UNIVERSAL HORROR UNLEASHED BRINGS “FEASTER GRIEVINGS” TO LIFE IN AN ALL-NEW, ORIGINAL STORY AT THE YEAR-ROUND HORROR EXPERIENCE!

 Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas is bringing “Feaster Grievings” to life in an all-new, original experience inspired by Feaster Bunny and a cursed film that was never completed. Guests can step inside the grisly production from April 1 through May 2, 2026, and become part of the story at the ultimate horror spectacle.

“Feaster Grievings” tells the tale of an unfinished horror film that has resurfaced, leaving its sinister protagonist, Feaster Bunny, eager to complete what he started. As guests enter Universal Horror Unleashed, they’ll receive a call sheet and become a part of the production, beginning their journey on a rotten egg hunt. As they embark on their twisted search, they’ll come face-to-face with eerie characters like Grace, the young, spoiled girl who torments her tortured bunny, demanding he find every rotten egg. Guests who take part in the search will win a special prize – from discounts to free merchandise and more.

After the hunt, guests can make their way to Boiler Bar and enter Feaster Bunny’s film workshop, where they’ll be welcomed by the maniacal actor for a photo op and become extras in his masterpiece. They’ll then continue to Hedge Maze Madness in Jack’s Alley – the final scene of “Feaster Grievings.” With cameras rolling, they must enter the maze and search the twisting hedges for the coveted golden egg, protected by Feaster Bunny’s obsessed followers.

During their visit, guests will also have the chance to dine on all-new, limited-time themed food and beverage items, including Pickled Eggs, Bloody Egg Cake Pops, Beet Poached Truffled Deviled Eggs, Duck Confit, The Feaster-tini, The Blood Bunny Mocktail and more.

Guests can experience “Feaster Grievings” as part of General Admission to Universal Horror Unleashed. From now through April 30, save up to $50 on select tickets – starting at just $39 for Nevada residents and $49 for non-residents. To purchase tickets and take advantage of this limited-time savings, click here (subject to availability). For the latest information, visit UniversalHorrorUnleashed.com or follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.

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KANSAS to Open Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series April 11th!

 Wild Adventures Theme Park will open its 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series on Saturday, April 11, with a performance by classic rock band KANSAS, marking the first concert of the season and the start of a full lineup of live entertainment during the park’s 30th anniversary year.

The concert will begin at 8 p.m. at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater. A park admission ticket or Season Pass is required to attend. General Concert Admission is $10. In the general admission area, guests may bring chairs and blankets.

With a career spanning five decades, KANSAS has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and remains one of the most recognizable bands in classic rock. The group’s catalog includes “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” two enduring hits that continue to reach new audiences through radio, film, television and streaming.

“These are songs people grew up with,” said Asher Raymond, public relations specialist. “When KANSAS takes the stage, you can feel the crowd connect to it relive those moments when they first heard this iconic band. That’s exactly how we wanted to start the series.”

Reserved concert seating is available in advance for $5 for Diamond Season Passholders, $10 for Gold Season Passholders and $15 for all other guests. Reserved seats will be $20 on the day of the show.

For guests planning to attend multiple concerts, a Season Pass offers added value. Season Passholders receive free General Concert Admission to every Wild Adventures LIVE! concert, and Gold and Diamond Passholders can also purchase reserved seats at a discount.

The 2026 Wild Adventures LIVE! Concert Series will continue throughout the season with performances by Tyler Hubbard, Blank Space: The Taylor Swift Tribute, ZZ Top, Chris Janson, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Parmalee & LOCASH, Travis Tritt, The Beach Boys, Australian Pink Floyd, Skillet and for KING + COUNTRY.

More information about the concert series, reserved seating and Season Passes is available at WildAdventures.com.

Source: Wild Adventures Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood Introduces Its All-New Dining Pass, Inviting Guests to Enjoy Its Culinary Creations with a Selection of Entrées, Snacks and Beverages for Maximum Value!

 Universal Studios Hollywood introduces its all-new Dining Pass, offering guests a convenient and flexible way to enjoy meals and snacks throughout their theme park visit for a single price. The Dining Pass, available now, can be purchased on site or online by visiting here.

The new Dining Pass serves up a menu of curated items, including two eligible entrées and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage at participating in‑park food and beverage locations.

 

Featuring a wide selection of culinary items created by Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash and her team, and prepared fresh daily in the theme park’s on‑site production kitchen, the new Dining Pass offers guests a convenient way to enjoy a diverse variety of destination‑exclusive offerings.

 

“We take enormous pride in preparing an eclectic menu for our guests and want our food offerings to be as exciting as the rides and attractions, which for many is also a highlight of the day,” said Executive Chef Julia Thrash. “Our 30,000 square foot production kitchen functions as home base for all of our food preparations, and it’s very rewarding to watch our guests truly enjoy the menu we carefully curate.”

