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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Adventureland, other U.S. amusement parks acquired by new company
DES MOINES, Iowa — Palace Entertainment announced on Tuesday that all its U.S. amusement parks, including Adventureland, have been acquired by a new company. According to Palace Entertainment, Herschend, a long-standing themed attractions company, and Parques Reunidos, Palace Entertainment's parent company, reached a deal that would allow Herschend to acquire all of Palace Entertainment's U.S. entertainment properties. The move was made to allow Parques Reunidos to focus on its European market. Palace Entertainment has over 20 entertainment venues across the country, including Adventureland. Herschend has a 75-year history and prides itself on being the world's largest family-owned themed attractions company, owning amusement parks like Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Silvery Dollar City, the Vancouver Aquarium and Wild Adventures, and more, according to the company's website. 'We look forward to building upon the strong foundation that Palace Entertainment has created and welcoming these properties and hosts into the Herschend family of brands,' Andrew Wesler, CEO of Herschend, said. 'The teams at these parks have done an incredible job building beloved destinations in their communities, and we look forward to learning from them, growing together, and building on their success. This is an exciting opportunity for all of us to continue creating exceptional experiences for guests and meaningful opportunities for our teams.' Herschend said no immediate changes are planned for any of the entertainment properties being integrated into the company. The company said it will focus on supporting its new employees, maintaining continuity in guest experiences, and communicating with staff and local communities throughout the transition. For over 50 years Adventureland has been entertaining Iowans. The amusement park was opened in 1974 by Jack Krantz and in 2021 was sold to Palace Entertainment. Metro News: Adventureland, other U.S. amusement parks acquired by new company Fire destroys Des Moines home Tuesday Mary Van Heukelom goes 'Above and Beyond' to help cancer survivors 2 injured in early morning Des Moines shooting Des Moines celebrates warm sunshine on St. Patrick's Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Adventureland Inn permanently shuttering its doors after 50 years
ALTOONA, Iowa — On Wednesday Adventureland announced that the Adventureland Inn will be permanently closing its doors. In 1973, just a year before the theme park opened, Jack Krantz opened the Adventureland Inn. The hotel has gone through many changes in its over 50-year history, including a million dollar project in 2002 that doubled the size of the hotel and added new pools and water features. How to watch Iowa State vs. BYU in Big 12 tournament quarterfinals The closure comes after the hotel announced that it would be closed during the off-season beginning November 2024. Adventureland said in a statement that the hotel will be converted into employee housing. The statement says: At Adventureland, we have continued to provide the best guest experience for our visitors through the addition of new events, new rides and attractions, and on-going park-wide improvements. With our continued focus on guest experience, we have made the decision to close the Adventureland Inn and convert the property into on-site employee housing as we grow our workforce. Mike Lusky, General Manager Guests can still stay overnight at the Adventureland Campground, which is currently taking reservations. The closure will not affect Spectators Sports Bar & Grill, which will remain open seven days a week. Metro News: Adventureland Inn permanently shuttering its doors after 50 years AR-15 rifle used in Des Moines shooting that seriously injured woman, police say City of Altoona calling for artists to apply for mural project Harding Middle School students receive 529 College Savings Accounts thanks to large donation Woman drove herself to Des Moines hospital after being shot, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
