Silver Dollar City will shine a new light on snack time next season with the debut of a souvenir lantern that actually holds popcorn. Styled after an old-fashioned miner’s lantern, the unique bucket glows bright while brimming with fresh-popped popcorn, sweet kettle corn or even cotton candy.
The glowing keepsake isn’t just for show—it’s refillable at a discounted rate, allowing families to enjoy their favorite treats all day while taking home a collectible. It has a traditional lantern handle but also a lanyard to help clip the keepsake onto a purse, stroller or wear it around your neck.
The light-up lantern bucket will be available at select food stands across the park in 2026.
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