Overview

• Malibu Norcross in Gwinnett County and Mountasia in Marietta closed permanently on Sept. 28, according to company and park statements.
• Both facilities were part of the U.S. portfolio Herschend acquired from Palace Entertainment in May.
• Herschend said the decision reflects differences in how family entertainment centers operate compared with the attractions it is structured to support.
• CEO Andrew Wexler thanked employees and local communities and stressed the closures are not a reflection on hosts or guest experience quality.
• Dollywood in Pigeon Forge remains open and operating as usual, countering unverified social media posts that claimed the park was closing.