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Silverwood Theme Park Being Sold to Herschend, Parent Company of Dollywood
ByDan Hower November 12, 2025November 13, 2025

Silverwood Theme Park is entering a new era. Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest family held themed attractions company, has signed an “exclusive term sheet” to acquire Silverwood, the Northwest’s largest theme and water park. The Norton family, who founded Silverwood in 1988 and have operated it for more than 35 years, confirmed the…

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Herschend Acquiring Palace Entertainment’s U.S. Parks And Attractions
ByDan Hower March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

In a major move within the themed entertainment industry, Herschend the owner of amusement parks such as Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and Kentucky Kingdom, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all U.S. properties operated by Palace Entertainment from Parques Reunidos. This strategic acquisition enhances Herschend’s presence in the family entertainment sector while enabling Parques…

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