Dutch theme park Toverland will become one-and-a-half times bigger this summer with the opening of a new themed area called Avalon as well as a new entrance.

Set to be unveiled to the public on July 7, the additions bring the park’s ‘magic’ theme to the fore. In Port Laguna, the new welcome plaza, guests will be able to wave a wand and see magic happen. From here they can walk along Via Magia to the other themed areas of the park. The entrance will be full of warmth and colour with azure water, a beach and a boulevard full of shops, catering outlets, shows, games and an iconic lighthouse.

Along Via Magia lies the store of the Magistralis family. Their Magiezijn (magical warehouse) is an attraction in its own right as guests are challenged to discover their own magic during an interactive show.

Hidden inside the various showcases and alcoves of Port Laguna are further magical surprises. Visitors will be encouraged to embark on a trip of discovery with a magic wand and a magical map to unlock secrets and special effects.

Avalon, which also debuts in July, will feature as its highlight a spectacular wing coaster called Fēnix as well as the magical boat ride, Merlin’s Quest. The coaster, the first of its kind in the Benelux, has been built by Bolliger & Mabillard.

With seven hectares of new adventures, the expansion is the largest expansion in the history of Toverland, representing an investment of €35 million ($41m). Over the next few years the park in Sevenum wants to break the magical barrier of 1 million annual visitors. To encourage longer guests stays, a 4-star hotel will be built.

General director Caroline Kortooms is excited about what’s in store this summer: “These new additions show that our park is truly worthy of the name Toverland (Magicland).