 

The Dining Pass may be redeemed at participating food and beverage locations within Universal Studios Hollywood on the selected visit date. All eligible menu items are clearly identified by the Universal Studios Dining Pass logo displayed on the corresponding dining location menu boards. Restrictions apply.

 

Guests can purchase the Dining Pass in advance of their visit by visiting www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com as well as at participating theme park restaurants, and it will be activated upon first use on the validity date. Once purchased, the Dining Pass can be added to the free official Universal Studios Hollywood downloadable app by navigating to My Wallet and scanning the ticket QR code with a phone camera.

 

For more information about the new Daytime Dining Pass at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Unveils Over 135 Bold Tastes and Chart-Topping Concerts at Virginia’s Largest Spring Food and Wine Festival!

Flavors are in full bloom this spring at Busch Gardens as the Food & Wine Festival returns, with over 65 all-new bites and beverages to sip and sample throughout the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Visitors can enjoy a total of over 135 international flavors at 17 themed food and beverage locations, including a new menu inspired by Puerto Rico. Paired with headlining concerts, including recently announced performances by The Beach Boys and HANSON, every visit offers a new adventure for visitors. With a Busch Gardens Membership, families can visit again and again to enjoy all the different experiences each weekend. Virginia’s largest spring food and wine festival returns Thursdays through Sundays from April 23 through June 21th, plus Memorial Day.

 

“The Busch Gardens Food & Wine festival has become an annual tradition here in Williamsburg and this year’s event returns with several exciting new offerings,” said Kevin Lembke, Park President of Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. “From the innovative food and beverage options to an amazing concert lineup, there’s plenty for both our Members and guests to enjoy this spring.”

 

Experience 135+ Global Flavors

The festival features innovative new flavors and returning favorites, paired with a robust lineup of wines, craft brews and cocktails. New offerings this year include:

 

All-New Puerto Rico

• Mofongo Casserole – Mashed garlic plantain casserole topped with chicharrónes
• Ropa Vieja – Seasoned shredded braised beef with vegetables, raisins and yellow rice
• Coquito – A Puerto Rican classic, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon and Bacardi® dark rum

 

All-New Dishes at Returning Locations

• Bourbon Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs – Classic hard-boiled eggs with bourbon mustard filling and candied bacon
• Muhammara – Turkish red peppers with walnut and pomegranate, served with pita bread
• “After-chop” West African Fruit Salad – A bowl of fresh mangoes, pineapple, papaya, kiwi, passion fruit and coconut

 

All-New Virginia Beer and Wines

• Sun Burn – An easy-drinking summer ale from Starr Hill Brewery
• Lemongrass Blonde – A herbaceous light blonde from Chef’s Life Brewery
• The Williamsburg Winery Viognier – An aromatic white wine with tropical notes

 

All-New Refreshing Cocktails

• Margarita of the Week– Enjoy a limited-time rotating flavor each week of the festival
• Negroni – Bombay® Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth
• Paradise Found – A frozen drink with Bacardi® Rum, Malibu® Coconut Rum, Banana Liqueur, Peach & Orange

 

A complete guide to this year’s Food & Wine Festival can be found online here.

 

Best Way to Sip and Savor 

Sip, sample and save with a Food & Wine Festival sampler lanyard. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-sample lanyard starting at only $70.00 or extend the savings to over 20 percent with the fan-favorite 15-sampler.

 

The Food & Wine Festival pairs live entertainment with culinary creations, offering full-length concerts, all included with park admission. This year’s lineup includes:

 

• NEW! The Beach Boys – Saturday, April 25
• NEW! HANSON – Saturday, May 2
• Pop 2000 – Saturday, May 16
• Hoobastank – Saturday, May 30
• Skillet – Saturday, June 13

LIMITED-TIME SPRING BREAK SALE!

 

For a limited time, buy a Busch Gardens Fun Card or Membership and get Water Country USA FREE during the Spring Break sale.

• Fun Card: Unlimited visits to rides, shows and seasonal events through November 2, 2026.

• Membership: Unlimited visits for 12 months, plus free parking, free guest tickets and exclusive discounts on food, beverages and merchandise. Plus, Members will be among the first to ride Verbolten: Forbidden Turn when it opens this spring!

 

For more information on the Food & Wine Festival and to see the latest offers, visit BuschGardens.com/Williamsburg and follow Busch Gardens on social media at @BuschGardensVA.

About Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Recognized by the National Amusement Park Historical Association as the Most Beautiful Park for 35 consecutive years, Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is a European-themed adventure park combining 17^th-century charm with 21^st-century thrills, featuring more than 50 rides and attractions, world-class coasters, and year-round events. Busch Gardens is a part of United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS). Learn more at UnitedParks.com.

