Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Annual Holiday in the Park® Event Returns November 24 with Pair of New Cougar Cubs 5-Month-Old Cougars Join Stunning Lineup of Holiday Themed Attractions, Food, and Entertainment VALLEJO, Calif. — November 16, 2023 — Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Thrill Capital of Northern California, today announced the arrival of two female cougar cubs as part of the stunning experiences guests can enjoy during Holiday in the Park. The annual holiday event begins November 24 celebrating a special delivery of five month old Kayah and Aiyana who now weigh, just over 30 lbs.. Guests can visit the cougar cubs as well as enjoy breathtaking holiday displays, themed entertainment, seasonal food, and world class rides as part of the 16th annual Holiday in the Park. “Visiting Six Flags for Holiday in the Park has been an annual tradition for families all across Northern California for years,” said park spokesperson Marc Merino. “For the 16th year of the event, our team is excited to continue to raise the bar of the guest experience with newly themed areas, delicious festive food offerings, and our early holiday gift, five month old Kayah and Aiyana.” Kayah and Aiyana will play an important role at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as ambassadors for their counterparts in the wild, educating and delighting guests in the newly updated Cougar Rocks are of the park.  Holiday in the Park will operate select days, November 24, 2023 through January 7, 2024. New and time-honored traditions included with park admission are:
To add to the merriment, guests can take home an assortment of Holiday in the Park gifts and souvenirs including novelty apparel, ornaments, soft plush toys, plus the best memory of all, a photo with Santa himself. For more information on Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom/events. For the ultimate holiday gift, purchase a 2024 Six Flags Season Pass and enjoy thrills all season with in-park discounts, admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park®, additional events in 2024, and so much more. Six Flags Jobs Six Flags is currently hiring. Team members receive in-park discounts, rewards and recognitions, exclusive Team Member events, and flexible scheduling. These jobs are great for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone looking for a second job that allows them to work around a busy personal schedule. Select jobs, including Rides and Food & Beverage, start at $17 an hour. To apply, visit SixFlagsJobs.com for immediate openings. About Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Hurricane Harbor Concord Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Thrill Capital of Northern California, is home to more than 60 rides, shows, and attractions, including 10 world-class roller coasters like Medusa and BATMAN: The Ride. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord, Northern California’s Most Thrilling Waterpark, features more than 22 rides and attractions like Splashwater Island and Break Point Plunge. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Hurricane Harbor Concord are the premier destinations for thrilling, family fun. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is a professionally accredited and certified animal care facility maintaining and exceeding complex and individualized standards of care and welfare that are mandated by the American Humane Association (AHA), the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), and the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The park is also strictly regulated by the State of California Fish and Wildlife and by the federal government, under the USDA, APHIS, and NOAA. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 63 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. 11/17/2023 Enjoy the Season’s Brightest Thrills during Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta TexasThe Magic Begins November 18  SAN ANTONIO, Texas — November 17, 2023 -- The premier Christmas event in South Texas, Holiday in the Park®, returns to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Bask in wondrous holiday enchantment for the entire family, featuring visits with Santa; the family favorite live nativity show, The Majesty of Christmas, and the all-new Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Spirited New Musical. The most magical time of the year features more than a million glittering lights, festive décor, seasonal foods, holiday entertainment, and thrilling rides to create this winter wonderland experience. Holiday in the Park will take place weekends and select weekdays November 18, 2023 through January 7, 2024. “Holiday in the Park is bigger than ever, with additions like our newest production Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Spirited New Musical,” said Park President Jeffrey Siebert. “There is no better place to experience the holidays than this premier Christmas event in South Texas,” added Siebert.  Holiday in the Park highlights:
 Guests will celebrate the holidays with a cornucopia of festive attractions including:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas will be closed on December 24 and 25. Visit www.sixflags.com for specific operating hours. Holiday entertainment including Santa’s Cottage, The Majesty of Christmas, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Have Yourself a Looney Tunes Christmas will continue through December 23; select attractions and holiday décor will be available through January 7. The celebration continues after Christmas with a variety of entertainment to ring in the new year, including:
About Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Opened in 1992, the park was built on the site of an old limestone quarry, which provides a spectacular backdrop for such exciting roller coasters as Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, The Iron Rattler, Batman: The Ride and Superman Krypton Coaster. In addition, Fiesta Texas boasts an impressive line-up of seasonal events and live entertainment, including Mardi Gras Festival, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park. About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For 62 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. Theme Park Transforms into a Magical Winter Wonderland Starting November 23  VALENCIA, California — November 16, 2023 — Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, lights up the holiday season with the park’s 9th Annual Holiday in the Park, on select days from November 23 through December 31. Beginning at 5:00pm, the magic of the season takes over as the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than two million twinkling lights amidst a thrilling collection of world-class coasters and family attractions, visits with Santa, festive treats and more. From coasters to cocoa, it’s a holiday spectacular for all to enjoy! “We’re delighted to be celebrating the holiday season with the return of Holiday in the Park,” said Six Flags Magic Mountain Interim Park President Jeff Harris. “With over two million holiday lights the park transforms into a magical winter wonderland, elevating the sights and sounds of the holidays in a truly captivating way. From joyful entertainment and musical light displays, to festive foods and seasonal treats, Holiday in the Park offers something for all to enjoy,” he added. New festive Holiday in the Park experiences include:
