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New coaster features two launches and nine inversions, the most for any launch coaster in the world VAUGHAN, ON (July 10, 2025) – The wait is almost over! This Saturday, July 12 Canada’s Wonderland will debut AlpenFury, the country’s longest, tallest and fastest launch coaster. When fire and ice meet inside the mysterious Wonder Mountain, the force will propel guests into a thrilling journey on AlpenFury, the park’s 18th roller coaster. It begins with a launch that blasts riders into the depths of the mountain, followed immediately by a second that sends the train vertical through the mountain summit, 50 metres into the sky. Guests will then race across a track that spans the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions – the most in the world for a launch coaster. “AlpenFury will deliver an epic, record-breaking thrill,” said Heather Hill, park manager and vice president of operations. “With the combination of the two launches, that straight vertical climb and nine wild inversions, it will provide an action-packed, unforgettable experience. We’re excited to add AlpenFury to our lineup of world-class attractions.” Ride AlpenFury for Charity For almost 40 years, Canada’s Wonderland has been a proud supporter of SickKids Hospital in Toronto. This month, the park is hosting a fundraiser called Ride for a Cause Day on Friday, July 18 benefitting the children’s hospital. Tickets for the VIP event are $125 each and include parking, admission to both the park and Splash Works for the day, a two-hour exclusive ride time on AlpenFury and six other rides (from 8 to 10 a.m.), an AlpenFury on-ride FunPix photo and a private catered lunch. The first 200 ticket purchasers also receive an AlpenFury poster by Made to Thrill. The ticket package is valued at more than $250. All proceeds will go to SickKids. Guests can purchase their July 18 Ride for a Cause tickets online now before they sell out. For more information on AlpenFury, park operating hours, tickets or Season Passes, visit www.canadaswonderland.com About Canada’s Wonderland Canada’s Wonderland, located in Vaughan, Ontario, is a 300-acre theme park with more than 200 attractions including 18 roller coasters, and is the home to Splash Works, a 20-acre water park. Canada’s Wonderland is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), 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 such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®. FANS OF THE #1 MOVIE IN THE WORLD, JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH INVITED TO UNIVERSAL MEGA MOVIE SUMMER AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, NOW THROUGH AUGUST 10 Experience Jurassic World—The Ride for a close-up encounter with the Mosasaurus, Meet Dolores the Aquilops from the new blockbuster film, See Jurassic World Rebirth for the first time or again at CityWalk’s Universal Cinema for the Best Movie-Going Experience in L.A. Universal City, California, July 9, 2025 – Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests, movie buffs and Jurassic World fans everywhere to celebrate the #1 worldwide blockbuster movie Jurassic World Rebirth at the theme park’s all-new Universal Mega Movie Summer event running now through August 10. Fans can experience the thrill of Jurassic World—The Ride, the theme park’s marquee attraction that features an incredible up-close encounter with the Mosasaurus along with other dinosaurs from the Jurassic World franchise. The iconic 84-foot water drop at the ride’s finale now reverberates with the menacing roar of a Mosasaurus and includes erupting geysers to shower guests with water and help them beat the heat. A centerpiece to the experience includes the all-new opportunity to meet Dolores, the adorable Aquilops from the new film, alongside her handler, an animal specialist who’s on hand to share facts and stats about this tiny Ceratopsian herbivore. Fans of the Jurassic World franchise will also have the chance to meet other dinosaur favorites Blue the Velociraptor, Juliet the Triceratops and Baby Tango, as well as see four new Dilophosaurus that are featured on the ride. The experience also welcomes guests to step into a thrilling scene from Jurassic World Rebirth and pose near a larger-than-life Spinosaurus to create a memorable photo op perfect for instant social postings. An entertaining scavenger hunt featuring several sneaky Compsognathus dinosaurs will both entertain and keep guests on their toes as they navigate around the area. To enhance the in-world experience, fans can sample prehistoric delicacies at Jurassic Cafe and all-new themed beverages at Isla Nu-bar such as The Jurassic Water Rebirth and Spicy Jurassic Pearadise. A selection of exclusive themed merchandise available at Jurassic Outfitters invites guests to purchase a piece of Jurassic World with all-new apparel, toys and popcorn buckets. To catch Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Rebirth on the big screen, CityWalk’s Universal Cinema, an AMC® Theatre, is the ideal movie theatre for the best movie going experience in L.A. Just before guests venture into the theatre, they will be greeted by a massive, full-scale Quetzalcoatlus perched above an ancient temple. This exciting feature will remain at CityWalk until July 21. Within the theater, film buffs can marvel at original costumes from the film and indulge in themed drinks and exclusive popcorn buckets. The Universal Cinema is the only theatrical venue in the world to feature both a six-story 70MM IMAX® with 4K laser projection and the new PRIME at AMC® theater, featuring 4K laser projection, superior acoustics and heated, plush, recliner seats with built-in subwoofer technology. All of these experiences are part of Universal Mega Movie Summer, when iconic films leap from the silver screen and into the theme park. This year’s event also features the 50th Golden Anniversary of Jaws, the 40th Anniversary of Back to the Future, Wicked and How to Train Your Dragon as part of its programming. In anticipation of Universal Studios Hollywood’s first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster, guests can enjoy a sneak peek of the Dodge Charger ride vehicle that will be featured on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, when it opens 2026. Universal Mega Movie Summer complements the slate of