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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 is a wrap! Last week team DRdb was present at the Expo in London to report on all the dark ride related news coming from the expo. Read our report on our website: darkridedatabase.com/report-iaapa-e…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Karls together with Mack Rides announced a dark ride and restaurant hybrid coming to Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Elstal near Berlin: Erdbeer-Speisereise (Strawberry Dining Trip)! Read all about it through darkridedatabase.com/erdbeer-speise… #DarkRide

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Brogent Technologies announces new flight film and Flying Theatre in Switzerland More details on our website: f.mtr.cool/0unamdj68m

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Gröna Lund unveils dark ride system for Score! Read more about it at: darkridedatabase.com/grona-lund-unv…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Austrian-based Attraction! has unveiled a new innovation in interactive ride technology: Playblaster. This new blaster brings an upgraded experience to interactive rides. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/attraction-rev…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Mid America Adventure, the recently renamed park after the Enchanted Parks takeover, will update their Justice League dark ride for 2027 Read more: f.mtr.cool/ovjakwrxa0 #justiceleague #darkride #drdb #newfor2027

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort (UK) confirm that River Caves will reopen after a revamp. The ride opened in 1905, but has been closed since 2024. Read about it here: darkridedatabase.com/pleasure-beach… #blackpool #darkride #pleasurebeach #themepark

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Europa-Park has announced the retheming of another ride. Piccolo Mondo, just like Castello dei Medici, will be reimagined into a new experience. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/europa-park-an… #PiccoloMondo #DarkRideDatabase #DRdb

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

D23 Recap: All new dark rides coming to Disney resort around the world! Read more here: f.mtr.cool/qdwvizyuai #disney #drdb #darkridedatabase #d23

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The new Wreck-It Ralph attraction will be called Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue and is expected to open in Spring 2027. Discover all Tokyo Disneyland's dark rides right here: f.mtr.cool/zugnqndpuc #darkride #wreckitralph #disney #tokyodisneyland #drdb

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Plopsaland Belgium will open Belgium’s first flying theater, called Vliegende Cinema, in 2027. The opening date of this €25 million attraction has been announced in a new behind-the-scenes series. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/opening-date-p…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Return to Corkscrew Hill to open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2027! Read more here: f.mtr.cool/nwiyjpwukg #Drdb #buschgardenswilliamsburg #darkridedatabase

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Dollywood has announced the opening date of their newest attraction NightFlight Expedition. The new indoor rollercoaster and boat ride hybrid is set to open in the second half of August. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/dollywood-anno…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We have a new special for you! This time we take a look at the interesting story behind the dark rides of the Legoland Discovery Centres. There are 29 centres and 29 dark rides world-wide, divided in 3 themes. Read the special on our website: darkridedatabase.com/legoland-disco…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will permanently close to guests later in August. The closure comes ahead of a new roller coaster. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/universal-stud…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

KONG X GODZILLA: THE RIDE, a new dark ride based on the popular Godzilla x Kong franchise, is set to open later this month. The attraction is the first theme park ride based on the Monsterverse. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/lotte-world-so…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Movieland (Italy) has opened a new land this year; Bugs Town. The land features an old log flume that went from a generic log flume to a deserved entry as Semi-Dark Ride. We recently visited Movieland to report on the new Gran Canyon Steamer! darkridedatabase.com/report-gran-ca…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Swedish theme park Gröna Lund has revealed a new interactive dark ride called Score! The new ride will take guests through the hidden archives of the park, showing many details from the park’s 140 years long history. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/grona-lund-rev…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

British simulator manufacturer Simworx Ltd has been acquired by Liechtenstein-based investment company Vanest. Read all about it through: darkridedatabase.com/simworx-acquir… #drdb #darkridedatabase #Simworx #Simulator #company #acquisition

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Fantawild is opening a new theme park today: FT Wild Land Xiaogan! The park, just outside Wuhan, features 2 new dark rides and 3 new show rides, including some true Fantawild classics. Read the article on our website: darkridedatabase.com/new-fantawild-…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Hunderfossen Eventyrpark just opened a new dark ride: Rally Flåklypa, based on one of Norway’s most beloved IPs. We were invited to attend the soft opening. Read our report here: darkridedatabase.com/report-takin... #Hunderfossen #Flåklypa #RallyFlåklypa #DarkRide #DRdb #DarkRideDatabase

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Brogent Technologies presented several new projects at IAAPA Expo Asia 2026, including a brand new ride system that is heading for Vietnam: the R-Ride. VinWonders is opening the first in 2027. Read our article on our website: darkridedatabase.com/brogent-reveal…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The south east of Poland has a new entertainment centre: Querion. The new 'Hypermedia park' focusses on multimedia-based experiences and is home to four new show rides, created by Attraktion! darkridedatabase.com/multimedia-ent…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Italian theme park Movieland Park opened a new themed area: Bugs Town. The area contains a log flume that now qualifies as a semi-dark ride: Gran Canyon Steamer. Read more on our website: darkridedatabase.com/movieland-park…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The future of Parque de Atracciones de Zaragoza has become bleak, it will not open during the 2026 season. Read all about it through: darkridedatabase.com/parque-de-atra… #drdb #darkridedatabase #Zaragoza #Spain #Darkride #Closure #SBNO

