Kennywood, Idlewild and Sandcastle Announce 2024 Seasons with More Days and More Ways to Play

Press Release from Kennywood

PITTSBURGH [February 6, 2024] – Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 20 with unique and new exciting experiences highlighted by the all-new Potato Patch® themed bumper cars and a brand-new event celebrating all things Pittsburgh. Sister parks Idlewild and SoakZone and Sandcastle Waterpark will open on May 18 and May 25 respectively. All three parks will offer a full lineup of activities throughout the season including popular and new special events and Passholder Perk Days.  

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Carowinds Reveals 2024 Event Lineup

Press Release from Carowinds

Charlotte, N.C. (February 6, 2024)—Carowinds is gearing up to welcome guests for the 2024 operating season, starting on Saturday, March 9, with Opening Weekend. Every season brings fresh reasons to explore the park, and this year is no exception. Carowinds is set to offer a series of special seasonal events designed to delight the entire family.

The newly introduced Aeronautica Landing, an aviation-themed area, continues to provide an immersive experience tailored for adventurers of all ages. This area, named 10th on the “Best New Attraction 2023” by USA Today 10Best, boasts two dining options and six rides.

Carowinds has plans for growth and rockin’ investment during the summer, with more exciting announcements on the horizon.

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The Journey to Epic Begins Now!

Press Release from Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando, Fla. (January 30, 2024) – In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will unveil its next gamechanger for theme park entertainment with the debut of its most ambitious theme park yet: Universal Epic Universe. Epic Universe will present a level of theme park immersion and innovation that is unmatched – transporting guests to expansive worlds featuring more than 50 awe-inspiring attraction, entertainment, dining and shopping experiences that come together to create an unforgettable adventure that is nothing short of epic. The addition of Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park will also transform the award-winning resort into a weeklong vacation destination filled with the most compelling experiences imaginable.

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SeaWorld Brings the Big Easy to South Texas as it Rolls Out its Mardi Gras Celebrations This Weekend

Press Release from SeaWorld San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (January 11, 2024) –SeaWorld San Antonio is letting the good times roll as Mardi Gras returns to the park starting this Saturday, January 13th and running through February 25th. SeaWorld’s Mardi Gras celebration transforms Texas’ biggest and best theme park into a jazzed-up, New Orleans-style atmosphere complete with live music, festive characters, and a Mardi Gras-inspired menu featuring both all-new and returning Cajun and Creole food favorites. This event is included with park admission, so guests are invited to don their beads and boas in the spirit of Mardi Gras while also enjoying inspiring animals and thrilling coasters.

Enjoy the incredible sights, sounds, and tastes of Mardi Gras—every weekend at SeaWorld!

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Knott’s Announces Reimagined Camp Snoopy in 2024

Press Release from Knott’s Berry Farm

 BUENA PARK, CA – An off-road adventure, a new family roller coaster, a giant swing, and the carefree fun of summer camp bring so much to explore in 2024 at Knott’s Berry Farm next summer. Today, the theme park released exciting details about its six-acre, reimagined Camp Snoopy set to open Memorial Day weekend. Inspired by the California High Sierras, Camp Snoopy is the place where the iconic Peanuts Gang made its first debut outside the comic strip back when it opened in 1983. The reimagined land will allow campers of all ages to become full-fledged Beagle Scouts as they explore new rides, new character experiences, new entertainment, a new dining hall, a new camp store, plus more seating and ambiance. 

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