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Austria’s largest theme park, Familypark, has celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated new attraction, Rotonda.
Around 60 invited guests from local politics, media, and business gathered in St. Margarethen to be amongst the very first to experience a unique ride concept that is completely new to the country.
Rotonda is a Disk'O Coaster from Zamperla that offers a dynamic ride experience, combining rapid spinning movements with sweeping wave-like motions. The result is a thrilling sensation of weightlessness and lightness, delivering a brand new style of family friendly excitement to Austrian theme park fans.
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Liseberg, Sweden’s most visited theme park, has officially inaugurated its latest attraction, Stormvåg.
The brand-new family ride made its debut on 14 May 2026, during the Ascension Day bank holiday, with a celebration rooted in the maritime traditions of the Swedish west coast.
The opening ceremony reflected the ride’s harbour-themed aesthetic, featuring representatives from the Port of Gothenburg.
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PortAventura World has announced that it will open a new Hard Rock Cafe at the entrance of PortAventura Park in 2026.
Scheduled to open this summer, the venue will be the first Hard Rock Cafe located within a theme park resort in Europe.
The new partnership with Hard Rock International will offer all guests a unique opportunity to combine an iconic dining entertainment experience with a visit to the resort’s three theme parks and ten hotels.
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The Dutch theme park Efteling has officially expanded its Ruigrijk Realm with the opening of Hooghmoed, a new drop tower attraction designed specifically for younger thrill-seekers.
Located in the area surrounding the Baron 1898 dive coaster, the new attraction was inaugurated with an opening ceremony on 1 May, featuring a performance by Dutch actress and singer Fenna Ramos.
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Emerald Park has announced a major expansion with the introduction of a new themed land, Lost Valley: Land of Dinosaurs, set to open in summer 2026.
The project, supported by a €3 million investment, will transform an existing area of the Irish theme park into an immersive prehistoric world.
Located just 20 minutes outside of Dublin in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, their new themed area will blend established favourites with brand-new attractions and interactive experiences.
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Movie Park Germany has lifted the curtain on its newest blockbuster addition, Journey to the Forbidden Chamber, an exclusive Paramount Pictures attraction set to open in mid-May 2026.
The attraction, which serves as a centerpiece for the park's 30th anniversary celebrations, aims to bring the authentic atmosphere of the Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles directly to European audiences.
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To celebrate its 55th anniversary, Italy's Leolandia has unveiled its most significant attraction to date, new family spinning coaster Reversum.
The new ride, which officially opened on 25 April 2026, is not only the first new roller coaster to debut in Italy in ten years, but also a unique experience where passengers cannot predict the direction of the ride.
Reversum is based on the same Mack Rides spinning coaster model and track layout as Sierra Sidewinder at Knott’s Berry Farm (US) and Storm Chaser at Paultons Park (UK).
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Movieland Park, at Italy’s CanevaWorld Resort, has officially opened the doors to its latest major development, Bugs Town.
The new themed land held its grand opening in April, inviting guests into a curious world where the charm of the Old West meets a population of giant insects. The small launch event began with an exclusive preview for press and content creators, offering a first look at the immersive setting before the area officially opened to the general public.
Bugs Town represents a significant investment in original, Italian-made design, furthering the resort's reputation for unique storytelling and family-friendly experiences.
