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Summer Starts May 17 at Wild Rivers With New Mermaid Cove
05.14.25
Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine opens for its 2025 summer season on Saturday, May 17. Known as Southern California’s premier waterpark, Wild Rivers features more than 25 water attractions for all ages and thrill levels—plus premium cabanas, group packages, seasonal events and new experiences.
New this year is Mermaid Cove, an immersive makeover and retail experience created in partnership with Newport Beach’s Once Upon an Island. Launching in June, Mermaid Cove offers mermaid transformations with glitter tattoos, shimmer freckles, braids, swimmable tails, glam kits and more—set inside a walk-up, open-air grotto with photo ops in a giant clamshell throne. Mermaid Splash Packages and private Mermaid Birthday Parties are also available.
The park features a wide range of slides and water rides, including the six-story Bora Bora Boomerango, the twisting Aquaconda, and the scenic Castaway River—one of the longest lazy rivers in the state. Guests can also enjoy wave action at the Shaka Bay Wavepool.
Cabanas, Parties and Group Events
Fifty-six private cabanas are available to rent starting at $199. Each cabana includes seating for four, a dedicated server, and access to an exclusive food and beverage menu. Celebration Packages make birthdays and events easy with everything included, while customizable group outings include discounted admission and catering options.
Food, Drinks and Entertainment
Throughout the park, guests can enjoy a variety of food options from casual bites to sweet treats. A selection of adult beverages is available for those 21 and over.
Opening weekend entertainment includes live Caribbean music by the Dwight Kennedy Duo at the Wave Pool on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. DJ sets and live performances continue most weekends all summer.
Discounted Tickets and Season Passes
Any-Day and Pick-Your-Day tickets are currently on sale for $44.99—a $30 discount. Children 2 and under are free. 2025 Platinum, Gold and Silver Season Passes are also available starting at $139.
For tickets and information, visit wildrivers.com.
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Adam Brody, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, and Sam Rockwell to Be Honored at Inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest
05.14.25
The first-ever Newport Beach TV Fest, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival, is set to debut June 5–8, 2025, at the historic Lido Theater with a powerful lineup of honorees, screenings, and conversations celebrating excellence in television.
The four-day event will spotlight a wide range of talent across genres, including Adam Brody, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, and Sam Rockwell, with awards presented during live tapings of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, moderated by THR Executive Editor Scott Feinberg.
TV Performance of the Year Awards
Adam Brody will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) on Friday, June 6, for his acclaimed role as Rabbi Noah Roklov in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This, opposite Kristen Bell. The Critics Choice-winning performance has also earned Brody SAG and Golden Globe nominations. Known for his breakout role in The O.C., Brody has also appeared in Fleishman Is in Trouble, StartUp, Shazam!, Ready or Not, and Promising Young Woman.
Kate Hudson will be honored with the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress) on Thursday, June 5, for her role in Netflix/Warner Bros. Television’s hit comedy Running Point, in which she stars and serves as executive producer. Known for her film work in Almost Famous and Glass Onion, Hudson is also an entrepreneur, singer, and author. She recently released her debut album Glorious and is the co-founder of Fabletics and INBLOOM supplements.
Variety Creative Impact in Television Award
Jason Segel will be recognized on Sunday, June 8, with the inaugural Variety Creative Impact in Television Award for his multifaceted work as actor, writer, and producer. Segel co-created Shrinking on Apple TV+, which earned him Emmy, Golden Globe, and Writers Guild nominations. He’s widely known for roles in Freaks and Geeks, How I Met Your Mother, and Dispatches from Elsewhere.
Supporting Performance of the Year
Sam Rockwell will receive the TV Supporting Performance of the Year Award (Actor) on Sunday, June 8, for his performance as Frank in Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus. A standout across film and television, Rockwell is an Academy Award winner for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and has starred in Vice, Fosse/Verdon, Moon, and Jojo Rabbit. His theater credits include a Tony-nominated role in American Buffalo.
Tickets and full programming are available at nbtvfest.com.
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