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Europa-Park is set to expand its overnight offerings once again. Following a record-breaking season with over seven million visitors, the resort has unveiled plans for a major new hotel project located directly next to the Rulantica water park.
As the demand for multi-day stays continues to rise at Germany's largest theme park resort, management is moving forward with a proposal for a new themed hotel.
The project is slated for a 1.37-hectare site north of the Rulantica water park and the existing Hotel Krønasår.
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Movie Park Germany is rolling out the red carpet for its 2026 season, celebrating three decades of film and park history, with the opening of a new Paramount Pictures themed attraction.
The "Hollywood in Germany" anniversary blockbuster also features an expansion of PAW Patrol characters, and a glamorous new anniversary parade.
Since opening in 1996, the Bottrop-based park has remained dedicated to its cinematic identity. To celebrate its 30th year, the park is investing in both nostalgia and the future with a diverse lineup of new experiences spanning every genre from action to family fun.
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Dutch theme park Toverland has announced a monumental €98 million investment strategy that will see the park transform into a multi-day destination resort.
The ambitious masterplan includes the Ithaka Resort, the park's first-ever permanent accommodation, a major new dark ride in Port Laguna, and a total reimagining of a fan-favourite attraction.
Toverland is officially stepping into a new era. Following the recent approval of a new zoning plan by the local municipality, the park has secured the green light to expand its borders and elevate its guest experience.
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A new family-focused theme park is set to debut in the Netherlands in 2026 as Van Hoorne Studios transforms the former Familyland site into De Tovertuin, a fully themed resort inspired by the beloved children’s characters Woezel & Pip.
The redevelopment marks a major repositioning of the theme park into what the company describes as a 'total experience' designed specifically for families with young children, primarily up to around 10 years old.
Construction and renovation are currently underway, with the opening planned for March 27, 2026.
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Efteling has announced that Hooghmoed, a new drop tower attraction designed especially for younger visitors, will officially open on 1 May 2026.
The ride will stand beside the park’s popular dive coaster, Baron 1898, extending on the existing gold-mine storyline while broadening the park’s thrill offering for families.
As an attraction, Hooghmoed consists of three interconected Family Freefall Tower rides from German manufacturer Zierer.
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Erlebnispark Tripsdrill in Cleebronn, Germany has officially announced an exciting new addition to its ride lineup for the 2026 season.
The family-focused attraction Luftikus, themed around early aviation, is scheduled to open with the start of the park’s spring season and promises to be a whimsical new highlight for visitors of all ages.
Luftikus will be a Flying Tiger 8 ride by renowned Italian manufacturer Zamperla.
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A major transformation is coming to Movieland Park on the shores of Lake Garda, with the resort announcing a new themed area called Bugs Town Studios set to debut in 2026.
The development replaces the park’s former Stone Age themed area, and introduces a new story-driven environment where creativity, technology and immersive storytelling take centre stage.
Newly released concept artwork offers the first detailed look at the colourful world that guests can expect, featuring a mix of new attractions and rethemed rides inspired by a whimsical city where humans and insects coexist.
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Finnish theme park Särkänniemi, located on its iconic lakeside peninsula in Tampere, Finland, will open a major new roller coaster for the 2026 season.
The attraction, named Konect, is a custom-designed family roller coaster from Dutch manufacturer Vekoma and represents one of the largest investments the park has made in years.
