstitch Bruja, Sin City Props, and Froggy’s Fog. More beloved components of Midsummer Scream will return, including Paranormal Pixie’s Pumpkin Patch children’s zone, the Black Cat Lounge kitten adoption center, and the Screaming Room Film Festival presented by HorrorBuzz. For breaking information about Midsummer Scream, sign up for our digital newsletter at MidsummerScream.org. Follow Midsummer Scream on Instagram and Facebook by searching @midsummerscream. About Midsummer Scream Midsummer Scream is presented by David Markland (Co-Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Co-Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Co-Founder/Producer), and Rick West (Co-Founder/Creative Director). Their goal is to showcase the diversity of Southern California’s haunt and horror community as a welcoming beacon for fans around the world to converge on Los Angeles for a weekend of excitement, networking, and non-stop spooky fun! Disneyland has unveiled a first look at the treats coming to Mickey's Toontown when the revamped land officially opens on March 19, 2023. This all looks amazing!! All photos: David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort Perfect Picnic Basket (Good Boy! Grocers, Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif.) - guests can choose three snack items including Cuties Mandarin Orange, yogurt smoothie, applesauce, granola bar, gluten allergy-friendly fig bar and more. Also included is a choice between a small DASANI water or Minute Maid Juice Box. Perfect Picnic Blanket sold separately. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT INVITES GUESTS TO SAVOR THE FLAVORS OF MARDI GRAS WITH ADDITIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS ACROSS ITS EIGHT MAGNIFICENTLY THEMED HOTELS New Vacation Package Makes It Easier To Save At Universal Orlando Hotels During Mardi Gras and Beyond ORLANDO, Fla. (March 1, 2023) – Guests of Universal Orlando Resort’s eight spectacular hotels can keep the Mardi Gras party going with themed food and beverage options at select restaurants and bars throughout the properties – allowing them to enjoy additional mouthwatering flavors outside of the in-park festivities taking place at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. Here is a look at what guests can enjoy at each hotel throughout the remainder of the Mardi Gras season, which continues through April 16: Mardi Gras Meals & Drinks 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
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Surfside Inn and Suites
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort: Dockside Inn and Suites
Universal Orlando Resort guests can party beyond the bayou during Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval through April 16. The fan-favorite event takes place at Universal Studios Florida and features a dazzling parade, mouthwatering cuisine inspired by global Carnaval celebrations and star-studded live concerts on select nights. For more information about Universal’s Mardi Gras, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/MardiGras. Save $650 on a Five-Night Hotel and Ticket Vacation Package at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort When guests book their next vacation, they can take advantage of exclusive savings at Universal Orlando hotels by booking vacation packages. Right now, guests can save $650 on a five-night hotel and ticket package at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Additional hotels and savings are available. This limited-time offer is valid for booking from March 1 through May 3, and travel from March 2 through December 14. Click here to learn more. Guests staying at a Universal Orlando hotel can take advantage of exclusive benefits – including Early Park Admission, allowing guests to access one of the three amazing theme parks up to an hour before park opening, complimentary transportation to and from the parks, resort-wide charging privileges, and more. Plus, guests staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort receive free Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure. For more information on the “Save $650” vacation package and Universal Orlando hotels, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.
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