Plopsaland Belgium has announced that its highly anticipated new attraction, the Maya the Bee Flying Cinema (Vliegende Cinema), will open to guests on Saturday, 13 March 2027.

The opening date was revealed in the debut episode of a new making-of video series documenting the project. The series offers theme park fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the construction and development - featuring insights from Studio 100 co-founder Gert Verhulst and Plopsa Group CEO Carl Lenaerts.

Gardaland Resort in Italy has officially launched Minecraft Meet The Mobs, a new limited-time summer event running until 28 August 2026.

For summer 2026, Gardaland Resort is the sole destination in Italy and one of only two theme parks in Europe hosting the event, alongside Alton Towers Resort in the United Kingdom.

PortAventura World has announced the opening dates for its two major additions this summer, bringing new experiences to both Caribe Aquatic Park and PortAventura Park.

First to welcome guests will be Coral Bay, La Leyenda Perdida, opening on 23 July at Caribe Aquatic Park. Shortly after, on 30 July, Makamanu Jungle, The Adventure Trek will open its doors in the Polynesia section of PortAventura Park. 

Park Mirakulum, located in Milovice just outside Prague, is set to make history with the addition of Czechia's first wooden roller coaster.

Developed through a long-standing partnership between Skyline Attractions and Great Coasters International, the as yet unnamed attraction represents a major milestone for the country's theme park industry.

As the largest theme park in Czechia, Park Mirakulum spans 12 hectares and has been a popular destination for families since its opening in 2021.

Swiss amusement park Conny-Land is preparing to make history with its biggest-ever single attraction investment, a record-breaking roller coaster set to open in 2027.

Named Massai, the custom-built ride will become the fastest and longest coaster in Switzerland.

Manufactured by renowned German ride builder Mack Rides, Massai represents a total investment of 20 million Swiss francs, which is around £13.2 million.

Djurs Sommerland, has announced a major investment of over DKK 100 million for the 2027 season, with the debut of Europe's tallest and fastest Hot Racer roller coaster.

Named Midgårdsormen (the Midgard Serpent), the new attraction will also mark a milestone as the first roller coaster in Djurs Sommerland to feature inversions, turning guests upside down for the first time in the park's history.

The new ride will be the only one of its kind in Denmark and the wider Northern Europe region, the only other in Europe being MAHUKA at Walibi Rhône-Alpes in France.

Efteling has unveiled plans for its next major attraction, Missie Luminar, scheduled to open in 2029.

Representing a total investment of 50 million euros, this thrill ride will mark a significant milestone as the park's very first suspended launch coaster.

The new ride, believed to be a Vekoma Thrill Glider, will reach 80 km/h in just 123 seconds.

Fraispertuis-City, the popular family theme park located in the Vosges region of France, has officially opened its highly anticipated 2026 expansions just in time for its 60th anniversary.

Following nine months of construction and a record-breaking investment of over €7 million, a brand-new 1,400 square metre themed area opened to the public on 4 July 2026.

Founded in 1966 by the Fleurent family, Fraispertuis-City is the oldest French theme park still managed by its founding family.