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All-New DIABLO®: The Infernal Path, Four New Live Shows and Family Fall Fun Headline Halloween Haunt's Most Entertainment-Packed Season in Years
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DOSWELL, Va. — Aug. 18, 2026 — When darkness falls, the screams rise. Kings Dominion today announced one of its most ambitious Halloween entertainment lineups ever as Halloween Haunt returns on select dates beginning Sept. 18, transforming the park into a massive nighttime playground where thrills and scares collide.
 
As part of Six Flags Entertainment's largest Halloween celebration in company history, Kings Dominion will feature the debut of DIABLO: The Infernal Path, an all-new haunted maze inspired by Blizzard Entertainment's legendary video game franchise, five park-original haunted mazes, five immersive scare zones, five live shows, nighttime ride experiences and a completely reenergized entertainment lineup featuring four new shows.
 
By day, families can enjoy the return of Tricks and Treats, a festive Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, live entertainment and seasonal surprises for guests of all ages.
 
"This fall, Kings Dominion will be the place where Virginia's Halloween season comes to life," said Jennifer Schofield, park manager of Kings Dominion. "With the debut of DIABLO: The Infernal Path, four new live shows, immersive scare experiences, nighttime thrills and family-friendly fun during the day, guests can enjoy a complete Halloween celebration packed with energy, entertainment and excitement from open to close."
 
Halloween Haunt
Select Dates Sept. 18 - Nov. 1
After dark, Halloween Haunt transforms Kings Dominion into a world where monsters roam freely, screams echo through the park and every shadow hides something sinister.
 
The 2026 lineup includes:
  • Six haunted mazes
  • Five immersive scare zones
  • Five live entertainment experiences
  • Nighttime rides and attractions
  • Specialty seasonal food and beverages
  • Hundreds of monsters throughout the park
 
NEW FOR 2026: DIABLO: The Infernal Path
Step into Blizzard Entertainment's legendary Diablo franchise and enter a dark gothic world consumed by Evil. Face Diablo, Lilith, Mephisto and Baal as you journey through cursed cathedrals, ancient rituals and unspeakable horrors. Every step along Diablo: The Infernal Path pulls you deeper into the nightmare. Do you dare enter? Experience Hell like you've never imagined.
 
Making its debut at Kings Dominion during Diablo's 30th anniversary celebration, this first-of-its-kind attraction immerses guests inside the world that has captivated more than 100 million players around the globe. Guests will come face-to-face with some of the franchise's most legendary demons as they navigate a realm fractured by dark ritual, ancient power and unimaginable evil.
 
Four New Live Shows Debut This Fall
Halloween Haunt's entertainment lineup expands significantly in 2026 with four all-new productions that add fresh energy, humor and horror throughout the park.
 
  • Sink the Jerk
  • This interactive carnival-style attraction challenges guests to sink a loud-mouthed performer and become part of the show.
 
  • Skeleton Crew
  • Watch skeletons perform in a high-energy cirque spectacular where every scream from the audience pushes the performers to attempt even bolder feats.
 
  • Wake the Dead
  • Franklin Earl Anderson Rochester is dead and his family has gathered for the reading of his will. What follows is a musical mystery where dancing, drama and audience participation collide. Guests help determine who murdered Rochester and decide the family's fate.
 
  • The Witch Sisters
  • These mischievous sisters bring magic, music and Halloween mischief to Kings Dominion in an entertaining new daytime experience for families.
 
Returning Favorite: Heads Will Roll
The fan-favorite production returns to Halloween Haunt with even more dark humor and twisted surprises.
Heads Will Roll is back for more and a bit more bloodthirsty than guests might recall.
 
Nighttime Thrills Take Over the Park
The fear doesn't stop at the haunted attractions.
 
As darkness descends, Kings Dominion's world-class rides and roller coasters transform into entirely different experiences. The combination of darkness, atmospheric lighting, fog and immersive soundscapes turns every ride into an unforgettable nighttime adventure.
 
Guests can experience the park's record-breaking attractions, including Rapterra, the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster, under the eerie glow of Halloween Haunt.
 
Tricks and Treats: Family Fun by Day
Select Dates Sept. 19 - Nov. 1
Before the monsters emerge each evening, families can enjoy a playful Halloween celebration designed for guests of all ages.
 
Highlights include:
  • Trick-or-treating
  • Costume contests
  • Live Halloween shows
  • Family-friendly entertainment
  • Favorite rides and attractions
  • Seasonal characters and surprises
 
Tricks and Treats offers the perfect way for families to celebrate the season with interactive activities, festive decorations and unforgettable fall memories.
 
The Best Way to Experience Halloween Haunt
Guests can enhance their visit with Haunted Attractions Passes, which provide access to haunted mazes throughout the event.
 
Available options include:
  • Haunted Attractions Pass
  • All Season Haunted Attractions Pass
  • Haunted Attractions Express Pass
 
Guests must have valid park admission, a season pass or membership, plus a Haunted Attractions Pass to experience haunted mazes.
 
2027 Season Passes Available at the Lowest Price This Year and Next
The best way to experience Halloween Haunt and everything Kings Dominion has to offer is with a 2027 Gold or Prestige Season Pass.
 
Guests who purchase now receive:
  • Unlimited visits for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027
  • Access to Halloween Haunt, Tricks and Treats and other seasonal events
  • Free general parking (restrictions apply)
  • Admission to parks throughout the Six Flags East Region, including Six Flags Great Adventure, Carowinds and Six Flags Over Georgia – all celebrating the holiday season with winter events
  • Merchandise, food and ticket discounts
  • One bonus Bring-A-Friend Free ticket for eligible purchases through Sept. 7
 
Prestige Passholders also receive access to every Six Flags park across North America, preferred parking, complimentary fountain beverages, a free single-use Fast Lane per visit and additional VIP benefits.
 
For more information about Halloween Haunt, Tricks and Treats and 2027 Season Passes, visit www.sixflags.com/kingsdominion.
 
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. 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®.
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