The big theme-park projects are multiplying in France as they are abroad. From immersive new worlds to unprecedented coasters and spectacular shows, investments are piling up on both sides of the English Channel and as far as the Middle East. Here's a tour of what's to come, in Île-de-France and well beyond.
It's in Seine-et-Marne that the most visible transformation has already begun. Since March 29, 2026, the Walt Disney Studios has become Disney Adventure World, with the opening of World of Frozen, a universe dedicated to Frozen. The next step will be an immersive zone inspired by the Lion King, a much-anticipated world premiere.
On the doorstep of Île-de-France, in the Oise, Parc Astérix is also reshaping its footprint. In 2028, the À Travers le Temps zone will yield to Londinium, a largely covered district inspired by the album "Astérix chez les Bretons," featuring an indoor roller coaster and an interactive dark ride. As early as 2026, the Egypt zone will also be expanding.
The most spectacular project is still to come. In the Val-d'Oise, France and Saudi Arabia formalized on August 24, 2026 the creation of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, on the former Mirapolis site in Courdimanche. One will be dedicated to the world of manga, with a project around Dragon Ball. Emmanuel Macron hailed the investment, amounting to 6 billion euros and 22,000 jobs, calling it “unseen since Disneyland Paris.”
Beyond the Île-de-France region, France’s major parks aren’t resting on their laurels. Near Poitiers, the Futuroscope opened in 2026 La Serre des Mondes, an immersive experience designed by Moment Factory, ahead of its 40th anniversary in 2027. In Vendée, the Puy du Fou is bringing back its Christmas season after nearly a decade, and is lining up a new grand show for summer 2027, potentially centered on the Sun King.
The trend is crossing borders. In the United Kingdom, Universal is building in Bedford, north of London, its first European resort, the Universal United Kingdom Resort, slated to open in 2031. The project, valued at about £50 billion, is expected to create roughly 28,000 jobs. In Saudi Arabia, the giant Qiddiya is building near Riyadh the world’s first Dragon Ball theme park, developed with Toei Animation, featuring a 70-meter-tall Shenron housing roller coasters. It’s the same Saudi investor backing the Cergy project in Île-de-France.
Three theme parks near Cergy, including a Dragon Ball park: project confirmed
A France-Saudi Arabia deal envisions three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, including one based on Dragon Ball, at a cost of six billion euros. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: the Lion King zone at Disney Adventure World is taking shape.
Disneyland Paris has unveiled fresh details about the development of the Lion King zone at Disney Adventure World, revealed at D23 on August 15, 2026. Here’s what you need to know about the progress of the works and the forthcoming land inspired by the iconic animated film. [Read more]
Dragon Ball Park France: which attractions are planned for Paris and when will it open?
The forthcoming Dragon Ball theme park in France, announced near Cergy-Pontoise (Val-d'Oise), already raises two questions: what attractions will it boast, and when will it open? Drawing on Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya park, one can anticipate what might take root on the outskirts of Paris. [Read more]
When is the Dragon Ball theme park planned for the Paris region set to open?
It's official: three forthcoming manga-themed amusement parks, including one dedicated to Dragon Ball, will occupy the former Mirapolis site in Val d'Oise. So when is this promising project expected to begin? Here's what we know. [Read more]
What will the Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia look like?
Seven zones, more than 30 attractions and a 70-meter Shenron: discover the colossal Dragon Ball theme park under construction in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. [Read more]
What does the new Parc Astérix hotel have in store for us?
Parc Astérix is opening its fourth hotel, L'Odyssée, in 2027 in the Oise region. This 4-star, 300-room establishment is inspired by Astérix's travels to the Orient, with four themed courtyards planted with greenery, a central oasis, two restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. [Read more]
Parc Astérix unveils its upcoming attractions and exciting new features: roller coaster, hotel, Londinium...
Parc Astérix has unveiled its ambitious program for the Oise region through 2028. On the agenda: a new Londinium area with an immersive roller coaster, a 300-room 4-star hotel called L'Odyssée, and major transformations of the Egypt and Greece areas with waterfront restaurants, from 2026 to 2028. [Read more]
Universal United Kingdom Resort: Europe’s first Universal theme park will open in 2031
Universal United Kingdom Resort is set to open in 2031 in Bedford, just outside London. The project will feature multiple immersive lands, a hotel and a sprawling entertainment complex. [Read more]
Puy du Fou puts the Sun King in the spotlight for its 2027 show.
Le Puy du Fou is lining up its tenth major show for the summer of 2027, a blockbuster production inspired by Louis XIV and the court of Versailles. This monumental production will unfold in a brand-new theater spanning 4,400 square meters with a capacity of 1,650 spectators. [Read more]
In short, some exciting openings are coming up for fans of adventures and mind-blowing new developments!
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