20 New Theme Parks and Attractions Opening in 2025
As new initiatives alter the entertainment scene, 2025 will be a historic year for theme park lovers. These sites combine technology, creativity, and narrative to produce unprecedented events.
- Tricia Quitales
- 7 min read
With many new businesses hoping to wow guests with innovative experiences, theme parks and attractions are poised for a fascinating evolution in 2025. From virtual worlds to cutting-edge thrills, these forthcoming locations seem to challenge the bounds of entertainment. There is something for everyone, whether your interests are in the adventure of unusual cultural encounters, fantasy worlds, or adrenaline seeking. Ready to permanently change the sector? Here is a look at 20 new attractions and parks set to open their gates in 2025.
1. Epic Universe – Universal Studios Orlando, USA
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Universal’s much-awaited new theme park will carry visitors into an intellectual property environment. Inspired by popular series like “Super Nintendo World” and “How to Train Your Dragon,” zones will include innovative ride technology.
2. The Lord of the Rings Land – Disneyland Paris, France
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Inspired by the epic fantasy novel, this new section will feature soaring reproductions of well-known Middle-earth locales. One attraction will be a multi-sensory journey that takes guests beyond Mirkwood’s dark forests and Rivendell. Expect fantastic live events mixed with virtual reality for a genuinely immersive experience.
3. Hightopia – Las Vegas, USA
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Hightopia is meant to be a sustainable, environmentally friendly metropolis, a futuristic park in the desert. Vertical theme park rides that soar above the city and provide excellent views of the Nevada terrain will take center stage in this park. Visitors will also encounter interactive, innovative technology that combines their tastes for a tailored experience.
4. DreamWorks Waterpark – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Inspired by DreamWorks’ animated blockbusters, this new water park will have water slides modeled on characters from “Shrek, “Kung Fu Panda,” and more. Guests may slink slowly across a “Madagascar-themed lazy river or glide down the “Puss in Boots” adventure slide. Anticipate family-friendly areas featuring cutting-edge water features, interactive play spaces, and wave pools.
5. World of Pixar – Hong Kong Disneyland, China
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Opening at Hong Kong Disneyland, a new interactive section dedicated to Pixar’s animated worlds will let guests tour the venerable movie companies. From films like Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Up, visitors will meander through set-inspired portions, discovering never-before-seen activities. Animation combined with immersive technologies should bring Pixar characters to life.
6. Marvel Super Heroes Park – Dubai, UAE
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A whole section of Dubai’s forthcoming entertainment park will feature Marvel superheroes. This section will include a “Spider-Man” swinging adventure, an immersive “Iron Man” flight experience, and several linked rides. Additionally, the park will have a futuristic VR Marvel experience where visitors can team up with their preferred characters.
7. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser 2.0 – Walt Disney World, USA
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Following the popularity of the first Galactic Starcruiser, Disney is poised to present a second, improved version of the immersive Star Wars experience. This redesigned Starcruiser will feature more participatory narratives and additional visitor roles that help shape the story. Realistic, full-immersion technologies—including augmented reality—should take center stage.
8. Disney’s Zootopia Land – Tokyo Disneyland, Japan
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Visitors to this new addition to Tokyo Disneyland will enter the colorful world of “Zootopia,” where various-sized animals coexist. This place promises quick thrills, rich storytelling, a new high-speed roller coaster through the city’s districts, and an interactive crime-solving adventure. There will be a particular Japanese touch throughout the whole encounter.
9. Paramount Theme Park – Pigeon Forge, USA
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With immersive areas inspired by films like “Transformers” and “Mission: Impossible,” this new park will bring blockbuster classics from Paramount’s legendary film library to life. One noteworthy dark ride will be a creative mix of modern robots and practical effects.
10. Atlantis Aquaventure – The Bahamas
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This water park, opening at Atlantis Paradise Island, promises to surpass all aquatic experiences. Along with special beach access and marine life interactions, it will have slides challenging the most demanding adventurers, including a tunnel passing through a shark lagoon. The park will also emphasize sustainability with environmentally friendly architecture throughout.
11. Super Mario World – Universal Studios Beijing, China
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The forthcoming Beijing expansion of Super Mario World will feature a significant Mario Kart attraction, where visitors can race at high speed across famous Mario courses. Interactive play areas modeled after Princess Peach’s Garden and Bowser’s Castle will also abound. Like other universal parks, this one will combine mobile gaming with augmented reality.
12. Enchanted Forest Park – Iceland
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This park would be a dream come true, combining amazing landscapes with ancient mythology for those who enjoy great stories and the natural world. Anticipated are enchanted walking trails, waterfalls producing dynamic soundscapes, and storytelling displays combining modern fantasy with Icelandic tales. Obstacle courses combining the natural surroundings into the attraction let adventure seekers try them.
13. Techno Future Land – Seoul, South Korea
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Robots will power artificial intelligence-driven attractions at this futuristic park, facilitating tourist interactions. From drone races to interactive light exhibits in a tech-centric cityscape, visitors will discover a virtual reality environment. Additionally included in the park will be a range of high-tech displays examining the junction of technology and humanity.
14. Aladdin’s Magic Kingdom – Dubai, UAE
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Disney’s iconic animated picture will inspire this park to include a duplicate of the Cave of Wonders and a massive, magnificent flying carpet ride. Traveling on adventures through Agrabah, immersive dark rides will allow you to see beloved characters and places along the path. This park will mix modern technology—such as holographic projections—with classic storytelling.
15. The Lost World of Dinosaurs – London, UK
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Situated on the outskirts of London, this dinosaur-themed park features fully interactive T. rex encounters with mechanical creatures. A high-speed coaster simulating a primeval chase will concentrate the trip through verdant jungles. Interactive displays with young adventurer fossil digs will teach guests about paleontology.
16. Atlantis Underwater World – Gold Coast, Australia
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Nestled along Australia’s Gold Coast, this underwater-themed park will allow guests to view marine life from a fresh angle. Interactive aquariums allow visitors to touch and feed aquatic life, and a glass-bottomed roller coaster will fly above aquatic displays. The park will also host environmentally friendly projects to save nearby species.
17. The Secret Garden – London, UK
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Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s dear book, this park will bring the enchanted garden of the story to life. Expanding hedged mazes and secret paths will lead visitors to interactive plant-based installations. Guests will also see live presentations of essential scenes, fusing a whimsical narrative with nature.
18. World’s Fair Park – New York, USA
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Inspired by the famous 1964 World’s Fair, this park will display technical developments and cultural inventiveness. With an eye toward diversity and worldwide legacy, expect interactive presentations of modern architecture, robotics, and virtual worlds. Futuristic, high-tech rides showcasing advancements in entertainment and transportation let visitors experience
19. Avatar: The Last Airbender – Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore
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Visitors to this new park will be taken to the Four Nations to explore finely drawn scenes from the venerable cartoon series. A highlight will be a trip over the Spirit World, where augmented reality will be blended with actual sets to create an ethereal experience. Exciting water-based rides and engaging role-playing opportunities, where visitors may hone bending techniques, are also anticipated.
20. Jurassic Park: Lost Valley – Sydney, Australia
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This new Jurassic Park attraction in a vast jungle will feature realistic animatronic dinosaurs and adventure-packed paths. One particularly noteworthy event will be a river trip that will bring visitors face-to-face with raptors and life-sized sauropods. The park will also feature environmentally friendly projects and ensure its growth fits the surroundings.