Holidays in the Sky Returns to Holiday World with 500 Drones, Onboard Pyrotechnics, and Parody Song

Press Release from Holiday World

Santa Claus, Ind. — Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s nighttime drone and fireworks spectacular, Holidays in the Sky, returns brighter than ever for the 2025 season. This year, 500 synchronized drones—a few carrying pyrotechnics—will light up the night for an even more unforgettable experience. 

Holidays in the Sky is scheduled to fly nightly from Saturday, June 21, through Sunday, August 3, for a total of 44 nights. The show features two thrilling pyrotechnic moments: a lightning strike targeting a haunted house, and a rocket-shaped drone formation that erupts with fireworks to simulate a real rocket launch.

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Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights Return With New Offerings Friday September 12

Press Release from Hersheypark

(Hershey, Pa. – June 17, 2025) – Hersheypark amusement park today announced the return of its Hersheypark Halloween seasonal event and Dark Nights immersive haunt experience for eight weekends from Friday, Sept. 12 through Nov. 2, 2025. 

For nearly 25 days, including Halloween night, guests can experience five haunted houses, including the all-new Kill ‘N Fill Garage haunted house, four scare zones with the new Path of Shadows: Coven’s Curse scare zone, 50 attractions and dark coaster rides, Hershey’s Trick-or-Treat Trail and more – all included with a Hersheypark Halloween ticket. The seasonal event will also feature exclusive culinary creations, including the return of the popular Dark Nights Tasting Pass and Avenue Of The Afterlife path with themed food and drink offerings and live entertainment. 

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Six Flags Announces Plan to Close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor After 2025 Season

Press Release from Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, today announced that it will close Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, after the 2025 operating season. The property, which is approximately 500 acres, will be marketed for redevelopment as part of Six Flags’ ongoing portfolio optimization program. The company has engaged CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services and investments, to market the property for sale.

“As part of our comprehensive review of our park portfolio, we have determined that Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are not a strategic fit with the company’s long-term growth plan,” said Six Flags President & CEO Richard A. Zimmerman. “After reviewing a number of options, we believe that marketing the property for redevelopment will generate the highest value and return on investment. We anticipate strong interest in the property and will continue to strategically pursue portfolio optimization opportunities as we work to unlock the full value of our portfolio.”

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Canada’s Wonderland opens for the season May 8

VAUGHAN, ON (April 10, 2025) – Canada’s Wonderland opens to the public on May 8, kicking off four seasons of fun featuring world-class thrills, a full lineup of exciting events and entertainment for guests of all ages.

The park’s new record-breaking roller coaster AlpenFury is anticipated to open late spring and will feature a double-launch, with one propelling riders into Wonder Mountain, and another that blasts the train out the summit, 50 metres into the sky. The coaster will span 1,000 metres across the park, reaching speeds of 115 km/h, flipping and twisting through nine breathtaking inversions – the most of any launch coaster in the world. 

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Discovery Meadow Unveiled: Here’s Everything Coming to Kentucky Kingdom’s New Land

Press Release from Kentucky Kingdom

LOUISVILLE, KY (February 12, 2025) – This Valentine’s season, Kentucky Kingdom is sharing the love with guests by unveiling the full lineup of attractions and renderings of Discovery Meadow— a new $11 million family-friendly land. As part of the $25 million investment over the next two seasons, Discovery Meadow will open to the public on May 10, 2025. The new land features six acres dedicated to family fun with a Kentucky twist and includes three new attractions, 24 new and re-themed experiences, and its very own character. Guests can look forward to more fun and more ways to make memories worth repeating in an atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of Kentucky.

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