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New in 2026 - Six Flags Great Adventure unveils Shoreline Pier: A Wave of New Thrills Inspired by New Jersey's Iconic Boardwalk!

 Six Flags Great Adventure today announced Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a vibrant new rides area that channels the electricity, nostalgia, and unmistakable charm of New Jersey’s iconic oceanside amusement piers. Opening in late spring 2026, Shoreline Pier introduces five attractions — four new to Great Adventure — along with classic boardwalk treats, fresh theming, and an atmosphere pulsing with color, motion, and ocean breeze energy.

First teased earlier this month as part of the park’s multiyear Boardwalk transformation, Shoreline Pier captures the spirit of a summer night down the Shore — salt in the air, lights dancing off the water, music drifting across the midway and rides whirling against a glowing sky. The addition honors beloved Jersey coast destinations while delivering new thrills and storytelling. This investment continues the park’s broader growth strategy, which also includes a major new roller coaster slated for 2027.

 

“Shoreline Pier celebrates everything people love about New Jersey’s legendary boardwalks — the motion, the magic, the tastes, the thrills and the timeless sense of adventure,” said Michael Fehnel, Park Manager of Six Flags Great Adventure. “This new area blends the alluring vibe of shore towns with classic midway fun, creating a destination that feels both nostalgic and brand-new.”

 

ATTRACTIONS AT SHORELINE PIER

Shoreline Pier’s lineup delivers a mix of spinning excitement, family adventure and classic amusement pier whimsy — each attraction infused with themes inspired by New Jersey’s coastal playgrounds.

 

• Barrels O’ Fun

This spinning family coaster invites guests to board wooden barrel-inspired cars that dip and twist like bobbing buoys on the surf, creating a cheerful, seaside-themed adventure perfect for young thrill seekers.

• Flying Scooters

A nostalgic favorite found on piers up and down the Shore, this classic ride puts guests in control of their own flight around the boardwalk. Riders soar on winged scooters, using the sails to swing, dip, and glide—choosing between a gentle breeze or a more thrilling ride with each push and pull. Each flight becomes uniquely their own, shaped by their movements and the wind.

 

• Wave Swinger

This breezy seaside swing ride lifts guests into the air, spinning them above the midway with sweeping Boardwalk views and a weightless, soaring sensation. Its debut brings back the nostalgic spirit of the Flying Wave, which thrilled generations at Great Adventure from 1974 to 2007.

 

• Hypno Twister

A dazzling, light-drenched spinning ride that whirls guests through swirling colors and hypnotic rotations. Four interlocking, rotating arms perform a mesmerizing dance that delivers pops of weightlessness throughout this modern twist on frenetic pier motion.

• Super Roundup

A high-energy crowd pleaser that sends standing riders spinning in fast, accelerating circles as its platform tilts 80 degrees – with centrifugal force holding everyone to the wall. A classic that’s been delighting Great Adventure guests since 1974, Super Roundup proudly reclaims its original name in a new location after a complete mechanical makeover, having previously twirled under the names Fantasy Fling, The Tornado and Swashbuckler.

 

SHOPPING & SNACKS

Shoreline Pier introduces a lineup of boardwalk-inspired bites available throughout the area, featuring a mix of savory favorites and sweet treats that are messy, melty and magically Jersey:

• Fresh-cut fries, hand-prepared and served hot with a variety of bold dipping sauces, including sriracha, curry and bay ketchup.

 

• Jersey-style “disco fries” topped with melted mozzarella and rich brown gravy, a Garden State classic — born in a diner but raised on the Shore.

 

• Classic corn dogs, plus the signature “Gabagool On-a-Stick" — capicola dipped in corn batter and finished with a hot honey drizzle. One bite and boom, Jersey mode activated.

 

• Indulgent, over-the-top, Jersey-inspired funnel cake sundae creations:

 

• • Triple Blueberry “Roundup:” Guests can celebrate New Jersey’s largest fruit export with a bounty of blueberries, blueberry syrup, blueberry ice cream and whipped cream.

 

• • “Holey Cannoli:” When one of New Jersey’s favorite desserts meets a Shore classic—done and done. Freshly made funnel cake topped with sweet ricotta cream, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and cannoli shell pieces.

 

• Chocolate-dipped fruit and other classic boardwalk sweets, perfect for a grab-and-go treat along the pier.

 

• Rita’s Italian Ice featuring more than eight flavors of Italian ice and custard made fresh in the park.

New retail offerings nearby give guests even more ways to commemorate their visit with pier-inspired merchandise and coastal keepsakes.

