Here’s what’s happening this Winter at our local theme parks:

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Disneyland Resort Celebrates the Christmas Season with Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

The annual event has returned for another season of festive cheer, running through Jan. 7, 2026

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Guests are invited to celebrate the most magical time of the year by revisiting cherished traditions or discovering new favorites. The celebration features popular seasonal overlays such as “it’s a small world” Holiday and Cars Land, appearances by beloved Disney characters dressed in their winter best and dazzling holiday décor that transforms every corner of the resort.

This year’s 70th Celebration is fused with seasonal spirit, as guests will spot nods to the celebration amongst winter bunting, trees and lights, including a 70th-inspired holiday wreath on Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and enhancements on Toy Story Midway Mania! With heartwarming entertainment, themed treats and spirited experiences, the holidays shine brightly throughout The Happiest Place on Earth.

Disneyland Park

• Each evening, as snow falls and music fills the air, more than 80,000 twinkling lights, “icicles” and snow-capped turrets transform Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle into a shimmering wonder.
• Embellished with nearly 1,800 Victorian-inspired ornaments and 100 oversized faux candles, a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree lights up Main Street, U.S.A.
• “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends” returns to Fantasyland Theatre featuring Santa, Disney characters, classic Holiday tunes, crafts and more. He’ll also greet guests at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park, which has been transformed into a holly, jolly, joy-filled playground.
• Guests can wave hello to Santa Claus himself in the grand finale of “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” in Disneyland park, following a festive procession of reindeer, toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies, characters and more as they make their way down Main Street, U.S.A.
• The annual gingerbread display in Haunted Mansion Holiday* stands at approximately 13 feet and resembles a house decorated for the holidays, except this year, it hosts a whole murder of black crows with piercing red eyes that glow. At least 13 are on the table at any moment, their eyes ominously watching as guests pass by the ballroom. Four crows flick and move from their perches and on the tower while one attempts to redecorate the Christmas lights on the house – to his electrified chagrin.
• 50,000 lights illuminate the façade of “it’s a small world” Holiday, with an additional 350,000 mini-lights brightening the trees, hedges and animal topiaries surrounding the attraction. Thousands of additional lights adorn the nearby shops and food kiosks.
• The Plaza Point holiday shop on the corner of Main Street, U.S.A., allows guests to personalize ornaments for purchase and watch artistry in action, as cast members hand paint names on ornaments.

Disney California Adventure Park

• Upon entering Disney California Adventure Park, guests may spot a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree with vintage-style ornaments, keeping with the theme of Buena Vista Street – which is inspired by Los Angeles as it appeared when Walt Disney arrived in the 1920s.
• “World of Color Happiness!” debuted during the start of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration and will run through the holidays, lighting up the 3.5 acres of Paradise Bay, as more than 1,200 fountains bring the show to life.
• A whimsical “Snowcar” greets guests at the entrance of Cars Land in Disney California Adventure Park, before guests enter Radiator Springs to witness a spectacle of lights and holiday décor decking the streets for the “haul”-idays.
• The live entertainment for Disney Festival of Holidays features an extensive range of genres, including R&B, soul, polka, traditional Latin, Hawaiian and more.
• The food and beverage offerings across Disney Festival of Holidays are inspired by foods traditionally eaten during different cultural holidays, like the barbacoa tamal de res.
• Six Festive Food Marketplaces spread across Disney Festival of Holidays feature new menu items such as the al pastor mac and cheese. Guests ordering the returning fan-favorite Holiday Duet get two half-portions of two types of macaroni and cheese.

Downtown Disney District

• Guests can enjoy nightly “snow” on the west end of the district, adding a whimsical touch to the holiday entertainment at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage & Lawn.
• On weekends, the cheerful sound of holiday carolers fills the air at Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage through Dec. 28.
• In Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail, guests can participate in a hunt for special hidden character-themed ornaments hung on holiday trees throughout Downtown Disney District to earn a keepsake through Jan. 7, 2026.**
• For a limited time, Downtown Disney District offers seasonal food and drinks that are packed with holiday flavors like “The Almond Brittle Cake” from Salt and Straw and the Gingerbread old fashioned at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill and Patio for guests age 21 or older.
• Holiday-themed products make perfect gifts for loved ones, like the Sugar Plum Body Scrub from Nectar Life, merchandise from the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas Collection at World of Disney and the Gingerbread AT-AT Walker from The LEGO Store.
• Disney’s support of the Marine Toys for Tots program began more than 75 years ago when Walt Disney and his animators designed the original Toys for Tots logo. Starting today, and through Dec. 13, 2025, guests and cast members can join the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting Toys for Tots by donating new, unwrapped toys at collection bins located inside Avengers Reserve, World of Disney and Star Wars™ Trading Post. On Dec. 13, U.S. Marines will be on hand near the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage to accept donations on behalf of the United States Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.

Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

• Santa makes stops at all three on-property hotels, matching his attire to fit each hotel’s theme. At Pixar Place Hotel, he embraces the artistry of Pixar animation with a colorful artist smock in front of his workshop. As the Disneyland Hotel transforms into a mid-century modern wonderland, Santa greets visitors in front of wintery trees wearing a stunning red suit with swirling fuchsia details. Reflective of the hotel’s rich, craftsman-style grandeur, Santa’s style at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa features an elegant coat, embroidered vest, a custom-made bejeweled belt buckle and a stained-glass candle pin on his hat.
• Guests can toast to the season at Great Maple in Pixar Place Hotel, which will host a holiday pop-up dining experience now through Dec. 31, 2025, with special prix fixe menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• Pixar Place Hotel features 31 uniquely decorated trees celebrating 10 Disney Pixar films, 1,192 custom ornaments created by the Resort Enhancement computer artists each glittered by hand using 50 pounds of glitter and enough light strands to stretch the entire Disneyland Railroad twice.
• The Disneyland Hotel gets a winter makeover, adorned with colorful décor and sprinkled with flurries of snowflakes, creating an enchanting holiday stay for guests. It will also feature a winter castle-themed holiday confectionary crafted from fondant and different sugars.
• Once again, a gingerbread replica of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa graces the hotel lobby this year. This year’s creation features a scene from “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.” Guests can find seasonal treats from the Great Hall Cart nearby.
• Now through Jan 6, 2026, Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa offers Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch, and a new dinnertime character experience, Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast. Guests can also dine with Goofy and his pals dressed in their merry best at Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays at the Disneyland Hotel.

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues 
Select experiences from the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration remain available for guests to enjoy throughout the fall season for a once-in-a-lifetime blend of offerings, including “Paint the Night” parade, “Tapestry of Happiness” on the facade of “it’s a small world” and “World of Color Happiness!” on select nights. 

Guests will notice special touches on areas and attractions, including the 70th enhancements on Toy Story Midway Mania!, decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade. Interactive MagicBand+ locations and the Key to Disneyland lock stations remain available. 

Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland Park (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District dining, entertainment and shopping complex. The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and Pixar Place Hotel. When it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland introduced the world to a new concept in family entertainment and continues to use creativity, technology and innovation to bring storytelling to new heights. Open daily, year-round. For more information, guests can visit Disneyland.com. 

To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date is required. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. Parks, attractions, entertainment, experiences, services, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort.
*Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
**Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail pursuit is subject to cancellation or change without notice including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes and prices. Purchase limits apply. There is only one keepsake per map. Maps are valid for redemption through 1/7/2026, or while keepsake supplies last.

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Knott’s Merry Farm Returns to
Knott’s Berry Farm for Another Year

The annual event features holiday fun for all

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The holiday spirit shines bright at Knott’s Merry Farm this year, taking place from now until January 4. Experience a Knott’s Christmas celebration with winter wonderland-inspired décor transforming the entire park into a classic holiday festival, featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, jumbo snowflakes, and a variety of picturesque seasonal settings.

A Winter Wonderland of Holiday Fun

The holiday spirit shines bright at Knott’s Merry Farm this year, taking place now through January 4. Experience a Knott’s Christmas celebration with winter wonderland-inspired décor transforming the entire park into a classic holiday festival, featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, jumbo snowflakes, and a variety of picturesque seasonal settings. Knott’s Merry Farm offers Christmas activities for families and joyful experiences inspired by the spirit of the holidays.

• This holiday season, park-goers of all ages can enjoy Christmas shows like Home for the Holidays, a musical revue featuring classic Christmas tunes, holiday lights, magical dancing toys, and dazzling snow, all set on an elaborate, transforming wintertime stage. The holiday season at Knott’s Merry Farm also means a return of the beloved ice show starring the famous beagle, the Peanuts Gang, and a cast of world-class ice skaters.
• ‘Tis the season for delectable holiday dining food that can’t be found anywhere else and only offered this time of year. Guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including the Meatball Hoagie with Cranberry Gastrique and Mash Potatoes.
• The streets of Calico play host to a Christmas Crafts Village offering one-of-a-kind gift ideas and a magical Snow and Glow experience dancing to the beat of holiday music. Guests can experience Santa’s Christmas Cabin, a nightly Parkwide Holiday Lighting Moment, plus so much more this wondrous winter season at Knott’s Merry Farm.

Live Shows for the Holidays

Guests of all ages can embrace the joy of Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm, with classic shows like the holiday ice show featuring Snoopy, the Peanuts Gang and a cast of world-class ice skaters, the nightly parkwide holiday lighting moment, plus so much more!

Show availability does vary by day. Download the official Knott’s Berry Farm Mobile App for a complete list of entertainment offerings and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice.

A Flurry of Seasonal Sweets, Eats, and Drinks

Treat your taste buds to a delectable menu of holiday fare, including savory mains, delicious desserts, and irresistible snacks. Our hot cider, gourmet hot chocolate, and other delightful drinks will keep you warm all night long.

Christmas Crafts Village

Relax and unwind in Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village, as Ghost Town transforms into a shopping wonderland filled with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, as well as artist demonstrations of chainsaw wood carving, and elegant glass blowing.
*Additional fees may be required for select activities at this attraction.

Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Hotel are located in Buena Park. Knott’s Berry Farm is open daily and Knott’s Merry Farm runs on select nights from November 21 through January 4, 2026. For more information please visit www.knotts.com.

Download the official Knott’s Berry Farm Mobile App for a complete list of entertainment offerings and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice. 

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Holidays at LEGOLAND ® California Return with Yuletide Builds & Bricktastic Cheer!

Festive takeover at the Merlin Entertainments theme park in Carlsbad with lights, laughs & LEGO® joy run through January 4 presented by The Hallmark Channel!

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Have your ‘elf’ a merry little brick-built holiday at LEGOLAND® California Resort as the Park transforms into a LEGO® winter wonderland. Running select days through Jan. 4, families can unwrap fun with a new holiday-themed ride, larger-than-life LEGO builds, falling “snow,” twinkling lights, sweet treats and more. All seasonal offerings are included with general Park admission and select annual passes.

