Celebration Launches with Ticket Sales Opening on Monday - 100 Days Until Halloween BUENA PARK, CA. – This year marks 50 years of never-ending nightmares at Knott's Scary Farm. The spine-tingling tradition is Southern California's longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Monday, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched. This year's lineup is a culmination of five decades of terror that no one will want to miss select nights from September 21 through October 31. For those counting, that's 29 fearful nights of horror. This anniversary's lineup includes 10 frightening mazes, 5 sinister scare zones and 4 hair-raising shows. Guests can expect to uncover unforgettable experiences that will usher in characters from Haunt history. Those looking to unleash their inner monster at this year's event can purchase event tickets on July 24 at 10 AM. This year, the event returns September 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, October 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31. Knott's Scary Farm is open 7:00 pm – 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 pm – 1:00 am on select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Scary Farm tickets go on sale July 24 at knottsscaryfarm.com Due to the explicit and frightening nature of the event, it is not recommended for children under 13. For more information on Knott's Scary Farm, including admission, park hours, and events, visit knottsscaryfarm.com. Join the scary conversation by using #ScaryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Merry Christmas in July? Yes, and only at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Guests can have the opportunity to combine the frights of a haunted house with the joy of the holiday season. Scary and Merry is an immersive experience that will include the option of a lights-on walkthrough of The Residence haunted house from this year’s Howl-O-Scream event, and/or any early opportunity to meet Santa. Scary and Merry will take place on Tuesday, July 25 from 12 p.m. through 4 p.m. For more details and to take advantage of the current Sinister Sale (up to 70% off on Howl-O-Scream tickets), guests can visit HowlOScreamTampa.com. SeaWorld San Diego Announces the Return of its Howl-O-Scream Nighttime Halloween Event with up to 60% Off Tickets for a Limited Time Only Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego is remerging for a third year offering guests a frightful and spine-tingling Halloween nighttime event. Intended for a mature audience and returning on Friday, September 29 through October 31, Howl-O-Scream will reawaken this fall with screams, suspense, and surprises, and guests can plan ahead and prepare themselves for spine-chilling scares with a Sinister Sale from July 19 to July 30. Guests can purchase Howl-O-Scream single night tickets and unlimited admission tickets up to 60% off. Single day tickets will start at $33.99 and for $104.99 guests can test themselves with unlimited scares and unlimited admission tickets for the event. Scaring guests for the third year in a row, the event includes haunted houses, themed scare zones, roaming hordes and more. Thrill-seekers can scream with delight on riding coasters in the dark, quench their thirst for fear at multiple interactive bars, and be entertained by live thrilling music and more! Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event and tickets purchased during the one-day sale can be used on any event night from September 29 to October 31. Drop-dead prices this low won’t last long – the deal expires at 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, July 30.
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A deadly duo is descending upon SeaWorld Orlando’s third annual Howl-O-Scream. Amid heart-stopping scare zones, blood-curdling shows, and death-defying houses, emerging sirens Frost and Flame are reclaiming their throne. Guests can also soar to horrifying new heights on colossal coasters under the moonlight. Several all-new attractions are creeping into this year’s event, as well as the return of many fan-favorite frights as announced today:
Guests can take their night of frights to another level by braving SeaWorld Orlando’s roller coaster scene at night. They can hang-ten and ride the waves on the world’s first ever surf coaster, “Pipeline.” Coast with ghosts on this brand-new, bone-chilling ride. There are also big savings for park guests planning to attend this year’s Howl-O-Scream Orlando. Guests can save up to 70 percent, with Howl-O-Scream tickets as low as $32.99 during the Sinister Sale, which runs for a limited time through July 30. Howl-O-Scream runs select nights from September 8 through October 31. Tickets can be purchased online at https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/howl-o-scream/ ABOUT: 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. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood Welcomes Toad, A New Walk-About Character7/17/2023
