Northeast’s Largest Halloween Party Delivers New Haunts Inspired by Blockbuster Horror Franchises with 32 Haunting Nights JACKSON, N.J. — August 30, 2024 — Six Flags Great Adventure Resort ramps up the scare factor with the all-new Fright Fest Extreme - presented by SNICKERS debuting on Friday the 13th. Weekends and select nights September 13 through November 3, guests can experience bone-chilling Halloween-themed attractions as new scares and classic shows take center stage at the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park. Guests who purchase a ticket to Fright Fest Extreme will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things and Army of the Dead, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun, Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat and Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) Details of this year’s new horror branded attractions include:
As the countdown to Halloween begins, guests are invited to prepare for the largest, scariest and most EXTREME Fright Fest ever with 9 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and 4 exciting “monstertainment” shows. In addition to Fright Fest Extreme’s newest franchises, classic haunted mazes will return along with new attractions:
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort leaves no pathway safe from terror with its Scare Zones
Entrancing “Monstertainment” returns:
Fright Fest Extreme will operate most Thursday-Sunday evenings beginning Friday, September 13 through November 3. Guests can enhance their fright by upgrading to an ‘RIP’ tour which provides guests with a personal ‘gore’ guide and express access to all haunted attractions. For event hours and to purchase tickets and tours visit sixflags.com/greatadventure This event is not recommended for children under 13 and those who scare easily. Guests who are looking for less trick and more treat can enjoy the Wild Safari select days this fall on the Safari Off Road Adventure, home to over 1,200 animals from across the globe. Six Flags Great Adventure is also open select days and features more fall events including Oktoberfest and Kids Boo Fest. During Oktoberfest, weekends September 7 through November 3, guests will experience German culture through entertainment, food and beverage. Enjoy a variety of German favorites like potato pancakes, bratwurst and beer. The whole family can take in fall ambiance with German flare including folk singers and more. Guests will also be immersed in seasonal festivities during Kids Boo Fest, weekends September 14 through November 3. The littlest ghouls and ghosts can trick-or-treat and enjoy a variety of family fun in Cornstalk National Park. Kids Boo Fest offers activities and entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Guests can purchase daytime only or day/night combo tickets to experience thrills by day and fright by night at sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets. For those seeking the ultimate in thrills and chills, purchase a 2025 Prestige Pass to enjoy all of Six Flags Great Adventure Resort including unlimited entry into all haunted attractions during Fright Fest Extreme in 2024. Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure now through Labor Day and take advantage of Six Flags’ Biggest Sale of the Year including discounts on 2025 Season Passes and more. - 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®. About Six Flags Great Adventure Resort Six Flags Great Adventure Resort boasts 4 world-class attractions with Six Flags Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor, Wild Safari and Savanah Sunset Resort and Spa. Home to the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, award-winning rides like Kingda Ka, 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 X @sfgradventure Instagram @sfgradventure TikTok @sixflagsgreatadventure Facebook at facebook.com/sixflagsgreatadventure #MySixFlags #SixFlagsGreatAdventure #SixFlagsFrightFest #SixFlagsFrightFestExtreme UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS 2024 OPENS TONIGHT – UNLEASHING A NEW REIGN OF TERROR AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA Guests will Face 10 All-New Nightmare-Inducing Haunted Houses, Five Scare Zones Brimming with Terrifying Creatures, an All-New Tribute Store, New Food and Beverage Items to Die For, and More Click Here to Purchase Tickets Orlando, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2024) – Let the horror commence… Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort opens tonight, unleashing a new slate of frights and nightmare-inducing terror upon guests. Running 48 select nights now through November 3, the world’s premier Halloween event is back for its 33rd year with 10 all-new movie-quality haunted houses and five spine-chilling scare zones inspired by cinematic greats and eerie original stories created by Universal Orlando’s Entertainment team. And in-between the screams, guests can enjoy an energetic live show, fuel up for the next round of scares with delicious food and beverage items inspired by the event’s haunts, shop the latest merchandise at the highly-themed Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store, and so much more. See below for an overview of the terrifying experiences that await guests at Halloween Horror Nights 2024: 10 CHILLING HAUNTED HOUSES As guests brave this year’s lineup of 10 frightening haunted houses, they will:
FIVE TERRIFYING SCARE ZONES This year’s event will introduce two new hosts of horror, SINIST3R and SURR3AL, who are reigning the streets of Universal Studios Florida and unleashing the horror that awaits within five scare zones. As guests navigate the park, they’ll try to evade hordes of menacing scareactors stalking their every move as they:
ALL-NEW ENTERTAINMENT, SINFULLY DELICIOUS FOOD, AND IMMERSIVE RETAIL EXPERIENCES In between the screams, guests can enjoy:
EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCES AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S HOTELS To complete the ultimate Halloween Horror Nights getaway, the horror will expand to all Universal Orlando hotels with Halloween-themed lobby décor – including a web of sinister roots and pumpkins that have taken over the lobby and the Swizzle Lounge at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort; creepy driftwood structures and spirits from the dead sea haunting Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites; the transformation of Loews Sapphire Falls Resort into a dark seaside gothic manor, and alien overlords have descended upon Universal Aventura Hotel. Guests will also enjoy spooky photo opps and specialty drinks during their stay, in addition to other benefits including access to a dedicated Halloween Horror Nights entrance gate exclusively for Universal Orlando hotel guests for faster entry into the event, plus free transportation to Universal Orlando’s theme parks and Universal CityWalk before and after the scares. Halloween Horror Nights tickets and vacation packages that include one-night admission to the event – along with hotel accommodations at a Universal hotel and theme park admission to all three theme parks – are on sale now. For more information about Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024 and to purchase tickets, visit www.universalorlando.com/Halloween. About Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort is an award-winning theme park destination that welcomes all to truly be themselves while enjoying world-class attractions that redefine theme park experiences. Here, a multitude of authentically thrilling, exciting and spontaneous adventures await – each inviting guests to embark on whatever vacation they crave while igniting their full range of emotions like never before – from the awe of walking the streets of Hogsmeade or Diagon Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the rush of adrenaline that takes over when coming face-to-face with a Velociraptor in Jurassic Park to the wide-eyed joy of seeing an entire slice of cake atop a delectable milkshake at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen. Universal Orlando Resort is home to three, soon-to-be four, exhilarating theme parks that boast some of the most innovative and immersive experiences ever created – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, and – opening in 2025 - Universal Epic Universe. Guests can also relish in exciting dining and entertainment at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex and enjoy incredible accommodations and magnificent theming across eleven hotels that offer something for every style and budget: Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel (opening in 2025), Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21, 2025), Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening February 25, 2025), Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites. Universal Orlando Resort is a part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal. For more information about Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com. Halloween Horror Nights Serves Up a Maniacal Menu of Devilish Bites, and Offers Guests the Chance to Scare in Style with Exclusive Merchandise, All Inspired by This Year’s Sinister Slate of Terrifying Haunted Houses and Shows at Universal Studios Hollywood, Kicking Off Thursday, September 5 All-Original “Late Night with Chucky” Live Talk Show Will Taunt Guests With the Infamous Doll’s Brand of Mischief and Mayhem Click Here to Purchase Tickets Universal City, CA, August 29, 2024 – Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood lures guests deeper into this year’s terrifying event with a curated menu of devilish bites and beverages plus exclusive merchandise, all inspired by this year’s horrifying slate of haunted houses and original shows. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Thursday, September 5 through Sunday, November 3, 2024. “Late Night with Chucky,” an all-original live talk show located in the DreamWorks Theatre, will feature the notorious doll infusing his self-deprecating sense of humor as takes over Late Night. The interactive attraction will invite guests to submit questions for Chucky to answer via a QR code available in the lobby of the theatre, but if this temperamental host doesn’t appreciate the question, guests may end up like his production team who have been eliminated from their position…permanently. With such haunted houses as “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy,” “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface,” “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” and “Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America,” tapping into guests darkest fears, these experiences will also send them spiraling for a reprise with a selection of tempting treats and drinks. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages. This year’s terrifying event menu will include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items for those with every type of appetite. The following is a sample of what fans can expect: The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy Bar (located in Lower Lot by “Jurassic World—The Ride”)
Chucky’s Dive Bar (located behind Animation Studio Store)
City Snacks featuring “A Quiet Place” (located in Upper Lot)
Dia de Los Muertos (located in Universal Plaza)
Monster Eats (located in Lower Lot)
Leatherface’s BBQ (located in Lower Lot)
Halloween Horror Nights guests and fans can elevate their experience with a variety of new merchandise collections featuring their favorite fiends and most-anticipated haunted houses. Fan favorite character Lil Boo – an adorable yet creepy baby pumpkin – will come to life in an all-new collection, including a popcorn bucket, shoulder plush, backpack and headwear. The new Halloween Horror Nights collection features sickening house tees, a pierced, reversible bucket hat, bat-eared beanie, skull shot glass and much more. Everyone’s favorite killer doll Chucky is back with an updated popcorn bucket featuring new phrases and a stitched up look inspired by Bride of Chucky. From apparel and accessories to souvenirs and homeware, fans can also shop exclusive products inspired by “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy” haunted house and the Dia de Los Muertos activation at Universal Plaza, only at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The horror extends to Universal CityWalk with a selection of limited-tie offerings at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, VIVO Italian Kitchen, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Voodoo Doughnuts and Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville. With eight all-new terrifying haunted houses, a reimagined Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and live entertainment, Halloween Horror Nights is Southern California’s scariest Halloween event that features a killer line-up, inspired by the biggest names in horror. At a glance, this is Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood:
Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.
