Theme Park News: What's New?

Stay up to date on the latest news, events and highlights at the park with our breaking news. Find out about current trends and events that could affect your visit.

LEGOLAND® Günzburg's New Attraction: The Waldabenteuer Lodge™ Welcomes Guests from March 2024
Thursday, 12. October 2023
The esteemed LEGOLAND® Resort in Bavaria is expanding its offerings and introducing a novelty for the start of the 2024 season: The Waldabenteuer Lodge™. This section offers a blend of tried-and-true LEGO® magic and nature's charm, promising visitors a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Europa-Park on the Move: Johannes Fechner Explores New Developments
Thursday, 12. October 2023
Europa-Park in Rust is recognized as one of Germany's most impressive amusement parks. But how does a political heavyweight respond to the park's latest expansions and innovations? Johannes Fechner, an SPD Member of the German Bundestag for the Emmendingen-Lahr constituency, took a behind-the-scenes look.
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Golden Award for VEEJOY Series at Europa-Park
Thursday, 12. October 2023
Amidst the bubbling innovations and changes at Europa-Park, Germany's largest amusement park, stands a content series that's truly worth its weight in gold. The VEEJOY series "Ω – The Construction Documentary" has recently been honored with the prestigious Best of Content Marketing Award in Gold in the category "B2C – Tourism/Travel/Transportation".
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Disneyland Paris Invests in Weather Protection: New Canopies for Visitors
Thursday, 12. October 2023
Disneyland Paris is responding to the increasingly frequent extreme weather conditions and is investing in the construction of several new canopies. To shield guests from both unexpected rain showers and the intense summer sun, the Disney Resort plans to erect canopies at various strategically important points.
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Bobbejaanland Presents "Wrecked" for Halloween 2023
Thursday, 12. October 2023
In the Halloween season of 2023, Bobbejaanland is raising the horror bar once again. The renowned Belgian amusement park is expanding its offering with the haunted house "Wrecked," set to captivate with its innovative effects. But that's just the beginning of a host of attractions bound to engage visitors.
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Heide Park in Lower Saxony: Major Operation Following Entrance Area Blaze
Wednesday, 11. October 2023
A sudden fire in a former administrative building at Heide Park in Soltau prompted a large-scale firefighter response and the immediate evacuation of visitors. The cause remains unknown, but the swift action of the emergency teams and park staff prevented further complications.
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Walibi Holland Embraces Modern Horror Icons: New Scenes Introduced in the Haunted House
Wednesday, 11. October 2023
Walibi Holland, a prominent amusement park in the Netherlands, offers its visitors an updated horror scenario in the legendary Halloween haunted house "The Villa". With the introduction of three new scenes inspired by current horror masterpieces, the park once again demonstrates its innovative prowess.
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PortAventura World for Motorhome Enthusiasts: A Unique Travel Experience
Wednesday, 11. October 2023
The freedom of the open road combined with the thrills of a top-tier amusement park. That's what motorhome travelers can expect when choosing to stay at PortAventura World. This renowned resort on the Costa Dorada now offers a special option tailored for those with a passion for both adventure and theme park excitement.
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Attraction Downtime at Efteling: Four Major Rides Closed
Wednesday, 11. October 2023
Efteling Amusement Park, renowned for its enchanting rides and fairy-tale settings, faces an unexpected challenge. Four major attractions - Droomvlucht, Villa Volta, Vogel Rok, and Baron 1898 - are currently inaccessible. While the scheduling of such closures usually aims to minimize disruption for visitors, a combination of planned maintenance and unforeseen technical issues has led to this rare scenario.
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Parc Astérix Retires "Nationale 7" Oldtimer Ride: An End of an Era and a Glimpse into the Future
Wednesday, 11. October 2023
A wave of nostalgia sweeps over Parc Astérix as the "Nationale 7" oldtimer ride takes its final laps. But what comes next? A look at the conclusion of an iconic attraction and the park's upcoming plans.
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