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Plopsaland Belgium is investing €25 million in the construction of Plopsaland Plaza, the largest expansion in the resort’s history.
The new complex, set to open in 2027, will become the central meeting place of the resort and it will feature, among other things, a brand-new attraction, the Grand Café, a bowling alley, and the main station of the iconic Plopsa Express.
The absolute highlight will be the Flying Cinema – the first of its kind in Europe – where visitors will literally fly across the continent together with Maya the Bee.
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Phantasialand in Germany has unveiled a new 4D attraction, inviting families into a fully immersive adventure packed with action, humour and heart.
Die 3 Mausketiere (The 3 Mouseketeers) is now open in the Berlin themed area, offering an innovative 4D experience that blends cutting-edge technology with the park’s signature storytelling and theming.
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In the summer of 2026, new adventures will set sail in Liseberg’s very own archipelago as Stormvåg (Storm Wave) – a brand new family attraction – makes its debut.
The new ride is a Wild Swing XL model, one of the first of its kind. Stormvåg will be located along the riverbank and with its charming boatyard inspired theme, will become a natural part of Liseberg’s beloved 'West Coast' area.
While Wild Swing attractions can already be found elsewhere in Europe, this is one of the first of a new generation – taller, bigger, faster and with even more thrills.
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Gröna Lund is spinning up something new for next season. The historic amusement park in Sweden has announced the arrival of Spindeln (The Spider), a family-thrill ride set to debut in summer 2026.
Promising a mix of bounce, spin, and speed, the brand-new attraction is designed to appeal to a wide range of visitors—making it easier than ever for families to share the thrills together.
With space for 42 riders and a minimum height requirement of just 100 cm (39 inches) when accompanied by an adult, Spindeln is accessible to younger guests while still delivering high-energy excitement.
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The winners of the UK Theme Park Awards 2025 will be announced on 18th September during the awards ceremony at Wicksteed Park. Watch the live stream, produced by TAG Live®, from 10.30am at ukthemeparkawards.com
For the sixth year, the public were able to vote for their favourite UK theme parks in national awards recognising the best rides and attractions, entertainment and events.
The awards are organised by ThemeParks-UK.com, an independent consumer guide to UK theme parks. In 2025, the awards are presented in association with AttractionTickets.com.
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During Destination D23, the Official Disney Fan Club gathering currently taking place in Florida, Disneyland Paris shared more information about World of Frozen, that will open in spring 2026 at Disney Adventure World.
After transporting generations of guests into the magic of movie-making, the second park at Disneyland Paris is entering a new era marked by a fresh creative vision, new experiences, an expansion on a never-before-seen scale and the introduction of 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 will come to life, bordering a majestic bay.
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The excitement is palpable as Parc Astérix officially opens its highly anticipated new attraction, Cétautomatix, on August 18, 2025.
This cutting-edge, kinetic-powered family-friendly roller coaster is the first of its kind in Europe, and is already being hailed as a game-changer for thrill-seekers of all ages.
Set in the heart of the park’s Gaul Zone, Cétautomatix brings to life the bustling workshop of the iconic blacksmith from the beloved Astérix and Obélix series.
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To mark the opening of the new Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling’s first hotel inside the park walls, the Dutch theme park has placed the world’s largest ribbon bow on the façade of its new luxury hotel.
The giant bow measures 16.74 meters wide and 17.15 meters high. During this morning’s opening ceremony, it was officially announced that Efteling has achieved the Guinness World Records title for Largest Ribbon Bow – an official adjudicator from Guinness World Records was present to present the certificate to CEO Fons Jurgens.
Efteling now boasts four accomodation options - Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling Wonder Hotel, Efteling Bosrijk and Efteling Loonsche Land.