The holiday spirit shines brighter than ever with the Resort’s iconic, three-story-tall LEGO Christmas tree built from more than 360,000 bricks, sparkling nightly with dazzling lights. Guests can also capture family photos in front of the giant LEGO wreath or new brick-built Santa and Sleigh, enjoy festive bites, and get a head start on holiday shopping at the all-new LEGO Shop – opening Thanksgiving week, following a grand remodel.

This year, Elves Frode & Ivy are back with holiday cheer across the Park. Guests can: 

• Snap “elfies” with new and returning LEGO holiday character favorites, including LEGO Gingerbread Man, LEGO Snowman, LEGO Reindeer Girl, and LEGO Nutcracker, as well as LEGO Wizard!
• In true LEGOLAND style, be sure to check out the new LEGO Santa and his life-size, 17-foot sleigh complete with two LEGO reindeer…the perfect spot for holiday photos!
• Rock around the giant LEGO tree to festive tunes and show off your coolest holiday moves, while also taking in cheerful seasonal shows, including Santa’s Elf Tree Lighting, Brass Band Holiday Bash, Elf Build Workshop and Once Upon a Brick-Mas.
• Clap, cheer, and march along with The Nutcracker and his brass ensemble as they bring holiday spirit to life as Nutcracker’s Marching Band, roaming throughout the Park.
• Get holiday thrills with Elves Frode & Ivy on the Park’s festive new ride, Elf Driving School. 
• And, of course, the Park will be filled with lots of jolly holiday Brick Models, LEGO Builds, and experiences, like the Elf Hat Scavenger Hunt.
• Plus, many merry drinks & treats, such as: Gingerbread White Chocolate Mocha, Peppermint Bark Frappe, Mocktail Jack Frost, Pumpkin-Tini, and the Yeti’s Ice Cream Overlay.
• Catch holiday fireworks Saturday, Dec. 6 and 13, and nightly, Dec. 20-31, as the sky bursts with joyful color.
• Zombie University: Step into the world of Zombie University and join LEGO Zombie Cheerleader and her crew as they conduct cheer tryouts with some drop-dead killer moves in Fun Town.
• Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch: LEGO® T-Rex Guy is planting the seeds for fun as he turns Dino Valley into his very own fall festival! Stomp through his Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch, snag sweet treats from T-Rex Guy and his pal Scarecrow, and build your own LEGO pumpkin.
• Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M) Costume Party: Everyone is invited to compete in the famous costume contest hosted by Lord Vampyre. Make sure you wear your best monster, best homemade or best group costume for a chance to win! 
• The Monster Rock Off: Witness Monster Rocker, Tiger Woman, Wolf Guy, and Zombie Cheerleader in their LEGO Monster band as they battle it out for the title of best rocker. This is an epic, live rock concert full of classic rock n’ roll songs – plus, you get to decide who wins the rock off! 

Kids’ New Year’s Eve – Friday, Dec. 31 
Ring in 2026 early with LEGOLAND California’s annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve party! Families can enjoy live entertainment, special treats, and a dazzling fireworks show, counting down to “midnight” at 7 p.m. Special 3D viewing glasses transform the fireworks into exploding LEGO bricks for an unforgettable way to welcome the new year. 

Holly Jolly Sleepover 

Get the most out of holidays at LEGOLAND by staying the night at LEGOLAND® Hotel or LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel. Wake up in a winter wonderland and enjoy early access to rides before the Park opens, show off jolly dance moves at the ultimate holiday dance party, and meet & greet with merry LEGO characters.

LEGOLAND believes awesome is for everyone! As Certified Autism Centers, all LEGOLAND Resorts in North America ensure families of all abilities can make magical holiday memories with trained staff, sensory-friendly resources, and accessible offerings.  

And the excitement doesn’t stop there—get ready for lift-off! Launching in early 2026, LEGOLAND California Resort will debut Galacticoaster! This brand-new immersive space-themed indoor roller coaster will be the Park’s first new roller coaster in more than 20 years! 

For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit the website or follow on Facebook. To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit the Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.  

LEGOLAND California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium are located in Carlsbad. Legoland is open on select days, and the LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel are open daily year-round. For more information call 760-444-5600 or visit www.legoland.com/california/.

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SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration Returns Brighter Than Ever – Over One Million Sparkling Lights, an All-New Sea Lion Christmas Special and Beloved Holiday Favorites

Celebrate the holidays with San Diego’s largest Christmas tree, an all-new holiday sea lion show, daily photos with Santa Claus, real reindeer, snowfall, and more – All included with park admission

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SeaWorld San Diego’s annual Christmas Celebration returns this holiday season, blending iconic charm with heartwarming holiday surprises through January 4. The park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland, illuminated by over one million sparkling lights that dance across every corner. From the radiant spectacle of San Diego’s largest Christmas tree set against the breathtaking Mission Bay skyline, to glowing pathways that guide you past radiant trees and through a mesmerizing, music-activated tunnel of lights — this marks the brightest holiday season in the park’s recent history. Every inch shimmers with festive cheer, serving as a radiant beacon of joy and hope for all who visit.

Within this enchanting wonderland, SeaWorld San Diego unveils fresh entertainment for guests of all ages including a special holiday treat – the all-new Clyde and Seamore Christmas Special. The beloved sea lions return to the stage with their signature holiday comedy, delighting both children and adults alike and rekindling cherished memories while captivating a whole generation of guests. Joining Santa Claus this year, the park welcomes the debut of Storytime with Mrs. Claus, complete with a joyful caroling pre-show featuring cheerful North Pole elves. For a touch of winter magic rarely seen in Southern California, guests will experience nightly snowfall, real reindeer, holiday fireworks, and up-close encounters with enchanting marine animals!  

Unwrap the Magic of All-New Holiday Entertainment and Festive Traditions

• ALL-NEW Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special – The prank-loving pinnipeds Clyde and Seamore are back, along with their trainers, for a hilarious holiday time in this Christmas-themed sea lion and otter show offered during the afternoons and evenings!
• ALL-NEW Over One Million Holiday Lights – Explore the magic and wonder of SeaWorld’s beautifully decorated outdoor park grounds decorated with one million holiday lights. Each night, the iconic 320 ft. tall SkyTower Tree of Lights, San Diego’s biggest Christmas tree, will light up in the sky, along with a 30 ft. Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Garden Plaza with twinkling lights and Christmas songs programmed to the movement of multiple lighting designs.
• ALL-NEW Storytime – Toymaker Trouble with Mrs. Claus and the Elves – As Christmas approaches at the North Pole, and Santa’s elves are preparing the final order of toys for Santa’s sleigh. The head Toymaker Elf Sparky is severely lacking in Christmas Spirit, a key ingredient to Santa’s gift making process. With the help of Mrs. Claus and two of her most trusted elves, the elves will be reminded what makes Christmas truly special.
• Returning Favorite – Happy Harbor Holiday Live Character Show –Mission Bay Theater will host the family-friendly holiday show to celebrate the joy of friendship and holiday traditions with fan-favorite Sir Winston the Walrus.
• Returning Favorite – Mrs. Claus Christmas Parade – Mrs. Claus and her band of merry elves will make their way throughout the park singing and dancing to classic Christmas songs during a festive procession with all-new floats and characters for guests to view daily.
• Returning Favorite – A Stocking Full of Soul – This reimagined fan-favorite invites guests to a festive night of live music, singing and dancing as the park celebrates the holiday season. Experience a soulful celebration of holiday classics in this original production daily at the Nautilus Amphitheater.
• Photos with Santa Claus – Santa is at SeaWorld daily and guests can renew holiday traditions by visiting the man in red at SkyTower Lawn to take a photo and share their Christmas wishes with him.
• Santa’s Live Reindeer – Park goers are invited to meet and learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visiting all the way from the North Pole!
• Snowflake Seeker’s: A Christmas Quest! – Get started on a merry quest and explore the park to find all the colorful winter snowflakes. Mark each location on the map to collect a special gift. 
• Rudolph’s Christmastown –Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and some of his friends will make spirits bright with photo opportunities and festive backgrounds.
• A Christmas Wish Fireworks Show – Watch the sky above SeaWorld come alive with festive colors and brilliant pyrotechnics during our holiday fireworks display on Saturday, Dec. 13.
• Snowfall Throughout the Park – Dreaming of a white Christmas? Guests don’t have to travel north to see a snowfall and catch a few flakes in their hands. Watch nightly for this magical moment at SkyTower Lawn and Wild Arctic.
• Donner and Blitzen’s Lazer Light Show – A canopy of lasers will beam with rays of color and a festive soundtrack. The light show runs nightly at the front of the park.
• Holiday Cocktails, Desserts, Hot Chocolate & More – Grown-ups will want to get even more festive with an ice-cold brew, a glass of wine or one of SeaWorld’s specialty holiday cocktails. Or for the whole family, experience SeaWorld’s famous hot chocolate with candy toppings and all-new delicious desserts.
• Dine with Orcas and Santa – Delight in a one-of-a-kind holiday experience featuring a delicious meal surrounded by majestic orcas, the chance to meet Santa, insights from expert animal specialists and refreshing Coca-Cola beverages.
• Festive Food & Seasonal Sips Sampling Lanyard – The Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard allows guests to try any combination of food, drink or dessert samples and is valid for up to 10 samples during Christmas Celebration. Pass Members receive two additional samples FREE.

SeaWorld will also celebrate other holidays during December including a Hanukkah display to celebrate the Jewish holiday starting Dec. 1 where guests can enjoy a menorah lighting, holiday décor and Hanukkah music. In addition, a Kwanzaa kinara will be on display, accompanied by a table with a Unity cup and crops. To complete the festivities, the park will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with a New Year’s countdown and a spectacular fireworks show.

To make the holiday season even brighter, SeaWorld San Diego is spreading cheer with an exclusive offer of up to 60% off Tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at www.seaworldsandiego.com for a limited time. Annual Pass Members receive unlimited visits, access to exclusive events and no blackout dates. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits and first to know about major park announcements.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Summer Spectacular details and information.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Presents Holiday in the Park through Jan. 4th

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Step into a world of holiday fun during Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park, the premier Christmas lights and holiday festival in Southern California. Stroll through dazzling displays of sparkling lights, enjoy festive live shows, and make memories on select rides open for winter fun. With family memories like Santa visits, cookie decorating, and holiday shopping, there’s magic here for every age.

Hungry? Sip hot chocolate in a souvenir mug, indulge in seasonal treats, or share a holiday feast with friends and family. End the night with a cheery stroll through our picturesque midway and see why Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park is the best holiday tradition in Valencia.

Live Shows for the Holidays | Christmas Music

Get ready to get cozy with world-class live entertainment throughout Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park. With dazzling shows and cheery concerts with Christmas music, we’ve captured the magic of the holidays! Check out the Six Flags App for showtimes and details.

