Herschend Family Entertainment vai adquirir o Silverwood Theme Park em Idaho, encerrando a propriedade da família Norton após 35 anos. Herschend Family Entertainment to acquire Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho, ending Norton family ownership after 35 years.

A Herschend Family Entertainment concordou em adquirir o Silverwood Theme Park em Athol, Idaho, encerrando mais de 35 anos de propriedade familiar pelos Nortons. Herschend Family Entertainment has agreed to acquire Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho, ending over 35 years of family ownership by the Nortons. O acordo, pendente de due diligence, integraria a atração de 400 acres do noroeste - com mais de 70 passeios e um parque aquático - na rede de Herschend de mais de 40 marcas de entretenimento familiar, incluindo Dollywood e Silver Dollar City. The deal, pending due diligence, would integrate the 400-acre Northwest attraction—featuring more than 70 rides and a water park—into Herschend’s network of over 40 family entertainment brands, including Dollywood and Silver Dollar City. Ambas as partes enfatizam que a aquisição preserva o legado e a cultura de Silverwood, com Herschend destacando valores compartilhados e um compromisso com as experiências dos hóspedes. Both parties emphasize the acquisition preserves Silverwood’s legacy and culture, with Herschend highlighting shared values and a commitment to guest experiences. O parque permanecerá operacional e autônomo sob a nova propriedade. The park will remain operational and standalone under the new ownership.