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    • Doswell, VA — January 29, 2025 — Today, Kings Dominion announced a robust lineup of special events for the 2025 season to celebrate the park's 50th anniversary. The golden anniversary begins with the spring launch of the park's newest rollercoaster, Rapterra, and continues all season long with new and fan-favorite special events. Guests will enjoy a jam-packed lineup of family entertainment, live shows and unique food and beverage items beginning during Spring Break and continuing through the fall, all included with Kings Dominion Gold Season Passes.  
       
      "Kings Dominion is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages, and we are living up to that commitment this year with the launch of our world record-breaking rollercoaster Rapterra and the expanded offerings we have in store for our 50th anniversary," said Bridgette Bywater, park vice president and general manager. "We're delivering more entertainment, unique experiences and ways to make lasting memories all season long."
       
      Highlights of this season's event series include:
       
      March 28 – Season Passholder Preview Night: Season Passholders are invited to enjoy the park's amenities, including the all-new Rapterra launched wing coaster, at an exclusive park preview night. The night is open only to Silver, Gold and Prestige Season Passholders. Season Passes can be purchased on the Kings Dominion website.
       
      March 29 – Opening Day: Kings Dominion kicks of the 50th anniversary season, opening to the public on March 29.
       
      March 29 to April 6 – Spring Break Days: Kings Dominion is open to the public all week for Spring Break Days. Guests can conquer thrilling rides and create memories that will last a lifetime while enjoying a break from school.
       
      May 24 to Sept. 1 – Soak City Water Park Opens: Soak City water park opens for the season Memorial Day weekend and operates all summer long.
       
      July 4 and 5 – Star Spangled Nights: At the region's premier, two-night 4th of July celebration, guests can experience a breathtaking fireworks display synchronized to patriotic music for an unforgettable show for all ages.
       
      May 31 to Aug. 3 – A Golden Summerbration: Kings Dominion's 50th anniversary celebration is filled with exclusive, limited-time experiences including:
      New Live shows – Two new live shows will take residence in the Kings Dominion Theater with fun for the whole family.
      New music for the singing mushrooms – Back from their one-park world tour, the world-famous singing mushrooms have a hot list of never-before heard tracks to delight your ears.
      New Street Party – A mobile celebration with music and dancing on the midways will celebrate 50 years of Kings Dominion thrills.
      Kings Dominion Clown Band – They're back – the Kings Dominion Clown Band will roam the park, delighting fans of all ages with music and hijinks.
      New Nighttime Spectacle – Celebrate Virginia's most iconic amusement park with a party along International Street.
      New & Exclusive Merchandise – Throughout the year, the park will offer exclusive merchandise recognizing Kings Dominion's rich history of making lifetime memories.
      Unique food and beverage items – New specialties are cooking alongside past favorites that celebrate Kings Dominion's rich history.
       
      Sept. 19 to Nov. 2 – Halloween Haunt: Spine-chilling mazes and elaborate scare zones return to the park along with spooky live shows and exclusive food and beverage selections on weekends and select nights.
       
      Sept. 20 to Nov. 2 – Tricks & Treats: Our family-friendly Halloween event returns with fun activities for kids and adults including costume contests, delicious seasonal treats and special entertainment for all ages on weekends and select days.
       
      Sept. 20 to Nov. 2  – Oktoberfest: This fall daytime event returns to celebrate the spirit of Germany's world-famous festival with authentic German cuisine, a selection of craft beers, music, and performances for the whole family on weekends and select days.




