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8/28/2024

Tickets Now On Sale For Magic of the Jack O' Lanterns Los Angeles

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Tickets are on sale now! Opening Night is September 30th! 

BUY NOW!

The Magic of the Jack O’ Lanterns delights all ages on a glowing trail of thousands of magnificent, hand-carved pumpkins. A nautical sea-scape, a pirate ship, dinosaurs, dragons, and much more, all softly aglow throughout the event. You’ll find magic around every corner!

Dates and times sell out in advance and prices increase closer to the event. Secure your tickets early for the best prices.

8/27/2024

SeaWorld San Diego announces Inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run/Walk/Kids Run and Howl-O-Scream Flash Sale

SeaWorld San Diego Debuts Inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run

Participants in the Halloween-inspired event will delight in a fun-loving, fright-filled morning of fitness
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 27, 2024) – Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego's largest nighttime Halloween event, is stepping up its annual spooky celebration with the introduction of its inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K running and walking event through its Halloween décor, vignettes and attractions, exclusively before the park opens to guests. Howl-O-Sprint 5K will kick off at 7 a.m. on Sunday, October 20 at the height of the spooky season and provide participants with a never before seen and fun-filled way to experience the park. Registration is now open.
 
Participants will adventure along a 3.1-mile course through the grounds of SeaWorld San Diego, which will be decked out with thrills and chills from SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream and Spooktacular events. Organizers are planning Halloween surprises, themed photo moments and hauntingly entertaining characters that will pop up along the route. The event is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels, it will also include a one-mile Kids Fun Run. Costumes and themed attire are encouraged, though masks are not permitted.
 
All participants will receive an official race shirt, race bib with a timing chip, a one-of-a-kind finisher medal and eligibility for awards for top finishes. Produced by Southern California endurance and sporting events leader Spectrum Sports Management & Timing Services, the race will be the latest edition to the calendar of running events that have made San Diego one of the most popular destinations for the sport.
 
The 5K is just one of many events and experiences set to take place in anticipation of Halloween festivities at SeaWorld San Diego. Howl-O-Scream returns September 27 and runs on select nights through November 2. Howl-O-Scream, which received USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Award for the Best Theme Park Halloween Event in 2023, is the only event in town offering a full night of fear with haunts, spine-tingling thrills, shows, coasters, speakeasies, food and more. Additionally, SeaWorld San Diego hosts Spooktacular, which runs from September 6 through November 3 on select dates, features family-friendly trick-or-treating included in park admission, a pumpkin patch and other family-focused festivities that capture the Halloween spirit. This year, Spooktacular offers an all-new pirate theme and even more activities for kids to enjoy.

Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego Launches 24-Hour Sale with Hauntingly Low Prices
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San Diego’s largest nighttime Halloween event, Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld San Diego, makes a spine-chilling return this fall, and on Wednesday, August 28 for 24 hours only, thrill seekers can score tickets at hauntingly good prices, as low as $43.99 each, when purchasing two or more tickets.

Returning on September 27 and running on select nights through November 2, SeaWorld San Diego’s Howl-O-Scream promises to redefine Halloween with its unmatched blend of terrifyingly fun entertainment. This year’s event will deliver an unforgettable night of terror with heart-pounding haunted houses, like Circus of the Damned and Simon’s Slaughterhouse. Witness three all-new vile vignettes and seven all-new scare zones such as Terrors of the Deep featuring deadly sea beasts and Red Moon Revelry with bloodthirsty vampires.

Guests will be thrilled by the all-new Monster Stomp, an electrifying live performance set in the misty streets of Victorian-era London. Additionally, a curated selection of daring food and drink options will keep the frightful fun going all night long. SeaWorld has elevated every element of fear, creating an experience that will captivate and terrify guests like never before.

In addition, Pass Members can partake in an exclusive in-park Buy One Get One (BOGO) Any Night Tickets for $60 offer starting Friday, August 30 and available only through the Labor Day weekend when purchased in person. 

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 27 to November 2. These chillingly low prices won’t last long – the deal expires at 11:59 P.M. on Thursday, August 29.

WHEN:             
Howl-O-Scream 24 Hour Flash Sale starts on August 28
Howl-O-Scream event runs from September 27 – November 2 on select dates.


WHERE:         
SeaWorld San Diego
Purchase tickets at https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/

8/26/2024

Zombie Joe's Bringing Back Fan-Favorite Dark Dark Ride Ride!

A Thrilling and Haunting Ride Through the Chaos of Halloween Night Filled with Mischievous Spirits!
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Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group is thrilled to bring back the fan-favorite DARK DARK RIDE RIDE – now in a special Halloween TRICK OR TREAT! iteration! It’s your familiar pastime, but with our signature horrifying ZJU twist, in which guests will hop into their very own hand-pushed Turbo Doom Buggy and cruise through the wild chaos of Halloween night.

Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey teeming with mischievous trick-or-treaters, spooky spirits, and unexpected surprises lurking in the shadows. This isn’t just a ride—it’s an unforgettable Halloween adventure that’s as fun as it is frightful, kicking off Zombie Joe's Haunt Season in style!

