Construction is underway on a $500 million, decade-long plan that includes the building of a new theme park resort in Missouri.
The plan includes the development of 1,200 acres adjacent to the Ozark Mountain theme park, beginning with the Silver Dollar City Resort—billed as the first theme park resort in America's Heartland.
The plan represents the largest investment in Silver Dollar City's 65-year history, the company said in a press release.
"This is more than just growth—it's a new era," said Silver Dollar City Parks & Resorts president Brad Thomas.
"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."
The 262-room resort, already under construction, will offer vistas of the Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake, and will be in close proximity to the firm's existing attractions—such as White Water water park and the Silver Dollar City Campground.
According to the company's website, it will also include a full-service restaurant, 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and both indoor and outdoor pools.
"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."
Silver Dollar City said additional resort details will be revealed in the coming months.
The resort is slated to open its doors in late 2026.
Newsweek has contacted Silver Dollar City for comment via email outside of standard working hours.
In related news, Universal Orlando Resort's fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe, is set to open to the public in May next year.
The attraction will feature five themed lands more than 50 attractions and activities, inspired by franchises such as Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, Super Mario, and more.
"This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we're thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year," said Karen Irwin, president and chief operating officer of Universal Orlando Resort, in a statement.
"With the addition of this spectacular new theme park, our guests will embark on an unforgettable vacation experience with a week's worth of thrills that will be nothing short of epic. Our universe will never be the same."
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