Inside the world’s first retro theme park plans – with lands that take you back to the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s
Retro lovers rejoice! A new theme park will transport visitors back to their favourite decade, with one area also giving a “glimpse into the unknown future.”
A major theme park that will transport visitors to previous decades is planned for one of the most-visited cities in the world.
Named RetroEscapes, the new theme park would be based in Las Vegas, America and claims it would be the world’s first retro theme park.
The attraction would be split into five lands, with each dedicated to a different decade – 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Then there would be an additional zone that would allow a “glimpse into the unknown future”.
Once open, the theme park would include immersive attractions, rides, activities, dining, shopping and live entertainment – all themed around the five decades.
Social media influencer Daniel Leo Jr is behind the theme park, which he has been working on with his father for the past seven years.
Announcing the news on his Instagram, Danie-Leo Jr said, “When you enter the park, you will begin your journey through the time travel portal, and then from there you will be transported back to the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
“The park will be anchored by the Fountain of Youth, which will feature a nightly fireworks and laser light show spectacle that will celebrate the icons of American pop culture, through the decades.”
Although few details about the theme park have been officially confirmed, the company has released a lot of concept art revealing what could appear at the attraction.
In ‘The Fabulous 50s’ land, there would be ‘The King’ diner that appears to be a tribute to rock and roll legend Elvis Presley.
There would also be a ‘Monroe Cocktail Bar’ in this land, dedicated to the icon Marilyn Monroe.
In this land, there will likely be a car water-based ride as well.
Heading onto ‘Peace & Love 60s’, the art shows there would be a ‘Yello Submarine Coffee House, perhaps as a tribute to The Beatles who rose to fame in the early 60s.
And the ‘Rocket Bar’ would be themed around the space race.
In the ‘70s land, there would be a ‘Twist and Shout’ restaurant and a ‘Disco Bar’.
Then, for the ‘80s, the decade icon Pac-Man, will get its own bar.
For the ‘90s land, there will be a skate park area and a ‘Grunge’ area.
The futuristic zone appears to feature numerous hi-tech attractions.
“RetroEscapes is being designed as a hybrid indoor/outdoor, multi-level park with cooling measures in place to ensure a comfortable experience year-round,” Daniel-Leo Jr added.
“We’re currently in active talks with land partners, the city/county, and strategic partners. It’s still too early to give an exact timeline, but updates will be shared as things progress.”
He also claimed that the park is being designed by PGV Destinations, the same company behind Ferrari World, Europe Park and Universal Studios Florida.
Despite the lack of a timeline, people are still getting excited, with many taking to social media to express their love for the planned attraction.
“Can’t wait to watch this build out happen! Find me in the 90s era! Blockbuster and Pizza Hut, scrunchies and slap bracelets all day!” one person said.
Another commented: “Every millennial’s dream!”
In other attraction news, a new theme park with the world’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster is set to finally open this year.
Plus, a massive European theme park less than three hours from the UK has been named the best in the world – beating Disney and Universal.
This article originally appeared in The Sun and has been reproduced with permission
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