Connections Café & Eatery opens April 27, 2022, inside EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new location features two distinct experiences all under one roof – an eatery on one side serving lunch and dinner menus, and a café and pastry shop on the other open all day. This large new dining location is the next step in the ongoing transformation of EPCOT and a highlight of the newly named World Celebration neighborhood. (David Roark, Photographer) Tapas & Tequila Presented by ¡Viva Tequila Festival! Features Delicious Culinary Creations, Premium Tequila and Live Cultural Entertainment Weekends, May 14-29 AUSTELL, Georgia — April 26, 2022 — Six Flags Over Georgia—the Thrill Capital of the South—is excited to announce a new festival, Tapas & Tequila presented by ¡Viva Tequila Festival!, happening weekends, May 14 through May 29. This one-of-a-kind festival is a lively celebration of Mexican culture, showcasing delicious tapas and tequila pairings, live cultural entertainment and a fiesta atmosphere to captivate all of the senses. Tapas & Tequila offers a premium tequila tasting experience, featuring a variety of world-class, tequilas from Jalisco, Mexico that have been paired with six specialty tapas by the experts at ¡Viva Tequila Festival!. The result is a captivating experience that enhances the natural flavors in both. These premium tapas and tequila pairings include:
A selection of live music and entertainment that celebrates the unique culture of Mexico will add to the festival atmosphere. For more information on entertainment offerings, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia. Tapas & Tequila, presented by ¡Viva Tequila Festival!, takes place Saturdays and Sundays, May 14 through May 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For the best festival experience, guests can purchase a Festival Punch Card by visiting sixflags.com/overgeorgia. National Hiring Week, April 23 - May 1 Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water are hosting National Hiring Week, April 23 through May 1. Any team member hired during National Hiring Week will receive one park ticket, valid at either Six Flags White Water or Six Flags Over Georgia, to share with a friend or family member. For more information and to fill out an online application, visit sixflagsjobs.com. 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. About Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, is home to more than 40 rides and attractions including 12 world-class roller coasters and the seven-acre Hurricane Harbor waterpark. Six Flags White Water, the South’s Most Thrilling Waterpark, boasts more than 24 state-of-the-art waterslides, interactive children’s areas and wave pool. Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water are the premier destinations for thrilling, family fun. Events and live entertainment return for 2022 VAUGHAN, ON (April 25, 2022) – Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public this Saturday, April 30 in what will be the first day of a full and exciting season. Along with 200 attractions, including 17 roller coasters and a 20-acre water park, Canada’s Wonderland this year will feature fireworks, summer festivals and world-class, live entertainment. With more to be announced, the 2022 live show schedule currently includes: • WoofJocks Canine All-Stars (May – June, dates TBA): These amazing dogs will wow with their tricks, flips and athletic skills in a fun, choreographed show. • Tundra: A Cirque Experience (June 24 – Sept. 5): This magical show themed to a humorous tale of Canadian exploration returns to Canterbury Theatre, bringing mesmerizing displays of acrobatics, aerial artistry, and bike stunts. • Victoria Falls High Divers (June 25 – Sept. 5): Brave divers gracefully leap from the top of Wonder Mountain over the falls to a pool more than 18 metres (60 feet) below. • Fall Out – Stunt Dive Show (June 25 – Sept. 5): These divers take competition to a whole new level in a fast-paced, energetic stunt show that pits athlete against athlete on trampolines and high-dive towers. • Shows with The PEANUTS Gang (various dates): Kids can join Snoopy and friends in a returning show “Charlie Brown’s Jungle Journey,” dance with favourite characters at the Peanuts Block Party or see Snoopy conduct a fountain orchestra at Snoopy’s Symphony of Water. This year, Canada’s Wonderland also features an extensive lineup of events and festivals: • Fireworks (May 22, July 1, July 31, Sept. 4) – Witness spectacular fireworks display of explosive light and colour high over the park skyline choreographed to a lively soundtrack. • Splash Works Opening (May 28) – Get back to poolside fun at the 20-acre water park, with 17 slides, cliff jumping, water playgrounds, the Lazy River and more! • Brew & BBQ (June 24-26) – The annual BBQ festival returns with foot-stomping live music, dozens of craft beers and ciders, plus a mouth-watering summer menu featuring ribs, gourmet burgers and BBQ chicken. • Celebration Canada (July 1-17) – It’s Canada’s biggest birthday celebration! Join us for lively music, street entertainment and see the impressive skills and antics of the West Coast Lumberjacks. Then indulge in Canadian foods like beef sliders, poutine, mac’n cheese and more. • KidZfest (July 23-Aug. 7) – This party is perfect for families and kids with special guest appearances by Marvel superheroes, dance parties with the PEANUTS gang, interactive games, activities, live entertainment and more. • NEW! Taste of