A rendering of a proposed Mattel theme park in Glendale, Arizona.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - If you played with Barbies, Hot Wheels, or other iconic American toys as a child, then this new amusement park under development in Glendale, Arizona might be for you.
Mattel Adventure Park is scheduled to open later this year and is set to feature:
- A Thomas the Tank Engine ride
- Two Hot Wheels roller coasters
- The Barbie Beach House, featuring a Dream Closet Experience and a rooftop where visitors can have pink drinks
- A mini-golf course featuring Mattel games like UNO and Pictionary
The first ever Mattel brand park is also appealing to fans of Master of the Universe fans by building a life-size Castle Grayskull. The castle will be a "state-of-the-art" laser tag arena, according to Mattel officials.
"Our unique indoor/outdoor design keeps your family cool and comfortable on even the hottest Arizona day with acres of air-conditioned space for your enjoyment, our stunningly themed party zones set the stage for the ultimate Barbie, Hot Wheels, or Thomas & Friends birthday party experience," reads a statement from the park's website.
The theme park will be part of VAI Resort, which advertises to be the largest resort in Arizona.
The entertainment destination was slated to open this year but has been pushed back to 2024.
More Arizona headlines
- The biggest musical acts coming to Arizona in 2023
- Take a swing at this medieval combat sport in Arizona
- Ambiente: Adults-only luxury resort now open in Sedona
- Arizona restaurants featured in Yelp's 'Top 100 Places to Eat' list
This browser does not support the Video element.
Construction still underway at new Glendale luxury resort
The VAI Resort, which is set to open in 2023, will be Arizona's largest resort. FOX 10's Anita Roman has more on the resort.