Mattel announces second theme park as first nears completion

From Kansas City Business Journal. Barbie is coming to the Kansas City area. Mattel Inc. on Wednesday announced plans for a Mattel Adventure Park to be built in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The park, set to open in 2026 according to a release, would include a “larger than life” Barbie Beach House, Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters and attractions tied to such well-known toys as Thomas the Tank Engine and He-Man. Epic Resort Destinations would develop the local theme park through a licensing...