Winter Efteling returns on 16 November 2026 for eleven weeks of seasonal festivities, running through 31 January 2027.

The annual event brings a fresh look to the park, introducing brand new attractions, new stage entertainment, and, for the first time in Efteling's history, evening tickets available throughout the Christmas holidays.

Parc Astérix has announced details for its fourth themed hotel, L’Odyssée Hôtel, scheduled to welcome guests on 26 March 2027.

The project forms a key milestone in the French park's wider €250 million investment plan running through 2030, aimed at expanding overnight capacity and enhancing guest experiences.

The newly published 2025 TEA Global Experience Index report details the attendance rankings for Europe's top theme parks.

Overall, European theme park attendance saw a healthy 2.9% increase in 2025, reaching a combined 68.7 million total visits across the top 20 parks. Many European resorts benefited from continued investment in new rides, themed lands, and on-site hotels that turn day trips into multi-day short breaks.

Here is the complete ranking of Europe's top 20 most visited theme parks in 2025.

Energylandia has revealed plans for a major new addition debuting in spring 2027: Rokan, which will open as the tallest and longest Wing Coaster in Europe.

Located in Zator, Poland, the record-breaking attraction will serve as the centrepiece of an entirely new themed zone named Volana.

French outdoor adventure park O’Fun Park, located in Le Bernard in the Vendée region, has announced a major €6 million investment for 2027 to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The expansion will feature four new family attractions, headlined by the park's first-ever roller coaster.

Originally known for its active outdoor adventures (including tree-top assault courses, zip lines, and paintballing) the park is introducing mechanical rides to broaden its appeal to families with younger children. The additions follow the full Wild West re-theming introduced across the park in 2026.

Europa-Park has announced three new family attractions for the 2027 season, bringing fresh experiences to its Portuguese, Icelandic, and Italian themed areas.

Germany’s largest theme park continues its tradition of providing multi-generational appeal with these upcoming additions.

Futuroscope is preparing for its milestone 40th anniversary season, with the French resort now turning its attention to an ambitious future focused on expanded immersive offerings, new entertainment, and major accommodation developments.

Following the recent growth of the destination into Futuroscope Xperiences, which now features two major parks alongside a growing selection of resort hotels, the next two seasons will bring a wide range of new additions, anniversary events, and nostalgic throwbacks.

O’Gliss Park, France's largest water park based in the Vendée region, has announced plans to launch Manakai – Typhoon Coaster in 2028.

Developed in collaboration with BoldMove Nation, this exciting new attraction will introduce the world's first Spinfinity Splash Coaster.

Unveiled during IAAPA Expo Europe in London, Manakai will form the centrepiece of a wider development for the park, marking another step in their ambition to evolve from a water park into a fully immersive destination.