Now that it's summer and the perfect weather to get outside, theme parks for kids will be seeing a ton of activity. Even though amusement and theme parks stay mostly the same year after year, part of the fun is being able to go back and experience the same ride or activity time and time again. However, when a new ride pops up, it can be just as thrilling and reason enough to entice families to spend a day at the park.
Some of the newest rides and attractions in 2014 include the Ratatouille adventure at the Walt Disney Studios Park in France, which makes visitors feel as if they've been shrunk to rodent size, and the June 14th opening of the highly-anticipated Diggerland USA construction theme park, which first became immensely popular in Germany.
31 Theme Parks for Kids
From Underground Theme Parks to Recycled Recreational Parks:
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LED Theme Parks
The i-City in Malaysia Just Took Christmas to a Whole New Level
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Sanrio Theme Parks
This Hello Kitty Kawaii Paradise is an Adorable Catty Getaway
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Star Trek Theme Parks
The Theme of Jordan's Red Sea Astrarium is Suggested by King Abdullah
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DIY Backyard Amusement Parks
The Will Pemble Handmade Roller Coaster Project is for Children
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Underground Theme Parks
The Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland is Futuristic
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Iconic Cartoon Theme Parks
The Simpsons Theme Park Will Bring Springfield to Universal Studios
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Radioactive Theme Parks
Wunderland Kalkar is Built on an Old Nuclear Power Plant
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Magical Theme Parks (UPDATE)
Get a Sneak Peek Into Harry Potter's Wizarding World
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Automaker Theme Parks (UPDATE)
Ferrari World UAE Officially Opens Its Doors
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Ancient Rome Theme Parks
Disneyland of Italy
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Eco Theme Parks
Environmentaland Opens Its Doors in Hollywood
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Towering Theme Parks
Ju-Hyun Kim's Awesome Design is More Than Just a Tall Tale
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Paradise Theme Parks
The Lost World of Tambun is Like a Real-Life Jurassic Park
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Disney Rat Fan Attractions
The Disneyland Paris Ratatouille Themed Attractions are Cute
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Outdoorsy Adventure Parks
The Landmark Park in Scotland Lets Kids Frolick in Nature
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Educational Theme Parks
The New AIDES Ad Illustrates that Condoms Allow You to Have Fun Longer
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Green Theme Parks
'Gaia: The Living World' by AECOM is Set for Seoul, Korea
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Scented Playgrounds
Ernesto Neto Delves Into Childhood Imagination with His Art
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App-Inspired Theme Parks
Sarkanniemi in Tampere, Finland Will Open Angry Birds Land
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Magical Theme Parks
Universal Orlando to Open the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Recycled Recreational Parks
Basurama's ‘Ghost Train' Park Was an Old Elect
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Trekkie Attractions
The Star Trek Resort is Beaming in Twenty-Third Century Theme Parks
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Special-Needs Theme Parks
Morgon's Wonderland is Fun for Everyone
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Monarchic Theme Parks
Seibu Amusement Park Lets Guests Play King for a Day
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Mini Miner Thrillrides
Disney’s Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Celebrates Snow White’s Beloved Pals
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Construction Site Theme Parks
The Diggerland Amusement Park Looks Surprisingly Fun
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Sculpted Stream Parks
Spiral River by Spacecutter is an Artificial Tributary Tailored for Play
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Racecar-Themed Amusement Parks
'Ferrari Land' Will be the World's Second Ferrari-Themed Park
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Sorcerer Theme Park Extensions
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Expansion Includes Hogsmeade
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Destructive Digital Theme Parks
Sims Meets Roller Coaster Tycoon in this Augmented Reality Video
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Hypnotic Theme Parks
Chessington Offers Professional Help for Scared Parents
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Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Festive Theme Park Tumblers
The New Starbucks x Disney Collection is Disney World Themed
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Entertainment Franchise Revivals
Disney Unveiled TRON Sequel Trailer for Anticipated Continuation
Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds
LEGO and Nike Reimagine Sports as Playful Learning in Shanghai
Park-Themed Yogurt Packaging
Stonyfield Organic & the NPF Teamed Up for 'Explore Organically'
