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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the world’s premier owner/operators of location-based entertainment, today announced the acquisition of two iconic water parks, Raging Waters Los Angeles and Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe, and three high-performing family entertainment centers: Castle Park in Riverside, CA; Boomers Vista, CA; and Boomers Palm Springs, CA. These venues attract over 1.5 million annual guests and reinforce Lucky Strike’s growing presence in the waterpark, amusement, and family entertainment center formats. “This acquisition accelerates our vision to build the leading platform of location-based entertainment destinations in North America,” said Thomas Shannon, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Lucky Strike Entertainment. “Each of these properties has deep roots and established guest loyalty in their communities. We see tremendous opportunity to elevate the guest experience and continue our playbook of strategic investment in high-return opportunities to expand our portfolio, create network economies between the assets, and reshape the future of entertainment.” Raging Waters Los Angeles, located in San Dimas, is the largest water park in California and has been a summer tradition for generations of Southern California families. Set across approximately 60 acres, the park features more than 50 attractions, including 14 signature water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and splash zones. It draws approximately 450,000 visitors annually. The park remains one of the most iconic and recognizable water destinations on the West Coast. Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the largest and most recognizable water parks in the Southeast. Spanning 40 acres with over 40 attractions, including high-thrill slides, a massive wave pool, and family-friendly splash zones, it has built a loyal following as a top destination for seasonal recreation across the Piedmont Triad region over the last few decades. Castle Park in Riverside, California, is a 24-acre regional amusement park with deep roots in the Inland Empire. Originally developed by amusement industry pioneer Bud Hurlbut in 1976, the park blends nostalgic charm with more than 20 rides, four themed miniature golf courses, midway games, and a two-story arcade. Castle Park attracts over 250,000 visitors annually and benefits from its high-visibility location along the 91 Freeway. Boomers Vista, in North San Diego County, is a high-quality family entertainment center featuring go-karts, laser tag, batting cages, two 18-hole mini golf courses, and a 99-game arcade. With roughly 150,000 visitors annually, Boomers Vista has long been a popular destination for birthday parties, group outings, and year-round family fun. Boomers Palm Springs offers a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor attractions on 3.5 acres in the heart of the Coachella Valley. The park includes go-karts, bumper boats, a rock wall, batting cages, three mini-golf courses, and over 85 arcade games. It welcomes both the local community and tourists seeking a unique family-friendly experience. In closing, Thomas Shannon stated, “This is a major step in our long-term strategy. Each of these properties complements our portfolio, adds to our scale economies and the network effects of having a nationwide, rain-or-shine offering for our valued guests.” About Lucky Strike Entertainment Lucky Strike Entertainment is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit IR.LuckyStrikeEnt.com. Wild Food Weekends Returns with “Tater Takeover” Fan-Favorite Event Returns with All-New Potato-Inspired Menu and Special Offers VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Food Weekends returns to Wild Adventures Theme Park beginning August 9 with an all-new theme: Tater Takeover. Held Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day, the event will feature over-the-top potato creations, fun activities and special ticket offers. “Wild Food Weekends is always a guest favorite,” said Asher Raymond, public relations specialist. “And this year, it's all about taters. We’re serving up unique creations like Sweet Potato Soft Serve Ice Cream and a Chicken and Tater Tot Waffle with Hot Honey Sauce that you won't find anywhere else.” Guests can enjoy dishes like the Tater Tot Waffle Bacon & Egg Sandwich, Mashed Potato BBQ Parfait and Loaded Tater Skins. Items are available for individual purchase, or guests can buy the Wild Food Weekends Flavor Card, which includes any three featured menu items and unlimited fountain drinks for the day. Special activities will take place in Water’s Edge, a vibrant new area of the park with three new rides and shaded seating. During Wild Food Weekends, guests can enjoy a Hot Potato game, Potato Sack Racing, and themed coloring stations. Local food vendors will also be featured throughout the area. “We are also offering something really special for our first visitors each day,” said Raymond. “The first 100 guests in the park August 9 through Labor Day will receive a voucher for free french fries. It’s just another fun way to enjoy taters during that event.” The first 100 guests through the gates each day will receive a voucher for a free basket of fries. Admission to the park during Wild Food Weekends is $35, which is 40% off the regular price. A special bundle is also available for $55 and includes park admission and a Flavor