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Six Flags Fright Fest® Presented by SNICKERS® Makes its Wicked Return in Time for the Halloween Season
 
Annual Halloween festivities include new haunted attractions, frightfully fun family entertainment and more
​VALLEJO, Calif. — September 19, 2023 — Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, The Thrill Capital of Northern California, is set to make hearts race and pulses pound with the return of Six Flags Fright Fest® Presented by SNICKERS®. The electrifying lineup of spine-chilling nighttime attractions features a new 3D haunted house, three new scare zones and the return of a fan-favorite show. These new scares join popular returning haunted attractions, scare zones, thrilling shows and supernatural transformations of park rides. Daytime activities for all ages include Kids Boo Fest, with Halloween fun for the little ghouls and ghosts, and Oktoberfest with an array of German fare and lively entertainment.  The fall festivities at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be offered select days and nights through October 29.
 
Fright Fest is a special ticketed event, separate from general park admission. Entry into Fright Fest is included with a valid Season Pass.  Some premium haunted attractions require an additional fee.
 
“We are incredibly excited to unleash a Fright Fest event that leads the way in bringing terrifying scares for our guests,” said Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Park General Manager Kirk Smith. “Six Flags is about creating fun and thrilling memories, while providing an exceptional guest experience, and this year’s edition of Fright Fest will be no different. When you add the family-friendly offering of Kids Boo Fest during the daytime and the special food, beverage and entertainment options that are part of Oktoberfest, there won’t be a better place to celebrate autum in Northern California.”
​The haunted house offerings for Fright Fest that incorporate state-of-the-art makeup, props, and special effects include:
  • NEW Club Fear in 3D – Face your fears and see if you can survive this phobia-filled nightmare. There is no telling what might appear out of the darkness to send you into a panic state. For the first time ever, take your terror to a new dimension with a 3D immersive experience. *3D Glasses are an additional fee;
  • Midnight Mansion - Mourning the death of his beloved wife, tortured Professor Silas Grimmlee, decides to dabble in the dark arts to raise her back from the dead, but also calls forth a menagerie of macabre monstrosities from the beyond, which now lie in wait for unsuspecting visitors to Grimmlee Mansion;
  • Sulfur City Society – Rumors have long swirled about the decrepit reformatory where those looking to visit their loved ones soon discover horrifying experiments, a path to hidden catacombs, and the demonic truth;
  • Lost Souls - The mob of misfits that call themselves the Lost Souls have been camping in the woods to help hide the massive tanks of blood that keep them forever young and lethally beautiful;
  • CarnEvil: Fresh Meat - A traveling, backwoods carnival is in desperate need of performers, fresh meat for their circus of horrors...and the dinner table. The only way not to end up on the menu is to prove you too can be a real “cut up.”; and
  • Big Top Terror – Private auditions are being held for those willing to run away and join the circus. Applicants must be ready to take the big spotlight completely on their own.
 
Fright Fest walkthrough scare zones that leave guests nowhere to hide and screaming to get out unscathed include:
  • NEW Murder Mill – Make your way through the forest and take a killer journey. Listen closely, and you may hear the echoing sound of distant chainsaws and cries for help;
  • NEW Weeping Wharf – As you approach the water’s edge, the air grows colder and the moon's pale light casts an eerie glow upon forgotten souls who have emerged from the depths of the afterlife;
  • NEW Corpse Crossing – The hallowed grounds have been overrun by undead creatures of the night so watch your step or become a permanent resident;
  • Dead Man’s Party - Some of the corpses and creeps that have crawled out from the great beyond are throwing a party to die for. The only problem is that the living are crashing it; and
  • Slasher Circus - The circus is in town, and blood-spattered grins and cackling laughter do little to hide that these clowns are killer cannibals. Do your best to evade the sliders and chainsaws, or else you’ll end up on the menu.
 
Thrilling shows, offered with Fright Fest admission, include:
  • NEW Unleashed – Don’t miss the nightly scaremony where the ghastly ghouls break free to rule Fright Fest; and
  • Creepshow Freak Show - Witness amazing and mind-bending feats that leave even some of the ghouls feeling squeamish.
 
During the daytime on Saturdays and Sundays, including Monday, October 9, through October 29, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will offer Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, included with general park admission.
 
A family-friendly Halloween experience, Kids Boo Fest includes a host of new activities and entertainment including the new Hunt for Boo train ride, live entertainment, kids foam party, and more, plus the return of trick-or-treat street and Ghoul School, a special Halloween-themed Sea Lion and Seal presentation. 
 
Oktoberfest brings a seasonal selection of craft beers, delicious German food, and live entertainment and games with plenty of fun and merriment.
 
Fright Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom will be offered on the following evenings:
  • September: 23, 24, 29, 30
  • October: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
 
Fright Fest is a special ticketed event that requires a separate ticket for admission, with an exception for valid Season Passholders.  Additional fees apply for some haunted attractions and the event is not recommended for children 12 and under. Fright Fest, Kids Boo Fest, and Oktoberfest are included with a valid Six Flags Platinum or Diamond Pass. For more information on Fright Fest, visit www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.          
 
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. To apply, visit SixFlagsJobs.com for immediate openings.
 
About Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, the Thrill Capital of Northern California, is home to breathtaking rides, shows, and attractions, including world-class roller coasters like Sidewinder Safari and Batman: The Ride as well as unique, up close and interactive animal experiences. For more information visit sixflags.com/discoverykingdom
 
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.
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