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Experiential Multisensory Pop-Ups
Pleasing's Immersive PleasingLand Includes a “Scent Arcade”
Entertainment-Driven Distilleries
Ole Smoky and Yee-Haw create immersive brewery venues
Anniversary QSR Toy Drops
Mcdonald’s Disneyland 70th Anniversary Toys Mark a Milestone
DIY-Style Vacation Offerings
Marriott Bonvoy Lets Canadian Travelers Curate Their Escapes
Immersive Multimedia Experiences
Moment Factory's Aura Installations an Highly Impressive
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
QSR Collaborative Streetwear
Pacsun's Mcdonaldland Clothing Line Revives Nostalgia Fashion
Playful Film-Inspired Toy Lines
Spin Master Builds on the Excitement of PAW Patrol: the Dino Movie
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Thematic Basketball Experiences
Nike x LEGO Play Arena Returns to LEGOLAND California
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Toy Brick Advent Calendars
LEGO Introduces All-New Advent Calendars for 2025
Doll-Themed Café Pop-Ups
The Malibu Barbie Café is Coming to Canada for the First Time This Summer
Kid-Designed Travel Itineraries
Visit Anaheim Launched 'Imaginagency' with Tia Mowry
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Vibrant Luxury Theme Parks
BON Luxury Theme Park Aims to Transform Worldwide Travel
Animation-Themed Frozen Meals
PuraVida Foods' KidsLife Line Features Disney & Pixar Characters
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Anime-Themed Airports
Japan Will Open the World’s First Pokémon-Themed Airport on Miyako Island
Soccer-Themed Golf Experiences
Topgolf Runs an International Soccer-Themed Experience
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Anime-Themed Outdoor Parks
PokéPark Kanto Opens in Tokyo with Nature-Led Zones & Over 600 Pokémon
Interactive Digital QSR Experiences
McDonald's Launches 'McDonaldland VR'
Immersive Gaming Lands
Minecraft World Brings the Game to Life in a Theme Park
Global Hospitality Expansions
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces New Plans for Its Business
Adults-Only Summer Camps
Buffalo Trace Distillery's Camp Buffalo Trace Was Made for Bourbon Lovers
Animated Film Experiences
The Airbnb Smurf Experience Brings the Setting of the Movie to Life
Immersive Superhero Attractions
Warner Bros. Gamifies Superman Storytelling with Gameplay
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Backyard Electric Ride-Ons
Garvee Launched its 'Ride-On Toys Collection'
Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions
Peter Cook Presents the Play Pavilion Using LEGO Bricks
Exhilarating Entertainment Venues
Netflix House Unveiled Features for Philadelphia and Dallas
Immersive Horror-Inspired Attractions
Six Flags Channels The Conjuring: Beyond Fear
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Story-Driven Adventure Tourism
Disney Expands Immersive Guided Travel Across Europe and Asia
Animated Film Pop-Up Tours
MINISO and Disney's Zootopia 2 Launch 'Fun Fur Every You!'
Interactive Superhero-Branded Golf Experiences
Topgolf Taps 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Playful Apparel Collabs
Stoney Clover Lane X Roller Rabbit Introduce Swimwear for Women and Kids
Mechanical Pickle Rides
Picklesburgh is Debuting a First-of-Its-Kind Ride for Its 10th Anniversary
Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces
Jumpin' Jellybeans Expertly Merges Play with Wellness
Family-Focused Resort Promotions
Beaches Resorts Has Launched Its Annual Fall Fam Jam Promotion
Accessible Amusement Park Concepts
Efteling and Vekoma Present the Seat-On-Wheels Concept
Immersive Queue Displays
Samsung Transforms Everland Wait Lines with Interactive 3D Safari Visuals
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Space Exploration Experiences
Space Center Houston Blends Education and Entertainment
Organic Shape-Inspired Playgrounds
XISUI Design's Boulder Park is Stunning and Functional
High-Energy Retail-Focused Experiential Tours
Nitro Circus & Genuine Dickies Debut a 12-City Tour
Cinematic Superhero Merch Ranges
Cinemark Theatres Debuted a Series of Spider-Man-Themed Items
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Luxury Experiential Rail Travel
Napa Valley Wine Train Combines Gourmet Dining and Winery Visits
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Immersive Pediatric Imaging
Philips and Disney Create Child-Friendly MRI Experiences
Animation-Themed Racing Merch
The Disney x Formula 1® Fuel the Magic Campaign is Character-Driven
Heritage Sound Playgrounds
Hornscape Playground transforms play into a musical experience
Custard-Themed Restaurant Tours
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Runs a Summer Custard Tour
Community-Focused Anniversary Programs
Disneyland Resort Runs 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim
Accessibility-Focused Villa Travel Destinations
Rental Escapes Debuts the Accessible Villas
Parkour-Focused Youth Fitness Centers
Pinpoint Fitness Expands Its Model to Two New Locations
Challenge-Park Adventures
The Beast Land Theme Park by Mrbeast Recreates His Stunts in Real Life
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Annual International Toy Fairs
Spielwarenmesse is Running Its 75th Edition This Year
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Ultra-Accessible Hotel Developments
Texas is Pioneering Disability-Conscious Travel Accommodations
Autism-Friendly Travel Planning Guides
Magic Bean Travel Co. Shares Tips for Accessible Travel
Co-Branded Family-Oriented Events
Disney and Formula 1 Launch Fuel the Magic Campaign
Gamified Destination Tourism
