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Hospitality · The Scoop
Mattel Builds Its First Water Park. Nebraska Opens in 2027.
The Upside
Toy brands every family already knows become a trip worth planning, without a Disney-sized footprint.
The Catch
No size, budget or attendance target has been shared yet, so the scale is still a guess.
Where It's Headed
If it lands, expect more toy and media brands to own their venues by 2028 instead of licensing them out.
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