Mattel Adventure Park | Glendale Arizona | Theme Park | 2025

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Do we have any estimate whatsoever on when this park will be open to the public?

No estimate at this time, they just confirmed a pushback to 2025; https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202403/10090/

Epic Universe, Qiddiya, Hossoland, COTAland, Mattel, Oasis at Lakeport, Legoland China, Bommelwereld… literally the most stacked year for new parks in awhile.

 

[Niles]

The ending of the ride back into the building is in, including the final Inversion.




They still have this bit after the loop to do.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

The Mattel Adventure Park we all know and love, pushed back again to 2025. The March presser linked above was still holding out for a soft opening this year but unsurprisingly that won't be the case;

Opening date for Glendale's Mattel Adventure Park pushed back to 2025

The amusement park in Glendale is expected to include a Hot Wheels-themed roller coaster and Barbie Beach House.

www.12news.com

Edit; Here’s some drone footage from tonight. The Hot Wheels go kart structures are being assembled currently;

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Some tidbits regarding the Arizona resort from an interview with Mark Cornell (president);

Twin Mill Racer launch system being efficient;

“Electrically, we roughly take in 200 amps, and by using a very efficient energy management system with a lithium-ion battery storage, we find ourselves with one of the most efficient launching coasters in the world. It recharges at night, when the cost of electricity is cheaper, but we’ve really pushed the envelope here: with 200 amps in and 2,000 amps out through this innovative energy management system, well, we are making magic. We are proud to be working with partners like Force Engineering out of the UK, and we are saving money and energy.”

“All of our numbers say that we’re probably using 70 percent less power with this method. That is simply amazing. I want to scream that from the rooftops, to be able to accomplish this level of efficiency,” Cornell adds.

Regarding the delays;

The Glendale park was scheduled to open this year. However, that timeframe is now delayed due to resort construction scheduling issues, Cornell tells us:

“While Mattel Adventure Park is near completion, VAI Resort has greatly expanded its initial vision for the Glendale property. These vast expansions impact hospitality, dining, and other entertainment offerings and remain under construction. Mattel Adventure Park is a key anchor tenant of the resort.

“To ensure the best experience for our guests, Mattel Adventure Park will open in 2025 as part of VAI Resort’s phase one opening. Kansas City is underway, and our real business objective is to roll out at least six Epic Resort Destination properties across the United States in the next 10 years.”

He added, “With that expansion, Mattel Adventure Park’s objective is to deliver an unparalleled guest experience within a completed resort environment. So, we understand the participation surrounding the world’s first Mattel Adventure Park opening. We’re asking everyone to be enthusiastic and patient while we figure out the exact day that we’re going to open.”

Source

 

[Matt N]

I never realised the Chance thrill coaster here was launched, for some reason; I honestly thought it was the same model as Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom, but with inversions.

Perhaps this could be a real springboard for Chance as a manufacturer, if it goes well?

 

[0rdinary-her0]

I never realised the Chance thrill coaster here was launched, for some reason; I honestly thought it was the same model as Lightning Run at Kentucky Kingdom, but with inversions.

Perhaps this could be a real springboard for Chance as a manufacturer, if it goes well?

Lightning Run is absolutely spectacular. I always thought that would have been sufficient enough of a launch for Chance as a thrill ride manufacturer but from what I've heard in the background, Chance's business operations are terrible which might be in part why we never saw another Hyper GTX.

 

[Youngster Joey]

Perhaps this could be a real springboard for Chance as a manufacturer, if it goes well?

This is what we thought when Lightning Run opened and we realized how absolutely incredible it is. Sadly it didn't catch on (or something else happened in the background based on rumors I've heard) and we've not seen another until these now, but the layout seems to be so different I worry the ride experience won't provide the insane ride that is Lightning Run.