Development for a $2 billion theme park and resort in northeast Oklahoma was introduced Wednesday morning by state leaders and builders in Vinita. 

The leisure vacation spot could be simply west of Grand Lake on Route 66. Developers say The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort can be a 1,000-acre website with a 125-acre theme park “comparable to the size” of Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The park will function an “Americana-themed environment” with rides, dwell exhibits, eating places, and waterways. American Heartland can be an affiliate of Mansion Entertainment Group and builders say the design growth workforce boasts greater than 20 Disney Park builders and Imagineers.

“We are thrilled to make Oklahoma the home of American Heartland Theme Park and Resort.” American Heartland CEO Larry Wilhite mentioned. “At the crossroads of the heartland, Oklahoma is an attractive location for a family entertainment destination. The state’s business-friendly approach and innovative partnership efforts have helped make this possible. We look forward to bringing unforgettable generational experiences to Oklahoma.”

The growth of “The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort” will go in phases and start with a large-scale RV park with cabins which is deliberate to open in 2025. The “world-class” theme park and resort could be the subsequent part and open in 2026, builders say. 

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