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      CONQUER THE SKIES WHEN RAPTERRA LAUNCHES INTO KINGS DOMINION
      The World’s Tallest and Longest Launched Wing Coaster to Open in 2025 as part of 50th Anniversary Season
      DOSWELL, VA – Kings Dominion, central Virginia’s beloved amusement park, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Rapterra as part of the park’s 50th anniversary season in 2025. Standing at 145 feet tall and stretching 3,086 ft long, this incredible new attraction is the world's tallest and longest launched wing coaster, and promises an unforgettable experience filled with heights, speed and exhilarating maneuvers for all park-goers. Rapterra, inspired by the powerful Jungle Hawk, offers riders the sensation of flight. The adventure begins with a powerful launch, accelerating passengers to 65 miles per hour in just four seconds before ascending to its zenith over the Jungle X-Pedition midway. The ride then plummets into a dive loop, and navigates a series of thrilling aerial maneuvers, including an S-turn, a wing slide, a flat spin, an airtime hill, and a 360-degree raptor roll. The 89-second ride totals three inversions before a smooth return to the station. “We are excited to unveil Rapterra, the must-do ride of 2025, at Kings Dominion,” said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager of Kings Dominion. “This extraordinary addition promises new thrills for our guests, making it the perfect centerpiece for our 50th anniversary celebration and reaffirming why Kings Dominion is the ultimate destination for unforgettable memories and exhilarating excitement.” Manufactured by industry leader Bolliger and Mabillard, Rapterra's winged coaster design positions riders on either side of the track, offering an immersive, floorless experience that simulates flying. The basalt grey support columns and patina green track create loops, twists and rolls, ensuring a thrilling adventure from start to finish. Construction of Rapterra is already in progress, with completion expected this fall. The coaster will officially open in 2025, coinciding with Kings Dominion's milestone 50th anniversary celebration. More information on the 50th anniversary celebration will be shared at a later date. In addition, today marks the launch of the 2025 Gold Season Pass at Kings Dominion. Guests who purchase a 2025 Gold Pass will receive unlimited visits and free parking the remainder of the 2024 season, plus the entire 2025 season. That includes visits to the all-new Food and Wine Festival this summer, Halloween Haunt,WinterFest and more.


      ​About Kings Dominion
      Kings Dominion, a 400-acre amusement park located in Doswell, VA off I-95, is home to more than 60 rides,
      shows and attractions, including 13 world-class roller coasters and Soak City, a top-rated 20-acre waterpark.
      Kings Dominion is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest and
      most diverse amusement park operator in North America.
      ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
      Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort
      operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S.,
      Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and
      memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water
      parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and
      PEANUTS®.
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    • Doswell, VA – Kings Dominion announced today that the park will be adding a Food & Wine Festival to its 2024 season of events. Guests will be able to enjoy a wide assortment of exceptional wines alongside specially prepared culinary delights during their park visit this summer. The event begins on August 2 and is located in the Old Virginia section of the park.
       
      The event will feature wines from popular local wineries as well as from some of the state's top wine producers such as Prince Michel, Chateau Morrisette, Barboursville, Stinson Vineyards, Williamsburg Winery, and Rockbridge. Guests can pair their favorite wines with family-friendly evening activities, and a decadent, limited-time menu. Items include a charcuterie board with lavender honey, a flight of three spreads and flatbreads that includes whipped herb goat cheese, a fondu dipping option, and a sweets plate with chocolate cherries, figs, and wrapped dates.
       
      "The Food and Wine Festival is another example of how we continue to innovate and provide a unique, world class amusement park experience for our guests," said Bridgette Bywater, Vice President and General Manager of Kings Dominion. "Guests will have an exclusive opportunity to enjoy some of the tasty local wines, paired with some of the most delicious and unique food around, in a setting like no other."
       
      In addition to the food and wine, guests will be able to kick back and enjoy the soothing tunes of live local bands and roaming musicians, including a barbershop quartet. Guests can also improve their wine knowledge by attending a guided wine tasting. Kids and competitors can let loose with over-the-top lawn games. The park will also have a ginormous paint-by-number mural where everyone can be an artist.
       
      The Food and Wine Festival occurs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 2 to 25, with the exception of August 23, when the park is scheduled to be closed. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. and will run into late evening each night in accordance with the park schedule. Guests are encouraged to check the Kings Dominion website and social media for details on event hours. Admission to the event is included with the cost of a regular park ticket or 2024 Season Pass, but guests will need to purchase food and wine separately.
       
      About Kings Dominion
      Kings Dominion, a 400-acre amusement park located in Doswell, VA off I-95, is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions, including 13 world-class roller coasters and Soak City, a top-rated 20-acre waterpark. Kings Dominion is a property of Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world.
      About Cedar Fair
      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.  Cedar Fair's parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario.
    • Horror Fantasy and Halloween music composers Midnight Syndicate have released their 15th studio album, The Brimstone Club. Featuring the “soundtracks to imaginary films” concept the band helped pioneer, The Brimstone Club blends orchestration and sound effects to take listeners to a shadowy theatre club where the strangeness of its exotic entertainment and libations are matched only by its peculiar clientele.