Connecticut Launches Rewards Platform for Local Exploration
Enriching Bookable Experiences
ClassPass Experiences Lets Members Book Attractions and Activities
Playful Learning Villages
Kinder Rain Kindergarten Creates a Garden Based Learning Environment
Heated Waterpark Escapes
South Seas Island Resort Offers a Winter-Proof Adventure in Florida
Interactive Beauty Destinations
Superdrug Beauty Playgrounds Inspire Fun & Product Discovery
Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Features Art the Clown
Design-Forward Rural Kindergarten
Chen Yang and Liwei Guo Imagined Greenterrace Kindergarten
Iconic Customizable Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop Expands
Interactive Survival-Focused Exhibitions
The Ontario Science Centre Hosts Survival: the Exhibition
Balanced Relaxation-Focused Recreation Hubs
Papagayo Park Opens on Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo
Spooky Pajama Sets
Patpat is Promoting a New Seasonal Line of Coordinated Halloween Pajamas
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
IP Theme Parks
iQIYI Brings Its Streaming IP into Immersive Real-World Theme Park Experiences
Industrial Thermal Spaces
Recess Thermal Station is a Hydrotherapy Bathhouse in Montréal
Inclusive Autism-Focused Entertainment Programs
PortAventura World Advances Accessibility
First-Of-Its-Kind Playspace Designs
Cloudbound Has Opened a New Playspace in New Rochelle, NY
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Inflatable Building Toys
AirBuilders Helps Kids Construct Large, Custom Play Structures
Inflatable Art Trails
BlowUp Jubilee Brings 24 Large-Scale Inflatable Artworks to the Hague
Immersive Family Entertainment Restaurants
This Redesigned Peter Piper Pizza Location is Immersive
Experiential Candy Promotions
Swizzels and Day Out With The Kids Partnered in the UK
Lifestyle Kids Streetwear
Patta Aw25 Kids Collection Blends Bold Graphics with Practical Comfort
Fruity Licorice Desserts
These Twizzlers Refreshments are Only at Hershey Chocolate World
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Accessible Amusement Ride Designs
Morgan’s Wonderland Debuted an Accessible Attraction
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Inclusive Tourism-Focused Campaigns
Orange County Has Collaborated with Wheel the World
Dog Enrichment Camps
K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel Launched an Eight-Week Summer Camp for Dogs
Storytelling-Focused Accessible App Features
The Efteling App is Providing Subtitles to Stories
Hybrid Entertainment Venues
Playdium Vaughan Blends Arcade Games, AR Attractions and Event Spaces
Audio-First Science Adventures
Tonies' Science Museum: Discovery Crew Immerses Kids in Story
Daytime Hotel Booking Platforms
Resortpass Notes Bookable Daycations for the Summer Season
Themed Hotel Bars
Disney Cruise Line Launches Haunted Mansion Parlor at Sea
Halloween-Themed Amusement Park Activations
The Disneyland Resort Begins Halloween Festivities
Space-Themed Playscape
Welcome Little Stranger by Walter Van Beirendonck Creates Immersive Play
Subscription-Based Attractions
Six Flags Expands Monthly Memberships Across Regional Parks
Grown-Up Recess Events
Perfect Day is Hosting Recess for Adults in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
Forest Shuttle Buses
Utrecht's Boshalte Connects Gen Z to Nature
Festive Rome-Themed Experiences
Six Senses Rome Offers a Uniquely Cultural Holiday Experience
IP-Driven Attraction Reimagining
Disney Refreshes Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster With The Muppets
Hyper-Local Guided Culinary Experiences
Tasty Tours Toronto Debuts New Guided Experiences
Complimentary Stay Resort Offerings
Four Seasons Resort Orlando Offers Stay Longer Package
Whimsical Winter Village Attractions
The Newark Winter Village is Festive Entertainment Option
Renovated Water Parks
The Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark is Ready for Operation
Childhood-Inspired Wellness Initiatives
Perfect Days Collective Hosts Field Day: Recess for Adults
Game Engine-Enhance Theme Parks
Disney is Upgrading Smuggler's Run Ride to Unreal Engine 5
Multi-Property Seasonal Events
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Unveils Hot Summer Fun 2025
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Immersive Nighttime Theme Parks
SeaWorld Combines Concerts, Drone Displays and Live Entertainment
Public Playground Installations
Welcome Little Stranger is a Sculptural Playground Built in Genk
Carnival Ride-Focused Accessibility Passes
City of Grande Prairie Boasted an Accessibility Pass
Indoor Art Playgrounds
The Playground is an Interactive Show at the National Building Museum
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Interactive Cinematic Attractions
Disney Expanded Star Wars Storytelling Across Theme Parks
Family-Friendly Resort Packages
Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc Debuts Summer 2026 Travel Package
Antique Children's Carousel Attractions
City Museum Embraces Whimsicality and Nostalgia
Franchise Expansion Attractions
Miral and Warner Bros. World Add New DC-Themed Ride Experiences
Nostalgic School-Themed Retail Campaigns
Shops at Skyview Brings Back Skyview High Summer School
Outdoor Museum Additions
Henry Ford Adds New Historic Structure to Its Greenfield Village
A-Lister Vacation Getaways
Trainline x Deuxmoi Partner for Celebrity-Inspired European Itineraries
Conservation Retail Stores
Western National Parks Reinvests Purchases into Forest Stewardship
Autism-Friendly Aerial Tramways
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Receives an Important Designation