Tyra Banks' ModelLand Theme Park To Open In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA — Tyra Banks' beauty theme park,"ModelLand," is set to open in Santa Monica on May 1, and tickets are now on sale.

The iconic supermodel behind America's Next Top Model first announced the theme park last year, and said it would be modeled after her 2010 series of young adult books based on her life, Fox 10 reported.

"I am excited to bring ModelLand to my hometown in L.A. after dreaming about it for so many years," Banks told The Los Angeles Times. "I always loved discovering unique and barrier breaking talent on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and I wanted to give that same love to everyone, so I created a physical space to do that."

The theme park's website describes it as “the first of its kind experiential attraction that will emulate a fantasy version of the modeling world with state-of-the-art interactive entertainment where beauty, fantasy, tech, theater, retail and an eating extravaganza collide.”

The supermodel hopes the park will allow visitors to "undertake a transformational journey to celebrate their unique beauty," the initial news release said.

"Modelland has been 10 intense years in the making," Banks said in the initial news release. "It has been my ultimate dream and I have worked tirelessly with laser-focused tunnel vision to bring it to fruition. Modelland will awaken your childlike glee by entertaining and educating in unexpected ways that will make learning about oneself fierce and fun. I want people to feel seen and validated. Modelland will provide the tools for them to do so and empower them to embrace, adorn and celebrate their own unique beauty."

Banks said she's inspired by Disneyland, a place she spent a lot of time at as a child.

General access tickets start at $39 for children and $59 for adults. The "Fantascene Photoshoot" package costs $549 and includes a photo shoot, treats, hair styling, wardrobe change and more.

The "Fantascene Dream" package costs $1,495, and includes a personal consultation with a fashion and beauty expert, a handmade ModelLand elixir, "artisanal truffles," more photographs and wardrobe changes, and more.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit the ModelLand website.

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