Card to enjoy event food items and unlimited soda. This event also marks the final days of the season for Splash Island Waterpark, which will close after September 1. Gold and Diamond Season Passholders can take advantage of Bring-A-Friend Weekends throughout the event. Passholders need only show their pass at the entrance turnstiles to receive a complimentary ticket for a friend. For more details about Wild Food Weekends, ticket bundles, and daily offers, visit WildAdventures.com. About Wild Adventures Theme Park Wild Adventures Theme Park, located in Valdosta, Ga., halfway between Atlanta and Orlando off I-75, is a 170-acre destination where families can ride, slide, and explore all in one place. A Herschend Family Entertainment Property and home to more than 35 rides, hundreds of exotic animals, a full calendar of concerts and special events, and Splash Island Waterpark—ranked among the “Top 30 Waterparks” by U.S. News & World Report—Wild Adventures delivers big fun at an unbeatable value. The park is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure and was named the The Most Thrilling Theme Park in Georgia by FinanceBuzz. It is also home to the Good Sam-rated 10/10★/10 Wild Adventures Safari Campground, one of the highest-rated campgrounds in the nation. About Herschend Family Entertainment Wild Adventures® is part of Herschend’s collection of family brands. Herschend, the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, has been Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® for 75 years. It's 14,000+ passionate employees (hosts) collectively entertain 15 million families every year across North America, including at iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts®, Adventure Aquarium®, Callaway Resort & Gardens®, Kentucky Kingdom®, Newport Aquarium®, The Vancouver Aquarium® and Wild Adventures®. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters® legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios® and Pink Adventure Tours® brands. Learn more at www.herschendenterprises.com.
Halloween Horror Nights Unleashes a Double Dose of Dread with the Reveal of Two All-New Haunted Houses – “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks” Debuting this Fall at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Click Here For Tickets
Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif (July 29, 2025) – Halloween Horror Nights awakens two iconic franchises in all-new terrifying haunted houses inspired by the blockbuster film Five Nights at Freddy’s and WWE’s legendary The Wyatt Sicks. The horror kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 29 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 4. Five Nights at Freddy’s Guests will fight to survive as they venture through an all-new haunted house inspired by the 2023 hit film Five Nights at Freddy’s, Blumhouse’s highest-grossing movie to date and an adaptation of the horror videogame phenomenon. Guests will follow in the footsteps of Mike, who was recently fired and desperate for work so that he can keep custody of his little sister, after he accepts a position as a night security guard in an abandoned themed entertainment center: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. The terror will start as guests navigate the corridors and learn that nothing at Freddy’s is what it seems when they encounter the supernatural and become lured into the black heart of an unspeakable nightmare. The journey will bring guests face-to-face with full-scale replicas of the eerie characters from the film—Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and Mr. Cupcake—as they stalk visitors through iconic scenes, including the security room and the showroom where the chilling characters performed. The larger-than-life characters for the haunted houses were created in collaboration with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, who also masterfully produced the animatronics and corresponding costumes for the fan-favorite film. WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks Guests will be immersed in the world of WWE in the bi-coastal haunted houses “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks,” where they will go head-to-head with Uncle Howdy in an experience that not only features The Wyatt Sicks but honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt. The group derives from the creative mind of Bray Wyatt and was resurrected in 2024 by his brother Bo Dallas, also known as Uncle Howdy – the fearless leader of The Wyatt Sicks. The chilling crew of five has quickly emerged as one of the most disturbing and disruptive groups in WWE history with its ominous presence and portrayal of dark and twisted characters – all of which will come to life at Halloween Horror Nights this fall. Horror fans brave enough to travel through the light of the lantern will find themselves transported into the maniacal minds of The Wyatt Sicks, where each member reigns supreme within their own horrific domains. There, Uncle Howdy together with Ramblin Rabbit, Mercy the Buzzard, Abby the Witch and Huskus the Pig will be waiting to take bloody retribution on a world that has abandoned them. Along the way, guests will be stalked by the eerie presence of The Fiend, Bray’s sadistic alter ego, who looms within the shadows and beckons them to let him in. Tickets are now on sale for Halloween Horror Nights at both theme park destinations. Below highlights the variety ticket options available for purchase to attend the events. Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights The event will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2, and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. Single-night tickets, a variety of Fear Passes and event-inclusive vacation packages are on sale now. Event upgrades such as Universal Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, Premium Scream Night (only on August 28) and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour are also available. Guests can also stay near the fear with special vacation packages that include hotel accommodations, daytime admission to Universal’s theme parks, single night admission to Halloween Horror Nights and more – with savings available depending on the length of stay. Plus, hotel guests receive exclusive benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights gate, complimentary resort transportation and more. For additional details on all available products, click here. To learn more about the full slate of terror that awaits at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort, click here. Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights The event runs select nights from September 4 through November 2. A variety of tickets options are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions. Fans visiting Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood can find new merchandise and limited release items, including collectibles, apparel and accessories inspired by “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks.” Additionally, new graphic puzzle pieces representing each haunted house are now available to fit into the collectible Halloween Horror Nights frame. Fans can collect these pieces, along with others representing this year’s killer line-up, and assemble within the frame to create a bloody mural inspired by this year’s event. Fans can also purchase Halloween Horror Nights items online at Shop.UniversalOrlando.comv. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween. SLASH, the Iconic Grammy® Award-Winning Guitarist and Songwriter, Joins Forces with Universal Studios Hollywood to Create All-New Experiences for this Year’s Halloween Horror Nights, Including an Original Score for the “Scarecrow: Music by SLASH” Haunted House, Exclusive Vinyl-Only Album Release of ‘SLASH: Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights, Volume 2’ and Original SLASH-Themed Bar Click Here to Purchase Tickets; Halloween Horror Nights Kicks Off on Thursday, September 4  Universal City, California, July 22, 2025 – Universal Studios Hollywood teams with SLASH, the iconic, Grammy® Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, to create a terrifying slate of original Halloween Horror Nights experiences, exclusive to the Hollywood destination. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood begins on Thursday, September 4. These unique experiences will include an original soundtrack composition for the fan-favorite haunted house, “Scarecrow: Music by SLASH,” marking the seventh consecutive year in which the prolific artist has created a score for a Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights haunted house. “Scarecrow: Music by SLASH” puts retribution at the forefront in which Mother Nature seeks vengeance on the homesteaders for their sins of the past that will be carried out by farmland scarecrows, mute witnesses who have become the guardians of destruction for anyone who crosses their path. SLASH’s original score for the experience, which he composes similarly to a motion picture by engaging with each scene, will deliver an unnerving sense of fear as guests navigate the ominous corridors of the haunted house.  Halloween Horror Nights will also celebrate the vinyl-only album release of SLASH: Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights, Volume 2. The scary soundtrack will complement last year’s sold-out vinyl-only album with a slate of original music that SLASH has created over the past six years for a variety of Universal Studios Hollywood haunted houses. The album, which includes a tribute by John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights, will be available for purchase at Universal Studios Hollywood. The score for SLASH: Music of Universal Studios Hollywood – Halloween Horror Nights, Volume 2, is as follows: SIDE A
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 SLASH’s presence throughout the event will also introduce fans to a dedicated themed SLASH Bar, located at Jurassic Cove, above Jurassic World—The Ride, where they can imbibe on a fleet of cocktails inspired by a collection of SLASH’s music, including “The Danse of the Dead,” “Beautiful Dangerous” and the non-alcoholic option, “SLASH’s Snakepit.” A menu featuring some of SLASH’s favorite foods will include such treats as Chicken Satay Tacos, Thai Beef Tacos and Thai Curry Tacos, plus a SLASH Hat cake, reminiscent of his signature top hat, for every sweet tooth guest. As guests dare to visit the SLASH Bar, they will be met by a ghoulish stilt walking SLASH scare-actor, fully adorned with his signature black curly locks and top hat. Inspired by a character created by SLASH, this scare-actor will taunt and torment guests in his path. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages. “As a longtime fan of Halloween Horror Nights, it has been incredibly rewarding to not only have experienced the event as a guest, but to have partnered with Universal Studios Hollywood for so many years to create an array of original music that intensifies the storylines of these haunted houses,” said SLASH. “This year’s collaboration with Halloween Horror Nights and the chance to become one of the event’s marquee experiences is truly humbling and I can’t wait for the guests to join me when they step into the terror.” “SLASH has been an important creative partner for years creating memorable music that has completely elevated our Halloween Horror Nights haunted houses,” said John Murdy, Creative Director and Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights. “Creating a series of SLASH-inspired interactive experiences was a natural progression for the event, and it’s an honor to headline Universal’s horror legacy with SLASH.” A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood will run select nights from September 4 to November 2, 2025. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions. For a deeper dive into the scares, check out the Discover Universal Blog. Fans can also check out new merchandise, including a t-shirt and bandana with all-new artwork celebrating the rock legend. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.  Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood Unleash Serial Killer, Art the Clown, from the Cult Classic Film Franchise Terrifier, Upon Halloween Horror Nights in an All-New Twisted Funhouse Designed to Deliver One of the Goriest Experiences in Event History Click Here for Tickets Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (July 10, 2025) – Welcome to the Funhouse. The twisted world of Art the Clown comes to life in this year’s all-new “Terrifier” haunted house inspired by the slasher film franchise that has consistently terrorized filmgoers since 2008.The torment kicks off at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 29 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 4. Spewing from creator, writer, director Damien Leone and producer Phil Falcone along with Dark Age Cinema Productions, Terrifier introduced a new slasher film series to the cinematic world, featuring Art the Clown, a supernatural entity who terrorizes the fictional town of Miles County, New York, on Halloween and tortures victims in creatively cruel and sickeningly sinister ways. The Terrifier film franchise has evolved to become three chilling and gory movies with a fourth film in development and a Halloween Horror Nights haunted house on the way. During Halloween Horror Nights, guests will experience an unfathomable level of gore as they try to escape becoming Art the Clown’s next victim. “Terrifier” is a grisly haunted house oozing with a new sense of terror that takes guests into Art the Clown’s gruesome Funhouse, which first appeared in Terrifier 2. Guests will be overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, smells and dread of Art’s grotesque kills, gleefully displayed for all to see. As fans make their way through the claustrophobic corridors, they will encounter familiar faces, including Vicky and the Little Pale Girl, and witness iconic kills from the franchise. Chaos reigns at the Clown Café, terror festers in a revolting bathroom and holiday cheer turns deadly in a Christmas nightmare. Guests must escape Art’s twisted world—or become his next gruesome display. Guests can purchase tickets and event-inclusive vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2, and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. All Fear Passes – including Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus and Ultimate Frequent Fear– are now on sale. Starting at $199.99 + tax (online), the Fear Passes allow fans to experience the horror on multiple event nights – with access and benefits varying depending on the pass type. Other products on-sale now include single-night tickets and event upgrades such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, Premium Scream Night (only on August 28) and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour; and special vacation packages that include hotel accommodations, daytime admission to Universal’s theme parks and more – with savings available depending on the length of stay. Plus, hotel guests can stay near the fear and receive exclusive benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entry gate, complimentary resort transportation and more. For additional details on all available products, click here. Annual and Seasonal Passholders can also enjoy perks and discounts, including up to 40% off the flexible rate at participating Universal Orlando hotels, discounted event tickets, exclusive menu items available only for Passholders and more. For more information, click here. A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood, which runs select nights from September 4 through November 2, are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions. Inspired by the “Terrifier” haunted house, fans can purchase new, limited release products, including a t-shirt and bag available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and on Shop.UniversalOrlando.com, beginning Friday, July 11. Additionally, a new graphic puzzle piece for “Terrifier” is available to fit into the collectible Halloween Horror Nights frame. Fans can collect this piece along with others representing this year’s killer line-up to assemble and create a bloody mural within the frame. Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween. |
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