by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:20 AM ET, Fri October 18, 2024
Silver Dollar City unveiled plans to invest half a billion
dollars over the next decade to construct new family adventures, including
developing 1,200 acres adjacent to the Ozark Mountain theme park.
The $500 million plan represents the most significant
investment in the company’s 65-year history and kicks off with the debut of the
Silver Dollar City Resort, the first theme park resort in America’s Heartland.
“This is more than just growth—it's a new era,” Silver
Dollar City President Brad Thomas said. “Over the next decade, we will
mindfully transform 1,200 acres into an authentic, only-in-the-Ozarks
destination starting with our first resort.”
“The new resort will combine Silver Dollar City's spirit of
playfulness, discovery, craftsmanship and exploration with all that makes The
Heart of the Ozarks so special,” Thomas continued.
Set to open in late 2026, the 262-room resort will feature
vistas of the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake, along with Silver Dollar
City theme park access. The new resort will also be located near the company’s
other family attractions, including White Water Park, Showboat dinner cruises,
Pink Jeep Adventure Tours, and the Silver Dollar City Campground.
Additional resort details regarding guest amenities, park
privileges, room types, and group meeting spaces will be provided in the coming
months.
“This investment showcases Silver Dollar City's commitment
to tourism and economic growth in the Ozarks and for the State of Missouri,” Missouri
Governor Mike Parson said. “We are excited to see this project bring thousands
of new jobs and millions of new visitors to our great state.”
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