FLASH SALE! Get the lowest price of the season on Hallowboo! tickets before prices go up at midnight tonight, Sept. 15! Shop Now
FLASH SALE! Get the lowest price of the season on Hallowboo! tickets before prices go up at midnight tonight, Sept. 15! Shop Now
Due to inclement weather, the park is closed today, Sunday, September 29. All dated tickets will be made valid any one operating day during HALLOWBOO!
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West Homestead, PA -- America’s favorite family and TV’s longest-running scripted show are hitting the road to host a themed takeover in 11 cities nationwide, appearing at Sandcastle on Saturday, August 18 and Idlewild & SoakZone on Sunday, August 19.
Visitors to Sandcastle, in West Homestead, and Idlewild & SoakZone, in Ligonier, can celebrate summer – water park style- along with The Simpsons and be the first to ride a Springfield donut inner tube that would make even Homer jealous! Fans can also pose for some fun photos with the Simpson gang at various locations throughout the water parks.
After guests cool down by having fun on the rides and slides, they can continue the fun at home with The Simpsons on Blu-ray and DVD. Fans can enjoy exclusive footage and special features available only on these releases. The Simpsons Seasons 1-14 are currently available; Season 15 will be released on December 4, 2012.
Sandcastle has 15 infamous waterslides including the NEW Dragon's Den, the wild Mon-Tsunami Wave Pool, the scenic Mushroom Pool, and the relaxing Lazy River continue to keep guests of all ages cool all summer long! Parents and children can experience their ‘Castle day at Tad Pool or Wet Willie’s Waterworks -- filled with waterslides and water activities fit for their small, yet energetic size!
Sandcastle is open daily through August 19 and is also open the weekends of August 25-26 and September 1-3. Gates open at 11AM. Admission is $31.99; senior (55+) and guests 48" and under are $21.99. Idlewild & SoakZone is open daily through August 22 and also open August 25–26 and September 1–3. Gates open at 10:30 AM. Admission is $33.99 for ages 3–59; Seniors (60+) are $25.99 and children 2 and under are free.
About The Simpsons
The longest-running scripted show in television history, THE SIMPSONS exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Matt Groening created the iconic family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Currently in production on its record-annihilating 24th season, THE SIMPSONS celebrated their historic 500th episode in February 2012. The series has won 27 Emmy Awards, been the subject of a hit feature film, created “Krustyland,” a revolutionary virtual coaster – The Simpsons Ride – at Universal Studios, received a Star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, been honored with five U.S. postal stamps personally designed by Matt Groening, and named the “Best Show of the 20th Century” by Time Magazine.
The Simpsons is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the Blu-ray and DVD collections for the series. Film Roman, a Starz Media company, is the animation house.
About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world.
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Media Contacts:
Melissa Kelly, Sandcastle
mkelly@sandcastlewaterpark.com; 412.461.3694
Jeff Croushore, Idlewild & SoakZone
jeff@idlewild.com; 724.238.3666 ext. 2302