Magic Springs is an amusement park located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It offers a variety of thrilling rides, water attractions, live entertainment, and more. Many people look forward to visiting the park each year, and one common question they have is, "When does Magic Springs open in 2023?" The opening date of Magic Springs in 2023 is currently unknown. The park typically opens in late spring or early summer, but the exact date is subject to change. It is best to check the park's official website or contact their customer service for the most up-to-date information regarding the opening date for the 2023 season. Visitors who are planning a trip to Magic Springs in 2023 should keep an eye out for announcements and updates from the park.
Magic Springs 2023 Season Opens This Weekend
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park revealed the theme park will open on Saturday, May 6. The water park will open the following Saturday, May 13. With an array of thrilling rides, outdoor concerts and delicious food options, Magic Springs offers excitement and fun for all ages.
With the return of several park classics like the Arkansas Twister and Big Bad John, Magic Springs continues to be the ultimate destination for a summer getaway and outdoor family fun. Guests can experience the magic from 12-6 p.m. on weekends only until weekday operations begin on May 29.
“Magic Springs offers the perfect mix of exciting rides and captivating entertainment for the whole family,” said Jessyka Hanna, general manager of the park. “We can’t wait to welcome guests back into the park. Our calendar is packed with fun events like Mermaid Mondays, Family Fun Fridays and more, plus some special events for our season pass holders.”
As one of the state’s largest outdoor concert venues, Magic Springs will host a variety of concerts and performances with acts such as Tesla, Hanson, Skillet, and GINUWINE. The park’s 2023 Summer Concert Series will host 14 exhilarating outdoor shows, featuring acts from multiple genres.
The concerts are always included with a one-day park admission or a season pass. Regular daily admission to Magic Springs is $59.99 plus tax for adults, and $39.99 plus tax for children and seniors. Season passes are available for $59.99 when you buy four or more and provide an array of special benefits such as free parking, exclusive discounts, merchandise and more.
Stay up to date on all rides and events by signing up for the Magic Springs newsletter or visiting the attractions update page on the website. Learn more about special events, ticket prices and season passes at Magic Springs by visiting MagicSprings.com . Looking to join the fun as a full-time, part-time or spare-time employee? The park is still hiring in all departments. Visit MagicSprings.com/Jobs to apply.
Magic Springs touts ‘Total Eclipse in Park’
With the number of people expected to flock to Hot Springs for the April 8, 2024, eclipse, Magic Springs Theme and Water Park hopes to draw some visitors with a special one-day-only event.
The theme park will be hosting "Total Eclipse of the Park" from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the eclipse with plenty of games, fun and rides for guests along with a catered meal.
"We wanted to do something special on April 8 because it is something that's unique to our state and specifically to Hot Springs," Seth Louton, the marketing and sales manager for the park, said.
"So we started mulling over some different ideas on what we could do, and our idea was to make this a family fun-focused activity where families could come out to the park. They could enjoy our rides, we would have a special meal for them that they could participate in, and then we also felt like Timberwood Amphitheatre was the best place . for someone to be able to view the eclipse. So it was a match made in the stars for us to put together this event," he said.
The name for the event was a perfect fit, Louton said.
"So we were mulling over a couple of different names, and then this one just actually kind of fell in our lap. It just totally fit with the Bonnie Tyler song," he said, referring to the Welsh singer's 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
The theme park will open for the season on April 6, which is a month earlier than the park opened this season.
"We're really expecting a lot of people in Hot Springs, right?" Louton said. "And we wanted to provide them something to do while they're waiting for the eclipse, and so we'll be open the weekend before. That's actually our opening weekend.
"We open on April 6, and we're really kind of excited about it. It'll give people here in town a chance to come and see us, even if they've had other plans to do different things while they were here. It just gives them an opportunity to come and visit the park," he said.
While the park will be open before and after the eclipse, all rides and attractions will be shut down just before totality occurs, Louton said.
"Totality is going to be for over three minutes, but it actually starts at 1:49 p.m. for us," he said. "So our goal is to shut all the attractions down, and to let not only our guests but also our employees see this because . it is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. And so we're going to do that. And I don't know if you've ever been in a solar eclipse before, but it's a pretty intense experience."
Each guest will receive a pair of "Total Eclipse of the Park" branded eclipse glasses, Louton said.
