EL SEGUNDO (dpa-AFX) - Toy maker Mattel, Inc. announced its plans to open
its second Adventure Park in Kansas City, Kansas in 2026.

Through a licensing partnership with Epic Resort Destinations, Mattel's all-new
family-friendly themed entertainment resort destination will break ground later
this year.

The second theme park from the partnership, after Mattel Adventure Park
Glendale, Arizona, will be located in Bonner Springs, Kansas. It will feature
Hot Wheels roller coasters, and a Barbie Rooftop restaurant and bar, among
others.

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City will offer fully themed Hot Wheels roller
coasters such as the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: The Ultimate Ride and the Hot
Wheels Twin Mill Racer.

The attractions will also include from other fan-favorite Mattel brands such as
Thomas & Friends: World of Sodor. This will include five family-friendly
experiential attractions and rides including an indoor play space for little
adventurers.

There will also be a larger-than-life Barbie Beach House, featuring an
interactive retail experience. The visitors can build their customized Barbie
sets in the Barbie Dream Closet Experience, which uses hologram technology to
bring Barbie to life right before guests' eyes. A unique, Barbie-themed flying
theater and The Barbie Rooftop restaurant and bar will also add to the list.

In addition to He-Man vs. Skeletor Laser Tag, Masters of the Universe's massive
laser tag arena, Mattel Adventure Park will offer a mini golf experience
featuring 18 holes inspired by Magic 8 Ball, Pictionary and other beloved Mattel
games. There will also be a larger-than-life custom climb UNO structure.

Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel, said, 'Mattel Adventure Park
Kansas City will bring our iconic brands to life with epic roller coasters,
family-friendly attractions, an immersive theatre, themed dining, and so much
more. We are thrilled to expand these themed entertainment destinations....'

In a recent partnership, Mattel and Universal Products & Experiences renewed
their licensing deal to produce toys inspired by the iconic Jurassic World
franchise.



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