GARDALAND
Italy
Merlin Entertainments Group
 Park News - (8/2/2026) A huge blaze suddenly erupted at Italy’s Gardaland theme park last week near the park’s Raptor roller coaster, a B&W Wing coaster. Based on the video shown, the western themed water tower next to the railroad tracks near the bottom of Raptor’s first drop is what appears to be on fire in the video. Fire crews responded and were able to quickly put the fire out, and there was no damage to the Raptor coaster, which was able to reopen the following day after the area was inspected.
(7/23/2026) The “Minecraft Meet the Mobs” experience has now opened at the Gardaland Resort in Italy, similar to the one that opened at Alton Towers in the UK. “The experience takes guests on an immersive journey through the Resort, giving them the chance to meet some of Minecraft's most iconic characters in real life, including the Baby Mobs, Creeper, Steve and the Chicken Jockey.”
(10/13/2025) Gardaland has sent out a fun press release earlier today and in celebration of their 50th anniversary season, the park is also hosting their longest ever edition of “Gardaland Magic Halloween” this year, with a 31 consecutive day run that will continue through to November 2nd.
The park also says that 50 million guests have now experienced the thrills of Shaman (Vekoma Double Loop/ Double Corkscrew Roller Coaster) since it first opened back in 1985. It is worth mentioning that prior to the 2017 season, Shaman was known as Magic Mountain.
2026 - New Additions - (4/5/2026) Gardaland has a number of new things to offer this season. This includes a limited time “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” event at the SEA LIFE Aquaium from March 28 through May 10, 2026. In the main park you can enjoy a new magic and illusion show called District 51 - Hangar of Mystery, and the new Prezzemolo and the Unveiled Mystery show in the Cinema 4D.
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