Hallowboo Screams into Idlewild & SoakZone
Award-winning family friendly amusement park rounds out its year with a new Happy Halloween Twist
LIGONIER, Pa., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in its 128-year history, amusement park fans, families and kids will be treated to a special "Hallowboo" celebration this fall, beginning October 1st at Idlewild & SoakZone (http://www.idlewild.com)- one of the "best kid's parks" in the world.
"We have created the most fun and enjoyable Halloween experience for families and kids in western Pennsylvania with several Hallowboo attractions - each with a unique theme and level of excitement," says Brandon Leonatti, General Manager of Idlewild & SoakZone. "It's the Idlewild our fans know and love with a fun, family-oriented, Happy Halloween twist. Guests will enjoy beautiful fall foliage and most of the rides and attractions of Olde Idlewild, Jumpin' Jungle, Hootin' Holler, Story Book Forest and Raccoon Lagoon.
Some of the park's most popular venues have been completely redesigned and redecorated in a fun Halloween and fall theme with pumpkins, cornstalks and scarecrows. Ricky Raccoon and other characters and team members will don costumes and be on hand to guide families through Hallowboo. Included in the admission price are five major attractions and a wide variety of family fun entertainment such as: Trick or Treating throughout Story Book Forest sponsored by Snyder's of Berlin, Boyer Candy, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch brand candies; mask making and other children's activities sponsored by The Pittsburgh Children's Museum, a hay bale maze; the Haunted Hollow train ride; and two themed shows performed three times per day. Spookier attractions include "Confusing Hilda's," where Hilda the witch casts a spell on her guests that make them see strange and unusual things and "The Parlor" - a tour of a creepy funeral home. Concessions include many fall favorites such as hot apple dumplings, cider, and pumpkin ice cream.
Hallowboo is open October 1, 8, 15, 22, 23, 29 and 30 from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Guests pay only one admission to stay all day.
Tickets are available at the gate on event days or in advance by calling 724.238.6784. Admission is $15.95 for ages three and over (children two and under get in free). For a one time $10.95 upgrade, 2005 season pass holders can experience Hallowboo every day. A special discount rate of only $8.95 is available for groups of 15 or more and valuable $4.00 discount coupons are available at participating Giant Eagle locations.
About Idlewild & SoakZone
Founded in 1878 as a simple picnic ground along the Ligonier Valley Rail Road, Idlewild & SoakZone (http://www.idlewild.com) is the oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania, third-oldest in the United States and is rated one of the best kid's parks in the world. Family-owned and operated by Kennywood Entertainment (http://www.kennywood.com), the largest provider of summer fun in western Pennsylvania, Idlewild features seven fun theme areas such as SoakZone Waterpark, Story Book Forest and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe. For more information, call 724.238.3666 or visit the park's Web site at http://www.idlewild.com.
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