French theme park La Mer de Sable is gearing up for a thrilling new addition to its line-up of attractions with the debut of their Wild Buffalo wooden roller coaster in 2025.

Designed for families, this new ride from Great Coasters International promises an unforgettable adventure with speeds of up to 67 km/h and G-forces ranging from 0.2G to 3G. The construction of the roller coaster is already underway in the park’s expansive Le Désert du Nouveau-Mexique zone.

Costing €5 million, Wild Buffalo will span 1,640 ft in length, offering a high-energy, wild ride suitable for visitors from 1.1 metres tall. This makes the roller coaster accessible to families with children, but with enough intensity to challenge even the most seasoned thrill-seekers.

Mirabilandia in Italy is set to take guests on a thrilling, family-friendly adventure with the debut of its exciting new themed area, Nickelodeon Land, coming in spring 2025.

Fans of beloved Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, and the PAW Patrol pups can look forward to a season full of fun and unforgettable experiences.

Spanning an impressive 25,000 square metres, Nickelodeon Land will be a vibrant addition to Mirabilandia, offering 10 new attractions suitable for all ages.

Europa-Park in Germany is set to immerse visitors in the spirit of the Wild West, with the creation of its newest expansion: Silver Lake City.

This ambitious project, which is expected to be completed by 2026, will transport guests into a Western-inspired adventure world featuring new accommodations, dining options, and even a brewery. The first phase of the expansion will be unveiled in 2025, just in time for the park's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Silver Lake City will significantly enhance the park's existing Camp Resort, which began more than two decades ago with a small tipi village.

Holiday Park Germany is set to debut a new Gerstlauer family roller coaster, one part of an exciting new chapter in the park’s ongoing expansion.

The roller coaster, based on the popular animated series and film 100% Wolf, will be the centerpiece of a newly themed area designed to captivate visitors of all ages.

As part of an €80 million master plan, the park will also open a Smurf-themed ride and complete its Blinky Bill-themed area, Greenville Town, with another family-friendly attraction in 2025.

Efteling, the iconic Dutch theme park, is preparing for the grand opening of its highly anticipated Efteling Grand Hotel this summer.

Set to welcome its first guests in 2025, this new seven-floor luxury hotel promises to offer an unparalleled stay right next to the entrance. For the first time, Efteling has released stunning digital visualisations, offering a sneak peek into the exclusive hotel’s interior design.

The interiors are a sophisticated blend of contemporary luxury and classic Efteling charm, with design elements inspired by both past and present. Guests can expect to encounter an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility, perfect for unwinding after a day in the park.