Mattel Adventure Park is an upcoming theme park under construction in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb in the metropolitan area of Phoenix.[1][2][3] It is planned to be an addition of the nearby VAI Resort.[4] It will be the first real-world attraction to feature properties adapted from toys and games manufactured by Mattel, as well as Arizona's first fully themed indoor/outdoor amusement park.[5] The park is scheduled to open in 2025 after multiple delays.
| Location | VAI Resort, Glendale, Arizona, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°31′15″N 112°16′0″W / 33.52083°N 112.26667°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Opens | 2025 |
| Owner | Epic Resort Destinations |
| Operated by | Epic Resort Destinations |
| Website | matteladventurepark.com |
History
editThe park was first announced in 2021 with an opening date in 2022, which was pushed back to 2023[6] and eventually 2024.[7] In November 2024, the park's opening was delayed again, until 2025, because construction of the Barbie Beach House and Hot Wheels roller coasters was taking longer than expected.[8]
The Mattel website has a livestream camera to show the construction of the park in real time.[9] Construction of the park was delayed, however Mattel confirmed that the park they would continue to plan for a soft launch in late 2024.[10][11]
A second Mattel Adventure Park location in Bonner Springs, Kansas is being planned for a 2026 opening.[12] Four further Mattel Adventure parks are being developed, with a targeted overall completion by 2034.[13]
Areas and attractions
editThe park will feature two Hot Wheels-themed roller coaster rides, called Bone Shaker and Twin Mill Racer.[14] Bone Shaker will reach a maximum height of eighty-four feet.
Other attractions include a 4D theater attraction and accompanying fully-themed beach house based on Barbie, a complex featuring several kiddie rides themed to Thomas and Friends, including a train ride aboard Thomas the Tank Engine, and a miniature golf course with props based on classic Mattel games like Uno and Pictionary.[15][5][16]
All confirmed attractions (as of November 2023) are listed below.
Roller coasters
edit| Ride | Year Opened | IP |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: The Ultimate Ride | 2025 | Hot Wheels |
| Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer |
Other rides and attractions
edit| Ride | Year Opened | IP |
|---|---|---|
| He-Man vs. Skeletor Laser Tag | 2025 | Masters of the Universe |
| Barbie Beach House | Barbie | |
| Barbie Flying Theatre | ||
| The Barbie Rooftop | ||
| Hot Wheels Unleashed 4D Ride | Hot Wheels | |
| Hot Wheels Party Pit Stop | ||
| Hot Wheels Go-Karting: Raceway | ||
| Hot Wheels Speed Challenge | ||
| Hot Wheels Go-Karting: Junior Raceway | ||
| Thomas Adventure Train: Treasure Hunt | Thomas & Friends | |
| Thomas & Friends: Party Station | ||
| Bertie's Bus Stop | ||
| Bulstrode's Stormy Voyage | ||
| Flynn's Firefighting Academy | ||
| Harold's Helicopter Tour | ||
| Sodor Balloon Ride | ||
| Dockside Play Park | ||
| Uno! Wild Climb | Uno | |
| Mattel Games Mini Golf | Mattel Games | |
| KerPlunk Drop Tower | KerPlunk |
Location
editMattel Adventure Park will be located just south of State Farm Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals, at the new VAI entertainment resort (formerly called Crystal Lagoons Island Resort), which will span sixty acres and cost one billion dollars total.[17] The concept for the theme park was developed in coordination with the resort's plan for expansion, whose opening will coincide with the opening of the park in 2025.
References
edit- ^ "You'll be able to live your Barbie dreams at the new Mattel Adventure Park opening in 2024". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (2023-08-07). "Mattel Adventure Park opens in 2024 with Bone Shaker and Barbie". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ Bautista • •, Anthony (2023-02-24). "Mattel Adventure Park in Arizona to Feature Barbie Beach House, Hot Wheels Roller Coasters and More". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Mattel Is Building an Amusement Park With a Barbie Beach House and Hot Wheels Roller Coasters". Good Housekeeping. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ a b "Mattel Adventure Park set for 2024 opening". corporate.mattel.com. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ James, Chloe (2024-03-09). "Highly-Anticipated Theme Park's Opening Delayed (Again)". Inside the Magic. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Mattel Adventure Park set for 2024 opening". corporate.mattel.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale won't open in 2024. Here's why
- ^ "Mattel Adventure Park (Livestream camera at the bottom of About)". www.matteladventurepark.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "Construction update on Arizona's Mattel theme park resort". Theme Park Insider. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Kaur, Dina (May 17, 2024). "Mattel Adventure Park to open later this year in Arizona. Here's what it looks like so far". Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Gutierrez, Nicole (May 14, 2024). "Coming to Glendale: Mattel Adventure Park reveals more on its themed rides & attractions". ABC 15. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ Davis-Friedman, Samantha (December 1, 2024). "Six new Mattel Adventure Parks planned by 2034". Attraction Magazine. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ "Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale to have two Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). 2023-08-07. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ Mitchell, Bea (2022-11-18). "Mattel Adventure Park's rides and attractions unveiled". Blooloop. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ Phan, May (2023-08-16). "A first look at Mattel Adventure Park's Hot Wheels roller coaster". FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
- ^ "Community group sets sights on blocking VAI Resort development in Glendale – Daily Independent". The Daily Independent at YourValley.net. 2023-07-24. Retrieved 2023-10-06.