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Get Pulled In As The Fog Rolls In This Fall LONG BEACH, CA (August 8, 2024) – After four long years, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returns to Long Beach. Opening on September 20th and running select nights until November 2nd, The Queen Mary and City of Long Beach will transform the almost 100-year-old haunted vessel into the most exciting and sinister destination that ever pulled into port. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 14th. You can view the all-new 2024 trailer here. From 2010-2019, Dark Harbor captivated the residents of Long Beach and beyond, offering an immersive Halloween experience like no other. Now, the haunted ship creaks to life once more, welcoming the bravest of souls to enjoy a spooky night both on board the ship and in the surrounding harbor. Prepare for the return of beloved icon characters, haunted mazes, live entertainment, themed speakeasy bars and lounges, ghostly experiences, and themed, sinister eats and treats. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, will be coordinating the return of the event and raising the spirits at the legendary SoCal Halloween celebration. This year’s mazes will both continue the stories of the past as well as introduce new characters and storylines. To the delight of fans, Dark Harbor's speakeasies will also make their return in 2024. Secret speakeasies are hidden inside and around Dark Harbor’s mazes and attractions. Entry is granted only to guests with one of Lady Mabel’s mystic tokens, some of these tokens will be given out each night during the Maiden Voyage Launch Party at 8:08 pm in the ShipYard. For guaranteed access, guests can purchase a “Foresight Four Pack,” which includes a group astrology reading with Lady Mabel herself and four speakeasy tokens. “We’ve said from day one that we will honor the history, legacy, and stories of this legendary event,” said Brett Bertolino, Director of Special Projects for Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. “But we’re also committed to guiding the event's evolution by adding new and cutting edge experiences.” Aside from mazes and attractions, Dark Harbor will feature a nightly variety of entertainment, including the return of the legendary Dark Harbor Sliders and the popular percussion of the Voodoo Sound Company in the VooDoo Bayou. Fire Spinners will light up the fire stage with nightly performances. Magicians and sideshow performers will entertain and heckle the crowd in the Bizarre Bar in the Circus area, while resident DJs in the ShipYard provide beats alongside pop-up performances. The Ringmaster has returned to unleash a twisted Halloween-themed carnival complete with a unique collection of new and returning rides such as Sinister Swings, Scary Mary’s Ghost Rider, Black Widow, and Rampage Double Wheel. Join the Captain each night in the ShipYard at 8:08 pm to experience the Maiden Voyage Launch Party. This ghoulish spectacle is not to be missed! The Captain will call upon his monsters to rise from their graves, slide into the streets and terrify the guests of Dark Harbor! This only happens once a night, so don’t be late! Or else… End your night in the ShipYard with a dance party celebrating The Queen Mary's final voyage to Long Beach, which included stops in Brazil, Mexico and Peru. The Final Voyage begins one hour before the festival closes and features modern Latin music, reggaeton and an appearance by el Diablo. New experiences and highlights for Dark Harbor The Spirits Rise include:
Step aboard the Queen Mary, learn about the ship's fascinating history and grab a cocktail or mocktail at the Spirits Bar while you explore the real stories of paranormal experiences and ghost sightings about this notoriously haunted ship and learn how they’ve inspired the stories and characters of Dark Harbor.