Don’t miss tree lighting ceremony, Magic of the Holidays, our brand-new holiday spectacular! The holiday season promises to be merry and bright as the park celebrates with a spectacular tree lighting ceremony. The event invites everyone to kick off the evening’s holiday celebration with dancers, singers, and an enormous Christmas tree. Join the citizens of the Holiday in the Park realms as they begin the night with a special tree lighting moment.

Kid-Friendly Activities and Rides

Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park is a seasonal celebration like no other — with fam-tastic rides like Road Runner Express and an assortment of kid-friendly activities including S’mores Fire Pits*, Holiday in the Park is the holiday destination for families in Southern California. Bring the little ones, make some crafts, decorate delicious cookies,* and create holiday memories that’ll last forever!
*Requires additional purchase

A Flurry of Seasonal Sweets, Eats, and Drinks
Our seasonal Holiday in the Park menu features sweet and savory food and drink options for every holiday occasion! Stay nice and warm with a collectible souvenir mug of hot chocolate or make Magic Mountain feel like home with hearty comfort foods. Plus, we’ve got delectable dessert options for the little elves, and delicious handcrafted cocktails for the drinking-age ones!

Whatever you’re craving, Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park delivers holiday flavors as classic and tasty as cookies and milk on Christmas Eve.

Shop the Best Gifts for the Holidays at Magic Mountain

Skip the crowded shopping malls and have fun while you shopduring Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park! Give yourself the gift of good times during your Christmas shopping and find the perfect present for the thrill-lovers in your life — whether it’s cozy, Magic Mountain-branded apparel or a collectible ornament for your tree, gifts bought at Holiday in the Park are festive, memorable, and fun.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is located in Valencia, and Holiday in the Park runs on select nights through January 4, 2026. For more information on Six Flags Magic Mountain, including operating hours and show schedules visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events.

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Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood Kicked Off with “Grinchmas,” “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

The Annual Event Features Themed Treats, Exclusive Gifts and Special Moments for the Whole Family Daily Through Sunday, January 4

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Guests can enjoy the festive décor both in-park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood along with tasty treats and festive gifts for every member of the family. Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood continue daily until Sunday, January 4.

In addition to partaking in the theme park’s annual “Grinchmas™” tradition, guests can savor scrumptious fare at the Grinchmas-themed Hollywood & Dine restaurant. The whimsical menu includes:

• Who-Hash: Loaded tater tots with brisket sauce, grilled onions and dressing
• Klubwich: Turkey, swiss cheese, ham and bacon topped with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, served on toasted bread with curly fries
• Dumpit to Crumpit Onion Rings: Onion rings loaded with chicken, bacon, jalapenos and white queso
• Who-Wreath Salad: Mixed green salad, candied pecans, apples, raspberries and pomegranate seeds served with raspberry vinaigrette
• Stick a Doodle Corn Dog: Corn dog coated in cheddar cheese sauce and cereal, served with curly fries
• Who-B-Q Roast Beastwich: Beef brisket, honey barbecue corn chips, pickles and barbecue sauce on a spiral croissant bun, served with curly fries
• Gooey Gobble Melt: Turkey and swiss cheese melt with creamy slaw and cranberry aioli, served with curly fries
• The Roast Beast-less Loaf: Plant-based meatloaf served with roasted brussels sprouts and garlic herb mashed potatoes
• Max’s Hot Dog: Giant 22” hot dog with chili, cheese and fried potato strings
• Desserts: Heart Grew 3 Sizes Cookie, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Grinch™ Donut, Max’s Gingerbread Blondie, Who Pudding, Who-bilation Funnel Cake and Grinchmas Kettle Corn
• Beverages: Grinch’s™ Heart Lemonade, Who Cold Brew, Who-ville Snowball Fight hot cocoa, Reindeer in Training Ginger Ale, Hot Apple Cider, Classic & spiked hot cocoa

Guests can also find a selection of sweet treats and jolly beverages within Universal Plaza, alongside the “Grinchmas” Who-bilation, complete with a 65-foot topsy-turvy holiday tree. Additionally, a selection of mischievous merchandise featuring The Grinch™ is available for purchase, including new headbands, sleepwear, a backpack, ornaments and Spirit Jerseys.

“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™” casts a spell on the holiday season with festive décor and magical merriment. Hogsmeade’s popular Three Broomsticks™ restaurant serves its English Holiday Meal complete with roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, honey-glazed carrots, roasted brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped sausage and cranberry glaze. Guests can also cozy up with hot spiced apple cider, hot spiced apple toddy or Hot Butterbeer™.

A new merchandise collection inspired by Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features holiday treasures and stocking stuffers such as ornaments, home décor, apparel and a brand-new interactive Pygmy Puff wristlet and shoulder pal, with an opportunity to personalize select gifts for the special witches, wizards and muggles on the list.

Alongside the joyful holiday celebrations at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, guests can find a selection of seasonal merchandise for purchase and an exclusive Power-Up Band™ offer. The ideal stocking stuffer gift, fans can enjoy a special discount on a second interactive Power-Up Band when they purchase one at the regular retail price in the same transaction. Restrictions apply.

Additionally, an all-new “Holidays at Universal” collection featuring Spirit Jerseys from fan-favorite brands is available. These include designs featuring “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” “Hello Kitty” and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, plus legendary Universal Pictures films Back to the Future and Jaws, which are celebrating their 40th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. Guests can also purchase select items from the “Holidays at Universal” collection by visiting the all-new online store, shopUniversal.com.

For the ultimate Universal Studios Hollywood fan, an Annual Pass makes the perfect gift, especially with the 2026 opening of the highly anticipated “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster. Plus, for a limited time, guests receive three additional months free with a purchase of any new Annual Pass. Check out the 2026 Event Guide to see what’s in store for the new year.

Holidays will also resonate throughout Universal Citywalk with live entertainment as well as a Wicked: For Good-themed holiday tree. Guests can watch the much anticipated blockbuster movie now at Universal Cinema and receive $5 parking with purchase of a same day movie ticket.

Limited time drinks and treats can be enjoyed by all at some of Universal CityWalk’s favorite dining establishments, including VIVO Italian Kitchen , Antojitos Cocina Mexicana , Voodoo Doughnut , NBC Sports Grill & Brew , The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen and the Hello Kitty ® and Friends Cafe.

For the ultimate shopper, Universal CityWalk offers a treasure trove of shops where unique holiday gifts awaits, including NBA Store , LINE FRIENDS SQUARE , Universal Studio Store, Production Central and Cartooniversal, which features fandom favorites from Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World to Universal Monsters and Illumination’s Minions, among others.

Guests must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.
Admission to Universal CityWalk is free.

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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season this year!

Here’s what’s happening this fall at our local theme parks:

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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Fall 2025 with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings memorable, family-friendly autumn experiences and Plaza de la Familia kicks off with lively music and Mexican-inspired cuisine to honor the spirit of Día de los Muertos!

Disneyland Resort celebrates Fall Favorites with limited-time décor, entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and more to bring family and friends together to delight in silly scares and honored autumn traditions.  

In addition to spooktacular thrills, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues to offer select special anniversary entertainment, experiences and more. Guests can check Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app* for performance schedules. 

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort 
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings spellbinding fun, seasonal décor and attraction transformations for guests of all ages through Oct. 31, 2025. Guests can marvel at autumnal decorations around the resort, including the iconic giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A. Three attractions in Disney California Adventure Park have taken on Halloween transformations: Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. In Disneyland Park, guests can enjoy the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”  

Additional experiences, such as encounters with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals in unique new Halloween looks inspired by the joyful spirit of the 70th Celebration, the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular with fireworks on select nights, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, and Disney’s Happiest Haunts: The Villains’ Trail Guided Tour make visiting during Halloween a unique experience for all ages. 

Guests can test their seeking skills in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit – a resort-wide search activity where guests can purchase maps to locate Disney-themed pumpkins within both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District and receive a special keepsake.  

Within the Downtown Disney District, guests can extend the fall fun with festive décor, limited-time food and beverage offerings at select locations, and entertainment. New this year, weekly movie nights will take place at the Downtown Disney Live! stage and lawn every Wednesday from Sept. 24 through Oct. 31, 2025, with an accompanying sweet treat cart.  

Multiple merchandise collections, including the Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection, are available for purchase. Guests can nosh their way throughout the resort with autumnal items such as the bulgogi potato and fried elote corn on the cob.  

Halloween experiences at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort include a confectionery display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, themed treatments at Tenaya Stone Spa, an all-new Disney Villains-themed cocktail menu at Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel, plus special treat trails for overnight guests on select afternoons.  

The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort offer limited-time character dining experiences for the Halloween season beginning Aug. 22. At Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests can enjoy Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast Buffet and Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner, a new evening offering. Additionally, the Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween experience returns to the Disneyland Hotel. 

Plaza de la Familia honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos 
Disney California Adventure Park kicks off Plaza de la Familia, a vibrant celebration honoring the spirit of Día de los Muertos through music, food, art and storytelling inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco.” Through Nov. 2, 2025, guests can enjoy live music at the Paradise Gardens Bandstand, themed craft activities, colorful décor and a celebratory menu of Mexican cuisine at Paradise Garden Grill. Releasing in early September, the new Disney Pixar Coco Collection will introduce new apparel, accessories, headwear and more inspired by the film. 

Sing and dance along as “The Storytellers of the Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” street performance brings to life the everlasting bonds of family. After each performance, guests may pose for photos and make new memories with Miguel, brought to life as a hand-animated dimensional figure. Frontierland in Disneyland Park also pays tribute to Día de los Muertos by adorning the area near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante with skeleton figures, brilliant marigolds and other decorative items typically displayed on ofrendas. 

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues 
Select experiences from the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration remain available for guests to enjoy throughout the fall season for a once-in-a-lifetime blend of offerings, including “Paint the Night” parade, “Tapestry of Happiness” on the facade of “it’s a small world” and “World of Color Happiness!” on select nights. 

Guests will notice special touches on areas and attractions, including the 70th enhancements on Toy Story Midway Mania!, decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade. Interactive MagicBand+ locations and the Key to Disneyland lock stations remain available. 

Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland Park (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District dining, entertainment and shopping complex. The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and Pixar Place Hotel. When it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland introduced the world to a new concept in family entertainment and continues to use creativity, technology and innovation to bring storytelling to new heights. Open daily, year-round. For more information, guests can visit Disneyland.com. 

NOTE: To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date is required. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. Parks, attractions, entertainment, experiences, services, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort.

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Knott’s Scary Farm Returns to Knott’s Berry Farm for Another Year

The annual event features two new mazes this year

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New mazes include The Zoo and Mary: The Haunting of Worth Home. Eight mazes and five scare zones return from last year, as well as Timber Mountain Log Ride Hootenanny.

Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Hotel are located in Buena Park. Knott’s Berry Farm is open daily and Knott’s Scary Farm runs on select nights from September 18 through November 1, 2025. For more information please visit www.knotts.com.

Download the official Knott’s Berry Farm Mobile App for a complete list of entertainment offerings and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice. 