Join us for a night of thrills, chills, and pure Halloween fun at Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group. It’s time to trick-or-treat your way through the spookiest night of the year.

One $35 ticket is good for one Doom Buggy, for two riders max., giving you and your companion a front-row seat to all the Halloween madness.

Important Details:
  • Ages 18+ only.
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled ride time to sign a mandatory waiver.
  • Your Doom Buggy departs exactly on time—don’t be late!
  • Please be aware that there are no refunds or exchanges.
  • THERE IS NO BATHROOM ACCESS DURING THE RUN OF THE SHOW.

Featuring: Bubba, Charlotte Cocker, Kyle Donovan, Danielle Gray, and Michael Medina.
Directed by Charlotte Cocker and Produced by Zombie Joe

Tickets on sale now at ZombieJoes.tix.com.
 
MORE INFO
For more information, contact Zombie Joe at: [email protected] or 818-635-9153

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZJUTheater/ and https://www.facebook.com/UrbanDeathZJU
YouTube: Urban Death
Instagram & Twitter: @zombiejoes & @urbandeath_zju 
Website: ZombieJoes.com
Patreon: ZombieJoes

8/26/2024

Death Eaters Return This Fall to Leave Their Mark in Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort

Death Eaters Return This Fall to Leave Their Mark on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort
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ORLANDO, Fla. (August 26, 2024) – The Darker side of magic is back at Universal Orlando Resort this fall as the infamous Death Eaters return to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida on select dates August 29 through November 3.

This interactive live entertainment experience brings guests face-to-face with Lord Voldemort’s most loyal supporters, the ominous Death Eaters, as they lurk through London and into the shadowed streets of Knockturn Alley. These fanatic witches and wizards do not shy away from the practice of the Dark Arts and will challenge guests to join the Dark Lord alongside them.  
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Fans can also visit Borgin and Burkes in Diagon Alley to shop for Dark Arts-themed merchandise like t-shirts, accessories, and Death Eater masks – or check out the selection of Death Eater wands at Ollivanders.
For more information about Universal Orlando Resort and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visit www.universalorlando.com.

8/23/2024

Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Universal Fan Fest Nights

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Get Ready to Geek Out...

Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Universal Fan Fest Nights, An All-Original, Immersive and Interactive After-Hours Experience, Tapping into Fan Favorite Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime; Inaugural Event to Debut in Spring 2025

This All-New, Separately Ticketed Event, Leaps to Life
from the Innovative Creators of Halloween Horror Nights

Visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to Sign Up and Be Among the First to Learn About the Event as Details Become Available
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Universal City, California, August 23, 2024 – In Spring 2025, Universal Studios Hollywood will introduce guests to Universal Fan Fest Nights, an all-new interactive and immersive separately ticketed event that brings the most compelling worlds of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime to life from the creators of its highly-acclaimed Halloween Horror Nights event.
Featuring a slate of all-new, thrilling and unique fan favorite experiences, the inaugural Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood will debut these exciting properties with more to be announced soon.
  • Star Trek: This experience is inspired by the Star Trek universe, one of television’s most enduring franchises, which is known for its groundbreaking storytelling that addresses social, political and cultural issues as well as entertaining millions of fans. Star Trek’s optimistic view of the future and reflection on what it means to be human has inspired generations of dreamers and doers.
  • Back to the Future: This exciting experience is inspired by the blockbuster 1985 Back to the Future movie. The groundbreaking adventure sparked one of the most successful trilogies in film history, won an Academy award and launched a franchise that would go on to generate almost $1 billion globally.
  • DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: 2024 has been a banner year for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D). On the heels of the acclaimed film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and the smash hit video game Baldur’s Gate 3, D&D is celebrating 50 years of the WORLD’S GREATEST ROLEPLAYING GAME. More than 64 million D&D fans love rolling dice, slaying monsters and envisioning themselves as the amazing heroes they all are inside.

Universal Fan Fest Nights will be a limited-time, after-hours experience, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood that will showcase a dynamic line-up of captivating, immersive in-world experiences along with engaging celebratory activations throughout the theme park, from live entertainment to cosplay, inviting guests to embrace their favorite characters and share their enthusiasm with like-minded fans.

“For decades, Universal Studios Hollywood has been a leader in creating and executing innovative special events that are consistent with our brand,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Universal Studios Hollywood. “From our esteemed Halloween Horror Nights event to this all-new Universal Fan Fest Nights experience, we are thrilled about how this breakthrough program will continue to elevate the guest experience in an all-new way.”

Additionally, fans can look forward to an enticing menu of themed foods and new merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, to show off their fandom during Universal Fan Fest Nights and beyond.

Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests and fans to visit Universal Fan Fest Nights to sign up and be among the first to learn about Universal Fan Fest Nights as details become available.

More information about this unique, breakthrough themed event will be shared soon.

Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more information. Like Universal Studios Hollywood onFacebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and
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