Tickets will be available to the public on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. For more information and event updates, sign up at www.darkharborhalloween.com and follow Dark Harbor on Facebook and Instagram. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is located at The Queen Mary - 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802. 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 32 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 17 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. The Perfect Family-Friendly Halloween Destination For All Ages LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 21, 2024 – Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, today announced the return of their family-friendly event, Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns, to Los Angeles this fall with some enchanting additions for 2024. From September 20th through November 2nd, on select nights, Whittier Narrows Park will be transformed into an immersive pumpkin experience featuring a glowing array of thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns, mesmerizing light displays, and a variety of activities for all ages. Follow the illuminated trail and check out the newly added pumpkin scenes, inflatables, and bouncy pads. You’ll find magic around every corner! From pirate ships to dinosaurs and dragons, guests will also be entertained by the all-new pumpkin light show programmed to music across the entire event every 30 minutes. These pumpkin masterpieces bring to life various spooky and whimsical characters, from classic ghouls and goblins to beloved pop culture icons. Tickets start at $29.99 for adults at $24.99 (including fees) for kids on select nights and go on sale Wednesday, August 28th at 12 pm PST. Visit www.magicofthejackolanterns.com to secure your tickets while supplies last. You can view the 2024 trailer here. “We are thrilled to introduce some exciting new elements to Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns this year and do something that’s never been done before at our event,” Said Greg Salyers, Vice President of Operations at Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. “We know you’re going to love it!” In addition to the breathtaking visual spectacle, Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns offers many activities for attendees of all ages. Visitors can Indulge in various delicious food and beverages on-site as they explore the glowing pumpkin wonderland. 2024 Add-Ons will include:
For additional information, including event specifics, ticket pricing, and more, please visit www.magicofthejackolanterns.com or connect with us on Instagram. ### 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 32 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 17 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. The Spirit of Halloween Comes to Life This Fall! LOS ANGELES, AUGUST 21, 2024 – This fall Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group returns to Griffith Park with the beloved Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, featuring an assortment of new attractions and experiences. Running from September 20th until November 2nd, tickets start at $36.99 (including fees) on select nights and go on sale Wednesday, August 28th. Secure your ticket to the Hayride now at losangeleshauntedhayride.com. Step through the gates of Midnight Falls and beyond the pumpkin tunnel, where every year, the leaves wither away and the veil between the dead and living is at its thinnest. Visitors are encouraged to soak in the atmosFEAR but are advised to keep a watchful eye out for any of the afflicted Towns Folk lurking within the shadows. Make your way through three haunted mazes or hop aboard the Hayride. Wander into the country backwoods and uncover Hellbilly Halloween, where a rumored cannibalistic family has invited you onto their twisted property. Knock on the doors of Trick-or-Treat, driven by the spirit of Halloween you'll find the ghoulish residents have far more tricks in mind than treats. Party with Halloween icon Janelle Monáe as she returns with another legendary party ar the eerie Monáe Manor, where it's Halloween every night, the walls whisper, the music blares, and ghostly encounters—including one from Monáe herself—are all part of the twisted soiree “The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is celebrating sixteen years of fear, and we want to celebrate by bringing this event to the next level,” said Chris Stafford, CEO & Founding Partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. “With a new maze, new add-on experiences, and a few more surprises in store, this is sure to be the Hayride’s biggest season yet” In addition to the Hayride and mazes, guests can immerse themselves in the cursed community of Midnight Falls, head to the general store for some wicked merch, enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed activities, attractions, concessions, grab-and-go drink stations, and a full-service concessionaire on-site This year’s Los Angeles Haunted Hayride will feature the following 2024 add-ons:
For more information, visit losangeleshauntedhayride.com and follow LA Haunted Hayride on Facebook and Instagram. The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is located at Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027. ### 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 32 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 17 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. Fright Fest, Kids Boo Fest, and Oktoberfest to Run at Six Flags Over Georgia Select Dates September 14 – November 3 MABLETON, Georgia — September 10, 2024 — Six Flags Over Georgia —the Thrill Capital of the South — kicks off three fall events starting this weekend; including, Fright Fest® Presented by SNICKERS®, Kids Boo Fest, and Oktoberfest Food Festival. This year, the park is celebrating 30 Chilling Years of Fright Fest with a terrifying roster of 15 haunted attractions, including premium haunted mazes inspired by legendary horror brands such as Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW and Netflix’s Stranger Things. Details of the new haunted experiences coming to Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest this year include:
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia offers family-friendly, day-time thrills for little monsters to enjoy. This year, the event is jam packed with festive fall fun like trick-or-treating, an inflatable corn maze, arts and crafts, dance parties, costume contests, and more. All Kids Boo Fest activities are included with park admission and will take place in the right half of the park from, Twisted Cyclone to Monster Mansion, separate from the scarier Fright Fest offerings. Oktoberfest gives guests the chance to savor a unique menu of seasonal brews and German inspired cuisine while taking in unique live entertainment. Oktoberfest kicks off each festival day with a parade and keg tapping ceremony. Additional entertainment will include strolling Kobald tricksters who play practical jokes amongst the crowd, and the Alpine Horn Comedy Concert. Notable menu items offered during the festival include, a spicy chicken schnitzel sandwich and German pot roast pretzel sandwich, German chocolate funnel cake, German potato salad and more. Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia is open for an expanded 23 select nights starting September 14 through November 3. Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, September 14 through November 3. For event details, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia. Chaperone Policy: In preparation of the busy Fright Fest season, Six Flags Over Georgia has implemented a chaperone policy. Under this policy, all guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after designated hours. To view the chaperone policy in its entirety, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia. The Biggest Sale of the Year – Extended through September 15: Due to popular demand, Six Flags has extended their lowest prices of the year with deals of up to 70% off on 2025 season sasses, single day tickets, all season dining plans and more. Six Flags Over Georgia is also excited to announce the new All Park Passport, a 2025 season pass add-on that allows access to additional Six Flags parks. For more information, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia. 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 such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®. ABOUT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, is home to more than 40 rides and attractions including 12 world-class roller coasters and the seven-acre Hurricane Harbor water park. Six Flags White Water, the South’s Most Thrilling Water Park, boasts more than 24 state-of-the-art water slides, interactive children’s areas and wave pool. Six Flags Over Georgia and White Water are the premier destinations for thrilling, family fun. Attention Trick-or-Treaters! Knott’s Spooky Farm Kicks Off on September 26 with all new Spooktivities with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang Select Dates September 26 – October 31 BUENA PARK, CA – Enjoy Halloween fun by day at Knott's Spooky Farm, the annual family-friendly Halloween celebration. Families can join in on the ghoulish fun as the park transforms with themed décor and wicked fun around every corner. Halloween-themed activities, including trick-or-treating, a lineup of original shows, costume contests and pumpkin decorating await. New this fall season, join Charlie Brown, Snoopy and their friends for Spooktivities, a host of games, music, spooky storytelling and more for ghouls of all ages. Knott's Spooky Farm will be taking place in the daytime, Thursdays through Sundays, September 26 through October 31, plus Columbus Day. Kids can participate in a memorable trick-or-treating experience in the spooky streets of Ghost Town, where they will show off their festive Halloween costumes as they collect their tasty treats. Guests can also visit the Livery Stable to get close and personal with the Creepy Critters of Calico. Spiders, bugs, and more await at our Creepy Critters Corral. Whimsical jack-o-lanterns surround Calico Park as it changes into an enchanting Pumpkin Patch location for families to enjoy the season's atmosphere with photo ops. Guests can get in the spirit by decorating their very own themed cookie or pumpkin right in the heart of Ghost Town. Miniature pumpkins or Halloween cookies will be available for a nominal fee. Also in Calico Park, Snoopy and the Gang host Spooktivities. A full day of Halloween fun awaits all ages with games, music, spooky stories and more. Join Snoopy and his friends at the Calico Mine Stage for a celebration that is not to be missed! Ghouls of all ages are encouraged to strut their stuff and show off their Halloween costumes as we celebrate the spookiest season at Snoopy’s Spooktacular Costume Party. Also, at the Calico Mine Stage, Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies are back for high-energy country music concert and comedy for all to enjoy! The Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Show returns with their Halloween-themed show at Birdcage Theatre. These peculiar puppeteers will amaze all with a spooky puppet show that will have little ones and adults entertained all day. The residents of The Timber Mountain Log Ride will celebrate the Halloween Hootenanny, which adds a family-friendly seasonal twist to a park favorite. The ride's interior features surprise after surprise as guests venture past the Calico Coffin Creeper Band, the town's Green Witch and splash down Skull Mountain through a labyrinth of jack-o-lanterns. Knott's Spooky Farm runs daytime Thursdays through Sundays, September 26 through October 31 plus Columbus Day, and is included with regular park admission. The best way to enjoy Knott’s Spooky Farm and all of Knott's Seasons of Fun for the remainder of 2024 plus all of 2025 is with a 2025 Season Pass. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission to Knott's Berry Farm with no blockout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission to both Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Waterpark with no blockout dates. Regular Season Passes are as low as $105 or 10 easy payments of $7 after initial payment. Hurry before these offers end on October 31, 2024. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com. For more information on all the exciting things that are going on at Knott's Berry Farm, visit us online at knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the conversation by using #SpookyFarm on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. 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®. |
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