unprecedented groundbreaking attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, including the interactive land, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land that features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” as well as the theme park’s signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction. For more information about Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook. To see Jurassic World Rebirth, visit Universal Cinema for up-to-date screenings and times. ### About Jurassic World Rebirth A new era is born. This summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Prepare Yourself for Nights Filled with Terror! Tickets for the Exclusive Nightmares Revealed Event as well as Knott’s Scary Farm Event Tickets will be Unleashed on July 25 Knott's Scary Farm is Southern California's longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. At the exclusive preview event, Nightmares Revealed, guests learn about the NEW mazes, shows and nightmares that will be waiting at Knott’s Scary Farm. On Aug. 19 bear witness to a full presentation of Knott’s Scary Farm offerings, then take a sinister stroll through the streets of Ghost Town, complete with fog, monsters and more. Those looking to unleash their inner monster at this year's event can purchase event tickets on July 25 at 10 a.m. Also on July 25, tickets will go on sale for Knott’s Scary Farm, the frightful experience that has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched. This year's terror-filled lineup is one that no one will want to miss running select nights from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1. This year's lineup includes 10 frightening mazes, five sinister scare zones and three hair-raising shows. Guests can expect to experience their worst nightmare as the most horrendous monsters await around every corner ready to turn you into their next victim. Nightmares Revealed will take place on Aug. 19 from 7-10 p.m. Knott’s Scary Farm returns Sept. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and 28; Oct. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31; and Nov. 1. Knott's Scary Farm is open 7 p.m.–2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m.–1 a.m. on select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. For those counting, that's 28 fearful nights of horror Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 25 at 10:00 a.m. at knottsscaryfarm.com Six Flags Great Adventure Welcomes Baby Giraffe and New Veterinarian Expertise, passion, and a new generation of wildlife highlight summer at the safari Jackson, N.J. — July 8, 2025 -- Six Flags Great Adventure’s Wild Safari is celebrating two exciting new arrivals this summer: a newborn giraffe calf and the newest member of its animal care team. A three-week-old female giraffe named Mbi (pronounced em-bee), born to mom Embu, is thriving behind the scenes. Guests can look forward to seeing the young calf on the safari in the coming weeks as she grows and begins to explore her environment. Joining the veterinary team is Dr. Erica Jackson, DVM, a Toms River native who began working at the safari during summers in college. After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University, she has returned to the park full-time. “I’ve loved animals since I was three and always dreamed of working here,” said Dr. Jackson. “Now, I get to help care for some of the most incredible species alongside an amazing team.” Dr. Jackson has a special passion for working with elephants and credits mentors Dr. William Rives and Dr. Ken Keiffer, both tenured vets at Wild Safari, for guiding her career in exotic animal medicine. She also completed training at the San Diego Zoo and brings both experience and heart to her new role. Guests may spot her throughout the safari, where she helps care for more than 1,200 animals. Unlimited Access with a Gold Membership The best way to experience the Wild Safari is with a Six Flags Gold Membership. Gold Members enjoy unlimited visits all season long to Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, and Wild Safari, plus free parking, and exclusive perks. To purchase a Gold Membership or learn more about Six Flags Great Adventure’s entertainment lineup and world-class attractions, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure. About Six Flags Great Adventure Resort Six Flags Great Adventure Resort boasts four world-class attractions with Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor, Wild Safari and Savanah Sunset Resort and Spa. Home to award-winning rides like Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster, the park offers two areas just for the littlest guests and great family rides for the whole family, plus entertainment, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Its Wild Safari is one of the largest safaris outside of Africa and gets guests up-close to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family. www.sixflags.com/greatadventure 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®. This summer, award-winning International Star Illusionist Brad Ross brings his mesmerizing show to Knott’s Berry Farm, taking audiences on an unforgettable journey into fantasy and imagination. Families will experience jaw-dropping grand illusions, hilarious comedy and breathtaking magic LIVE on stage. This action-packed show will thrill, amaze and have fans of all ages on the edge of their seats. Ross delivers the ultimate family entertainment experience, blending theatricality, music and choreography with astonishing on-stage marvels. With his signature “boy-next-door” charm, he captivates audiences, drawing them into a world of wonder and making them part of the show. Through interactive moments and thrilling audience participation, every show is a one-of-a-kind experience where surprises unfold at every turn. After captivating audiences in over 50 countries, Ross brings the world’s greatest illusions to Knott’s Berry Farm. Catch Brad Ross at the Walter Knott Theater from July 12 through August 3 before he disappears! WHEN: Tuesdays – Wednesdays & Fridays – Sundays from July 12 - August 3 Showtimes are at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Walter Knott Theater at Knott’s Berry Farm 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620 |
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