Next-Gen Theme Park Rides Coming Soon to a City Near You

Could a New Theme Park Be Coming to a City Near You? Here’s What’s Coming in 2025 and Beyond!

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If you’re a theme park lover, 2025 and beyond are shaping up to be incredibly exciting years! From massive expansions at Disney and Universal to brand-new parks popping up across the U.S. and around the world, there’s something thrilling coming everywhere.

So… could a new theme park be coming to a city near you? Let’s take a ride through the biggest upcoming attractions and projects currently under construction.

Biggest Theme Park Openings & Expansions in 2025–2026

United States

Universal Epic Universe (Orlando, FL) – Opening May 22, 2025, this massive new park includes Super Nintendo World, a new Harry Potter land, How to Train Your Dragon, and more!

Disney’s $60 Billion Expansion – Disney is investing heavily into new rides, lands, and even a new park in Abu Dhabi. Get ready for Zootopia, Coco, Avengers Campus, and even The Lion King’s Pride Lands!

Mattel Adventure Park (Glendale, AZ) – Opening in 2025 with Hot Wheels coasters and a Barbie Beach House. A second location will open in Kansas City in 2026.

Six Flags Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia) – Opening in 2025 with what’s expected to be the tallest, fastest, and longest coaster in the world, Falcons Flight.

Universal Kids Resort (Frisco, TX) – Opening before June 2026, this park is built just for families with younger kids.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift (Universal Studios Hollywood) – Opening in 2026, a spinning coaster with a drift-racing theme!

SeaLife Florida (Legoland Florida) – A brand-new aquarium experience opens May 23, 2025.

Siren’s Curse (Cedar Point) – North America’s tallest and fastest Vekoma tilt coaster opens in 2025!

Global Attractions to Watch

Disney Abu Dhabi (UAE) – Disney’s 7th resort is coming to Yas Island, being developed in partnership with Miral.

Disney Adventure World (Paris) – Major expansion with World of Frozen and The Lion King flume ride, launching in 2026.

Shanghai Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea – New Spider-Man and musical shows are coming soon.

VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park (Mexico) – Opens in 2026 with world-class rides and a Cirque du Soleil show.

Universal UK (Bedford, UK) – A brand-new Universal park is coming… but you’ll have to wait until 2031!

Coasters, Characters & Crowd-Pleasers

Some of the most thrilling rides coming soon:

AlpenFury (Canada’s Wonderland) – 9 inversions! The most on any North American launch coaster.
Wrath of Rakshasa (Six Flags Great America) – Dive coaster with a 96-degree drop and 5 inversions.
Avengers Infinity Defense & Stark Flight Lab (Disney California Adventure) – Superhero-themed rides break ground in 2025.
Twizzlers Twisted Gravity (Hersheypark) – A massive S&S Screamin’ Swing opens in 2025.

MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress (Knott’s Berry Farm) – A revitalized launch coaster with immersive storytelling.

Could a New Theme Park Be Coming to You?

With so many parks under construction or expanding—from Orlando to Arizona, Texas to California, and beyond—it’s not just a dream. The next great theme park adventure could be just a road trip away.

Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a Disney dreamer, or a parent planning the next big family vacation, there’s a lot to look forward to.

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