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Brick-or-Treat Monster Party Returns to LEGOLAND® California Resort This Fall for More Monstrous Fun

Excitement awaits as Brick-or-Treat Monster Party makes its fang-tastic return this fall, bringing chills, thrills, and candy spills on select dates from September 20 through November 1

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Ghouls, goblins and giggles await! This fall, LEGOLAND® California Resort is getting a frightfully fun monstrous makeover as the Brick-or-Treat Monster Party creeps back on select dates from September 20 through November 1. Families can look forward to the ultimate family-friendly Halloween extravaganza filled with live shows, candy-packed adventures, and meet-and-greets with LEGO® monster characters, all included with general admission.

The wickedly fun begins at the Monster Security Checkpoint, where street performers ensure only the “ghoul-est” guests are allowed into the Monster Party. From there, young trick-or-treaters can meet LEGO® characters like Spider Lady, Monster Rocker, and Mummy before embarking on a sweet candy-filled journey with treats and surprises at every turn throughout the Park.

Guests can sink their fangs into not-so-scary shows, experiences and silly character encounters, including:

• *NEW* Ghost Cruise: Climb aboard for a boo-tastic boat ride as the classic Coast Cruise transforms for Halloween. Sail past silly scenes and haunted MINILAND USA cities like New York on a floating adventure packed with tricks and ghostly giggles!
• *NEW* Halloween Driving Schools: Buckle up for a haunted highway full of silly scares and boo-levard detours on this frightfully fun takeover of LEGOLAND California’s newly reopened Driving Schools!
• *NEW* Monster Halloween Hub: Step into the Monster Halloween Hub, where the Park entrance comes alive with Halloween mischief inviting guests to meet and greet with favorites like Mummy, Monster Rocker, Green Witch, Tiger Woman, and Spider Lady!

• Zombie University: Step into the world of Zombie University and join LEGO Zombie Cheerleader and her crew as they conduct cheer tryouts with some drop-dead killer moves in Fun Town.
• Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch: LEGO® T-Rex Guy is planting the seeds for fun as he turns Dino Valley into his very own fall festival! Stomp through his Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch, snag sweet treats from T-Rex Guy and his pal Scarecrow, and build your own LEGO pumpkin.
• Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M) Costume Party: Everyone is invited to compete in the famous costume contest hosted by Lord Vampyre. Make sure you wear your best monster, best homemade or best group costume for a chance to win! 
• The Monster Rock Off: Witness Monster Rocker, Tiger Woman, Wolf Guy, and Zombie Cheerleader in their LEGO Monster band as they battle it out for the title of best rocker. This is an epic, live rock concert full of classic rock n’ roll songs – plus, you get to decide who wins the rock off! 

• Once Upon a Brick – The Tale of the Wolf Guy: Learn the story of Wolf Guy, a monster who gets himself into a hairy situation. This silly comedy is sure to have all guests howling with laughter. 
• Spider Lady’s Spiderling Build: Join Spider Lady’s web and build your very own LEGO spider creation to add to her web of wonders!
• Spiders Swarming MINILAND: Watch out as more than 1,200 LEGO® spiders have taken over the LEGO versions of San Diego and Los Angeles!
• Disco Dragon Coaster: For more electrifying excitement, the Dragon is getting a disco remix with festive decorations, a groovy monster soundtrack, and an illuminating party atmosphere.

Brick-or-Treat savings! Guests can save up to $20 on admission by purchasing tickets early. Visit LEGOLAND.com/California for details.

Even on weekdays, Halloween Season is in full swing at LEGOLAND California! Parkgoers can enjoy hair-raising fun all season long with costume characters popping up around every corner, boo-rilliant Halloween décor, and devilishly delicious fall-themed treats throughout the Park. 

Plus, make it the Ultimate Halloween Sleepover at LEGOLAND® Hotel or LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel where guests can keep the fright night fun going at the exclusive Brick BOOOOO-gie—a kid-friendly monster mash where the dance floor glows, the tunes are to dance for, and the party doesn’t rest in peace until 9 p.m.! Expect ghoulish dance-offs, kid-approved tunes and entertainment that keeps the celebration grooving from dusk to dark.

For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.

LEGOLAND California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium are located in Carlsbad. Legoland is open on select days, and the LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel are open daily year-round. For more information call 760-444-5600 or visit www.legoland.com/california/.

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Ahoy, Candy Hunters! SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Returns with Pirate Adventures, Trick-or-Treat Treasures, and ALL-NEW Spooky Surprises!

Kids Go Free now through October 31 with the purchase of an adult ticket! Families can enjoy this Halloween event filled with new characters, pirate fun, and trick-or-treating.

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SeaWorld San Diego is once again transforming into a vibrant autumn wonderland with the return of Spooktacular, the park’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. Every Friday–Sunday from September 5 to November 2, guests will discover swashbuckling adventures, whimsical pirates, enchanting mermaids, and delightfully spooky surprises—plus trick-or-treating throughout the park. Best of all, it’s included with park admission.

All-New Entertainment and Family-Friendly Fall Activities
SeaWorld’s 2025 Spooktacular introduces a lineup of brand-new characters and celebrations that bring fresh energy to this beloved fall event.

• Spookley the Square Pumpkin Celebration – At the Waterfront, meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Making his SeaWorld debut alongside his cheerful companion Jack Scarecrow. Together, they’ll host interactive story times, joyful dance parties, and a meet and greet.
• Spooktacular DJ Set – Between Spookley the Square Pumpkin celebrations at the Waterfront, guests can enjoy festive, family-friendly music that fills the air with upbeat fall fun.
• Bone Brothers Talking Skull Quartet – Guests entering the park will be greeted by the Bone Brothers, a spooky-silly quartet of talking skeletons who deliver witty jokes and toe-tapping Halloween tunes. Setting the stage for a day full of festive fun.
• Heckling Pirate Talking Skulls – Along the path to one of Spooktacular’s treat stations, guests will encounter a rowdy duo of pirate skulls, known for their cheeky banter and playful taunts that add a humorous twist to the trick-or-treating journey.

Returning Fan Favorites
Some of SeaWorld’s most beloved Spooktacular attractions are back again this year, adding extra layers of fun and familiarity to the seasonal festivities.

• Waterfront Pumpkin Patch – The fan-favorite photo spot, with vibrant fall décor, scenic views of Mission Bay, and autumnal treats that are as Instagrammable as they are delicious.
• Magical Mermaids – Make their return in a new home at Rescue Jr., where young guests can enjoy special meet-and-greet moments with these enchanting underwater friends.
• Scurvy Squad Pirate Shanty Band – Now performing at the SkyTower Lawn Stage, delighting crowds with their sea shanties and pirate antics that will have you shaking yer’ pirate booty.
• Captain Sweet Tooth and First Mate Peggy – The hilarious duo is back as talking skeletons at Bayside Lawn, retelling tales of haunted treasure hunts and candy quests with ghostly flair.
• Royal Guard Talking Skulls – Keep things lighthearted and regal near the SkyTower, giving spooky greetings to guests with a touch of royal humor.
• O.P. Otter’s Spooktacular Surprise – Returns to Mission Bay Theater, where SeaWorld’s lovable mascot hosts a high-energy Halloween costume party perfect for the little ones.
• Trick-or-Treat Trail – Costumed kids will find waves of Halloween fun as they trick-or-treat for ghoulish goodies along 10 candy stations. Each station is open from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Fridays and from 1 p.m. – 7p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays

SeaWorld reusable candy bags are available to purchase at any retail location. Please note that 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.

To add to our celebration, SeaWorld honors a cherished cultural tradition with Dia de los Muertos on November 1 and 2. Guests will be welcomed by stunning Catrina statues, adorned in bold colors and intricate designs, as they explore beautifully crafted ofrendas – altars of remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed. Marigolds, candles, and papel picado fill the air with beauty and meaning. Traditional Latin music and festive food options brings this rich tradition to life in a way that is both celebratory and respectful. Whether you are honoring your own family or learning about the tradition for the first time, it is a moving and memorable experience for all ages.

Kids Go Free
For a limited time, Kids Go Free at SeaWorld. Kids ages 3 to 9 years old, will receive a one-day admission ticket for free with a paid adult ticket, valid until October 31, 2025. SeaWorld San Diego is also offering guests Buy One, Get One 50% off Annual Passes at www.seaworldsandiego.com. Annual Pass Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements.

Howl-O-Scream Returns with Ultimate Frights
Once the sun goes down, the screams rise. Beginning September 12 and running select nights through November 1, SeaWorld San Diego transforms into a twisted world of terror with the return of Howl-O-Scream. The separately ticketed event designed for brave souls 13 and older, includes intensified haunted houses, unrelenting scare zones, a bone-chilling live show,and hair-raising coaster rides in the dark, Howl-O-Scream pushes the limits of fear and fun.

Brace yourself. Howl-O-Scream, San Diego’s largest, most bone-chilling, adrenaline-pumping Halloween event, storms back into SeaWorld San Diego starting September 12, haunting select nights through November 1. Now in its fifth blood-soaked year, this twisted celebration of terror explodes with reimagined haunted houses, freshly spawned scare zones, and sinister performances. Developed and crafted entirely in-house by the SeaWorld San Diego team. Howl-O-Scream sets itself apart from the competition as a purely original creation: a nightmare engineered to leave guests breathless and begging for mercy. Now and for a limited time during the Monster Sale guests can buy now and save up to 65% off tickets with tickets as low as $32.99 at https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/ .

Reimagined Twisted Houses Bring Fresh Terror to the Night
Two returning fan-favorite haunted houses have received a complete revamp in celebration of five years of fear, bringing even more elaborate scares and detailed storytelling:

• In the newly reimagined Nightmare Experiment Sweet DreamzZz, guests are led through a converted asylum now run by a mysterious pharmaceutical company testing a sleep aid with horrifying side effects. From hallucinations to uncontrollable rage, the results are disastrous – and you’re the next test subject!
• Also reimagined this year is Deathwater Bayou Awakening, where a Mardi Gras night in New Orleans takes a dark turn – guests are bewitched and dragged into a cursed bayou, where witches summon an ancient, ravenous deity. With every step, the swamp grows darker and more alive – and escape becomes more unlikely.

Joining the lineup are three fan-favorite haunted houses, now resurrected with a few new twists and deeper nightmares—designed to push returning guests beyond the screams they thought they’d already survived. Circus of the Damned unleashes chaos and confusion in a neon-lit, 3-D clown nightmare, while Simon’s Slaughterhouse delivers a gruesome walk through a deranged meat factory. Area 64: Alien Outbreak brings extraterrestrial terror, luring guests inside a quarantined facility where aliens – and government secrets – have slipped loose.

