Six Flags Magic Mountain Transforms Into A Magical Winter Wonderland During Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Magic Mountain the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, lights up the holiday season with the return of the beloved winter extravaganza—Holiday in the Park—on select days from November 24 through January 1. Beginning at 5:00pm, the magic of the season takes over as the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than two million twinkling lights amidst a thrilling collection of world-class coasters and family attractions. The new Holiday Market offers additional merriment including holiday shopping, a nook for kids to write letters to Santa and more. From coasters to cocoa, it’s a holiday spectacular for all to enjoy!

“We’re delighted to be celebrating the magic of the season with the return of our beloved holiday event,” said Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President Don McCoy. “This year we’ve added more lights to newly themed areas, elevating the sights and sounds of the holidays in a truly captivating way. From joyful entertainment and musical light displays, to festive foods and seasonal treats, Holiday in the Park offers something for all to enjoy,” he added.

Guests who visit during Holiday in the Park will experience immersive and one-of-a-kind themed areas, including:

  • NEW – North Pole, located in Whistlestop Park, is home to Santa and Mrs. Claus along with their merry elves. Visit Santa in his cottage or enjoy crafts with Mrs. Claus, snap a holiday photo, or take a ride aboard the North Pole Express train. Beginning at 1:00pm on Holiday in the Park days through December 24;
  • NEW – Arctic Alley dazzles all with a whimsical light show choreographed to festive music and thousands of glimmering lights. Located near Viper;
  • NEW – Jingle Bell Way features magnificent, larger-than-life 30-foot walk-thru ornaments, brilliantly lit with thousands of twinkling lights. Located in DC UNIVERSETM;
  • NEW – Glacier Point is decked with hundreds of holiday lights, a festive open fire pit to roast marshmallows, and a feast of delicious Taste of Holiday in the Park foods and more. Located in METROPOLISTM;
  • NEW – Polar Bear Pass features a spectacularly lit holiday tree next to a festive open fire pit to keep warm and roast marshmallows with hundreds of sparkling lights. Plus, snap a holiday photo to cherish the moment forever. Located in the Golden Bear Plaza;
  • HollyRock! takes guests back in time through a lighted time-travel tunnel into the fabulous 1950’s, for a rockabilly holiday extravaganza featuring thousands of lights, a dazzling 22-foot tree, classic cars, festive “oldies” music, and an open fire pit to roast s’mores. Located in The Underground
  • Peppermint Path offers a twisted peppermint surprise down the midway from Viper to Katy’s Kettle along a path lined with thousands of candy cane red and white lights;
  • Gleampunk District transpoerts guests into the 19th century, with the sights and sounds of the Industrial Revolution, in this beautifully lit area featuring thousands of lights along the tree-lined streets and planters. On the façade of Gearworks Theater, revelers will view a delightful video journey into the inner workings of the Steampunk Candy and Toy Factory;
  • Holiday Square dazzles guests with a kaleidoscope of hundreds of thousands of breath-taking colored lights on trees and buildings throughout the area, sprinkled with the wonder of falling snowflakes for everyone to enjoy; and
  • Snowy Nights features contemporary music and DJs on the Full Throttle stage during this novel celebration of the season with silvery trees and a live holiday show. Six Flags Magic Mountain’s exclusive Taste of Holiday in the Park culinary delights will light up your taste buds with a wide variety of specialty holiday-inspired main courses, including BBQ cranberry ribs, leftover turkey sliders, and smoked turkey mac ‘n cheese. Indulge in festive sweets and treats including freshly made peppermint bark, apple pie funnel cakes, s’mores thrill shakes, and much, much more. Guests can also cozy up with loved ones and roast marshmallows over an open fire pit at one of several locations around the park. To add to the merriment, guests can take home Holiday in the Park gifts and souvenirs, including novelty apparel, ornaments, and soft plush toys. Holiday in the Park Days Include:
    November 24, 25, 26, 27, December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17–31, and January 1 For more information on Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events. For the ultimate holiday gift, purchase a 2023 Six Flags Pass and enjoy thrills all season with in- park discounts, admission to Fright Fest®, Holiday in the Park® and many new events in 2023, and so much more. For more details visit sixflags.com/magicmountain.

  • About Six Flags Magic Mountain
    Six Flags Magic Mountain, known as the Thrill Capital of the World, boasts 20 world-class roller coasters—more than any other theme park on the planet—and is home to more than 100 rides, games, and attractions, including roller coaster icons like Twisted Colossus, Tatsu, Full Throttle, and X2. For more information, visit http://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Honors All Who Served During 

Veterans Day Weekend!

Veterans, Retired Military and Active Duty Receive Free Park Admission and More!

 Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, will be honoring all United States Armed Force service members and veterans during the new Six Flags Veterans Weekend event, November 11-13. All veterans, retired military, and active-duty personnel are invited to visit the park for a day of celebration and thrills where they will be provided with a complimentary park admission, meal, drinks, and more when they present a valid military ID. 

