Theme park news

Starting February 6, 2026, Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in the Disneyland Resort reopens its doors, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a completely reimagined experience. The iconic restaurant, a cornerstone of fine dining at the Disneyland Resort since 2001, presents a refreshed design, an elevated menu, and the same unwavering commitment to California wine country cuisine, refined hospitality, and exceptional craftsmanship. Chef Andrew Sutton, Culinary Director...

Heide Park Resort is giving its iconic Big Loop roller coaster brand-new trains – and Technical Ride Manager Björn already has promising news: “You sit outstandingly well in these trains!” The new trains deliberately echo the look of the original 1980s trains, delivering a retro feel while being completely state-of-the-art underneath. The highlight of the upgrade is the new restraint system featuring flexible vests. These conform closely to the rider’s body, hold guests much more...

This morning around 8:30 a.m., a fire broke out at Efteling in the arena of the popular park show Raveleijn, where demolition work is currently underway for a completely new production. Fortunately, no guests were present, everyone remained unharmed, and the fire department quickly brought the situation under control. Four construction workers, however, had to be checked for inhaled smoke. The fire started in the former basement of the iconic five-headed dragon Draconicon, which was...

The Europa-Park Resort in Rust once again proved itself as an international hotspot for the future of immersive entertainment. On February 2 and 3, 2026, industry representatives, creative visionaries, and entrepreneurs gathered at the invitation of Michael Mack—managing partner of Europa-Park and founder of MACK One—for the eighth AUREA Award ceremony. Under the motto “Through the Looking Glass: Where Layered Realities Unfold,” projects were honored that are sustainably reshaping...