There’s **no indication that North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is actively planning** an enormous new amusement park aimed at attracting millions of visitors. However, there *has* been discussion about one—not directly tied to the governor—specifically:
Republican Fayetteville city councilmember Brenda McNair proposed exploring a feasibility study for a **large amusement or water park** along I‑95 in Cumberland County. Economic development leaders have begun looking into what it would take to build such a park, with findings expected at a May 6, 2024, council meeting ([North Wilkesboro Speedway][1], [MyFox8][2]).
* The idea is **not a gubernatorial initiative**, and no site, developer, or design has been identified yet .
* The Fayetteville City Council merely voted to commission a **feasibility report**—not commit to construction or funding .
### Why amusement parks are attractive for tourism:
1. Nearby states with theme parks (e.g., Florida and its Disney/Universal parks) have demonstrated significant tourism and economic effects ([Reddit][3]).
2. Theme parks can revitalize local economies by attracting visitors, spurring hotel and restaurant development, and boosting tax revenue—potential benefits highlighted by Fayetteville officials ([MyFox8][2]).
* **No, Gov. Cooper is not moving forward with a massive theme park project.**
* The only formal action is **local interest in Fayetteville**, where a feasibility study is underway to see if an amusement or water park would make sense.
* If this progresses, it would be a **decades-long planning process**, with feasibility work as a first step—not a set-in-stone plan.
Would you like me to follow up when that feasibility report is public, or explore other similar projects in North Carolina or nearby states?