 

ENTERTAINMENT AT SHORELINE PIER

A dynamic lineup of live entertainment transforms Shoreline Pier into a constantly moving, high-energy experience from day to night. On select dates and times, guests can enjoy:

• Towering stilt walkers roaming the midway, interacting with guests and creating can’t-miss visual moments along the pier

 

• Live musicians bringing the sounds of the Shore to life with upbeat, summer-inspired sets that carry across The Boardwalk

 

• Roaming acts and high-energy performance artists popping up throughout the area delivering playful, spontaneous and interactive moments that keep guests engaged between rides

 

BOARDWALK NIGHTS

When the sun goes down, The Boardwalk shifts into a vibrant nighttime scene with Boardwalk Nights, a brand-new, limited-time summer event.

 

• Electrifying stage performances feature powerhouse vocalists, high-energy dancers and gravity-defying acrobats in a fast-paced, visually stunning showcase

• Exclusive Boardwalk merchandise gives guests a chance to take home a piece of the experience 

• Music, lighting and live performances combine to create an immersive, after-dark environment that keeps the energy going well into the evening

Guests can come for the thrills and stay for the show this summer on The Boardwalk. Event and entertainment dates to be released soon.

EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR 2026 SEASON

The debut of Shoreline Pier is part of a season filled with new experiences, returning favorites and continued park improvements.

The 2026 season begins with Exclusive Season Passholder Preview Night on Friday, March 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. Passholders and Members enjoy early access to select rides and attractions, the first coaster rides of the season and a preview of new offerings and enhancements across the park.

The park officially opens to the public on March 28, coinciding with the debut of the Safari Spring Break Celebration, running select dates from March 28 through April 12. The event brings wildlife-themed entertainment and interactive experiences into the amusement park, including animal encounters, family-friendly performances, themed activities and immersive photo opportunities.

The celebration also marks the return of Safari Off Road Adventure access from inside the theme park, giving guests the opportunity to experience one of the largest safaris outside of Africa with more than 1,200 animals representing six continents included with their theme park admission.

Additional enhancements throughout the park this season include newly installed track sections on El Toro for a smoother ride experience, improved Wi-Fi connectivity and refreshed dining locations designed to enhance the overall guest experience.

WILD SAFARI BASE CAMP REOPENS

Beginning April 3, guests can once again enjoy the park’s Wild Safari Base Camp experiences as they return for the 2026 season.

Located at the main safari entrance, Base Camp offers animal encounters, educational presentations and a standalone safari experience independent of the theme park.

Guests can extend their adventure with an overnight stay at Savannah Sunset Resort, which offers glamping-style accommodations, sweeping savannah views and an immersive wildlife experience unlike anywhere else in the region.

‘3 PARKS, 1 GREAT ADVENTURE’ SPRING OFFER

To celebrate the launch of a new season, Six Flags Great Adventure is offering its limited time Spring Sale featuring the 2026 Gold Pass, where guests can get a free upgrade to a Gold Pass for the price of Silver.

The Gold Pass provides ‘3 Parks in 1’ access to Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor with benefits that include free general parking, unlimited visits, select in park discounts and exclusive perks.

The Gold Pass also provides regional access to nearby parks including Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Kings Dominion and Six Flags New England.

The Spring Sale is available for a limited time at sixflags.com.

Source: Six Flags Great Adventure

Breaking News - Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Receive Nine Nominations in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari have received nine nominations across six categories in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. These prestigious nominations, selected by a panel of editors and industry experts, highlight what fans love about the family-owned and operated theme park.

The park is competing for votes in the following categories:
Best Theme Park – Holiday World
Best Outdoor Water Park – Splashin’ Safari
Best Water Coaster – Cheetah Chase, Mammoth, Wildebeest
Best Roller Coaster – The Voyage
Best Lazy River – Bahari River
Best Wave Pool – Bahari Wave Pool, The Wave

“Our team is honored to be nominated in so many categories again this year!” said Matt Eckert, President & CEO at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. “The recognition from industry experts is nice, but Holiday World exists because of our Guests who visit and love the park. We hope everyone will help us reach the top by voting daily–especially for best outdoor water park and best water coaster.”

Voting for USA TODAY 10Best Awards began Monday, March 23 and runs until Monday, April 20 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. The top 10 winners in each category, as determined by reader votes, will be announced on Wednesday, April 29.

Holiday World opens for its 80th season in May. To celebrate the park’s milestone birthday, the operating calendar has been expanded and several fan-favorite events and entertainment offerings will return, including the Holidays in the Sky drone show, the Nerveless Nocks stunt show, Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival, and Dino Corn Maze Adventure. Park officials plan to announce a brand new event in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to the Park!

Source: Holiday World