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By prozach626 · Posted
I wonder if the control panel looks like a video game controller. -
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By Sportsdude360 · Posted
Tormenta continues the climb to 309'! Pic courtesy of Jeffrey Siebert and Six Flags Over Texas. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
SeaWorld Orlando has unveiled the new ride vehicles for the upcoming SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep attraction. This new attraction's ride system is being manufactured by Vekoma. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRNwCceAG9m/ Get ready to explore SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, a groundbreaking indoor dark ride, in partnership with @Vekoma.Rides.Manufacturing! You'll be able to board our state-of-the-art submersibles and embark together on an adventure beneath the waves. Here you'll discover glowing worlds, explore sunken shipwrecks, and encounter astonishing creatures that capture the exhilaration of the unknown. 🐋 Pass Members will be among the first to ride this ALL-NEW attraction coming to #SeaWorldOrlando in 2026! Take advantage of Black Friday deals at the 🔗 in our bio and save up to 60% on tickets, fun cards, and passes. 💙 -
By Chiselphane · Posted
Aw I like the chair lifts -
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By Sportsdude360 · Posted
Are you ready! The Tormenta Trains will be revealed today! Pics courtesy of Six Flags Over Texas! -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Universal Destinations & Experiences has unveiled the full lineup of attractions, shows, dining and shopping offerings that will be found at the Universal Kids Resort when it opens in Frisco, Texas in 2026! https://corporate.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com/full-details-of-universal-kids-resort-revealed/ Universal Destinations & Experiences announced the attractions, shows, food & beverage and merchandise experiences that will be featured in the all new Universal Kids Resort – a regional theme park specifically designed for families with young children. The theme park will open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas. Universal Kids Resort will feature seven themed lands including DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom, Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, DreamWorks’ TrollsFest, DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar and the Isle of Curiosity. “When creating Universal Kids Resort, we leaned into that childlike curiosity and invited play to be our guide,” said Molly Murphy, President of Universal Creative. “Every detail was designed through a child’s eyes from signs at their height to colors that invite them in. The result is a park that celebrates the joy of being a kid — where imagination isn’t just encouraged, it’s embedded in every attraction, space, and experience.” Jurassic World Adventure Camp At Jurassic World Adventure Camp, the curious Ankylosaurus, Bumpy, has gone missing, so families will zoom through twists, turns, peaks and valleys on Jurassic World: Cretaceous Coaster to help find her. Mr. DNA’s Double Helix Spin will take families on a twisting and turning journey. Kids and their grown-ups can also enjoy the Pteranodrop, an exciting ride that gives brave adventurers a bird’s eye view of the park from high above. The Jurassic World Canteen will help tame T. rex-sized appetites for carnivores and herbivores alike. Jurassic World Outfitters will offer families the chance to gear up for some dinosaur-sized adventures with toys, accessories and more. From meeting a newly hatched baby dinosaur to climbing up the Jurassic World Lookout Towers play area or having fun at Paddock Play, kids and their grown-ups will have many ways to explore. Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Jellyfish Fields Jamboree will be a vibrant attraction where kids and their families hop aboard their very own Jelly Angler to bounce around with the one and only SpongeBob SquarePants. Barnacle Bus will showcase Bikini Bottom’s sights and residents while Bobbing Barrels will feature water cannons for families to blast water at each other as they spin around. Of course, no day would be complete in Bikini Bottom without a boating lesson, so Mrs. Puff’s Boating School will have the class taking a spin through her specially designed course. Then for hungry Bikini Bottom visitors, Goofy Goober’s will offer guests chicken sandwiches, salads, hot dogs and sky-high sundaes. A sunken wooden treasure chest will be the home of Barg’N-Mart for all the nautical nonsense anyone could wish for, including sunny day apparel, toys, plush and more. With opportunities to meet SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks, explore Mussel Beach for some rest and more, it’ll be the best day ever. DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp The attraction Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After will take kids and their families on a special ride through the story of how Shrek met Fiona. Built by Shrek for their triplets, families will ride along to relive the quest to rescue Princess Fiona, with help from Donkey of course. For ogre-sized appetites, Shrek’s triplets’ favorite eats will be served at Swamp Snacks including the Shrekzel. For swamp apparel, accessories and plush for the whole family, Triplets Treasures will allow parents to shop for themselves along with matching and complementary outfits for their growing ogres. Kids and their grown-ups will also have a chance to meet Shrek and Fiona. Two interactive play areas, Shrek’s Swamp Rompin’ Stomp and Shrek’s Swamp Splash & Smash, will allow kids to stomp and/or splash away. Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club Next, guests step into the mayhem of a spirited water battle, full of unexpected surprises that only Illumination’s iconic Minions can deliver. Grab a water blaster and join the action. A game of golf and a boat cruise are far from relaxing at the Minions Bello Bay Club. Find yourself in the splash zone on the Bello Bay Cruise as you witness the antics between the Yellow Minions and their Purple counterparts. Then, take the wheel and hold on tight as the competition spins out of control at the Bello Bay Golf Cart Derby. Choose your side with pride by visiting Bello Bay Boutique and fashion yourself with Team Yellow, Team Purple, and other themed merchandise. And after all that mischief, you can recharge at Bello Bay Bites with some tasty Minion-themed snacks. Capture the fun with photos at the Minion meet and greet, discover playful Minion moments, and experience surprising water features at Illumination’s Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club. DreamWorks’ TrollsFest For even more fun, kids and their families can move, giggle and groove at King Trollex Techno Dance Party, an indoor interactive experience, or lead sound check and learn dance moves at a Trolls-themed amphitheater stage show. They can also hop on board Rhonda’s TrollsFest Express to twist and turn through the festival grounds on an armadillo bus ride, and they can soar above TrollsFest on the colorful ride Hair in the Clouds, featuring a mix of flower-faced balloons. Then for TrollsFest food, Trolls Eatz! will serve up a symphony of flavors in family-approved bites. BroZone Cones will offer ice cream from TrollsFest’s coolest boy band. To get ready to take center stage, Sparkle Shine Glitter Glow will offer the unique Troll-ify Me! experience, the ultimate Trolls makeover for kids’ and grown-ups’ hair to be in the clouds and their sparkles to be loud via headbands, apparel, make-up and more. For those looking for a more subtle look, Mr. Dinkles’ Market will feature colorful, concert-ready t-shirts, souvenirs and more. Families can also meet Poppy, Branch and the rest of the DreamWorks’ Trolls gang, and two interactive play areas, Poppy’s Playland and Trolls Critter Crawl, will offer good Trolls-fashioned fun. DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar Small heroes unite at DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots Del Mar where Swings Over Del Mar will have guests flying high. Kids and their families can also enjoy Mama Luna’s Adopt a Kitty Day! where they’ll be able to see Puss in Boots in his greatest adventure yet as he returns to the village of Del Mar for a spectacularly silly puppet performance. For small heroes’ appetites, Comidas y Leche will serve up Puss in Boots’ approved eats. Then, purr-fect apparel awaits in Mercado de Perrito while candies and treats will make Tienda de Dulces the sweetest spot in Del Mar. Families can also meet the fearless hero himself along with Mama Luna, Perrito and friends. In addition to the park’s many play areas, Universal Kids Resort will feature multiple sensory gardens designed to give children and families opportunities to pause, reset, and connect. Isle of Curiosity The Isle of Curiosity will serve as the gateway to the other themed lands at Universal Kids Resort. Gabby’s Cat-Tastic Dance Party! will allow kids and their families to boogie with Gabby from DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse. Cakey’s Cupcakes will serve up a variety of cupcakes in chocolate, vanilla and rainbow while the Universal Kids Resort Café will be a colorful spot to fuel up whether it’s sitting down and relaxing or grabbing bites for the road. The flagship Universal Kids Resort Store will be the one-stop-shop for gearing up for the day or finding best-of-the best from each themed land and a variety of merch inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse to dress the part for their meow-zing adventures ahead. “Universal Kids Resort is a place where kids are accepted just as they are, free to dance, dream, and play without limits or judgment,” said Brian Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at Universal Creative. “For many, it will be the first time the worlds they’ve only seen on screen come vividly to life — moments that ignite creativity, confidence, and joy. It celebrates all the best parts of being a kid, the laughter, the