“It is truly an honor for us to be able to recognize all who have served our country during our new Veteran’s Day Weekend celebration,” said Six Flags Magic Mountain Park President Don McCoy. “On this weekend, we pay tribute to all American veterans, retired and active military personnel with discounted admission, in-park ceremonial tributes and so much more. It is our sincere privilege to host this event,” he added.

Additional Veterans Weekend activities include:

  • The National Anthem performed at park opening by members of the U.S. Military; 
  • Honorary swearing in ceremony presented by select branches of the U.S. Military;
  • Recruitment and branch vehicle displays; and
  • Special limited-time culinary offers and in-park discounts. 

Veterans, active duty, and retired military personnel are eligible to receive:

  • Complimentary Park Admission;
  • Complimentary Parking;
  • Complimentary Meal Voucher and Drink Bottle;
  • Complimentary Americana Lanyard and Button; and
  • 15% Savings on All Park Retail Items. 


Family members of veterans, active duty, and retired military personnel are eligible to receive:

  • $19.99 Park Admission (limit 4);
  • Discounted Drink Bottle; and
  • Complimentary Americana Button.


Veterans Weekend at Six Flags Magic Mountain dates and times include:

  • Friday, November 11 from 10:30am – 8:00pm;
  • Saturday, November 12 from 10:30am – 8:00pm; and
  • Sunday, November 13 from 10:30am – 7:00pm. 

Eligible guests simply present a valid military ID at designated parking toll booths for complimentary parking, at designated front gate ticket booths to obtain complimentary admission and other benefits, and at retail locations during check out. Complimentary commemorative gifts are available while supplies last.

Veterans Weekend is a celebration for all guests. Six Flags Magic Mountain Passes and regular single-day tickets will be honored on this day. 

About Six Flags Magic Mountain  

Six Flags Magic Mountain, known as the Thrill Capital of the World, boasts 20 world-class roller coasters—more than any other theme park on the planet—and is home to more than 100 rides, games, and attractions, including roller coaster icons like Twisted Colossus, Tatsu, Full Throttle, and X2. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/magicmountain.  

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Knott’s Merry Farm with Reimagined Favorites and Timeless Classics!

xperience Festive Decor, Magical Holiday Shows and So Much More!

Guests can enjoy the holidays at Knott’s Merry Farm beginning November 18 and extending through January 8. Every year during the joyous season, the park undergoes a complete transformation into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of beautiful garland and a variety of picturesque settings.

A variety of new shows are in store this year to celebrate the merriest season of all. The beloved ice show is reimagined for the 40th anniversary of Snoopy on Ice. Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas will have all of the aspects that guests have come to love from the ice show, with special technological additions to make it more magical than ever. The Camp Snoopy Theatre debuts Best Wishes, a heartwarming tale of the Peanuts gang spreading the word of the true meaning of Christmas.

“Knott’s Merry Farm has been a cherished holiday tradition for generations of guests and season pass holders, and we’re excited to offer a full lineup of reimagined favorites and timeless classics again this season,” said Jon Storbeck, Knott’s Berry Farm vice president and general manager. “With lively music and performances, shining décor and delicious treats, Knott’s Merry Farm is sure to create lasting holiday memories for the whole family to enjoy.”

Yuletide cheer is in store with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment takes over the Calico Mine Stage with dancing and fun set to popular holiday tunes. In the intimate setting of Ghost Town’s

page1image36086976

historic Bird Cage Theatre, the Knott’s melodrama company brings to life Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and a brand-new adaptation of a classic Christmas tale – The Gift of the Magi, 1885.

Knott’s own vocal quartet, the Calico Carolers, transport guests back in time to a Victorian Christmas as they perform the season’s songs throughout the streets of Ghost Town. In Calico Park, guests can be serenaded by the a capella group, The Sleigh Bells, with a soulful version of Christmas classics. At Fireman’s BBQ, legendary Bluegrass Duo takes the stage with a variety of classic bluegrass hits and old favorites, and this Duo will have toes tappin’ and hands clappin’! A down-home dose of Christmas cheer is in store for those who join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies for a foot-stompin’ show with energetic music and comedy for the whole family. In Boardwalk Ballroom, the dance floor is open as the best swing bands around put their own spin on the season at the Tinsel Top Club. Nearby at Boardwalk BBQ, guests can enhance their meal with sounds from musical duo The Rockin’ Reindeer.

Every night during Merry Farm, the park comes alive as the lights of the season brighten the night. In Ghost Town, a magical Snow and Glow experience fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while “snow” gently falls. The Wilderness Dance Hall joyously transforms into Santa’s Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends.

Throughout the park, guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including a Merry Farm favorite, crispy breaded turkey bites filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce, or Prancer’s pumpkin cheesecake roll funnel cake.

Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village is back with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing.

Give the gift that keeps on giving all year with a 2023 Season Pass. A 2023 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2022 plus all of 2023, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Regular Season passes are as low as 10 payments of $10 after initial payment and Gold Season Passes

are as low as $14 after initial payment. These offers end January 8, 2023. Pricing and more information available at knotts.com.

Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel has kicked off a multi-million-dollar renovation that includes an exciting thematic reimagining and a complete overhaul of the entire resort, including its signature restaurant and bar, lobby, meeting space and more. Each of the hotel’s 322 spacious guest rooms will be updated with a modern, thoughtful design. The hotel also plans to modernize 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting spaces with inspirations from the Knott family. The renovation project is set to be completed in Summer 2023. In the meantime, the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel will remain open during its remodel. For hotel reservations, please visit knotts.com.

For more information about Knott’s Merry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the hashtag #MerryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

###


About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:

What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 13 properties, consisting of 11 amusement parks, four separately gated outdoor water parks, and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario.

Sesame Place San Diego to Debut A Very Furry Christmas,

an ALL-NEW Holiday Event in San Diego!

For the first time ever, guests at Sesame Place San Diego can enjoy Sesame Street-style holiday fun with an exciting lineup of festive shows, activities, and Meet & Greets at San Diego’s newest theme park

·   ALL-NEW event includes Elmo’s Christmas Wish theater show, the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party, the Sesame Street Christmas Parade, along with other fun events and attractions 

·   Park admission includes NEW event offerings plus exciting Sesame Street-themed rides and select water attractions

·   Buy a 2023 Sesame Place San Diego Season Pass starting at just $13 per month to enjoy unlimited visits and special discounts on parking and merchandise, plus, visit the 2022 ALL-NEW A Very Furry Christmas FREE

Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, will launch its ALL-NEW holiday event, A Very Furry Christmas. Offered for the first time for families on the West Coast, the park will transform into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland for guests to celebrate festive holiday fun alongside the daily, fun offerings that theme park guests enjoy year-round. Guests will be merry as they experience Sesame Street-themed Christmas attractions, shows, and experiences plus soar, spin, whirl and twirl on family-friendly rides and select water slides throughout the ALL-NEW Christmas event. Kids will be full of cheer as they play in the snow, take special holiday photos with Cookie Claus, and dance and sing along to their favorite holiday tunes with furry friends. The family-focused event will run on select dates Saturday, November 12 through Sunday, January 8. Highlights include:

ALL-NEW Entertaining Shows & Parades

The ALL-NEW Elmo’s Christmas Wish show at the Sesame Street Theater is a brand-new performance where guests join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe, and Rosita as they dance and sing about their favorite holiday, talk about what each of them wants for Christmas, and bring the Christmas spirit to Sesame Street.

At the A Very Merry Sesame Street Sing-Along at Rosita’s Holiday Hills, guests will join Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their friends for a fun, festive sing-along as they share their favorite parts of the holiday season. Full of beloved holiday songs and heart-warming moments, this show is certain to remind everyone what the holiday season is all about.

At the Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party on Big Bird’s Beach wave pool lawn, guests can dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to their favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this Christmas themed, energetic, interactive dance party!

The Sesame Street Christmas Parade features fantastic floats decorated for the celebration and show-stopping performances that focus on the magic of the holiday season. The whole family will experience an energetic neighborhood Christmas celebration with all their favorite furry friends and exciting performances to holiday favorites. The Sesame Street Christmas Parade finale will leave everyone with warm, fuzzy feelings and fill their hearts with holiday spirit.

Festively Fun Activities for the First-Time

Sesame Place will transform into a winter wonderland, full of holiday décor sure to kickstart Christmas cheer. Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun, festive adventure through the family- friendly Christmas Tree Maze and experience fun, safe soap-snow at Rosita’s Holiday Hills!

Guests can also participate in the fun Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt by purchasing a hunt map in the park.  Guests can search for holiday presents throughout the park and return the completed scavenger hunt map for a special holiday prize!

There are one-of-a-kind Sesame Street Character Photo Opportunities for guests to enjoy with their favorite furry friends, including special festive photo opportunities withCookie Claus!

Ongoing Sesame Place San Diego Park Offerings

In addition to the festivities filling up the park, guests can spend a full day at Sesame Place with rides that everyone can enjoy together! From a child’s first roller coaster ride onSuper Grover’s Box Car Derby to the colorful Sunny Day Carousel to an imaginary trip to outer space on Elmo’s Rockin’ Rockets, the rides at Sesame Place are designed with the whole family in mind. Popular water attractions including Big Bird’s Rambling Riverand Elmo’s Silly Sand Slides will also be open for splashy family fun! 

*Select water attractions are seasonal and will not be operating.

The Best Way to Play

The best way to play all year long with unbeatable benefits is with a 2023 Sesame Place Season Pass for a very low-price of $117 or $13 per month for only nine months. Season Pass Members can enjoy unlimited access to the park with the added benefits of free parking, free friend tickets, discounts on cabanas, Abby’s Magic Queue, and Stroller Rentals, exclusive monthly rewards of free friend tickets, and more. Perks vary based on the type of Season Pass purchased. Guests can purchase a 2023 Season Pass and enjoy unlimited visits this year and next, including A Very Furry Christmas, Mardi Gras Celebration, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza and more! For double the fun all year long, add a SeaWorld Annual Pass for only $87 or $7.25 a month, and enjoy both parks every and any day of the year.

Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during November, December, and January. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.

About Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Summer Fun Fest, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular and A Very Furry Christmas.