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Land of Make Believe slates Grand Opening for Memorial Day Weekend

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 05/06/2026

(HOPE TWP, NJ) -- There are many traditions come Memorial Day Weekend including parades, tributes to our service men and women, past and present, and family gatherings. For many families there is another annual tradition - a trip to the Land of Make Believe, a close by destination with affordable, bargain pricing.

New Jersey's #1 Amusement Park opens its gates for another family fun, adventure-packed season May 23-24-25.

Considered one of the top family day trip destinations in the region, Land of Make Believe is less than an hour from New York City and almost anywhere in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The park's focus this year is family affordability. Its one price admission is punctuated by free parking, free water park, free picnicking, endless rides and attractions. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food into the park and relax in the picnic Grove.

Indeed the award winning park features rides for the whole family from the classics to the more daring. Want to see a show? Land of Make Believe's Middle Earth Theater is an interactive experience for children and their parents. Want to go back in time? Check out the travel safari ride. Want to go upside down? Scream Machine 360! Want to ride a steam locomotive? Get on board the C.P. Huntington, the little engine that could!

Land of Make Believe is easily accessible off Route 80, Exit 12, Route 46 and Route 78. Situated among 400 beautiful acres of open space, the backdrop for the park is magical.




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Land of Make Believe, which was named one of the most iconic amusement parks in America (and the only one in New Jersey) alongside Disney World in Florida, Kings Dominion in Virgina, Knotts Berry Farm in California and many other "big name" parks around the country, has been recognized by numerous organizations for its outstanding safety record.

After Memorial Day Weekend, Land of Make Believe is open weekends in early June, and daily beginning on Father's Day Weekend June 20.




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