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Danish theme park Tivoli Gardens has revealed its most ambitious architectural and placemaking investment to date, with two new rides opening soon.
The comprehensive transformation of the park's former Asian-inspired district represents the largest themed development ever undertaken in its nearly 200-year history.
Opening this August in the heart of Copenhagen, the new themed area will be named Hikari, which translates to "light" in Japanese. Spanning more than 2,000 square metres (21,500 square feet), the project is a significant investment.
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Swedish amusement park Gröna Lund has revealed details of its highly anticipated new attraction, SCORE!, due to open for the 2027 season.
Located right in the heart of the park, situated between the Twister and Katapulten attractions, the unique new interactive indoor dark ride represents an investment of SEK 205 million.
The concept behind SCORE! invites guests to step straight into a fast-paced adventure, transporting them to Gröna Lund’s mythical underground archive.
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French family theme park Nigloland has unveiled details for the biggest investment since it opened. Scheduled to debut in 2027 to mark the park's 40th anniversary, Supersonic 1887 is a custom-built shuttle roller coaster developed in partnership with the acclaimed German manufacturer Mack Rides.
With a budget of 18 million euros, this project highlights Nigloland's ongoing ambition to grow as a major European theme park destination. Development on the attraction began back in 2022, with Nigloland's internal creative and technical teams designing the original concept and custom styling the trains themselves.
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German family theme park Freizeitpark Plohn has officially opened its highly anticipated new attraction, Dønnervind.
We were invited to attend the grand opening ceremony to experience this ground-breaking ride, which is the world's very first multi-launch water coaster.
Developed with the famous German ride manufacturer Mack Rides, Dønnervind represents a major milestone for the park. The attraction combines the high-speed thrills of a modern roller coaster, with the classic fun of a water ride, introducing multiple launch sections that propel the boats forward rather than relying on a traditional lift hill.
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A Grand Opening at Hunderfossen has marked the official inauguration of Rally Flåklypa, a brand-new family dark ride.
The attraction was unveiled by park management alongside international and regional press, visitors, and the mayors of Lillehammer and Alvdal. Alvdal holds special significance as the birth village of author Kjell Aukrust and as the original inspiration for the Flåklypa universe.
During the event, the star attraction of both the new dark ride and the recent animated film was revealed: a full-sized, 7-metre long model of the iconic Il Tempo Gigante car. Guests attending the soft opening expressed immense enthusiasm, noting the inclusion of beloved props and familiar elements from the films throughout the preshow and the ride itself.
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Belgian entertainment giant Studio 100 has unveiled plans for a major new family production, Dr. Molino’s Magical Circus, set to debut next spring.
Beginning 1 May 2027, the immersive show will take up exclusive residency at the Studio 100 Theater De Panne, situated directly adjacent to Plopsaland Belgium.
Following numerous successful musicals, shows and events, this new production is their first-ever completely non-verbal show.
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Germany's Baltic coast resort, Hansa-Park, has officially opened its newest family attraction, the Cornwall Coaster.
Welcoming its first guests, the custom-built family launch roller coaster is now anchoring the park’s Beautiful Britain themed area.
Manufactured by renowned German ride designer Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, the new coaster is specifically engineered to bridge the gap between gentle children's rides and the park's massive signature thrill coasters like Kärnan.
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Gardaland Resort has unveiled the complete line-up for the upcoming Gardaland K-Pop Festival, marking the first time Italy will host an authentic festival entirely dedicated to K-pop culture.
Developed in collaboration with K-Pop Italia and Kinetic Vibe, the unique event will take place over two days on 13 and 14 June, with the theme park extending its opening hours until 11:00 p.m. each evening.