curiosity, the courage to be unapologetically yourself, and in doing so, invites a new generation into the incredible thrills of Universal.” Universal Kids Resort Hotel As a place to stay and relax just steps away from the park, Universal Kids Resort Hotel was designed with families in mind. Rooms will sleep up to five or six guests. Standard Queen, Deluxe Queen and Signature Queen rooms will each offer a twin-over-full bunk bed and a queen bed. Family suites will offer a king bed in a separate bedroom, a queen pullout sofa and a twin-over-twin bunk bed along with an eating area. Curiosity Café will be a quick service restaurant offering hotel guests meals throughout the day. A full-service bar, outdoor pool, fitness room and a game room will round out the hotel amenities. To stay updated on all of Universal Kids Resort’s newest developments, visit UniversalKidsResort.com. -
K Pop Demon Hunters TR: I have never been interested in being first and so was never going to join a 7 hour line or visit the park when it was that packed but knowing my son is a fan of the movie, I promised we'd head out once crowds died down. This weekend crowds seemed to be hovering around 30 minutes so we headed out to the park. We picked up one of the after 3pm tickets and joined the entrance line with the express purpose of K-Pop Demon Hunters (so no second panda house in this TR). Most people in at 3 PM heading for K-Pop Demon Hunters or the new panda house. Our son just hit 130cm so wanted to try a ride he'd hit the height for: T Express, Hurricane & Championship Rodeo. We beelined for T Express but he changed his mind because of all the 'screaming', the RMC track parks make it sound like the whole train is full of people screaming over the airtime hills, so we walked back and he rode the breakdance. For anyone hoping for any sign of the RMC Giga, this was the only construction wall we saw. Apart from the K-Pop Hunters, there's also a Wizard of Oz overlay in the park. I know TPR are fans of the col-pop, and Everland have upped their game there. The K-Pop zone had attracted quite a crowd so we opted to head back at night since most of it is inside anyway. The outside photo zone for those who don't want to queue. Some of the snacks on offer, the stand up tables outside were themed to giant ramyeon cups but there were just too many people to get a picture. The line had died down to 30-40 minutes so we joined the line ready to head in. The area has 5 areas. A Huntrix area and Saja Boys area both with photo zone and 2 mini games, a DDR area, Derpy mini-game and merchandise store. And plenty of outdoor artworks to pose and take photos with. The reward area for playing all 4 mini-games. Huntrix area consisted of a Golden photo zone, airplane photo zone as well as a light gun shooting and whack a mole mini-game. Most of the merchandise we saw was either themed around these ramyeon cups (key chains) or the tiger (headbands or Everland's panda mascot dressed as the tiger) We didn't stop in the store because it looked crowded and there was a strict 2 item policy since a lot of it has been out of stock and resold online. Saja Boys area was indoors and dark so I didn't take photos but had a tilting ball mini-game and button mashing to the lyrics of songs. DDR with one minute tracks of Golden or Soda Pop was included but not needed for the mission reward. The Derpy area was a single chance to win a bonus sticker if you could tip the flower pot upright in less than 5 seconds. Only our son succeeded. Each mini-game gave you a stamp, that filled out the card above and rewarded you with a random Saja Boys or Huntrix card but they would switch cards for children to get who they wanted. A very popular area for Everland and a successful collabaration but unless you have someone whose a fan maybe not worth waiting if the line is long, and definitely not 7 hours for. If this was anywhere but Asia I'd assume this was a meet n greet as part of the park. But we've seen so many amazing cosplayers across Japan and Korea that I can't tell anymore and since I couldn't find a single mention of them on Everland's Social Media, I've blurred out the faces just in case (See post above about Everland's rules on posting). Either way all credit to these girls, who despite the cold, once a line formed let every child have photos with them and do a selfie and gave every child a great memory. The final collabaration was a sing a long fireworks shows set to some of the hits from the show. I've attached a video, I'm not sure how well it will show on the forum so please let me know if you can't see it and I'll try to save it to my google account for Youtube. Sorry for the bumps but two problems I had: 1) Korea has a mat reservation problem (all parks, not just Everland). Imagine the hotel sunbeds and towels situation but across the parade routes and viewing areas. At least in Japan people stuck with their space but here they throw a mat down and leave for hours. Everland in theory, has a strict no mats policy and signs everywhere. Unfortunately it's impossible to enforce, because when there's 100s of mats and personal belongings how do you take them away without guests exploding or overwhelming lost and found. Also imagine that Titanic door scene but there are 5 Jack's and they all want to live. The tiny mats next to our space would have families of 6 show up and then all try to squish into their space and step over people 5 minutes before start time so I got knocked by some elbows a few times while filming. 