      “The album was inspired by the Parisian Cabaret de L’Enfer, a 19th century hell-themed cabaret that was a forerunner to the haunted attractions and themed restaurants and taverns of today,” said Midnight Syndicate founder and co-composer Edward Douglas.

      “Sometimes a piece of history can prove to be every bit as fascinating as anything one might imagine,” added Midnight Syndicate co-composer Gavin Goszka. 

      Similar to Midnight Syndicate’s other albums, The Brimstone Club utilizes music and sound to tell a story whose details are left up to the listener. “We hope people are able to listen to it at least once from start to finish in a quiet darkened room. There’s a lot in this world to explore in your mind’s eye,” said Douglas.

      Listen to or purchase The Brimstone Club: https://midnightsyndicate.fanlink.to/thebrimstoneclub
      Watch The Brimstone Club album trailer: https://youtu.be/BfFesV1Bx9M
      Midnight Syndicate Legions of the Night Fan Community: https://legions.midnightsyndicate.com/join-legions-of-the-night
      Midnight Syndicate official website: http://www.MidnightSyndicate.com

      Midnight Syndicate
      Midnight Syndicate is synonymous with haunting themes, gothic fantasy soundtracks, and musical storytelling at its most evocative. If you’ve visited a haunted attraction or amusement park anywhere in the world during the Halloween season, went trick-or-treating, or enjoyed a night of Dungeons & Dragons with friends, chances are you’ve heard their music. Since 1997, dark music pioneers Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka have been entertaining fans of Halloween, gothic music, haunted attractions, horror cinema, video games, and roleplaying games with their soundtracks to imaginary films. Featuring a signature blend of orchestral music and sound effects, Midnight Syndicate’s fifteen studio albums, along with their independent film, The Dead Matter, and several film scores, have earned them a worldwide following. In 2003, the band was approached to produce the first official soundtrack to the seminal roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. Their success has led to collaborations with Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights and Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends, along with features on television shows, HSN, SiriusXM’s Scream Radio, video games, King Diamond tours, a Misfits live album, and several releases by major horrorcore artists. In 2014, the band began producing Midnight Syndicate Live!, a series of horror-themed multimedia concerts which continue to enjoy successful runs at Cedar Point’s annual HalloWeekends event to this day.  
    • A second structural issue has been found on Carowinds' popular giga coaster, Fury 325. The discovery follows a previous break identified on the ride. Channel 9 started looking into a tip on Thursday regarding the potential presence of another crack in the coaster, but park officials remained tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying the claim. On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Labor stepped in, confirming that they had been alerted to a "weld indication" on the ride. The department clarified that this term could refer to either a break or a crack in the coaster's structure. This development has raised further concerns about the safety and integrity of Fury 325, one of the park's major attractions.
    • MASON, OH
      Kings Island amusement park in Warren County announced today its new VIP Lounge opens Friday.
      The addition is for Prestige and Prestige+ season passholders. The lounge is located across from the new Enrique’s restaurant by Tower Gardens.
      It is billed as a “relaxing retreat” from the midways “with all-day access.” It has grab-and-go snacks, shaded lounge seating and other amenities, park officials said.
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      A longtime roller coaster at Kentucky Kingdom is being retired.
      The days of thrilling riders through loops an drops is over for T-3. Coaster 101 said the theme park announced the decision in an email to annual passholders Thursday.
      The inverted coaster opened in 1995 and was originally called the T-2. When the park reopened after a years-long closure, it was refurbished and renamed in 2015.

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    • http://www.coaster-net.com/uploads/1/4/0/9/14092145/6079092-web1-ptr-kennywood-04-052914_orig.jpeg WEST MIFFLIN, PA

      ​The Raging Rapids isn’t going away after all.
      Kennywood Park announced Thursday that it will bring back the water-based ride in 2023.
      “Over the next few weeks, teams will continue to break in and fine tune the ride’s new control system that was installed as part of its refurbishment project,” the park said in a social media post.
      “Those refreshed boats look pretty snazzy, too! We’ll share the ride’s exact springtime reopening date once everything is good to go.”

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