Theme park news

Efteling fans know exactly where the magic of this park comes from: its stories, its special places and a tradition that spans many decades. Great news is arriving from the Netherlands. The Municipality of Loon op Zand and Efteling have signed an official cooperation agreement that will significantly strengthen collaboration on preserving and developing cultural heritage. With the new agreement, both partners want to work even more closely together. They will share knowledge, improve...

February 2026 at Magic Kingdom Park delivered some of the most extreme contrasts of the year – exactly the kind of month that keeps real fans on their toes when planning a visit. The month kicked off on February 1 with an extremely low 17.1 percent capacity and an average wait time of just 17.5 minutes. Then came Fat Tuesday, February 17, when crowds surged to 80.6 percent and waits climbed to an average of 35.4 minutes – the highest of the entire month. Overall, the February average wait...

From May 26 through September 8, Cool KIDS’ SUMMER takes over Walt Disney World Resort and turns it into the perfect summer playground for families. Expect DJ dance parties, hands-on activities, surprise character appearances and plenty of brand-new and refreshed attractions. With longer park hours and some of the year’s best ticket prices, it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable family vacation. Starting May 26, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomes Bluey and Bingo. At Conservation...

“The early bird catches the worm,” and this season it really pays off at Europa-Park – especially for hotel guests. Those staying at the Europa-Park Hotels can now experience selected attractions from as early as 8:15 a.m. (instead of 8:30 a.m.) – a full 45 minutes before the regular opening and earlier than ever before. That gives you significantly more time for magical moments inside the park. Be right at the front on Pre-Opening Sunday, March 22, 2026, or at the official season...