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Near the end of last year's season, Ravensburger Spieleland opened a new semi-dark ride: Scotland Yard. We recently visited the park to try out the attraction and to tell you more about it! Read the full report on our website: darkridedatabase.com/report-scotlan…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Soarin' Across America debuts at Walt Disney World's EPCOT to celebrate America 250! Read about it here: darkridedatabase.com/soarin-across-…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Starting today, both Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run attractions received a major update. Read about it here: darkridedatabase.com/new-version-of… #Disney #StarWars #Disneyland #SmugglersRun

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Twenty years ago, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: The Ride brought Roald Dahl's story to life at Alton Towers, UK. We explore its making with the original creators! Read about it here: darkridedatabase.com/alton-towers-c… #themepark

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Movie Park Germany has officially opened Journey to the Forbidden Chamber! The immersive tunnel is a retheme of The Lost Temple and was created in cooperation with Paramount Pictures. Read all about it through darkridedatabase.com/journey-to-the…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The troubled Niagara Amusement Park, has announced not to reopen for the 2026 season. This also means the closure of its sole dark ride. darkridedatabase.com/niagara-amusem… #niagara #Darkride #darkridedatabase #Flyingwitch #DRdb #NiagaraAmusementPark

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We explore how the old Burg Falkenstein at Plopsaland Deutschland was transformed into Die Schlümpfe Abenteuer (The Smurfs’ Adventure). Check out our latest special! darkridedatabase.com/the-making-of-… #Plopsa #DarkRide #DarkRideDatabase

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

A flying theatre attraction has opened in Samsun, adding a new visitor experience to the city’s tourism offer. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/astorya-flying… #Samsun #Astorya #Flyingtheatre #drdb #darkridedatabase #showride #simulator

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Long time Kings Island fans can now relive parts of the past after the opening of the park's newest dark ride. Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/phantom-theate… #KingsIsland #PhantomTheater #sallydarkrides #drdb #darkridedatabase #darkride #interactive

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

On 29 March 2026, Disneyland Paris opened World of Frozen to the public. Team Dark Ride Database was present on site. What are our reflections on this Frozen world? Find out in our report! Read about it through darkridedatabase.com/report-sailing…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Vekoma Rides Manufacturing turns 100 years this year! The company, originally a manufacturer of mining machinery, switched to amusement rides in the '70s/'80s. On the DRdb, they are mostly known for their Madhouses, but they have manufactured several other rides. What is your favourite Vekoma ride?

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Woezel & Pip, two puppies who are the best of friends, got their very own theme park and dark ride in the Netherlands: Overal Vriendjes at De Tovertuin. What is the ride like and how did it come to be? Find out through our report! darkridedatabase.com/report-woezel-…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

ETF Machinefabriek turns 75 this year! The Dutch company, that once started in the fabric industry, has been market leader in (trackless) dark ride systems for many years. Congratulations to ETF Machinefabriek / ETF Ride Systems! What is your favourite ETF Ride System's dark ride?

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It's blasting time! Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom reopens Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin today! The attraction got a major renovation and upgrade. Read about it in our news article: darkridedatabase.com/buzz-lightyear… Photo credit: Walt Disney World

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Verrücktes Waldhaus reopens at new location in Dino Funpark Westerheim Read more about it here: darkridedatabase.com/verrucktes-wal…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

BoldMove Nation has announced opening day for Rally Flåklypa in Norway Read all about it here: darkridedatabase.com/opening-day-fo…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎂 Happy 6th birthday to the Dark Ride Database! Do you recognise these 4 dark rides from the over 1600 listings on our website?

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Today is the official opening of Disney Adventure World and the new World of Frozen-area. Fans are finally able to join Elsa, Anna and their friends on a magical journey through Arendelle. darkridedatabase.com/frozen-ever-af… Photos: Hawkie & Sven Populier

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Today we’re visiting Disney Adventure World at @DisneylandParis ! First ride of the day, the brand new dark ride Frozen Ever After ❄️

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Today marks the official opening of Avonturenpark De Tovertuin (The Netherlands). The park, completely themed around the adventures of characters Woezel & Pip features a trackless dark ride, called Overal Vriendjes - De Tovertuinreis! darkridedatabase.com/avonturenpark-…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Triotech, Sony Pictures and Merlin Entertainment have announced a new collaboration for new media for Triotech’s XD Dark Ride and four new interactive theatres at Madame Tussauds locations. Read the article on our website: darkridedatabase.com/new-jumanji-in…

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Did you hear about the Dark Ride Database pin? Get yours today and help support the project! darkridedatabase.com/pin #DarkRide #DarkRideDatabase #DRdb #Pin

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Dark Ride Database @darkridedatabase.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Works are on the way on a new multimedia entertainment park in Poland. Querion is opening soon and will contain four different show rides by Austrian manufacturer Attraktion! Read the article on our website: darkridedatabase.com/querion-new-mu…

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