Portugal (Aug. 13-14) – Step into a festival celebrating the time-worn charm of Portugal, with lively street entertainment and traditional foods including succulent roast chicken and the sweet, rich and perfectly crisp Portuguese custard tarts. • NEW! Taste of Ireland (Aug. 20-21) – The flavours and spirited culture of the Emerald Isle arrive at Canada's Wonderland with lively Celtic music and dancers and hearty Irish fare featuring Guinness BBQ Pork Ribs, Irish Shepherd's Pie and sweet desserts like Chocolate Guinness Cake and Butterscotch Apple Cake. • NEW! Taste of the Caribbean (Aug. 27-28) – Enjoy island flavours from jerk chicken to specialty seafood, rum cake and coconut sweets, plus fruity summer drinks while the sounds of steel drum music fill the air. • Oktoberfest (Sept. 10-11, 17-18) – For two weekends, guests will be treated to German-themed food, drink specials and traditional festival bands in the castle courtyard of Medieval Faire. Enjoy classic sausage, schnitzel, Bavarian pretzels, and a tall stein of refreshing lager. • Camp Spooky (weekends Sept. 24-Oct. 30) – This family-friendly Halloween event returns with trick-or-treating, costume parades, live shows with The PEANUTS gang, interactive games, rides and more! • Halloween Haunt (select nights Sept. 23 to Oct. 30) Featuring hundreds of monsters, scare zones, mazes and terrifying live entertainment. • WinterFest (select nights Nov. 18 to Dec. 31) Step into a world of holiday magic, featuring iceskating, live shows, millions of lights, festive food and so much more. Guests get unlimited access to four seasons of fun, including all shows and events, with a 2022 Gold Pass. On sale now for seven payments of $16.42. For more information about shows, events, tickets and Season Passes please visit canadaswonderland.com About Canada’s Wonderland Canada’s Wonderland, located in Vaughan, Ontario (just outside Toronto), is a 300-acre theme park with more than 200 attractions including 17 roller coasters, and is the home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park. Canada’s Wonderland is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. The Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. For more information, see www.cedarfair.com. MIDSUMMER SCREAM ANNOUNCES HISTORIC PANEL PRESENTATION FEATURING THE FAMILIES OF BORIS KARLOFF, BELA LUGOSI, LON CHANEY JR. AND SR., AND VINCENT PRICE HOSTED BY RENOWNED HORROR COLLECTOR AND FAMED MUSICIAN KIRK HAMMETT PRE-SALE NEARLY OVER; LAST CHANCE TO RECEIVE 40% OFF ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS FOR JULY 29 - 31ST LOS ANGELES, CA - Midsummer Scream is thrilled to announce an unprecedented event in its Main Stage ballroom Saturday afternoon, July 30th, at the Long Beach Convention Center. Original Monster Kids will feature Sara Karloff, daughter of Boris Karloff; Ron Chaney, grandson and great grandson of Lon Chaney Jr. and Sr.; Lynne Lugosi Sparks, granddaughter of Bela Lugosi; and Victoria Price, daughter of Vincent Price. During the 90-minute presentation, these esteemed guests will share personal family stories, photos, and perhaps a home movie or two, giving fans a very personal look into the private lives of the actors who brought some of film’s most iconic characters to life. Moderating this presentation is Kirk Hammett, a renowned collector of classic horror memorabilia, and lead guitarist in Metallica. As a long-time friend of the Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, and Price families, Kirk is excited and honored to have the opportunity to moderate this panel of the original monster kids. “We couldn’t be more excited about bringing this panel to the community,” says Gary Baker, Executive Producer of Midsummer Scream. “Through the years, we have hosted some pretty spectacular moments on our stage. Having these kids and grandkids of such important horror and pop-culture icons is not only a thrill, but also important and a very special look into the private lives of Hollywood royalty.” Tickets are on sale now at MidsummerScream.org, and for a very short time, fans can still grab Pre-Sale General Admission passes for 40% off! For breaking information about Midsummer Scream, sign up for our digital newsletter at MidsummerScream.org. Follow Midsummer Scream on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook by searching @midsummerscream. About Midsummer Scream Branded Events Midsummer Scream and Season’s Screamings are presented by David Markland (Founder/Executive Director), Gary Baker (Founder/Executive Producer), Claire Dunlap (Founder/Producer), and Rick West (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! SeaWorld San Diego Reopens Newly Enhanced and Upgraded Sea Turtle Habitat, Offering Park Guests New Ways to Explore and Learn