2) Korean theme parks sell those telescopic stools everywhere. Since the fireworks are a sit down show, a lot of people used them to not touch the cold ground. However, once the crowds came in I noticed a few would slightly extend theirs just enough to give themselves a boost but not enough to be obvious to staff. Since I was shooting from below head height to not disturb people there wasn't much I could do about some of the heads in front. 27.MOV -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Anakeesta has announced a $100 million investment plan spanning five years that will double the footprint of the Gatlinburg adventure park. Most immediately, the park's chairlift will be replaced with a scenic lift, the Firefly Village will be reimagined, the Treetop Skywalk expanded and a new evening Firefly Experience will be added to the park. Starting in 2027, the park will add new thrill rides and dining options to the park's lineup. https://anakeesta.com/blog/anakeestas-expansion-plans-for-2026-and-2027/ Anakeesta’s Expansion Plans for 2026 and 2027 Anakeesta is excited to announce Making More Magic—a $100-million investment we’ll be making in our park over the next five years. This expansion is the largest in the adventure park’s history, and guests can start experiencing some of our first major changes in early 2026. If you’re interested in visiting the park soon or want to know more about our plans for the park, check out our overview of Anakeesta’s planned expansions for 2026 and what these expansions will mean for visitors. 5 Changes Coming to Anakeesta During Our $100 Million Expansion Throughout the five-year project, Anakeesta will double its footprint, adding new themed villages, dining and retail experiences, and thrilling attractions. In 2026, the first of these expansions will be implemented, with a new scenic lift, a reimagining of Firefly Village, an expanded Treetop Skywalk, and an enchanting nighttime firefly light show experience. Find out more about Anakeesta’s plans for expansion in 2026 and 2027 below: 1. Next Generation Scenic Lift (Spring 2026) Since it opened in 2017, our original Chondola has done a wonderful job carrying millions of guests to Anakeesta. However, with more guests than ever visiting Anakeesta in 2025, we decided it was time to provide an even better riding experience. Our brand-new lift will feature 56 cabins with glass bottoms and large wraparound windows, giving riders 360-degree views of the Great Smoky Mountains on the ride up to the park. During the four-minute ride, you can expect to see downtown Gatlinburg’s skyline, lush Smoky Mountain forests, and native wildlife. Each cabin has seating for six guests to make it easy for families and large groups to stay together. Before the new lift opens in early May, you can take the Ridge Rambler, a large adventure truck, from the base of the park to Black Bear Village in just a few minutes. 2. Firefly Village Reimagined (Spring 2026) Alongside upgrading our lifts, we’ll be reimagining Firefly Village to create an even more beautiful, whimsical environment that inspires connection. We expect the upgrades to be completed by Spring of 2026. Some of our top additions will include thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, winding pathways, and flowing water features. We’re also building a brand-new overlook that will give our guests another location to take in breathtaking mountain views of Gatlinburg. 3. Treetop Skywalk Elevated (Spring 2026) Already the longest tree-based skywalk in North America, we’ll be elevating our Treetop Skywalk experience in the Spring of 2026. When you visit our reimagined Treetop Skywalk, you can expect to find expanded bridges, winding canopy pathways, and soaring towers. With a variety of new vantage points to view the forest, it’ll be easier than ever to immerse yourself in nature and connect with what makes the Smoky Mountains so special. 4. Firefly Experience (Fall 2026) For around two weeks every year, the Great Smoky Mountains light up with fireflies synchronizing their flash patterns. In our expansion, we wanted to bring this experience to our visitors year-round, paying homage to the fireflies our Firefly Village is named after. Our new Firefly Experience will include state-of-the-art lighting features that mimics the fireflies’ synchronous glow. Year-round, you can marvel at a dance of light that combines storytelling, nature’s beauty, and unforgettable light displays. 