ALL-NEW Scare Zones Take the Fright Outside the Maze
The terror isn’t limited to the houses. Eight immersive scare zones fill the park with haunting characters and hair-raising frights at every turn, each designed to keep guests on edge with every step. Adding to the lineup of scare zones this year is the new Overgrowth, a nightmarish walk through an overrun greenhouse where a botanist’s mutant plant experiments now feed on passersby. This dark, tangled forest leaves little room to run – or breathe.
Returning favorites include Ripper Row, where the infamous killer still stalks fog-drenched streets, Deadly Toys, featuring demonic dolls and twisted plush playthings and Carnival of Chaos, where deranged carnies wait to recruit new victims.

ALL-NEW Vile Vignettes with Disturbing Stories That Bite Back
Vile Vignettes, spine-tingling horror stories come to life, are back with two new tales of terror:

• In Summon the Spirits, an amateur paranormal investigator arrives in Ripper Row determined to contact a victim of Jack the Ripper. As the séance begins, something darker answers instead.
• Dolly Delightful, an eerily perfect porcelain doll, finally breaks free from her pristine box – and has quite the temper. Guests must watch out as she has an appetite for dismembering any limbs that get too close to the try me button on her box.

These stories join returning favorites like Dark Magic and Misfortune, where illusions and curses blur the line between reality and your greatest nightmares.

Monster Stomp Slashes Its Way Back After a Killer Run
After leaving audiences screaming for more last year, Monster Stomp on Ripper Row returns to the stage in all its sinister glory. This electrifying live show blends thunderous percussion, eerie vocals and haunting visuals into a gothic rock spectacle set in the streets of Victorian London. A twisted take on the legend of Jack the Ripper, the show quickly became a standout favorite, offering a thrilling – and chilling – break from the terror outside. Dark, theatrical and endlessly entertaining, Monster Stomp proves some nightmares are too good to stay dead.

This killer event will have more announcements – stay tuned for more devilish news about our entertainment, new themed food and bars, hidden speakeasies, plus more. Intended for a mature audience, Howl-O-Scream offers the most fun and frightening Halloween experiences in one place. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event. Monster Sale tickets are limited and must be purchased by August 17 to save up to 65% off. Tickets purchased during the Monster Sale can be used on any event night from September 12 to November 1. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Summer Spectacular details and information.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Hosts Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®

Horrors await your presence at the park this fall.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain sports a collection of premier, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes. If you’re twisted enough, you can gain access to their collection of forbidden labyrinths with the purchase of a Haunted Attractions Pass.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is located in Valencia, and Fright Fest runs on select nights, September 19 – November 2, 2025. For more information on Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, including operating hours and show schedules visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events.

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Halloween Horror Nights Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood, Kicking Off Southern California’s Most Extreme Halloween Event, now through Sunday, November 2

Event Scares with Eight All-New and Returning Terrifying Haunted Houses, the Menacing Terror Tram, Frightening Scare Zones and Daring Live Entertainment; and Introduces a New Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass

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With eight all-new and returning haunted houses, the infamous Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and live entertainment, Halloween Horror Nights is Southern California’s scariest Halloween event inspired by the biggest names in horror.

At a glance, Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood features the following:

• “Fallout” will take guests into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s critically acclaimed series.
• “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on Blumhouse’s hit movie where nothing is as it seems at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.
• “Terrifier,” inspired by the slasher film franchise that brings the twisted world of Art the Clown to life.
• “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks” immerses guests in the world of WWE, going head-to-head with Uncle Howdy in an experience that features The Wyatt Sicks and honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt.
• “Jason Universe” features horror movie icon Jason from the infamous Friday the 13th films.
• “Poltergeist, based onAmazon MGM Studios’ supernatural cult horror classic, will bring guests “into the light.”
• “Scarecrow: Music by SLASH” puts retribution at the forefront in which Mother Nature seeks vengeance on the homesteaders for their sins of the past that will be carried out by farmland scarecrows. SLASH’s original score will deliver an unnerving sense of fear as guests navigate the ominous corridors of the haunted house.
• “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America,” the final chapter where three ghostly legends of Latin America await.
• “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse” enables guests to disembark the Studio Tour tram and set off on foot to encounter some of the most iconic villains from Blumhouse’s popular horror franchises over the past 15 years.
• “The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night.
• “Chainsaw Clownz,” a troop of chainsaw killers confront guests in this scare zone as they enter the event.
• “Carnival of Carnage,” an all-new scare zone featuring a maniacal fun house.
• “Noche de Brujas,” a scare zone that extends the terror from “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America.”
• “Murder of Crowz,” the popular scare zone returns with a flock of menacing crows doing anything – and everything – to defend their nest.

“Chainsaw Man: The Chaos” makes its Hollywood debut exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights within the DreamWorks Theatre. This all-original horror anime short film arrives directly from Universal Studios Japan based on the popular Japanese manga and anime series streaming now on Crunchyroll. The film will play in-language and recounts the tale of Denji and the Devil Hunters as they battle the Halloween Horror Nights Devil and his army of zombies. Denji, resurrected into Chainsaw Man, a devil-human hybrid with protruding chainsaws from his body, ultimately takes control in a quest to combat the Devils. It’s an extreme showdown that dares guests to survive a chaos of screams and blood.

The specially curated food and beverage items available at Halloween Horror Nights rank among the most indulgent offerings at the event, and for good reason. Executive Chef Julia Thrash and her culinary team bring the same level of details to these treats as Universal’s entertainment team brings to the haunted houses.

This year’s added bonus includes the arrival of a Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass, inviting guests to feast on select food and beverage options for a single price. The Dining Pass is available for purchase here and at participating theme park restaurants. Each Dining Pass entitles guests to six items, consisting of two eligible entrée items and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage items. All eligible menu items will be designated by a Universal Studios Dining Pass logo on the restaurant menu boards. The Dining Pass is redeemable at participating food and beverage locations only and is valid on the selected visit date. Additional restrictions apply.

The following highlights a sampling of the horror-inspired foods available during Halloween Horror Nights, inclusive of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

Fallout(located on the Upper Lot)

• Loaded Cram Fries – crispy chili-glazed spam served over pub fries
• Brahmin Burger – all-beef burger topped with smoked brisket, pickles and BBQ sauce
• Roasted Radroach Legs – blackened turkey wings served with pub fries
• Roasted Stingwing – plant-based meatloaf served with insta-mash and mushroom gravy
• Gulper Stew – creamy clam chowder topped with green onions and crispy bacon
• Iguana on a Stick – cheesy cornflake crusted corn dog​
• Yum Yum Deviled Eggs – coconut panna cotta filled with Chamoy pineapple bits and topped with mango topping and tajin
• Vault Dwellers Wedding Cake – red velvet sponge cake with cream cheese mousse
• Rad Away – chipotle pineapple brown sugar lemonade served in a blood bag (non-alcoholic)
• Sunset Sarsaparilla – hot honey root beer topped with sweet cold foam (non-alcoholic)
• Quantum Fizz – blue raspberry Sprite with a sour blue raspberry rim (non-alcoholic)
• The Nuclear Blast – vodka, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, orange and lemon juice, simple syrup and Sprite soda tapped with a dehydrated lemon wheel

Five Nights at Freddy’s (located on the Lower Lot)

• Freddy Fazbear Pizza – classic cheese pizza or cheese pizza topped with tasty pepperoni

Terrifier (Clown Cafe cart located adjacent to the “Terrifier” haunted house)

• Sunflower Glasses – lemon raspberry cookie sandwich
• Art’s Delight (served at Mulligan’s and VIP Restaurant as part of the RIP Tour) – vodka, lemonade, vanilla syrup and lemon juice with a black sugar rim, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry drizzled marshmallow
• Art’s Bloody Masterpiece Donut – Vanilla donut with raspberry filling, black and white sprinkles and a red chocolate drizzle

Jason Universe Barbecue (located on the Lower Lot)

• Pamela’s Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese – creamy mac and cheese topped with smoked brisket and BBQ sauce
• Camp Creamy Gouda Fondue – gouda and Angry Orchard fondue served in a sourdough bread bowl with sliced apples
• Crystal Lake Campfire Dog – 22” all-beef hot dog topped with smoked beef brisket, Angry Orchard fondue and crispy onions served with chips
• Mess Hall Turkey Leg – smoked seasoned turkey leg served with chips
• Jason Universe Mask S’more – fire-roasted marshmallow, graham cracker, milk chocolate and blood splatter
• Mommy’s Special Margarita – Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, tequila, honey and lime juice with a salted rim and lime wheel
• Pam’s Punch – Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, white rum, black cherry syrup and lemon juice topped with a dehydrated apple chip

SLASH Bar(located on the Lower Lot by “Jurassic World—The Ride”)

• Chicken Satay Tacos – coconut turmeric chicken topped with pickled carrot and onion drizzled with a creamy turmeric sour cream and cilantro
• Thai Beef Tacos – Thai marinated beef topped with pickled carrot and onion drizzled with a creamy turmeric sour cream and cilantro
• Thai Curry Tacos – Thai curry plant-based steak tips topped with pickled carrot and onion drizzled with a creamy turmeric sour cream and cilantro
• Slash’s Top Hat – vanilla bean sponge cake with mango habanero gelee, pineapple compote and a crisp honey crunch
• Slash’s Snake Pit – raspberry ginger Coca-Cola or Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a gummy snake (non-alcoholic)
• Night Train – vodka, spiced rum, blue curaçao, lemon juice and Sprite, topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon float
• The Danse of the Dead – whiskey, blackberry syrup, lemon juice and old fashioned mix topped with a mint sprig and fresh blackberries
• Beautiful Dangerous – gin, aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine and Mediterranean tonic water with a pink sugar rim and rosemary sprig

Chucky’s Dive Bar (located behind Animation Studio Store)

• Playtime’s Over – tequila, watermelon puree, habanero, lime juice and agave with a chamoy and tajin rim and chamoy gummy bears
• Friend Till the End – vodka, blue curaçao, lemon juice, simple syrup and Sprite with orange boba popping pearls, topped with cotton candy
• The Charles Lee Ray – bourbon, fire whiskey, pumpkin puree and ginger ale topped with dehydrated mangos

Dia de Los Muertos (located in Universal Plaza)

• Carne Asada Nachos – tortilla chips topped with carne asada, pico de gallo, queso fresco and guacamole
• Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce – Beef birria topped with onions and cilantro on a corn tortilla and served with red consomé sauce
• Esquites – Corn off the Cob – corn sliced off the cobb topped with grated cotija cheese, cilantro and tajin
• Fried Cinnamon Tortilla Chips – fried tortilla chips tossed in cinnamon sugar
• Pineapple Spears – pineapple spears with chamoy
• The Drowned Bride – citrus vodka, blue curaçao, vanilla and lemonade with lemon popping boba pearls
• La Muelona Margarita – tequila, cherry, lime juice and agave with a red sugar rim, dehydrated lime and maraschino cherries
• La Siguanaba Gin Mule – gin, blue curaçao, dessert pear, blood orange and ginger beer with a black sugar rim and black licorice laces
• Muerte Mango Michelada – Modelo Especial or Modelo Negra, mango michelada mix with a chamoy and tajin rim
• Don Julio Margarita – Don Julio Reposado, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind vodka, Jameson orange whiskey, lime juice and agave with a black sea salt rim and a dehydrated lime wheel
• Pepino Margarita – tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave and sparkling cucumber with a chamoy, tajin rim and fresh cucumber slices
• Spicy Jalapeno Margarita – tequila, jalapeno, lime juice and agave with a chamoy. tajin rim and sliced jalapenos
• Familia Frozen Strawberry Margarita – Don Julio Blanco frozen strawberry margarita with a Don Julio Reposado float, chamoy and tajin rim

