Destination KCK: $539M Entertainment District Approved

0:00It's March 23rd. I'm Cory with a story, and this is Kansas News today. Your AI-powered local news Bonner Springs Planning Commissioners just greenlit rezoning for the massive $539 million destination KCK project This entertainment district spans about 180 acres near 118th Street in state Avenue It promises big attractions centered around a Mattel adventure park with rides inspired by Barbie, Hot Wheels and Thomas and Friends Plus a 12-bagger leg at its heart. The project comes from epic resort destinations out of Glindale, Arizona Who snapped up the land back in February? They're planning hotels and more venues alongside the main park which alone could cost nearly 150 a million dollars Local leaders first set up a special star bond district for this back in April 2024 and they inked a development deal last October It's already buzzing as a major boost expected to create around 1,750 new jobs in the area. Now the city council takes the baton with a review slated for Monday April 13th

1:04Epic has until 2027 to kick off major construction aiming for a full opening by 2030 This approval keeps the momentum rolling for what could transform the region into a family fun hotspot and will watch closely as the council ways in next week