5. Phase 2: Thrills and Flavors on the Mountain (Begins in 2027) After all of our Phase 1 expansions are completed in 2026, we’ll be ready to move on to Phase 2 of our Making More Magic expansion. During Phase 2, we’ll be performing even more comprehensive upgrades to the park, solidifying Anakeesta as a must-see experience in Gatlinburg. Some highlights from Phase 2 include new dining options and thrilling rides. These changes will give thrill-seekers more rides to enjoy while also making it easy for families to take it easy when they want to move at a slower pace! What to Know About Visiting During Construction While our park will be closed starting January 5, 2026, it will reopen shortly after, in March of 2026. After we reopen in March, the Ridge Rambler will take visitors up to the park until the new lift opens in May. Otherwise, the logistics of visiting Anakeesta won’t change much during the ongoing expansion. What Visitors Should Know About Anakeesta’s Upcoming Expansion Have questions about Anakeesta’s Making More Magic expansion? Check out our answers to potential questions you might have about it: When Will Anakeesta Be Closed for Construction? Anakeesta will be closed from January 5, 2026, to early March 2026. When Does Construction Start on the New Lift? Construction on our new scenic lift starts in November 2025, with the expectation that it will be completed by Spring 2026. Though site prep for the new lift starts in November, the park will remain open through January 4 before closing for construction starting on the fifth. How Will Guests Get to the Park Before the New Lift Opens? Before the new lift opens, our Ridge Rambler will drive visitors from the base of the park to Black Bear Village. When Will the New Lift Be Ready for Riders? We expect the new lift to debut in the Spring of 2026. What Is Different About the New Scenic Lift? The new scenic lifts offer more cabins (56 in total), more seating (six guests per cabin), and faster speeds (you’ll reach the top in four minutes!). The glass floors and expansive windows will give riders even better views than they could receive on the original Chondola. What’s Changing in Firefly Village? In 2026, Firefly Village will add whimsical pathways, water features, a new overlook, and many places to linger as part of a reimagining of the classic village. What’s New on the Treetop Skywalk? We’ll be adding new bridges, towers, and canopy pathways to Treetop Skywalk to give visitors more immersive viewpoints. What Is the Firefly Experience? The Firefly Experience is an immersive, year-round lighting experience inspired by synchronous fireflies that will be located on our Treetop Skywalk. What Arrives in Phase 2? Starting in 2027, we’ll be upgrading the park with new thrill rides, dining experiences, and additional attractions. Stay Tuned for More Updates on Anakeesta’s Expansions As Gatlinburg, Tennessee’s number one attraction, Anakeesta is proud to grow our park and continue to help our visitors experience the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. With mountain coasters, scenic dining spots, retail options, Astra Lumina, adventure zones, and many new planned expansions, we’re confident you’ll love your time at our park. Whether you’re visiting with your family, friends, your partner, or another group, you can find something your crew will love! Learn more about our upcoming expansion today. If you’d like to stay tuned to our expansion project and any special events, please sign up for our newsletter! -
I’m happy to report Iron Gwazi is back to running 2 trains. Dispatches taking around 2 1/2 minutes and the park is more crowded than usual with a lot of school groups and it being the first day of Christmas Town. The wait is still only around 15 minutes. -
Supernovae Productions on a Theme Park Roadtrip to Sweden Summer vacation 2025 meant one thing this year: a trip ending at Liseberg in Sweden. To prep for it, we mapped out a route using Coast2Coaster, hitting several parks along the way. Starting from Rotterdam, our journey took us through Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and back again. Day 1: Tier-und Freizeitpark Thule Day 2: Pottspark Day 3: Rasti-land And now we’re at Day 4, where the first major park is on the schedule. Today, we’re heading to Soltau for Heide Park. Supernovae78 and CoasterIris had visited before, but Supernovae Jr. was about to get his theme park baptism. If you’d rather watch a vlog full of nonsense, click this link: At Heide Park, no on-ride filming is allowed, so we focused on off-ride shots to make the vlog as fun as possible. Traffic delayed us, and we didn’t arrive until 11:00 AM instead of 10:00. Luckily, we had already booked the Express Pass – the silver version – allowing us to skip the line once for Colossus, Krake, Scream, Desert Race, and Flug der Dämonen. So arriving an hour later wasn’t a big deal. And here we are! Since 2016, the park has a “How to Train Your Dragon” area. We started there with Drachengrotte, a scenic boat ride through scenes from the films. It was a bit underwhelming on action, but hey… Toothless was there! Plus, the line was under 15 minutes, so easy to hop on. Nearby was Hicks Himmelsstürmer, a Zamperla kite flyer giving the feeling of flying on Berk’s