REGIONAL REPORT Peppa Pig Theme Park planned for North Richland Hills in 2024
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Florida,” Merlin Entertainments CEO Scott O’Neil said in a statement. The North Richland Hills commu- nity was a natural next step in expand- ing, O’Neil said. Merlin Entertainments also operates the Legoland Discovery Center, Sea Life Aquarium and the Peppa Pig World of Play, a smaller indoor play center, in Grapevine Mills mall in Grapevine. “Merlin is the de nitive partner of choice for brands engaging children, holding the research, care, experience and interest in bringing iconic brands to life through location-based attrac- tions,” O’Neil said. “Thank you to our friends at Hasbro for partnering with us to bring the playful world of Peppa Pig to this vibrant community.” Brittany Williams, senior public relations manager at Merlin Enter- tainments, said a timeline has not been announced for the theme park’s construction.
North Richland Hills will play host to a new Peppa Pig Theme Park that is slated to open in 2024, according to a March 7 news release. A 14-acre site located next to the NRH2O Family Water Park on Hwy. 26 will be redeveloped to accommodate a standalone theme park. The park will feature multiple rides, interactive attractions and themed playscapes, and shows based on the animated children’s TV series “Peppa Pig.” Entertainment companies Merlin Entertainments and Hasbro are partnering to bring the theme park to North Richland Hills. The two companies previously opened one other Peppa Pig Theme Park in Polk County, Florida. “Merlin’s platform and reach continues to grow in the U.S. as we build on the success of the world’s rst standalone Peppa Pig Theme Park in
A new Peppa Pig Theme Park is slated to open in 2024 in North Richland Hills. It will be the rst of its kind in the state. (Courtesy Merlin Entertainments)
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS’ OTHER ATTRACTIONS Merlin Entertainments operates three attractions at Grapevine Mills. The company previously collaborated with Hasbro to open a Peppa Pig Theme Park in Polk County, Florida. A park is scheduled to open in North Richland Hills in 2024.
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