Universal Tower Snack Bar(located near Universal Plaza)

• FRITOS® Scoops!® The Walking Taco – topped with beef chili and cheddar cheese served over FRITOS Scoops
• Tostitos® Salsa Verde The Walking Taco –Beef birria, red consomé, red onion and green onion served over Salsa Verde Tostitos® chips
• CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Fire Dog – 22” all-beef hot dog topped with chili and cheese served in a CHEETOS FLAMIN’ HOT coated bun

Fans and guests can gear up for Halloween Horror Nights with a hauntingly stylish array of new products inspired by this year’s most anticipated haunted houses and horror icons. From eerie t-shirts and hoodies to sinister drinkware and headwear, every piece is crafted to bring the horror home. Additionally, guests can purchase one-of-a-kind popcorn buckets, including HamiKuma, based on an original character from Universal Studios Japan, and the popular collaboration Hello Kitty Chucky.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood celebrates the terrifying time of year with a selection of food and beverage items at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, VIVO Italian Kitchen, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Voodoo Doughnuts and Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville®.

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket,which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

For a deeper dive into the scares, check out the Discover Universal Blog. For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.

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Whatever you do for Halloween this year, we hope you have a fabulous time!

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Experience Unparalleled Terror as Knott’s Scary Farm Kicks Off its 51st Season with New Spine-Chilling Mazes and the Return of Elvira!

The 2024 Knott’s Scary Farm lineup includes a total of 10 mazes, five sinister scare zones and three hair-raising shows.

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Attention fans of Knott’s Scary Farm! Southern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event is excited to announce two new spine-chilling mazes, and an all-new experience dedicated to Scary Farm legend, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark©. This year is also the last chance for guests to experience Wax Works, the nightmarish twisted wax museum classic and Bloodline 1842 for a final battle in the streets of Valdonia.

The 2024 Knott’s Scary Farm lineup includes a total of 10 mazes, five sinister scare zones, three hair-raising shows for a total of 31 terrifying nights beginning September 19 and running through November 2. With more than 50 years of original, never-ending nightmares, unimaginable scares and innovative thrills, Knott’s Scary Farm has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched.

New Offerings:
Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman (Maze) – Become immersed in a living fairy tale in an 18th century colonial township that’s under siege by an inhuman monster who has a sick penchant for eating fingers. As night descends, Eight Fingers Nine emerges from the shadows in search of fresh meat. His vicious bite penetrates deep, causing sleep paralysis which holds his victim in sway while he slowly consumes their flesh. Step lightly and beware the dark, or you may be the main course at his next meal!

Widows (Maze) – The night of the arachnid is upon us! Enter a web-covered nursing home where demonic, eight-legged black widows emerge from their silken tunnels to possess the withered bodies of the elderly residence. Their sole purpose is to secure a mate and hatch a clutch of eggs before sunrise. Will you climb into their web and succumb to their dark desires?

Yours Cruelly, Elvira EXXperience – Walter Knott Theater
Through the years of Knott’s Scary Farm, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark©, graced the stage of the “Ghoul Time Theatre” with her electrifying shows for 20 astounding haunted seasons. Take a journey back to every single show with video highlights, behind-the-scenes footage and memorabilia celebrating the illustrious career of the undisputed Queen of Halloween.

Returning Mazes:
Room 13 – Violent murders at The Blind Tiger interrupt the Prohibition-era revelry on Memory Lane. A dangerously delicious new cocktail named The Devil’s Elixir seems to be at the root of the mayhem, but where did the mysterious green aperitif come from? The answers may lie at the heart of the extravagant Argive Hotel, where many have checked in to Room 13… but none have checked out.

Cinema Slasher – Venturing through the mystical Midnight Theater, guests travel through the silver screen and into a trilogy of slasher movies. As they are swallowed into the world of gothic horror, they become the movie characters who try to escape the wrath of the dangerous Slasher. The theater opens its doors once again, daring those brave enough to buy a ticket to Cinema Slasher!

The Chilling Chambers – In honor of the first maze in Knott’s Scary Farm’s prestigious history, the 10 Chilling Chambers gives a nostalgic nod to Scary Farm’s past while terrorizing the audience of today. Guests are thrust beyond the threshold of an ominous towering cathedral that leads to terrifying classic maze themes from Knott’s Scary Farm’s infamous history.

Bloodline 1842 (Final Year) – Enter the battlegrounds one last time of the war-torn streets of the city of Valdonia. Armed with only your wits and courage, find the remaining Daybreakers and help them destroy the King of the Valhymphri.

The Grimoire – Turn the page and enter the world of an ancient relic whose dark stories exist purely to turn your greatest nightmares into reality. Enter the world of a mysterious spell book and escape the demonic creatures inside or be eternally trapped within!

Mesmer: Sideshow of the Mind – Within the canvas tent lies the secret of the most potent force in the universe: the human mind. A hypnotic session with Professor Mesmer can cure all phobias, including snakes, spiders, darkness, claustrophobia and much more!

Wax Works (Final Year) – Buy a ticket for the final showing of the most amazing wax museum the world has ever seen! The figures look so lifelike you’ll swear you saw them move. And it’s rumored that blood-curdling screams can be heard as victims are horrifyingly submerged into a scorching hot cauldron of bubbling wax.

Origins: The Curse of Calico – Pierce the veil of time and discover the secret of the evil fog that hangs over Knott’s Scary Farm in Origins: The Curse of Calico. Unearth the sinister paranormal activity that plagues the town as Sarah Marshall is put on trial for her suspected crimes of witchcraft.

Returning Scare Zones
Knott’s Scary Farm is far more than a collection of haunted attractions. Every night monsters take over the streets and turn theme-park midways into murderous scare zones. From the world-famous Ghost Town Streets to the Boardwalk area filled with evil clowns, there’s nowhere to hide in Knott’s Scary Farm.

Ghost Town Streets is where Scary Farm began! The dark streets of Calico are the original and largest, most fear-filled scare zone that started it all. Terror lurks around every corner as the fog-filled alleys hold monsters of every size. Good luck finding a safe passage through the cursed town.
 
Return to the dark decadence of a bygone era as The Gore-ing 20’s scare zone terrorizes even the bravest and most brutal souls. The revelers at The Blind Tiger, the secret speakeasy on Memory Lane, danced their way into oblivion when their decadence brought upon them a deadly curse.

Step right up and come face to face with your worst nightmares on the Boardwalk. Deviant clowns and circus freaks are dying for your undying attention in the CARNEVIL scare zone. Smell the cotton candy as the maniacal midway monsters close in on you.

The Lake underneath Silver Bullet recedes to reveal the Forsaken Lake scare zone, where gothic creatures ravaged by the dark and murky waters wander from their crypts. Each night brings new terrors as a funeral procession makes its way to the spirit world.

In The Gauntlet, characters return to invade Camp Snoopy, but with an updated twist. Guests will again encounter the King and Queen of the realm, maniacal jesters, brutal barbarians, wicked wizards and lawless peasants. They’ve all returned with an onslaught of fresh terror.

Returning Favorites
The Hanging: The Errors Tour (Show) – Wagon Camp
The town of Calico is once again under siege! It’s up to the Lawman and the Hangman to rise up and battle the evildoers in all out bloodfest featuring the vilest villains of the past year.  Grab a seat at the Wagon Camp and bear witness to the ultimate skewering of pop culture. This show is not for the squeamish!

Conjurers (Show) – Bird Cage Theatre
You won’t believe your eyes when our skilled Illusionist takes the stage in the heart of Calico. Get there early as seats have been known to vanish.
 
Timber Mountain Log Ride: Halloween Hootenanny (Attraction Overlay) – The Timber Mountain Log Ride residents celebrate the Halloween Hootenanny, which adds a seasonal twist to a park favorite. Mysterious creatures of Timber Mountain that live out in the woods and caverns join the citizens as they honor the season at the Halloween Hootenanny. The Ride’s interior features surprises 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 all set to an original soundtrack by Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies.

Into The Fog: A Scary Farm Tribute Art Show – The Factory Store
Into the Fog is an art show specially curated for the discerning Scary Farm fan. The show is home to a collection of original art by unique and talented artists from across the country. These artists have drawn inspiration from Knott’s Scary Farm’s rich decades long history and we’re certain you’ll find an original or print you’ll want to take home with you. Along with the Scary Farm art show, you can find all sorts of souvenirs any Halloween fan will be dying to make their own.
 
Le Magnifique Carnaval du Grotesque (Show) – Calico Mine Stage
Step right up and walk into the mystique and darkness of the malevolent Le Magnifique Carnaval Du Grotesque. A collection of death-defying feats and carnival acts that will delight your darkest desires and fill your senses with terror and delight.

Knott’s Scary Farm Admission
Scary Farm Pass – Enjoy the ultimate Scary Farm experience with unlimited visits to all event nights. A Scary Farm Pass is just $159 for a limited time. Knott’s Season Passholders can currently get a Scary Farm Pass for the discounted price of $155. Limited quantity available.
 
Single Night tickets – Buy tickets at knottsscaryfarm.com and save with prices as low as $59.99. Knott’s Season Passholders receive a discount on single-night tickets. Taxes may apply.
 
Fright & Fast Lane – Ride and scream all night long with unlimited priority access to all mazes plus priority boarding on all Fast Lane rides. Fright & Fast Lane starts at $150 and varies by night. Separate Scary Farm event admission is required and not included.
 
Knott’s Scary Farm Boo-fet – Boo-fet offers a special chance to dine with the monsters of Scary Farm. Meals include a 2024 souvenir bottle and one digital download photo with a monster at the Boo-fet location. After dinner, enjoy early entry into select areas of Knott’s Scary Farm before it opens to other mortals. Boo-fet early entry will be to the mazes Bloodline 1842, Wax Works and two all-new mazes. The Knott’s Scary Farm Boo-fet dinner starts at $45 when purchased online. Taxes may apply. Separate Scary Farm admission is required and not included.
 
Knott’s Scary Farm Vacation Packages – Turn your Scary Farm experience into a gruesome getaway with an overnight stay at the all-new The Knott’s Hotel. The Knott’s Hotel Package includes a one-night stay and hotel parking. Depending on the package, each registered guest can receive daytime admission to Knott’s Berry Farm, admission to Knott’s Scary Farm on the night of arrival, an exclusive Knott’s Scary Farm t-shirt, Fright & Fast Lane for unlimited priority access to all mazes and select rides at the park, Pre-Scare Dinner Experience at the Knott’s Hotel with early entry into select areas and access to the breakfast buffet.
 