Returning Holiday in the Park one-of-a-kind themed areas and entertainment, include:
To add to the merriment, guests can take home Holiday in the Park gifts and souvenirs, including novelty apparel, ornaments, and soft plush toys. With a visit to The North Pole, guests can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and take home a souvenir holiday photo. Enjoy a Taste of Holiday in the Park with a wide variety of specialty holiday-inspired main courses including cranberry ribs, traditional tamales, chicken tortilla soup, loaded baked potatoes, and many more tasty eats. Plus, indulge in festive sweets and treats including freshly made peppermint bark, s’mores funnel cakes, french toast thrill shakes, and much, much more. Guests can also cozy up with loved ones and roast marshmallows over an open fire pit at one of several locations around the park. Holiday in the Park event days include November 23-26, December 1-3, 8-11, and 15-31. For more information on Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events. For the ultimate holiday gift, purchase a 2024 Six Flags Season Pass and enjoy thrills all season with in-park discounts, admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park® and many more events in 2024. For more details visit sixflags.com/magicmountain. About Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Magic Mountain, known as the Thrill Capital of the World, boasts 20 world-class roller coasters—more than any other theme park on the planet—and is home to more than 100 rides, games, and attractions, including roller coaster icons like Twisted Colossus, Tatsu, Goliath, and X2. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/magicmountain. Follow us on Instagram @sixflagsmagicmountain Like us on Facebook @sixflagsmagicmountain @sixflagshurricaneharborla Follow us on TikTok @sfmagicmountain @hurricaneharborla Follow us on X @sfmagicmountain About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 63 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. Universal Studios Hollywood Offers Top Holiday Gift-Giving Favorites from SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” Along With the Must-Have Annual Pass as the Countdown to the Holidays Begins Holiday Shopping is Enhanced by the Theme Park’s Festive Grinchmas Who-lebration and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” Along with Seasonal Culinary Treats, November 24 – January 1, 2024 Universal City, California, November 16, 2023 – Looking to share the gift of Universal Studios Hollywood with family and friends this holiday season, then a one-stop shopping spree at the entertainment destination for the perfect gift will help deliver ear-to-ear smiles. To help take the guesswork out of what to buy, Universal Studios Hollywood has assembled a checklist of inspirational gifts available from its popular rides, attractions and immersive lands, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride” and Illumination’s “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash,” along with a collection of theme park favorites. For the ideal stocking stuffer, the Universal Studios Hollywood Annual Pass is the quintessential gift to bring cheer throughout the year, inclusive of discounts and exclusive perks. Select the Platinum, Gold or Silver Annual Pass to create magical memories in 2024. Here’s a checklist of top gifts to consider:
            Throughout Universal Studios Hollywood’s festive holiday celebration, guests can purchase an array of culinary treats and comfort foods, created exclusively by the theme parks Executive Chef Julia Thrash. Here’s a sampling: "Grinchmas” will serve up such Who-bilation favorites as Who-ville Spiral Croissant, Dumpit to Crumpit Treat, Who-bilicious Cinnamon Roll, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Heart Grew 3 Sizes Sugar Cookie and the Grinch™ Heart Lemonade. Comfort foods and themed holiday fare available throughout the theme park: Crispy BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Slow Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Fries, Chili, Butternut Squash Soup and Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl, Turkey Quesadilla, Smoked Brisket Sandwich, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Spiral Croissant, Pumpkin Spice Spiral Croissant, Sleigh Bells Irish Sour, Rudolph’s Red Rita, Hot Apple Toddy, Hot Espresso Martini, Make it Snappy Santa and Mrs. Claus’ Cinnamon Delight. Universal CityWalk Hollywood, located just outside the theme park, is also stocked for ideal shopping and dining.
Guests must be 21 years or older+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages. From Friday, November 24 through Monday, January 1, 2024, Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood features “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” and the spectacular dazzling light projection transformation of HogwartsTM castle through “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle,” as well as “Grinchmas,” featuring a Who-lebration of fun fit for the Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Who-ville Whos. Holiday programs are included in the price of theme park admission. More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Entry to Universal CityWalk is free. More information is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com. ORLANDO — Silver Dollar City brought the Ozark Mountains to Central Florida today when the 1880s internationally-awarded theme park, together with Idaho-based Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC), revealed an all-new custom-designed pumper wagon ride vehicle on Tuesday at the IAAPA Expo, the largest trade show in the world for the attractions industry. The unveiling was in support of the new FIRE IN THE HOLE, the Heartland’s largest indoor roller coaster, opening spring 2024 Silver Dollar City Company president Brad Thomas and Darren Torr, CEO of RMC, presented the one-of-a-kind roller coaster vehicle design that includes high-resolution onboard audio, custom drive system and special provisions for riders with disabilities. Named number one amusement park in the U.S. in 2023 by Tripadvisor, this is the second time Silver Dollar City has collaborated with RMC, with the first being 2013’s award-winning and record-breaking Outlaw Run roller coaster, the only wooden coaster in the world to flip riders upside-down when it opened. FIRE IN THE HOLE marks the first time RMC has developed an indoor coaster. The design is driven by Silver Dollar City’s commitment to utilize state-of-the-art design and technology while staying true to the park’s Ozark Mountains heritage. The custom-engineered vehicle provides maximum comfort while immersing riders in the coaster's story with details drawing inspiration from fire pumper wagons of the 1880s. The all-new FIRE IN THE HOLE is set to open spring 2024 at the Branson, Missouri. theme park with season passes on sale now. Visit silverdollarcity.com for more information and calendar. |
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