New Theme Park Attractions for Young Children

Fun-Filled Days Out in England, Spain, USA and France

Aug 14, 2009

Enjoy a great family day out at the new attractions designed for the very young at UK and European theme parks

Keep the young ones entertained with a fun-filled day out at Europe's top theme parks. Forget scary rollercoasters, there are plenty of gentler activities and animal attractions which will amuse even the youngest members of the family.

Recover Lost Treasure at Legoland in Windsor

Laser raiders can enjoy plenty of action at Legoland in Windsor as they battle their way deep inside the Kingdom of the Pharaohs ancient tomb to recover lost treasure. Beware the booby traps and whatever else is lurking in the dark! Younger ones may prefer to hop aboard Scarab-bouncers, which are bound to make them jumpy.

Be prepared to be blasted with water, air and smoke, be immersed in aromas and bubbles and even have legs tickled when joining Captain Scarab on his adventure to find lost treasure. Watch him fight off ship mate Jill and the ship’s bosun who attempt to thwart his plans in the fun-filled film, Curse of Skull Road, at the new 4D cinema at Drayton Manor in Staffordshire

Spot Sharks and Sting Rays at Chessington World of Adventures

Enjoy underwater action at the Amazonia exotic display in the new Sea Life Centre at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey. Spot sharp-toothed piranhas, spitting archer fish, poison arrow frogs, colourful anemones, saucer-like sting rays and even sharks and tropical bumblebee gobies during a walk through the aquarium's tunnel. Back on land, meerkats, coati (raccoons), binturongs (Asian bearcats), and macaws provide fun entertainment in Wild Wood’s new twice daily shows.

Come face to face with terrifying sharks, graceful sea horses and exotic clownfish in the new Sharkbait Reef at Alton Towers in Staffordshire.Younger ones will adore Cloud Cuckoo Land’s live entertainment, colourful characters and fun indoor soft play.

It’s party time at Mickey’s Magical Party atDisneyland Paris! Join Mickey and friends for a year-long celebration of new songs, dance routines and cutting-edge hip-hop played super cool DJ Stitch over in Discoveryland. Hail Minnie’s Party Train on Main Street for a chat with her best friends and catch a glimpse of over-the-top customised cars driven by your popular Disney favourites.

Monkey Around on High Wires at Benidorm's Terramittica

Calling all high-wire Tarzans and Janes. Hang loose on the monkey bars, test your bravery on the swaying Tibetan rope bridge and climbing frames, hold your nerve on assault courses and whiz down speedy zip wires at the Atalaya Adventure Park inTerramittica, near Benidorm in Spain. Monkey around on the Challenger circuit or test your nerve on Tower Victoria.

Gliding, swooping, rotating and diving at nearly 60mph, feel like a ray flying effortlessly over sea and sky on Manta at SeaWorld, FloridaFlying face down in a horizontal position underneath the belly of this manta-shaped coaster train, you’ll swoop so low the 12-foot wings will skim the waves. Watch out for the splash!

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