Kansas is paying millions for a Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park. It's another STAR bond ^71.7%

KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR - By Dylan Lysen - 12/26/2025, 10:00 AM

Bonner Springs is giving more than $200 million of tax incentives for Mattel Adventure Park. City officials say it will boost the local tax revenues. But a public finance expert says the deal will mostly cost the state. A theme park spotlighting famous toys including the Barbie brand and Hot Wheels is slated to come to Kansas powered by... more