Guests can enjoy all the seasons at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a 2025 Fun Card and for a limited time, guests can get 15 months of unlimited admission for the price of a single day ticket TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – This Fall, guests can create unforgettable memories at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest family-friendly event, Halloween Harvest. The all-new event will feature fun activities for all ages, including Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration at the Festival Walkway, where guests can step into a world of enchantment and not-so-spooky Halloween fun. Plus, guests can capture the perfect fall moment at an assortment of autumn-themed photo spots scattered throughout the park. "Halloween Harvest brings the essence of fall right to Tampa Bay,” said Stewart Clark, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “The Park will be decorated in fall colors, and the event is packed with exciting activities and experiences like Kandy’s Sweetacular Celebration, making it the perfect place for guests to create unforgettable memories together this Fall.” Halloween Harvest is inspired by some of Busch Gardens' best-loved Halloween events and is included with park admission. This year, guests can look forward to frightfully delightful activities on select dates including:
The Best Way to Enjoy Busch Gardens’ Halloween Harvest Guests can enjoy a full year of fun at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a 2025 Fun Card! For a limited time, guests can get 15 months of unlimited visits for the price of a single day ticket. Plus, by purchasing now, guests can have unlimited admission for the rest of 2024 for free. This means they can experience Halloween Harvest and the festive spirit of Christmas Town as many times as they like. For more information on Busch Gardens’ Halloween Harvest festivities and to purchase a 2025 Fun Card, guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com. About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group proudly presents: URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR Haunted Theatre Attraction! WHO: Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group WHAT: URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR: Haunted Theatre Attraction! WHEN: Fridays & Saturdays: 9/27-10/26 PLUS Sunday 10/27, and Wednesday-Friday 10/30, 10/31 and 11/1 TIMES: 7:00p / 8:00p / 9:00p / 10:00p / 10:45p / 11:30p* *Fridays & Saturdays only. WHERE: ZJU Theatre - 4850 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601 TICKETS: http://zombiejoes.tix.com/ Advance tickets $23 online / $28 at door WEBSITES: http://zombiejoes.com/ &http://www.urbandeath.com/ WARNING: Graphic content, trigger warnings, and full nudity. AGES 18+ Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre is thrilled to bring Halloween must-see URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR back to North Hollywood starting September 27, 2024, through November 1.
Part twisting haunted house and part badass theatre attraction, URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR will reach into the depths of the darkest corners of the human psyche to bring you their most horrifying show yet. There’s nothing family friendly about this haunt anymore, folks… The monstrous freaks are here to terrify and shock you to your core! After facing the spine-chilling and often risqué maze upon entrance, guests will be treated to a captivating live show consisting of a series of shocking and bloody wordless vignettes and mind-blowing physical performances. Guests will then face frightening new creatures hiding within a reversed version of the scream-inducing TOUR OF TERRORmaze on their way back into the real world. A Halloween tradition for many in Southern California and beyond, URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR was created by Zombie Joe and Jana Wimer, and has traveled the globe haunting audiences in Edinburgh, New York City, and Cape Town. URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR has also been recognized by horror icon Joe Bob Briggs, receiving the Silver Bolo Award for “Excellence in Horror Media.” Prepare for a raunchy, terrifying, and entirely unique experience. URBAN DEATH TOUR OF TERROR will shock and delight even the bravest of souls. Do not come alone! |
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