The year 2025 promises a thrilling array of new theme park and attraction openings across Europe, catering to a diverse range of interests. From festive cheer to adrenaline-pumping rides and immersive interactive experiences, there’s something to anticipate for everyone.
Kicking off the festivities, LaplandUK is expanding its Christmas magic beyond its original Berkshire location, bringing its enchanting 4.5-hour experience to Manchester’s Capesthorne Hall in winter 2025. Families can look forward to elf passports, toy factory visits, baking in Mother Christmas’ kitchen, and a meeting with Father Christmas himself. The event is expected to be as popular as its Berkshire counterpart, which sold out over 300,000 tickets in mere hours. With meticulous attention to detail, from miniature doorways for ‘small folk’ to authentic elf greetings, LaplandUK Manchester promises a Disney-level immersive experience.
For thrill-seekers, Poland’s highly anticipated Hossoland theme park is finally set to open its gates in June 2025, after facing some delays. Spread across a massive 400,000 square meters, Hossoland will boast four themed lands, including Mermaid City and Dragon Valley of the Mines, featuring over 50 attractions. The park’s star attraction, GhostRider, is a steel coaster promising speeds of 72mph and heights of 176ft. With further expansions, including a water park, already in the pipeline, Hossoland aims to rival established parks like Energylandia and attract visitors from across Europe, particularly from nearby Berlin.
The Netherlands is welcoming a unique indoor amusement park, Bommelwereld, in 2025. Based on the popular Dutch comic character Olivier B. Bommel, the park blends nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, appealing to visitors of all ages. Housed within a striking 21m-high medieval castle facade, the 9,000sqm park will feature over 18 attractions, including the Bulder Baan, a family coaster uniquely situated on extended columns, allowing visitors to walk beneath it. A mini flume ride and a grand theatre for live shows further enhance the park’s offerings.
Disneyland Paris is undergoing a significant €2 billion transformation, with the first phase culminating in the spring 2025 opening of a glamorous new entrance, World Premiere. This Hollywood-style entrance will immerse guests in the glitz and glamour of a film premiere. The transformation extends beyond the entrance, with plans to create new attractions and immersive areas inspired by beloved animated classics like The Lion King and Frozen, as part of the park’s evolution into Disney Adventure World. These later additions will further enhance the park’s appeal and offer new experiences for visitors.
Gaming enthusiasts can look forward to the Ubisoft Entertainment Center opening near Montpellier, France in 2025. This innovative center will offer interactive attractions based on popular Ubisoft franchises, such as Rayman and Rabbids. Combining entertainment with dining and retail options, the center promises a unique experience for gamers and families alike.
These new additions to the European entertainment landscape offer something for everyone, from festive family experiences to thrill rides and immersive interactive attractions. The year 2025 promises to be an exciting year for theme park enthusiasts and families alike, with diverse options catering to a wide range of interests and preferences. The anticipation surrounding these openings is high, and they are expected to draw visitors from across Europe and beyond.