dragons. CoasterIris worried it would be a “tosti-ride,” but it was surprisingly chill—perfect for a nap! While walking through the area, we noticed a coaster neither Supernovae78 nor CoasterIris remembered riding: Grottenblitz, a powered Mack coaster from 1985 (the Big Loop is from 1983). It even has an indoor themed section, added for the park’s 40th anniversary. A fun ride for all ages, and we wondered why we hadn’t remembered it before—probably didn’t have time or it didn’t stand out. Time for food! We stumbled upon a stall with delicious ham sandwiches. Definitely confirmed that Germany beats the Netherlands in price-quality ratio. The day was hot again (about 33°C), so we hit Mountain Rafting, a river rapids ride nearby. Fun layout with recurring elements, but sadly we didn’t get soaked. Next up: Colossos, the park’s wooden giant. Supernovae78 missed this bac in 2016 when it was closed for renovation, but now reopened in 2018 as Colossus – Kampf der Giganten, it was smooth but still had that wooden coaster rumble. Supernovae78 and Supernovae Jr. gave it a thumbs-up—it’s now top of our woodie list. We also tried Desert Race, an Intamin launched coaster (a cousin of Rita at Alton Towers). Fast launch, fun layout, but way too short—it’s over before you know it. Time for a break by the water, perfect spot for filming some shots of other coasters. Then it was action again: Krake, a B&M dive coaster. Splash is nice, theming is fun, but not the best dive coaster we’ve ridden. Next to it: Flug der Dämonen, a Wing Coaster. Definitely a standout, especially from the outside seats—huge step up from something like Fenix at Toverland. Then there’s the Bobbahn, a Mack bobsled coaster with… two lift hills! Technically the second is near the end, but it counts. Currently the tallest and longest of its type worldwide, though we still miss the Intamin versions, which felt more like actual bobsledding. And towering over everything: Scream, the Gyro-Drop-Tower. Once the tallest in the world until Hansa Park built theirs in 2019. Still a stomach-dropper! End of the day approached. We skipped rides like Big Loop and Toxic Garden due to the heat. Instead, one more backseat ride on Colossus—slightly rougher but still smooth. Dinner? Buffet at Heide Park Resort Hotel. Normally guests have priority, but luck was on our side—amazing food! Park Verdict: A super fun park with plenty of attractions, though sadly not much new in the past 9 years. Operations can be slow, so the Express Pass was essential. Definitely a park worth visiting! Next up: two days of rest and then off to Denmark for Fårup Sommerland and Djurs Sommerland. So the next trip report will be Day 7. -
By Sportsdude360 · Posted
Quite right. The lift hill is only up to 190FT at the moment. Another 119FT still to go. -
When the park posted the 2nd photo, they said the track was at 190 feet. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Herschend Family Entertainment has announced that they have signed a terms sheet to acquire Silverwood and Boulder Beach. Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (“Herschend”), the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, and Silverwood, Inc., owner of Silverwood Theme Park (“Silverwood”), have signed an exclusive term sheet for Herschend to acquire Silverwood. Silverwood, a beloved family-owned theme and water park in Athol, ID, has been operated by the Norton family for more than 35 years. This partnership marks a new chapter for Silverwood, as it joins Herschend’s portfolio of family brands, while continuing its tradition of delivering memorable experiences to guests of all ages. Founded in 1988 by Gary Norton and operated by his family for three generations, Silverwood has grown into one of the most successful independently owned parks in the U.S., attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to its 400-acre site. The park is home to more than 70 rides and attractions, including Boulder Beach Water Park. “Silverwood has been our family’s life’s work for more than three decades,” said Paul Norton, Silverwood’s Chief Operating Officer. “When the time came to pass the torch, Herschend was the only choice. They share our values, our long-term approach, and our belief that parks like this are built by people with heart.” Herschend operates more than 40 family entertainment brands across North America, iconic destinations such as Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts, the Harlem Globetrotters and recently acquired properties such as Kennywood, Adventureland, and Lake Compounce, continuing its mission to bring families closer together by creating memories worth repeating. “This is more than a business transaction—it’s the continuation of a legacy,” said Andrew Wexler, CEO of Herschend. “We are honored that the Norton family has trusted us to carry their vision forward and excited to welcome the Silverwood hosts and guests to Herschend.” The parties have begun the due diligence process and are working toward finalizing the transaction.
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