Rides for guests of all ages will be open for the event, Louton said.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/tepu8bsv.
A graphic produced by Visit Hot Springs shows the "path of totality" for the April 2024 eclipse. (Submitted photo)
Eclipse2024.org's 2024 Eclipse Community Page for Magic Springs, Arkansas
Visitors who are planning a trip to Magic Springs in 2023 should keep an eye out for announcements and updates from the park. It is always exciting to anticipate the opening of an amusement park and look forward to the fun and adventures that await..
Here, you'll find all the information we've been able to find for Magic Springs, as they prepare to host visitors to view the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024!
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Latitude: 35.8151N Longitude: 92.8591W Partial phase start*: 12:34:29 (CDT (GMT-5)), at "04:00 o'clock" on the sun's disk Duration of Totality*: 3m 42.1s Totality Start*: 13:51:30 (CDT (GMT-5))Mid-eclipse*: 13:53:21 (CDT (GMT-5))
* All times shown are calculated for the lat/long specified above, and are accurate to within a couple of seconds, due mainly to influences of the "edge effects" at the start and end of totality. For a more detailed explanation of this, please see the "About Accuracy" section of this great 2017 eclipse page by Ernie Wright of NASA!
*These calculations were performed using a value of ΔT=69.18s.
Please also note that these times have been converted from UTC; if you see times that say "UTC", "UT", or "GMT", those are NOT the local times for you in Magic Springs!
Finally, please see our page about calculating eclipse times to the tenth of a second.
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Map of Magic Springs and vicinity
Current Weather Forecast for Magic Springs
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Magic Springs is in the path of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse of 2024!
Observers there will see (approximately) 3m 42.1s of totality!
(Get your eclipse glasses here – you MUST have them to safely view the partial phases of the eclipse!)
Are you looking for a location that is hosting visitors to watch the eclipse?
First, we'd suggest you contact local Chambers of Commerce and/or Town/City Councils
for the locations you're interested in.
Next, check out eclipse viewing and event plans that have been sent to us by officials of Magic Springs!
Official Plans for viewing the eclipse from Magic Springs:
No plans have been submitted to us yet.
If you are an official of Magic Springs, who is responsible for Eclipse2024 public outreach,
please send us information about your community’s 2024 eclipse plans – so we can share it here with everyone!
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See all the great FREE resources we've put together for educators, media, and community leaders in Magic Springs
And please be sure to check out Dr. Kate Russo's excellent resources on eclipse planning!
Her two white papers are world-class resources you MUST read. You'll find them at her Eclipse Community Planning page!
Eclipse2024.org encourages everyone to get into the path of totality on eclipse day,
and see one of the greatest sights the sky has to offer!
(And make sure to have enough eclipse glasses on hand for everyone!)
See Eclipse2024.org’s eclipse simulator for Magic Springs
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(If this is your first visit, you’ll want to open the Eclipse2024.org Eclipse Simulator Instruction page first!)
Complaints for Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
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Reviews for "New Rides and Attractions: Magic Springs Opening in 2023"
1. John - 1 star
I was extremely disappointed with my visit to Magic Springs in 2023. The park was overcrowded and it was nearly impossible to enjoy any of the attractions. The lines for the rides were ridiculously long, and the staff seemed overwhelmed and unfriendly. The overall atmosphere was chaotic and it felt more like a scene from a horror movie than a fun theme park experience. I would not recommend visiting Magic Springs in 2023 if you want to have a pleasant and enjoyable time.
2. Sarah - 2 stars
I had high hopes for my visit to Magic Springs in 2023, but unfortunately, those hopes were dashed. The park was not well-maintained, and many of the attractions were either closed or in disrepair. The lack of attention to detail was evident everywhere, from the dirty restrooms to the peeling paint on the rides. Additionally, the food options were limited and overpriced. Overall, my experience at Magic Springs in 2023 was underwhelming and I wouldn't go back.
3. David - 1 star
My family and I were excited to visit Magic Springs in 2023, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. The park was poorly organized, and it seemed like there was no clear plan in place for handling the large crowds. The lines for the rides were ridiculous and we spent most of our day waiting instead of enjoying the attractions. The staff seemed overwhelmed and uninterested in providing a positive experience for the visitors. Overall, I would not recommend visiting Magic Springs in 2023 if you want to avoid frustration and disappointment.