The government in Belgium has announced that all theme parks must close immediately as part of urgent new measures to slow down the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The temporary closures must last until November 19 at the earliest, which means that the parks will all be closed for the remainder of the Halloween season.

Bellewaerde, Bobbejaanland and Walibi Belgium will be closed until 2021, but Plopsaland De Panne plan to reopen the park during the winter period.

Energylandia in Poland has confirmed more details of their new 6-hectare expansion in 2021, with the new themed area Aqualantis featuring several other rides and attractions in addition to the double launch roller coaster Abyssus.

Vekoma and other ride manufacturers will be supplying new attractions to the rapidly growing theme park located near the town of Zator.

Jora Vision, specialist in immersive experiences and attractions, developed the concept for this exciting new addition.

French theme park Nigloland has begun teasing their new attraction in 2021, a new water coaster from the German manufacturer Mack Rides.

Although the name of the new ride is yet to be confirmed by the park, in May they trademarked Krampus Expedition, and advertising has started to appear that supports this.

Nigloland has previously advised that an investment of €15 million is being made in the new attraction.

Gröna Lund planning a new inverted coaster in 2020

The lift hill for Monster, a new inverted roller coaster coming to Gröna Lund in 2021, has now been installed.

In this new video construction update by FABH Adventures there is extensive footage of the ongoing construction work.

The new ride, which has been manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, will be 111.5 ft tall, reach a top speed of 55.9 mph and feature 3 inversions; 2 Zero-G Rolls and a Corkscrew.

Puy du Fou in France is now taking bookings for tickets and overnight stays in 2021.

For the 2021 season, the Grand Parc will be open on 176 days between April 3 and November 1, and there will also be 31 performances of the Cinéscénie night-time show.

Puy du Fou will soon reveal the details of 2 new original productions making their debut in 2021.