What's New or Under Construction at Top Theme Parks

The Epic Universe park that had been announced for Universal Orlando Resort was shelved in 2020, but is now back on, with an expected completion by 2025.

Genting SkyWorlds in Malaysia opened in 2022, as did the Peppa Pig Theme Park next to Legoland Florida. In San Diego, the former Aquatica water park became Sesame Place in March.

Other parks opening in 2022 include Lost Island in Iowa and COTAland at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.

Newly Open in 2022

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February 18: Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando

March 1: Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World

March 11: Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

March 12: Emperor at SeaWorld San Diego

March 12: Tumbili at Kings Dominion

March 25: Pantheon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

May 14: Pirates of Speelunker Cave at Six Flags Over Texas

May 27: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Walt Disney World's Epcot

July 14: Disney Wish from the Disney Cruise Line

July 14: Wonder Woman Flight of Courage at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Under Construction

Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

TRON Lightcycle Run - A clone of the TRON coaster from Shanghai Disneyland. No date yet, but expected in 2023.

Disneyland

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway - A clone of the trackless dark ride from Disney's Hollywood Studios. Opening in 2023 as part of a reimagined Mickey's Toontown.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Super Nintendo World - The first U.S. installation of Universal's Mario-themed land. Will include the Mario Kart Bowser's Challenge augmented reality interactive dark ride. Opens in 2023.

SeaWorld San Diego

Unnamed coaster - A launched family coaster replacing the Wild Arctic simulators. No date yet.

Dollywood

Big Bear Mountain - A multi-launch Vekoma family coaster coming to Wildwood Grove in 2023.

Legoland Florida

Pirate River Quest - A "family-friendly treasure hunt" through "the uncharted waters of the legendary Cypress Gardens." Opening 2022.

Tokyo DisneySea

Believe! Sea of Dreams - A new nighttime spectacular on the Mediterranean Harbor lagoon. Opening November 11, 2022.
Fantasy Springs - A new "port" between Arabian Coast and Lost River Delta that will include four new attractions, three restaurants and a hotel, with the attractions themed to the Disney films "Frozen," "Tangled," and "Peter Pan." The project is expected to be completed in late 2023 or early 2024.

Universal Studios Japan

No Limit! Parade - New parade featuring characters from Pokemon, Super Mario Bros., Minions, Sing, Peanuts, Sesame Street, and Hello Kitty. Opening late 2022.
Donkey Kong - A Super Nintendo World expansion, opening in 2024.

Shanghai Disneyland

Zootopia - A new land themed to the Disney animated film. No date yet.

Hong Kong Disneyland

New "Frozen" land - Featuring a clone of Epcot's Frozen Ever After boat ride and a Wandering Oaken's Sleighs family roller coaster. No date yet.
Avengers Campus - Incorporating Tomorrowland's Iron Man and Ant-Man attractions along with another officially unannounced ride.

Efteling

Danse Macabre - Replacing Spookslot. Opening 2024.

Universal Studios Singapore

Minion Park - the "Despicable Me"-themed land from Universal Studios Japan.
Super Nintendo World - Another installation of Universal's Mario-themed land. Both lands are expected to be complete by 2025.