Let's back up on yesterday's announcement of the new Vekoma double-launch roller coaster that's coming to Mexico and talk about the theme park where it will be located.
Mexico's Grupo Vidanta this week revealed details about its new theme park in Nuevo Vallarta. A reported US$1.3 billion project, VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park will offer five new Vekoma attractions, as well as rides from Intamin and Mack Rides, plus a new dinner show from Cirque du Soleil. BON is an acronym for "Beauty of Nature," and the park is schedule to open in 2026.
The park will be located on more than 150 acres at the VidantaWorld resort in Nuevo Vallarta, which includes the recently opened VidantaWorld's BON Park Hotel.
"VidantaWorld's BON Luxury Theme Park is a monumental leap forward in the world of entertainment, redefining what a theme park can be as the world's first all-generations luxury destination," Grupo Vidanta Executive Vice President Iván Chávez said. "With its seamless blend of cutting-edge innovation, abundant natural beauty, and unparalleled luxury, VidantaWorld's BON sets a new global standard for experiential entertainment. Our collaboration with the industry's leading visionaries ensures VidantaWorld's BON will not only captivate guests of all ages but also establish itself as one of the most iconic and transformative destinations in the world."
The Vekoma attractions in the park will be:
Tecuani Beast, Latin America's first double launch coaster
SOL: Speed of Light, a Suspended Family Coaster
Izari's Flight, a Sit-Down Family Coaster
Ashara: Goddess of Fire, a Switchback Mine Train
Beat It, an Interactive Boat Ride
From Mack Rides:
Delia's Adventure, an Inverted Powered Coaster
Enchanted River, an outdoor boat ride
Plus,
From Intamin:
The Intamin rides are now open as part of the park's private preview. That includes two of the park's planned seven themed lands: Adventure Valley and Wonder Bay. Future lands opening in 2026 will be BON Plaza, Fantasy Gardens, Empire of Light, Land of Legends, and the Cirque du Soleil Zone.
The park's Cirque du Soleil production will be LUDÕ (Latin for "I play") and is set to open in November 2025.
"Housed in a state-of-the-art custom theater featuring a stunning 360-degree aquatic stage, its innovative production integrates water as a central narrative element, captivating audiences with mesmerizing visuals, gravity-defying performances, and an unparalleled gourmet dining experience," Grupo Vidanta said in its press release.
The Netherlands' P&P Projects has worked Grupo Vidanta's in-house design, architecture, and construction teams on the project.
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I'm not sure what to think of this park. I kind of put it on the same level as Six Flags Qidiya as potentially important, but "I'll believe it when I see it". I think the concept of a "luxury theme park" is something that could definitely succeed. Atlantis in the Bahamas is proof of concept for a luxury resort with a world-class water park, but this will be the proof of concept for an actual theme park. My biggest concern for a project like this is whether they can manage crowds, not only to make sure guests feel like they're getting a luxury experience that's free of lines and long waits, but there are enough people to make the place feel alive. That's what I worry about in something like this with a park that feels dead, empty, and overall a depressing place. Getting the right number of guests in the park each day will be a tricky balance.
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Whoa this park looks ambitious and beautiful! I had never heard of it. I visited nearby Puerto Vallarta last year and the area is nice and the people friendly. Definitely on my radar if this truly does open and delivers what it promises.