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Disneyland Paris witnessed a historic milestone today as Bruce Vaughn, President and Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Natacha Rafalski, Présidente of Disneyland Paris, officially unveiled a next-generation robotic character: Olaf, the beloved snowman from Frozen.
Blending cutting-edge robotics with authentic Disney storytelling, this breakthrough marks a bold new chapter in character innovation across Disney theme parks worldwide.
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Disneyland Paris has announced the opening date for Disney Adventure World, including the new World of Frozen, as part of the transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park.
After transporting generations of guests into the magic of movie-making, the second theme park at Disneyland Paris enters a new era marked by a fresh creative vision, new experiences, an expansion on a never-before-seen scale, and a new visual identity.
To celebrate this new chapter, Walt Disney Studios Park will be renamed Disney Adventure World when World of Frozen, a new immersive area dedicated to the wintery world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, is brought to life.
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Phantasialand has begun welcoming guests once again to its award-winning Wintertraum event, running until 25 January 2026.
As millions of lights illuminate the theme park and the scent of winter treats fills the air, visitors can expect an enchanting seasonal celebration filled with world-class entertainment, festive flavours and thrilling attractions after dark.
Recently crowned "Germany’s Best Event", Wintertraum continues to set the benchmark for winter theme park experiences.
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PortAventura World is preparing to welcome one of its most cherished annual traditions, transforming the entire resort into a shimmering celebration of Christmas from 22 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.
This year’s festive season carries special significance as it marks the final major celebration of the resort’s 30th anniversary, rounding off a milestone year with new shows, new experiences, and sparkling holiday entertainment for all ages.
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Efteling – the fairytale theme park in the Netherlands – has once again transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland for families with Winter Efteling.
The seasonal event, now in its 27th year, will run until 1 February 2026 and promises a blend of festive charm, atmospheric entertainment and classic enchantment.
Across the park, rooftops will be dusted with snow, lanterns will glow, and crackling campfires will warm guests throughout the day. Then, as evening falls, the famous Aquanura water show will provide a spectacular finale to a winter day at Efteling.
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Plopsaland Deutschland is set to open their new 100% Wolf family roller coaster in spring 2026, as part of the theme park’s ongoing transformation.
The roller coaster, based on the popular animated series and film 100% Wolf, will be the centerpiece of a newly themed area designed to captivate visitors of all ages.
As part of an €80 million master plan, this year the park opened a Smurf-themed ride and completed the Blinky Bill-themed area, Greenville Town.
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The new 'TEA Global Experience Index' (formerly known as the 'Theme Index and Museum Index Report') is a collaboration between the Themed Entertainment Association, research partners, and editorial partners that provides critical insight into trends shaping leisure and entertainment markets worldwide.
It identifies the most visited theme parks, water parks and museums around the world, including Europe's top theme parks by attendance in 2024.
The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index is presented in partnership with Storyland Studios.
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Parc Astérix has unveiled an ambitious 3-year development plan, backed by an investment of €250 million by 2030.
The major transformation of three areas of the park will include a new roller coaster, an interactive dark ride, playgrounds, restaurants and shops, and a hotel.
Recent developments at the resort, which is owned by Compagnie des Alpes, include Les Quais de Lutèce in 2020, Festival Toutatis in 2023, and Cétautomatix in 2025.
