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Save 50% on Castle Dark tickets. The gates creak open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights Sept 22-October 29! See the full schedule HERE! Limited time sale. Get Castle Dark tickets for only $19.99. That’s a 50% savings! All New Haunted Experiences Include:
Guests can enjoy endless fall fun including all-new dessert offerings, a Scarecrow Halloween dance party, and the trick-or-treat trail at SeaWorld Spooktacular, from September 16 – October 31. ORLANDO, Fla. (September 15, 2023) – SeaWorld Orlando is excited to celebrate Halloween with families and children of all ages once again at this year’s Spooktacular. From showing off their dance skills at the Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party to decorating witchy-good cookies in Sesame Street Land, the days will be overflowing with activities to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit. Kids will love collecting ghoulish goodies as they explore SeaWorld Orlando’s fun-filled trick-or-treating trail and meet colorful characters along the way. The days will also be full of other immersive and family-friendly activities to get the whole family into the Halloween spirit. This daytime event takes place every Saturday and Sunday starting September 16 and extends to Friday through Sunday from October 6 through the day of Halloween. SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular is included with park admission. All-New Entertainment and Family-Friendly Fall Activities Spooktacular will feature a variety of fun, family-friendly Halloween activities perfect for a spooky fall day! New this year, the entire family can bust a move at the Scarecrow Halloween Dance Party, located in Journey to Atlantis Plaza. DJs will fill the air with music while Scarecrows show off their dance moves at select performance times throughout the day. Families can also enjoy the All-New Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt. Guests can purchase a scavenger hunt map and follow the clues to win amazing prizes. There will also be an all-new cookie decorating and craft area located at Journey to Atlantis Plaza. Crafts are included in park admission but the cookie decorating kit will be an additional purchase. SeaWorld Spooktacular’s Halloween Activities include:
Plus, don't forget to support the Teal Pumpkin Program for those with allergies – guests with food allergies can collect teal tokens at candy stations and redeem them for allergy-friendly items at Coconut Bay Traders in the Key West area of the park. Rules for Halloween Costumes All guests are welcome to dress up in Halloween costumes. Guests who are ages 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods, and all costumes are subject to the normal dress code for the park. In addition, face painting is not permitted on any guests unless it is done by park artists. Howl-O-Scream Returns to Take Over the Night When the sun goes down, SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream returns promising skull-shivering scares beyond your worst nightmare giving you more screams than any other theme park. From a petrifying pier to a toxic wasteland, experience the shadow-stalking fears that lie around every corner and reimagined frights all through the night. Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando is intended for mature audiences and takes screams to the extreme. This year’s event features 5 haunted houses, 7 scare zones along with several bars, roaming haunts and shows. For thrills alongside chills, guests can soar to death-defying heights on fan-favorite attractions such as Manta, Mako, Pipeline, and Ice Breaker. SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream will take place on select dates from September 8 - October 31, 2023. Best Way to Play One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld Orlando’s Spooktacular is with a SeaWorld Orlando 2024 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2024, for one low price of $131.99. Guests who purchase a Fun Card right now will have the opportunity to attend Spooktacular and the award-winning Christmas Celebration this year. Guests will also have admission to SeaWorld Orlando for a full calendar year to experience thrilling rides, amazing animal encounters and energizing entertainment while also getting the opportunity to be part of all the seasonal events happening in 2024. For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass for as low as $14/month + tax with no down payment. With an Annual Pass, guests will enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com. About SeaWorld 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. “The Last of Us” Creator Neil Druckmann and Voice Talent and Actor Troy Baker Take a Terrifying Tour of Halloween Horror Nights’ “The Last of Us” Haunted House, Exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Click Here to Purchase Tickets Universal City, Calif., Orlando, Fla., (September 14, 2023) – Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Night sends Neil Druckmann, Co-Studio Head & Head of Creative at Naughty Dog, and Troy Baker, the actor behind Joel, on a terrifying excursion of the “The Last of Us” haunted house, based on Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s award-winning post-pandemic video game. “The Last of Us” haunted house can be experienced exclusively at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort. Set in a ravaged civilization, where Infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Naughty Dog and PlayStation’s “The Last of Us” video game, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has captivated audiences since its release. And now, guests can immerse themselves in a real-life experience that puts them directly into the game’s frightening world. “The Last of Us” haunted houses on both coasts propel guests into a world of carnage and mayhem as they follow in the footsteps of the game’s protagonists, Joel and Ellie, who endure a brutal journey in a world overtaken by a fungal virus that turns humans into various forms of a new threat known as the Infected. As guests encounter the Infected – Runners, Stalkers, Clickers and Bloaters – along with the Hunters, a band of hostile humans, they will need to navigate the Pittsburgh Quarantine Zone, including iconic locations from the video game such as the creepy and desolate The Hotel Grand and a labyrinth of dark and dank tunnels, in a desperate attempt to escape and survive. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Studios Hollywood now through Tuesday, October 31, and at Universal Orlando Resort through Saturday, November 4. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com. 