SAN DIEGO, Ca. (April 19, 2022) – SeaWorld San Diego has introduced a newly enhanced and upgraded Turtle Reef™, an environmental habitat to sea turtles including Bruce, a rescued and non-releasable green sea turtle, that all receive SeaWorld’s world-class animal care and expertise. The habitat had been closed since October 2021 for enhancements and upgrades and recently reopened to the public. The sea turtles are among more than 250 different species of animals at SeaWorld San Diego, an accredited zoological facility, that guests can see while at the park. Eight new skylights were added to allow natural sunlight to filter in over the animals in addition to a new large and now seamless main viewing window. Additional species of tropical fish are currently being added to the habitat. Flooring throughout the guest viewing areas has been enhanced and repainted, along with the addition of new themed rocks, and additional air conditioning ducts, to improve the guest experience as they move through the area. Guests can now get an up-close look at resident turtles in San Diego that include threatened green and loggerhead sea turtles, and endangered hawksbill sea turtles. As part of Turtle Reef’s opening and SeaWorld’s commitment to education and conservation efforts, SeaWorld will host daily Turtle Talks starting on April 23 with an animal educator who will share sea turtle stats and facts, rescue and unique stories of species in the habitat, plus answer questions to inquiring guests about the species and their environment. Turtle Talk times are subject to change and guests are encouraged to visit the daily park schedule on the website. “Sea turtles play an important role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems including, among other things, maintaining healthy seagrass beds and coral reefs, but sadly every species is currently threatened or endangered,” said Eric Otjen, Curator of Zoological Operations and Animal Rescue at SeaWorld San Diego. “Through combining education with world class animal care and permanent homes for sea turtles that cannot be returned to the wild ocean, SeaWorld is furthering its conservation mission to protect marine animals and their habitats.” Interactive Educational Experiences Help Inspire the Next Generation of Conservationists SeaWorld’s turtle habitats offer interactive experiences for guests or all ages where they can learn about sea turtle nesting, where turtles live, what they eat, and the threats that lead to six of the seven species of sea turtles found in the world being classified as threatened or endangered. Educational games also teach players the importance of sea turtle conservation with elements and challenges designed to highlight various threats to turtle species, including predatory ocean animals and human-caused pollution. For example:
Individualized Care and Specialized Treatment and Nutrition Ensure Every Sea Turtle Thrives Providing world class animal care is a top priority for SeaWorld. Animal care specialists and veterinarians observe and assess behavior and check the physical health of each animal. This includes inspecting flipper and shell conditions and scrubbing shells to remove algae. In-depth health assessments are performed with physical examinations that track changes in weight and size and through bloodwork to check for overall system health. Animal care specialists utilize color-coded targets to engage the animals mentally, help separate turtles from each other during feeds to monitor and ensure they are receiving the proper diet, and help in the movement of turtles for physical exams. In addition to thorough health exams, SeaWorld provides specialized care for sea turtles with unique health conditions. Purchase with a Purpose to Support Conservation Efforts After viewing the sea turtles in their habitat and learning more about the species, guests can visit the newly remodeled Turtle Reef gift store to shop for new merchandise and arrivals. Only available at the park for purchase, guests can choose from a new line of SeaWorld Rescue items including collector SeaWorld Rescue doll sets and play sets, apparel, turtle plush and more. Starting this week, guests will receive 10% off select turtle merchandise for a limited time. Plus, a portion of every SeaWorld Rescue purchase goes directly to the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund to help wildlife and wild places all over the world. Park Offerings Provide Something Fun for Everyone In addition to visiting Turtle Reef, guests can enjoy animal presentations, family and thrill rides, interactive exhibits, fireworks and more this month. SeaWorld San Diego has two more weeks of Seven Seas Food Festival, the park’s biggest food and drink festival with more than 150 mouthwatering food and drink offerings and 30 new flavors with unique recipes from around the world running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 1. As part of the event, guests can enjoy SeaWorld’s firework spectacular every Friday and Saturday throughout April. For hot days and spring evenings, guests can enjoy the wind and water in their face by riding Emperor, California’s newest, tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster that is now open, or recently reopened Journey to Atlantis, a fan-favorite that is part thrill ride, part water ride for those warm sunny San Diego days. Pass Holders Can Enjoy the Sea Turtle Experience All Year Long The best way to see marine animals up close, including sea turtles, and learn more about their conservation through hands-on learning and interactive experiences is to become a SeaWorld Pass Holder. Annual passes start as low as $12.50/month and include unlimited visits, seasonal events, and exclusive rewards. Plus, special monthly discounts, offers and rewards throughout the year. A portion of every purchase of every annual pass goes toward SeaWorld’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest announcements and information. About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 39,000 animals in need over the Company’s history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company’s theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests. |
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