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood Welcomes Toad, A New Walk-About Character, Joining Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach in the Mushroom Kingdom, to Greet and Interact with Guests and Fans Universal City, California, July 17, 2023 – Toad joins his friends Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as a new walk-about character within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Studios Hollywood. Toad, a resident of the Mushroom Kingdom who works in service of Princess Peach, will now be on hand to meet and interact with guests visiting from around the world. Since opening in early 2023, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD has been incredibly well received, resonating with theme park guests and Nintendo fans across every generation. From the moment guests pass through the signature giant green pipe and are transported into the Mushroom Kingdom to become a part of this exhilarating universe, the energy and excitement is transformative, filled with exploration, discovery and play unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is an all-new visually spectacular land, located within an expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood. Within the vibrancy of colors and architectural ingenuity sits the groundbreaking “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, as well as many interactive activities to engage the entire family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom. Along with themed dining at Toadstool Cafe™ and shopping at the 1-UP Factory™ retail store, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is an inspiring, game-changing addition to the world-famous theme park. At-a-glance, this is SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge”: This all-new, technologically advanced ride, inspired by the popular Mario Kart™ video game series, seamlessly fuses cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces along a moving ride track. Set against a multi-sensory backdrop of color, sound and movement, guests are seated in stadium-style, four-seat vehicles as they navigate familiar courses through the creative use and integration of head mounted AR goggles. This unique feature is a key point of differentiation that distinguishes this ride from other theme park attractions. The premise of “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” is simple but equally inspiring and challenging, appealing to guests of all ages regardless of gaming experience. As part of Team Mario, guests steer through underwater courses and courses in the clouds to compete for the Golden Cup while collecting digital coins to defeat Team Bowser and win. “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” raises the stakes for guests as an intriguing and repeatable ride with a variety of outcomes. Mount Beanpole: This towering landmark sits at the heart of the land and also serves as the entry queue for “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.” Bowser’s Castle: Adorned with a breathtaking sculpture of a large and powerful Bowser, this structure serves as a key centerpiece of the land, home to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD’s signature ride, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.” As guests navigate the corridors and pass through the hall of medallions and trophies of the ominous castle towards the ride, they learn more about Bowser’s calculated plans to defeat Team Mario for the coveted Golden Cup. Power-Up Band™: These wearable, state-of-the-art wristbands sync with the official Universal Studios Hollywood’s free downloadable app to level-up the guest experience within the land and enhance its many interactive elements. These include, but are not limited to, keeping individual and team scores, collecting digital coins and obtaining keys after winning Key Challenges throughout the land. When riding “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” guests are encouraged to tap their Power-Up Band on the ride vehicle’s steering wheel. By doing so, they can track digital coins collected as well as gauge their ranking against friends and family when synced to the official Universal Studios Hollywood app. They are available in six design options with character themes and can be purchased both within the land and at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD retail shops located within the theme park and on Universal CityWalk Hollywood. Interactive Gameplay: Within the land, guests can enjoy many interactive areas, including punching ? Blocks to collect digital coins. They will discover a new dimension of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD via the interactive binoculars positioned within the land, employing augmented reality technology. Guests can also collect keys after winning the Key Challenges from Goomba Crazy Crank, Koopa Troopa POWer Punch, Piranha Plant Nap Mishap and Thwomp Panel Panic. Collecting at least three keys will ultimately allow access to the final boss battle with Bowser Jr.’s Shadow Showdown. Toadstool Cafe: The land’s signature restaurant Toadstool Cafe serves a delicious menu perfected by Chef Toad where he greets guests upon entry. Menu items prepared fresh daily include Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Mario Bacon Cheeseburger, Luigi Pesto Chicken Burger, ? Block Tiramisu and Princess Peach Cupcake. 1-UP Factory: What better way to commemorate a visit to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD than to visit the 1-UP Factory retail shop to purchase collectable memorabilia. The 1-UP Factory offers an extensive selection of merchandise from themed apparel to iconic character hats and an array of plush characters, including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Toad and Bowser. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is conceived in partnership with Nintendo and the visionaries at Universal Creative to deliver exhilarating entertainment with innovative technological achievements inspired by characters and video games that have appealed to Nintendo fans for generations. For more information and details, guests can visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter. |
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