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Starting in 2023, Carowinds announced that they are going to be open year round with weekends during the winter months.

DOSWELL, VA. (October 18, 2022) – Kings Dominion announced today that beginning in 2023, the popular Richmond-area theme park will expand to year-round operations. The scheduling change adds additional weekends to the calendar in January, February and early March, with regular park operation continuing throughout the rest of the year. [View the Park’s Operating Calendar Here] “Kings Dominion will be the cure for cabin fever in 2023,” said Bridgette Bywater, vice president and general manager. “We’ve always wanted find a way to extend our season to all 12 months, and now families and season passholders won’t have to wait until the spring for their favorite rides or their first taste of funnel cake.” Weather conditions and scheduled maintenance will limit the operation of some park attractions. The 2023 season also will see the return of annual, popular events at the park including Grand Carnivale, Halloween Haunt and WinterFest. All events, plus the newly added winter weekends, are included with the purchase of a Kings Dominion season pass, now available for the lowest price of the season. In 2022, guests were introduced to the park’s newest themed area, Jungle X-pedition, its newest coaster, Tumbili, two re-themed family favorites – Reptilian (formerly Avalanche) and Arachnidia (formerly Scrambler) – as well as new dining experiences and live entertainment. 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 12 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. # # # By Mark Riddell Director of Communications

Disneyland, CA parks are finally rolling out the MagicBand technology that has been at Walt Disney World coming this Fall.

NEW! PRESTIGE PLUS PASS This new pass is the highest-tier pass we offer. Unlike the Prestige Pass (valid for benefits at Cedar Point only), the Prestige Plus Pass adds admission to all of our Cedar Fair parks. The Prestige Plus Pass gives you: Access to Cedar Point, Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, Kings Island, Michigan’s Adventure, Carowinds, Knott’s Berry Farm and the entire Cedar Fair parks lineup Unlimited visits to HalloWeekends (select fall events at other parks are not included) Early Entry at Cedar Point & early access to Cedar Point Shores Waterpark In-park 15% food & merchandise discount at all parks Cedar Point Resorts discount* Preferred Parking each time you visit (Cedar Point only; free parking at all other parks)** Dedicated entry line at one of our entrance gates for 2 hours each day (Cedar Point only)** Millennium Club Lounge access at Cedar Point Reserved area at Cedar Point Shores Waterpark** One single-use Fast Lane Plus voucher per visit at Cedar Point only (choose one Fast Lane Plus ride, use it for access to the Fast Lane Plus line, one time only – this is not a Fast Lane Plus wristband) (2) free Bring-a-Friend tickets per season at Cedar Point only Gold Pass benefits at every other park (see individual park sites for their Gold Pass benefits)

The new Prestige Pass builds on what the Gold Pass offers and gives you more perks at Cedar Point only. The Prestige Pass gives you: Unlimited visits to Cedar Point & Cedar Point Shores Waterpark, this year and next Unlimited visits to HalloWeekends Early Entry at Cedar Point & early access at Cedar Point Shores Waterpark In-park 15% food & merchandise discount Cedar Point Resorts discount* Preferred Parking each time you visit** Dedicated entry line at one of our entrance gates for 2 hours each day** Millennium Club Lounge access at Cedar Point Reserved area at Cedar Point Shores Waterpark** One single-use Fast Lane Plus voucher per visit (choose one Fast Lane Plus ride, use it at the Fast Lane Plus line, one time only – this is not a Fast Lane Plus wristband) (2) free Bring-a-Friend tickets per season

New Passes are now being offered. As of today it looks as all the US Six Flags parks are offering a new version of the Thrill Seekers in 3 levels and a Seasonal Season Pass

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As before with the Season Pass Tiers - Thrill Seekers, Extreme and Ultimate Passes, Six Flags is now offering them as a pass valid for 365 days from date of purchase instead of passes expiring at the end of the season.