Event Parking – All season-long parking is valid for Knott’s Scary Farm nights. Knott’s Scary Farm General parking is $35 per vehicle and can be purchased online or at the parking booth upon arrival. For those looking to park closest to Knott’s Scary Farm, Preferred Parking is $50 per vehicle at our Grand Preferred Lot and subject to availability.

Knott’s Scary Farm Event Details
Knott’s Scary Farm has welcomed millions of visitors for over 50 years of never-ending nightmares and has become an institution in the Southern California theme park landscape. This year, the event runs September 19-22 and 26-29, October 3-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 and 30-31, November 1-2. Knott’s Scary Farm is open 7:00 pm – 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 pm – 1:00 am on select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Due to the explicit and frightening nature of the event, it is not recommended for children under 13.
 
A chaperone policy will remain in effect for all Knott’s Scary Farm event nights. Under this policy, all guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted into the park. The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo identification with date of birth at ticket entry. One chaperone may accompany no more than ten guests of ages 15 and under per day. In addition, the chaperone must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay. Guests 16 years of age or older may be asked to present a valid government-issued photo identification (driver’s license, state-issued ID card, passport) with date of birth at entry to verify their age. If unable to verify proof of age, guests may be denied entry into the park. Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection.
 
In addition, a bag policy will remain in effect for this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm. Clear plastic bags smaller than 12” x 12” x 6” as well as non-clear wristlets or clutches no larger than 5”x 8”x 2” are allowed at Knott’s Scary Farm. All bags are subject to search prior to entry.
 
Knott’s Scary Farm runs September 19-22, 26-29, October 3-6, 9-14, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, and November 1-2. For more information on Knott’s Scary Farm, including admission, park hours, and events, visit www.knottsscaryfarm.com or call 714-220-5200. Join the scary conversation by using #ScaryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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Brick-or-Treat Monster Party is BACK at
LEGOLAND® California Resort This Fall

Unleash your inner monster when Brick-or-Treat Monster Party returns for family-friendly fun on select dates in September and October

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Witches, mummies, and vampires, oh my! Monsters of all kinds are taking over Merlin Entertainments’ LEGOLAND® California Resort as the epic Brick-or-Treat Monster Party returns this Halloween season. Kicking off September 14th, Brick-or-Treat will transform the Park into a fun-filled Halloween getaway with candy, mesmerizing shows, and LEGO® characters. The event runs on select Saturdays and Sundays through October 27th, and all frighteningly fun festivities are included with general admission.

The Monster Party begins when guests enter the Park, and Monster Security Checkpoint Street Performers ensure only “real monsters” are entering the party! Meet LEGO® Monster characters, including Spider Lady, Monster Rocker, Mummy, and more, before “brick-or-treating” through the Park’s candy trails.

It wouldn’t be a Monster Party without shows and entertainment including:  

• (NEW) Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch: See as LEGO® T-Rex Guy transforms LEGOLAND California’s newest land, Dino Valley, into the best fall festival complete with a Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch! Plus pick up sweet treats from Dino Costume Guy and his friend Scarecrow and build your very own LEGO pumpkin.
• (NEW) Monster Meet and Greet: Come face-to-face with new costume character Monster Scientist and his full Halloween crew including Mummy, Monster Rocker, Green Witch, Tiger Woman, and Spider Lady!
• Zombie Cheer Crew: Back and bigger than ever, join LEGO Zombie Cheerleader and her crew as they conduct cheer tryouts with some drop-dead killer moves at the Fun Town stage.
• Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M) Costume Party: Everyone is invited to compete in the famous costume contest and party hosted by Lord Vampyre. Make sure you wear your best monster costume to dance your skeletons off. Stick around for a “vamp cha cha cha” after the contest.

• The Monster Rock Off: Witness Monster Rocker, Tiger Woman, Wolf Guy, and Zombie Cheerleader in their LEGO Monster band as they battle it out for the title of best rocker. This is an epic, live rock concert full of classic rock n’ roll songs – plus, you get to decide who wins the rock off!
• Jam Out with Monster Rocker: Enter the Dead Beats Studio and meet Monster Rocker! Select your rock song and jam out in the studio.
• “The Great Monster Chase” 4D Movie: This exclusive 4D movie features exciting chases, tongue-in-cheek humor, plus wind, bubbles, water, and other special effects to keep guests jumping and laughing in their seats!

• Disco Dragon Coaster: For more electrifying excitement, the Dragon is getting a disco makeover with festive decorations, a groovy monster soundtrack, and an illuminating party atmosphere.
• The Candy Cauldron Trail: This is a wicked walkthrough experience with witches and cauldrons of candy.
• Once Upon a Brick – The Tale of the Wolf Guy: Learn the story of Wolf Guy, a monster who gets himself into a hairy situation. This silly comedy is sure to have all guests giggling and smiling.

For a limited time, LEGOLAND California Resort is offering Early Bird savings of up to $20 on Brick-or-Treat admission. Visit www.LEGOLAND.com/California for details.

Parkgoers on weekdays can celebrate Halloween all season long with costume characters, Halloween theming and décor throughout the Park, and monstrously delicious seasonal treats. Plus, LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel guests will enjoy access to the Brick Boo-gie Bash. The exclusive kid’s nightclub transforms with a light up dance floor, a playlist packed with kid-approved tunes and interactive dance-offs. Entertainers keep the party popping from 6–9 p.m. every night.

LEGOLAND believes awesome is for everyone. To ensure every visitor has a fun Halloween experience, all LEGOLAND Resorts in North America are Certified Autism Centers and work with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards to train and certify staff in sensory, environmental, and emotional awareness.

For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit our website or follow us on Facebook.  To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay. 

LEGOLAND California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium in Carlsbad are open daily except October 30, and the LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel are open daily year-round. For more information call 760-444-5600 or visit www.legoland.com/california/.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Unveils California’s Largest Haunt –
Fright Fest Extreme

A Record Combined Total of 20 Haunted Houses and Scare Zones Bring the Scare Factor with Haunts Inspired by Stranger Things, Trick ‘r Treat, Army of the Dead, The Conjuring Universe, and the SAW Franchise

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Six Flags Magic Mountain, known world-wide as the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, goes EXTREME this Fall with the park’s 31st annual Halloween event — Fright Fest Extreme, presented by SNICKERS. With 32 nights of fright on select Thursdays through Sundays, from September 7 to November 3, Fright Fest Extreme establishes Six Flags Magic Mountain as California’s largest haunt featuring 11 terrifying haunted houses and nine bone-chilling scare zones.  

Fright Fest Extreme transforms the 260-acre theme park into a haunted scream park of epic proportions, captivating horror enthusiasts and thrill-seekers with a record combined total of 20 haunted attractions, including five new haunted houses inspired by Stranger Things, Trick ‘r Treat, Army of the Dead, The Conjuring, Annabelle, The Nun, and the SAW franchise.

Six all-new haunted houses and three scare zones coming to Fright Fest Extreme include:

• Stranger Things– The students of Hawkins High decide to team up to create a little innocent Halloween fun for their community – but things quickly turn upside down and morph into something far darker.
• Trick ‘r Treat– Enter a dark and twisted candy trail nightmare on a jack-o-lantern-lit path of supernatural encounters which tap into your deepest fears. With Sam, the infamous Spirit of Halloween, as your guide, learn the rules of the spooky holiday before entering a world where tricks dominate treats.
• Army of the Dead – The City of Las Vegas is under lockdown following a recent viral outbreak and survivors must look for an escape while battling the undead.
• The Conjuring Universe – Strap in for a tour of the Warrens’ most hair-raising and gruesome cases, including those that inspired The Conjuring, Anabelle and The Nun. In each investigation, encounters with cursed artifacts make you the target of the possession.
• The SAW Franchise – Celebrate the 20th anniversary of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror by plunging guests into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind. Guests will endure torturous trials and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out.
• Aftermath: Nocturnal Hunt – Three hundred years after a devastating zombie outbreak, Ash City lies in ruins. Guests will stumble into the breeding grounds of the Nocturnals, the former infected who have evolved into bioluminescent predators. In a desperate attempt to escape, will you be hunting them or are they hunting you?
• Plaza de la Muerte – Step into the spectral celebration of Día de los Muertos, where vibrant colors blend with eerie shadows in an immersive dance of spirits and traditions.
• Underworlds of Oz – Journey through the dark side of Emerald City and the mystical realms of Oz, where twisted enchantments and ominous shadows consume the golden path, and the line between fantasy and nightmare blurs into a chilling adventure unlike any other.
• Grimmlore Ridge – Enter a chilling realm where fear takes root and grows wild, leaving the daunting calls of ravens and crows echoing through the twisted branches and shadowed alleyway.

Five returning guest-favorite haunted houses featuring state-of-the-art makeup, props and special effects, include:

• Condemned Forever Damned – In this dilapidated home where the walls are alive and terror crawls in every corner, guests are left trying to escape the spirits of those who once lived there as they unleash fury on anyone who dares to trespass.
• Willoughby’s Resurrected – Evil spirits roam the once-affluent Willoughby’s family mansion that now echoes with whispers and footsteps of these restless spirits, creating an atmosphere of perpetual dread.
• Sewer of Souls – Stumble into an underground world where the air is thick with the despair of lost souls and the darkness is alive with unseen terrors. Guests will be left to navigate through the terrifying tunnels where evil oozes and fear thrives with every step.
• Truth or Dare – In a warped game of Truth or Dare, guests find themselves questioning their every move. The stakes are perilously high as the dares become increasingly dangerous and the truths reveal hidden fears and dark secrets. Can you handle the pressure, or will the game unravel your sanity?
• Vault 666 Unlocked – Demonic relics are locked in a dark and sinister antique shop, waiting to be unleashed upon anyone foolish enough to disturb their rest. Haunting and inexplicable occurrences plague those who dare to enter, for the relics do not forgive or forget.

Six additional scare zones around the park that leave guests nowhere to hide and screaming to get out include:

• City Under Siege – The clowns are back and spreading havoc in every inconceivable manner. As their twisted grins and sinister laughter fill the air, no place is safe from their deranged antics.
• CarnivHELL – Visitors are invited to step right up and enter if they dare into a once-thriving circus now taken over by a carnivorous band of carnies.
• Nightmares: A Twisted Fantasy – In this perverse twist on childhood favorite bedtime stories, your worst nightmares come to life, taunting you to sleep with one eye open.
• Devil’s Triangle – Succumb into the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean, haunted by the many souls lost to the Devil’s Triangle that prey on guests drifting by.
• The Deadzone – A renegade group of cyberpunk zombies are unleashed and feed on unsuspecting visitors.
• Exile Hill – Unimaginable sinister souls appear without warning and send chills down the spines of guests that dare to journey through this dark and ominous passage.

