Walibi Sud-Ouest will debut their all-new Dark Tower thrill ride on June 29.

Built by the German manufacturer Huss, the new attraction will catapult 24 passengers to a height of 50 m (164 ft) in a vertical takeoff that will deliver over 3.5G.

Riders will then rapidly descend the tower, which is the equivalent of more than 20 floors tall.

Three new 4-star resort hotels have opened at some of Europe's most visited theme parks; Krønasår at Europa-Park, Hotel Colorado Creek at PortAventura World, and Gardaland Magic Hotel at Gardaland Resort.

The opening of these new hotels are a response to the growing demand for family holidays and short breaks at European theme parks.

The new Global Attractions and Attendance Report is the thirteenth annual collaboration between the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM.

It identifies the most visited theme parks and water parks around the world, including Europe's Top 20.

Parque Warner Mardid will premiere a new and spectacular show based on the superhero Aquaman beginning 1 June 2019.

Aquaman Nighttime Spectacular promises to include amazing staging never before seen in Spain and will be the only such show in the world where you can see the famous DC Comics character and member of the Justice League.

It will be performed at the close of the park every Saturday in June, every day in July and August, and on Saturdays in September.

Efteling has announced that 4D theatre attraction PandaDroom will re-open with a new 3D film, a new restaurant and a new name; Fabula.

PandaDroom opened in 2002 in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature, to celebrate Efteling’s 50th anniversary, showing a film about the fragile nature of Mother Earth.

In 2019 the attraction is being re-named Fabula and will feature a new 3D film in the 4D theatre, including fun effects such as water, smell and wind.