Major changes are coming to Edaville Family Theme Park in Carver

A beloved park that has brought joy to many in Massachusetts for decades, especially at Christmas time, is undergoing major changes.

Late Thursday afternoon, Edaville Family Theme Park announced on social media that changes are coming.

“Edaville Family Theme Park has been sold and new operators have taken over. Brian, Destiny, Scott, aka Mr. Lightbulb, and all of our wonderful employees would like to thank the tens of thousands of families who have visited us over the last 3 years! More information about the upcoming season will be announced when it becomes available.”

In addition to this announcement, posts on social media revealed that rides at the park are being sold at auction due to a retheming and redesign that is taking place at the park.

The rides involved in the April 30th auction include:

Flying Turtles * Crazy Bus Barnyard * Willy * The Whale * Sky Tower Willy The Whale * Sky Tower * Fire Brigade Mini Jet Aerial Ride * Kiddie Ferris Wheel * Rockin Tub * Convoy Other Rides *Visa Spinning Lady Bug Coaster * Allen Herschell Astronaut Clown Train 8 SBF Balloon Drop * AH Jolly Caterpillar * 1986 Chance Carousel * Eli Ferris Wheel (Dismantled) * Eli Scrambler * ARM Bone Shaker (T.M.) 8 S&W Jet A Bout* Sally, Den of Lost Thieves Dark Ride (2) Pirate Ship Rides (Dismantled) * Tri Level Soft Play* Shooting Gallery * (20+/-) Animated Dinosaur Figures by World Fun Attractions.

In the summer of 2022, it was announced that Edaville Family Theme Park’s owner Delli Priscoli had sold the park.

“Rest assured, Edaville is no longer for sale. The new operators, Shervin B. Hawley, Managing Partner of Sudbury, MA, and Brian Fanslau, Operations Partner of Alna, ME, are committed to the long-term success of Edaville as a traditional family park centered on its historic steam locomotives and family-oriented activities. Thank you for being so patient as we plan for the November opening – you’ll be rewarded with the experience you have come to know and love over the last 75 years.”

For more on the auction, including photos, click here.