Crystal Lagoons Island Resort announced today an agreement with Mattel, Inc. for a new entertainment destination slated to open late 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The first-of-its-kind Mattel Adventure Park will feature branded experiences such as a Hot Wheels roller coaster and multiple go-karting experiences, a Thomas & Friends indoor theme park with the first life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine electric-battery powered passenger train, immersive branded dining, experiential retail, and more.
“At Mattel, we are home to some of the most iconic, multi-generational franchises in the world,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director, Global Location Based Entertainment, Mattel. “By partnering with Crystal Lagoons Island Resort, we will be offering new and immersive ways for families to experience classic brands like Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, and more.”
According to Arizona Central, local area officials hope to have the resort and theme park opened by the end of 2022 so that tourists visiting for Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in 2023 can have access to the accomodations of the resort and theme park.
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