For those looking to revel in the Halloween spirit during Fright Fest Extreme, an exciting selection of exclusive merchandise and culinary delights will enhance the spooky experience. Guests can scream louder with limited-edition apparel, collectibles and unique souvenirs inspired by Six Flags Fright Fest and some of the park’s haunted attractions. In addition, a variety of themed food and drinks will be available throughout the park for those looking to satisfy an eerie appetite including sangria blood bags and more.

Tickets for Fright Fest Extreme at Six Flags Magic Mountain are available online now and include:

• Single Day Admission – A separate admission event ticket will be required for Fright Fest Extreme admission with access to all haunted attractions, entertainment and the world’s largest collection of thrilling rides and coasters. Guests can purchase an express upgrade for priority entry to all haunted houses.
• Pass Holder Admission – Fright Fest Extreme park admission is included for all 2024 Gold, Platinum and Diamond Six Flags Season Pass Holders, Six Plus Members and Legacy Six Flags Members with a valid Pass. An additional fee for entry to haunted houses will still be required.
• V.I.SCREAM Tour – Enhance your visit with a guide to the fright! Experience the VIP treatment with a private guided tour featuring unlimited priority express access to all eleven haunted houses, priority express access to select rides and attractions, VIP parking, Fright Fest Extreme exclusive food and beverages, and more. All Tours must be booked a minimum of 48 hours in advance online. Some restrictions may apply.

Fright Fest Extreme runs September 7-8, 13-15, 20-22 & 26-29, October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 & 31, and November 1-3, at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. For more event details, including operating dates and times or to purchase tickets, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events.

Stranger Things TM/© Netflix. Used with permission. Army of the Dead TM/© Netflix. Used with Permission. TRICK ‘R TREAT TM and © 2024 Legendary. All rights reserved.TM & © Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. ANNABELLE, THE CONJURING, THE NUN and all related characters and elements © & TM Warner Brothers. Entertainment Inc.

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Halloween Horror Nights Serves Up a Maniacal Menu of Devilish Bites, and Offers Guests the Chance to Scare in Style with Exclusive Merchandise, all Inspired by This Year’s Sinister Slate of Terrifying Haunted Houses and Shows at
Universal Studios Hollywood

All-Original “Late Night with Chucky” Live Talk Show
Will Taunt Guests With the Infamous Doll’s Brand
of Mischief and Mayhem

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood lures guests deeper into this year’s terrifying event with a curated menu of devilish bites and beverages plus exclusive merchandise, all inspired by this year’s horrifying slate of haunted houses and original shows. Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights through Sunday, November 3, 2024.

“Late Night with Chucky,” an all-original live talk show located in the DreamWorks Theatre, will feature the notorious doll infusing his self-deprecating sense of humor as takes over Late Night. The interactive attraction will invite guests to submit questions for Chucky to answer via a QR code available in the lobby of the theatre, but if this temperamental host doesn’t appreciate the question, guests may end up like his production team who have been eliminated from their position…permanently.

With eight all-new terrifying haunted houses, a reimagined Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and live entertainment, Halloween Horror Nights is Southern California’s scariest Halloween event that features a killer line-up, inspired by the biggest names in horror.

At a glance, this is Halloween Horror Nights 2024 at Universal Studios Hollywood:

• “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy,” an immersive experience curated by the multi-award-winning artist.

• “A Quiet Place,” a terrifying new experience based on Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed franchise that will incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) into a haunted house for the very first time.
• “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” inspired by Sony Picture’s horror-comedy.

• “Insidious: The Further” based on Blumhouse Production’s hit supernatural horror film series.
• “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines” an all-female monsters led haunted house inspired by Universal Pictures’ classic monsters.

• “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface,” which pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the iconic maniacal monster.
• “Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America,” a sequel to the 2023 hit haunted house.

• “Dead Exposure: Death Valley,” an original concept house with petrifying radioactive zombies.
• “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse,” a Terror Tram experience taking fans on a close encounter with characters from Blumhouse Production’s popular franchises, including M3GAN, The Black Phone, Freaky, The Purge and Happy Death Day.

• “The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night.
• “Chainsaw Punkz,” a troop of chainsaw killers will confront guests as they enter the event.

• “Luchadores Monstruosos,” an all-new scare zone.
• “Skull Lordz,” a scare zone featuring a gothic inspired royal court of the dead.

• “Murder of Crowz,” a flock of menacing crow stilt-walkers will terrify guests.

With such haunted houses and scare zones tapping into guest’s darkest fears, these experiences will also send them spiraling for a reprise with a selection of tempting treats and drinks. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

This year’s terrifying event menu will include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items for those with every type of appetite. The following is a sample of what fans can expect:

The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy Bar(located in Lower Lot by “Jurassic World—The Ride”)

• Saw Blade Flatbread (Short Rib) – braised short rib, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spicy tomato sauce and ranch drizzle
• Saw Blade Flatbread (Mushroom) – mushrooms, roasted tomato, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, crispy onion and spicy tomato sauce
• Too Late – tequila, raspberry puree and peach and lime juice garnished with a grenadine-filled syringe and red light up cube
• Out of Time – cola, raspberry and ginger syrup and a red light up cube, topped with strawberry heart jellies
• How Do I Make you Love Me? – rum, peach and passion fruit puree and lemonade served with an orange light up cube and dark chocolate butterfly
• Is There Someone Else? – vodka, blue curaçao, lime juice and Sprite soda garnished with a multicolor light up cube and a gummy eyeball

Chucky’s Dive Bar (located behind Animation Studio Store)

• Cult of Chucky – spicy tamarind vodka, strawberry syrup, lemon juice and club soda with a chamoy and tajin, topped with chamoy gummy bears
• Friend Till the End – tequila, Sprite soda, blue curaçao, lime juice and orange popping pearls with an orange sugar rim and a rainbow lollipop
• Chucky’s Got Jokes – bourbon, amaretto, corn simple syrup, lime juice and ginger beer topped with chamoy drizzled corn and cinnamon powder

City Snacks featuring “A Quiet Place” (located in Upper Lot)

• Wooden Board Éclair – dark chocolate mousse filled éclair dripped in chocolate ganache
• Abbot’s Corn Chowder – creamy stew with shrimp, corn, vegetables and cornbread croutons

Dia de Los Muertos (located in Universal Plaza)

• Carne Asada Nachos – fried corn tortilla chips topped with carne asada, pico de gallo, queso fresco and guacamole
• Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce – corn tortilla tacos with birria de res served with onions, cilantro and red consomé sauce
• Pineapple Spears – pineapple spears with chamoy
• Esquites – Corn off the Cob – corn sliced off the cobb topped with grated cotija cheese, cilantro and tajin
• Nachos Muertos – cinnamon sugar chips, strawberry topping, oreo bits, chocolate sauce and whipped cream
• El Cadejo Mangorita – tequila, triple sec, mango puree, lime juice and margarita mix served with chamoy, tajin and a dried chili covered mango
• Muerte Michelada – Modelo beer, michelada mix, jalapeno syrup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce garnished with chamoy, tajin and a lime wedge
• El Charro – spicy tamarind vodka, pickle brine, margarita mix and triple sec served with chamoy, tajin and a chocolate dipped pickle spear
• Horror-Chata – rum, horchata, banana syrup served with whipped cream and dried banana chips
• Spicy Strawberry Vodka Margarita – spicy tamarind vodka, strawberry syrup, lemon juice served with chamoy, tajin and a tamarind straw
• Piña Margarita – reposado, cucumber jalapeno tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice garnished with a chamoy drzzled pineapple spear

Monster Eats (located in Lower Lot)

• Into the Fog Fish ‘n Chips – crispy beer battered cod nuggets with tartar sauce and chips
• The Fiery Bite Corn Dog – spicy Korean-style corn dog with spicy ketchup and chips
• She-Wolf Midnight Delight Cheesecake – fried cheesecake dusted with powdered sugar and strawberry claw marks
• The Bride’s Cookie – black and white cookie

Leatherface’s BBQ(located in Lower Lot)

• Pam’s Brisket Sandwich – smoked brisket sandwich with Coca-Cola BBQ sauce and creamy coleslaw served with a side of potato salad and BBW baked beans
• Franklin’s BBQ Ribs – Coca-Cola BBQ ribs served with a side of potato salad and BBQ baked beans
• Drayton’s Chili Cheese Dog – all-beef hot dog topped with chili and cheddar cheese and served with a side of potato salad
• Grandpa’s Porch Pounder – vodka, mezcal, passionfruit puree, Sprite soda, citrus sour and grenadine topped with bloody bone candy

Halloween Horror Nights guests and fans can elevate their experience with a variety of new merchandise collections featuring their favorite fiends and most-anticipated haunted houses. Fan favorite character Lil Boo – an adorable yet creepy baby pumpkin – will come to life in an all-new collection, including a popcorn bucket, shoulder plush, backpack and headwear. The new Halloween Horror Nights collection features sickening house tees, a pierced, reversible bucket hat, bat-eared beanie, skull shot glass and much more. Everyone’s favorite killer doll Chucky is back with an updated popcorn bucket featuring new phrases and a stitched up look inspired by Bride of Chucky.

From apparel and accessories to souvenirs and homeware, fans can also shop exclusive products inspired by “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy” haunted house and the Dia de Los Muertos activation at Universal Plaza, only at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

The horror extends to Universal CityWalk with a selection of limited-tie offerings at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, VIVO Italian Kitchen, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Voodoo Doughnuts and Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville®.

Tickets are on sale now with a variety of ticket offerings available. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.

• General Admission: General Admission ticket to Halloween Horror Nights
• Universal Express: One-time (per day) express access to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Universal Express Unlimited: Unlimited express access (per day) to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
• Frequent Fear Pass: Experience up to 33 nights (based on your selected first visit date during purchase) of General Admission to this year’s event. Valid on select nights only; blackout dates apply. Does not include early event access.
• Ultimate Fear Pass: Experience the scares over and over for up to all event nights (based on selected first visit date during purchase). No blackout dates on return visits. Does not include early event access.
• After 2 PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the Theme Park after 2:00 p.m. and same day evening General Admission to Halloween Horror Nights.
• Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 5:30p.m. (subject to change) to select haunted houses prior to event opening. A Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket must be purchased separately.
• R.I.P. Tour: Enjoy V.I.P treatment with an evening of first-class horror, expert shared guided tour of the haunted house, exclusive experiences along the way and a gourmet dinner.
• Platinum Annual Pass Members: Platinum Annual Pass Members can reserve their complimentary Halloween Horror Nights General Admission ticket; select nights apply.

Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City is open daily year-round, and Halloween Horror Nights runs September 12-15, 19-22, 26-29, October 3-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31, and November 1-3. For more information call 800-864-8377 or visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com.

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Whatever you do for Halloween, we hope you have a fantastic time!