Aquatica Orlando is excited to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month once again with an unforgettable pool party in the #1 rated outdoor water park according to the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards. Back by popular demand, Fiesta Aquatica will surround guests with sizzling Latin flair every Saturday and Sunday from September 9 to October 15. Fiesta Aquatica is included with park admission, so guests can keep the summer fun going even longer. Festive Food Offerings: Throughout Fiesta Aquatica, guests can enjoy delicious Latin-inspired treats at Waterstone Grill Mango Market, Papa’s Cantina, Kuri’s Beachside Panini, and Walkabout Pizza. Festive food selections will include: Returning Favorites:
Lively Latin Music and Exciting Entertainment: It’s never a party without music filling the air. During Fiesta Aquatica, guests can enjoy a change in tempo with Latin beats throughout the park. They will hear vibrant sounds while cruising down Roa’s Rapids or let the music pump them up before braving some of Aquatica’s most thrilling water slides. Guests can show off their dance moves at Banana Beach Cookout and Ke-Re’s Bar on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 1:30pm, where the party never ends. With the most water slides at a single water park in Orlando, the water at Aquatica Orlando stays at a comfortable 82-degrees, so it always feels great no matter what time of year. All-Day Dining: Eat and drink all day as often as once every 90 minutes starting at $24.99. Enjoy a variety of tasty favorites including several of the limited time Fiesta Aquatica offerings as well as assorted Coca-Cola products. Guests can purchase an All-Day Dining Deal HERE. 2024 Fun Card: The fun never ends when guests have a 2024 Fun Card from Aquatica Orlando. Fun Cards are on sale now and offer park admission from now through December 31, 2024 for one low price of $102.99. Guests who purchase a Fun Card right now will have the opportunity to attend park events including Fiesta Aquatica, Beach Nights in 2023 and 2024, Aloha to Summer and more. The perks don’t stop there, Fun Card holders can also buy additional Fun Cards or park tickets for their family. Aquatica Orlando’s Fun Card is available to residents of the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Guests can purchase a 2024 Fun Card at Aquatica.com. Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. Hosted By NBA Legend, Shaquille O'Neal, the Long Beach Halloween Festival is Back for Its Second Year With New Scares and On-Board Access to the RMS Queen Mary  LOS ANGELES, CA | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 – 15-time All-Star and basketball Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal, Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, announced today that Shaqtoberfest will return for its second Halloween season at the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach, California. Opening on September 28 through October 31, tickets are on-sale now at shaqtoberfest.com with prices starting at $29.99 on select nights. You can view the 2023 trailer below. “We are excited to come back bigger and scarier this year,” said O’Neal. “I can’t wait to welcome fans on board The Queen Mary to experience what we cooked up this Halloween!” “We are thrilled to be partnering with Authentic and Shaq to once again bring Shaqtoberfest back to Long Beach,” said Chris Stafford, CEO & Founding Partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. “Now that the Queen Mary is open to the public again, we are so excited to bring all-new haunted and VIP experiences on board the ship. We can’t wait to show everyone what we have been working on behind the scenes, and look forward to another exciting year of Shaqtoberfest!” Shaqtoberfest is a large-scale Halloween festival featuring a wide variety of horror-themed attractions and interactive experiences that capture O’Neal’s beloved personality. The staple of Shaqtoberfest resides in its arrangement of distinct zones for guests to explore. Within each zone, an assortment of bone-chilling activities awaits. Complete with haunted trails, live entertainment, carnival rides, themed bars and cocktail lounges, VIP experiences, a VIP lounge sponsored by ThomasvilleTM, festive treats, and immersive horror-themed entertainment, Shaqtoberfest is southern California’s ultimate Halloween Festival. Family-friendly hours with trick-or-treating will take place during the last three Sundays in October during which guests of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes. New experiences and highlights at this year’s Shaqtoberfest include:
This year at Shaqtoberfest you will find an array of ways to spend the night, including: Haunted Trails The Grey Ghost - New for 2023! The RMS Queen Mary was originally designed as a luxury cruiseliner, but during WWII she was tasked with carrying troops to battle. For this, her exterior was repainted battleship gray, making her impossible to spot in the mist, and earning her the nickname the “Gray Ghost.” After being permanently docked in Long Beach in 1967, she became a hotel and tourist attraction until 2020 where she sat vacant for three years, allowing the spirits of those who have perished onboard to become louder and stronger than ever. As part of the 2023 reopening of the Queen Mary, we’d like to invite you back into the belly of the ship to see what spirits lurk in the dark damp corridors. Step inside, “The Grey Ghost”… Deadman’s Wharf: The Storm Loud claps of thunder and bolts of lightning roll onto the shore hitting what was once a peaceful Fishing town. The storm seems mysteriously strong. Is there something besides a warm front behind this? Escape the reaching tentacles of large sea creatures who have made their way onto the wharf shore as you navigate the storm through a maze of rusted vessels and withering cargo shrouded in fog. Even if you manage to escape the fog’s grip, you might find yourself surrounded by dangerous, undead seafaring creatures surfacing from their watery graves. Pirates Cove On the hunt for buried treasure, pirates have invaded the local shores and caves searching for riches. Step aboard Deepsea Davey’s pirate ship and make your way through the dark, narrow passageways as you search for your own piece of the treasure. Along the way, you may stumble upon “Captain Shaq’s Hideaway” where you can grab a shot of rum punch and toast to the pirate’s life! Midway Madness Loopey Looney and her loyal Clown Crew have taken over the carnival and turned the fun house into the fear house. Between the giant ferris wheel, bumper cars, and concessions, make sure you look up, look down, you never know where you might spy a creepy clown! Be Careful or you might end up as the next sideshow act. Diesel’s Pumpkin Patch Here lies a small town of folk who are eerily anxious for autumn each year. They come together to grow, sell and celebrate all things pumpkin. While they seem to be very welcoming, sometimes their smiles turn to devilish grins as they display their gory gourds. Visitors come from afar to this Halloween party. Will you leave with a souvenir or will you join the Cult of the Calabaza? This one of a kind walk-through experience features a traditional hay bale maze mixed with larger than life inflatables and animations, sinister scares and an over-the-top light show mixing Halloween with a special set by DJ Diesel himself. Live Entertainment LVCRFT Block Party - Come shake your bones and exercise the demons at the LVCRFT Block Party Stage with DJ Reaper and Skeleton Sam slaying Halloween hits all night long. Get the party started before you even step foot at Shaqtoberfest with the official Shaqtoberfest Slaylist. Party don’t stop till we’re six feet deep! Shipwreck Graveyard As you explore this whimsical fishing village you’ll come across the site of a notorious shipwreck filled with larger than life animations, character interactions and tons of photo ops. If you’re feeling brave you can investigate the mysterious storm that caused the ship to run aground. Pop-Up Performances You never know who, or what, you might see at Shaqtoberfest. Keep an eye out for pop-up performances throughout the festival including fire spinners on the Block Party Stage, sliders in front of Tiki Terror, clowns on the Midway Madness carnival rides, The Voodoo Sound Company drummers at Diesel’s Boathouse and more! Themed Bars and Lounges Take a break from the scares while you enjoy festive food, drinks, and live entertainment. Diesel’s Boathouse Leave your boat at the dock and head up to Diesel’s Boathouse for craft beers and a game of cornhole. Home Court Bar Located in the center of the action in the Block Party, Home Court bar is your go-to spot for all your favorite drinks. At this bar, everyone's a winner! Tiki Terror Nestled alongside the historic Queen Mary is a bamboo paradise where you’ll find your favorite island cocktails like the Zombie, Mai Tai, Rum Runner and Blue Hawaiian to name a few. Looney’s Libations - Carnival Themed Bar Terrorizing a carnival is hard work, so when Loopey Looney’s clown cronies need a break they head to the local watering hole to kick back, have a few themed cocktails, mocktails, and morsels. However, fear is a full time job, so be ready for more scares and sliders at any given moment! Open to all ages. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. Carnival Rides A la carte upgrade available; included with VIP Slam Dunk Admission Upgrade your experience with an unlimited access wristband for all carnival rides at Shaqtoberfest, promising an unforgettable Halloween experience with thrilling attractions that are sure to send shivers down your spine. Don’t let your guard down though, you might just bump into one of our killer clowns in the seat next to you! This year’s ride line up includes Bumper Cars, Zero Gravity, Giant Gondola Wheel, Carousel, and Wacky Shack Funhouse. VIP Experiences The ultimate way to experience Shaqtoberfest is through one of our VIP experiences. The Engine Room Experience - New for 2023! A la carte upgrade available; included with VIP Slam Dunk Admission The Queen Mary's history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity, earning her the nickname the "haunted ship." Step aboard and descend below the water line for a special self-guided (AKA "spirit-led") tour of the ship's Engine Room. While on board, there are opportunities to unwind and socialize in the Engine Room lounge and learn about the ship's fascinating past. This experience is not accessible due to the historic nature of the Engine Room. Captain Shaq’s Secret Hideaway A la carte upgrade available; included with VIP Slam Dunk Admission Hidden inside Pirate's Cove is a secret lair, "Captain Shaq’s Hideaway", where you'll toast to the pirate's life with a complimentary shot of rum punch. Admission includes priority access to the Pirates Cove haunted trail. Save $5 and gain access to both The Engine Room Experience and Captain Shaq's Secret Hideaway when you purchase the Captain's Combo. VIP Slam Dunk Lounge Available exclusively to Slam Dunk VIP ticket holders VIP ticket holders enjoy exclusive, unlimited access to the VIP Slam Dunk Lounge, featuring stunning views of Shaqtoberfest from the T-bridge alongside the Queen Mary, exclusive photo opportunities, relaxed seating and an elevated full-service bar with beer, wine, and exclusive cocktails for purchase. Festive Eats and Treats Enjoy delicious food offerings throughout the festival from California classics like Pink’s and Hot Dog on a Stick to seasonal offerings like warm apple cider and s’mores, plus all of your favorite carnival treats like hot dogs, popcorn, soft pretzels, cotton candy, french fries, funnel cakes, batter-dipped Oreos, and more. You’re sure to find the perfect treat to kill your craving. Be the first to know about new events, news, and information this Halloween season by joining Fright Club which includes members-only perks such as exclusive presale access, discounts, rewards, and more! To join for free, visit https://shaqtoberfest.com/frightclub. For more information on ticket information, activations and announcements, visit shaqtoberfest.com and follow Shaqtoberfest on Facebook and Instagram. Shaqtoberfest is located at 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802. ### About Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (“13FEG”) is the world's largest producer and operator of theme park-quality live events, location-based entertainment, and immersive installations. 13FEG currently operates 36 attractions, including haunted houses, Halloween festivals, location-based entertainment venues, and an immersive art exhibit. 13FEG continues to set the bar for live-themed entertainment, operating in 18 cities across the United States. Thirteenth Floor is headquartered in Denver, CO with offices in Austin, TX, and Los Angeles, CA. Learn more at ThirteenthFloor.com. About Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal is one of the world’s most successful athlete-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O’Neal’s signature “Business of Fun” mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors. |
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