Although a mainstay of family fun in Arkansas, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park in Hot Springs has undergone its fair share of changes since reopening in 2000. The park opened as Magic Springs Family Fun Park in 1977, closed…
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Bass Pro Founder Shares Plans for Former Arkansas Theme Park ‘Dogpatch USA’ Location
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe location of former Arkansas theme park Dogpatch USA will soon be transformed into Marble Falls Nature Park, thanks to Bass Pro Shops founder, Johnny Morris. Bob Ziehmer, Bass Pro Shops senior director of conservation, shared plans for the project…
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Premier Parks, Operator of Magic Springs, Positioned for Growth with Addition of Former Six Flags Executives
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPremier Parks, LLC – the operator of Magic Springs Theme & Water Park – has announced the addition of industry veterans Les Hudson and Tom Iven to the entertainment company’s executive team. Premier is currently headed by former Six Flags…
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Arvest Bank Becomes Official Sponsor for Silver Dollar City in 10-Year Agreement
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArvest Bank is becoming an official sponsor at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. under a new 10-year agreement. Under the new agreement, Arvest Bank will be the “Official Sponsor of Family Fun” at Silver Dollar City Attractions, which includes…
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Bass Pro Founder Buys Dogpatch USA Property
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleJohnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops, has purchased the former Dogpatch USA theme park. The sale of the property was announced early June with a sales price of $1.12 million. Media reports showed that Down By the…