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Nestled in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is arguably one of America’s most beautiful theme parks. To recognize frontline workers, first responders, public employees and military currently serving our communities and country, Dollywood is offering an “Everyday Heroes” admission ticket for $39 (a savings of $40). In addition, everyone in the general public can purchase an admission ticket for the kids price of $69 (a $10 savings). Both offers are valid until Sept. 21.
Imagine Resorts & Hotels announced their intention to build a family destination waterpark resort in Hollister, Mo., a suburb of the tourist destination of Branson, approximately 10 miles from the Silver Dollar City theme park. Renderings provided depict a themed resort with multiple familiar toy brands such as My Little Pony, Transformers, Mr. Potato Head, Monopoly, and more.
Marvel Comics has a long history with horror, dating back to before it was even Marvel Comics. This October, it will take its classic heroes and transform them into horror fantasies.
On June 15, ReedPOP and Lucasfilm canceled Star Wars Celebration 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, a group of fans, podcasters, and content creators joined together to create ForceFest: Celebrating the Saga to be held online; the official Star Wars convention is currently rescheduled for August 2022 in Anaheim.
The tourism season revs up in Abu Dhabi as their family friendly attractions on Yas Island — Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, and CLYMB — reopen to the general public on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Both Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World will also open to annual passholders a day earlier on July 28.
Give Kids the World Village has opened registration for its fourth-annual Challenge for Hope 5K fun run. The 5K race had previously given people a rare opportunity to run (or stroll) through the whimsical village where children with critical illnesses stay when they have a wish to visit any of Central Florida’s world-class attractions. However, because the Village closed in March due to COVID-19, the 2020 Challenge for Hope has shifted to an entirely virtual event.
