Story Land Opens Saturday with Expanded Entertainment & Guest Experiences
May 19, 2026
The Beloved New Hampshire Park Introduces New Shows, New Activities, & New Ways to Create Family Memories
Glen, NH (May 19, 2026) – The wait is almost over, Story Land, New Hampshire’s Best Amusement Park for Kids, opens for its 73rd season on Saturday, May 23 and with a new season comes all-new ways to make family memories at The Place Where Fantasy Lives.
A generational staple for family fun in the White Mountains, Story Land is gearing up to welcome families back to the park for another magical season beginning this Saturday at 10 a.m. This year, the park is debuting more rides, new shows, and new ways to experience all of the joy of Story Land. All-new details include:
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NEW! Turtle Twirl & Crazy Barn – Two iconic rides will make a grand return this season as Turtle Twirl and Crazy Barn reopen to riders. Turtle Twirl originally debuted at Story Land in 1996 and was moved to make way for the 2024 debut of the park’s largest capital investment ever, Moo Lagoon. Both attractions will offer fun for the whole family and are expected to be open throughout the summer and fall seasons.
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NEW! Topsy Turvy Party: A Mad Royal Bash – A brand new interactive experience is taking over the Hilltop Theater, where Cinderella is hosting the most perfectly polished birthday celebration. Everything is going exactly as planned… until the Mad Hatter crashes the fun. This interactive add-on experience will take place three times daily throughout the summer season.
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NEW! TimeSaver Pass – This new addition for 2026 allows visitors to spend less time waiting in line and more time on rides. TimeSaver Passes offer expedited access to lines at some of the park’s most popular rides, including Bamboo Chutes, Polar Coaster, Antique Cars, and more.
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NEW! Story Squad – This all-new show takes over the midways throughout Story Land and encourages families to become a part of the story as beloved characters act out playful adventures, with each show bringing a new twist – from fairy tales to western fun and prehistoric surprises.
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NEW! Fairy Trail – This interactive scavenger hunt challenges kids and families to find each of the fairy doors hidden around Story Land. Visitors are encouraged to start the hunt at Miss Muffet's Market where they can pick up a scavenger hunt card and check off each door off the list throughout their visit.
Since 2018, Story Land has partnered with Fred Rogers Productions to bring Daniel Tiger, from the Emmy-award winning PBS KIDS show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, to the park. This season, there are two all-new ways for families to enjoy meet and greets with Daniel Tiger. Daniel Tiger’s Morning Make-Believe is an all-new breakfast show that gets kids up, moving, and using their imaginations before a fun-filled day at Story Land. Neighbor Days returns to Story Land for its second year and offers kid-centric entertainment, engaging story times, themed scavenger hunts, and more.
Moo Lagoon, the park’s all-new water playground will reopen this month for its third summer. The barn themed water play area delights park goers of all ages with its 25-foot tall slide tower, water play area with silly sprayers, fountains, and even slides for littlest members of the herd, retail store, and perfectly themed Barn Yard Pizza restaurant.
“This season, we’re adding even more ways to make your visit special and help your family create new memories together,” said Chris Kearsing, General Manager. “Our mission of Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® is simple, and it’s at the heart of everything we do.”
Families looking to enjoy Moo Lagoon, the full lineup of new experiences, and more can purchase a 2026 Season Pass now for as low as $89.99 or six payments of $15 each. Select Season Passes include perks such as free parking, discounts on food and retail items, free friend tickets and more.
For more information on the 2026 season, new experiences and offerings, and to purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit StoryLandNH.com.
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About Story Land
Story Land is a 35-acre fairy tale theme park located in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Founded in 1954, the park is one of the oldest children's theme parks in the U.S. and features dozens of themed attractions ranging from live entertainment, games and play areas to roller coasters and other rides. The park is open seasonally from late May to late October. For more information, visit StoryLandNH.com.
About Herschend
Story Land is part of Herschend’s family of brands. Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.
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