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World’s first ‘luxury’ theme park to open in winter sun hotspot with rollercoasters, indoor rides and water show
It is estimated to cost $1.3billion
THE first luxury theme park in the world is opening in a winter sun destination loved by Brits.
VidantaWorld’s BON, standing for 'Beauty Of Nature' will open in Mexico in 2026.
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Inside will be 23 attractions including rollercoaster and rides.
This includes the family friendly drop ride Floresta Drop, as well as the spinning Vista Wheel and Carousel of Colors.
Dark boat ride Eternity, and spinning cup ride Splash Canyon are some of the water rides at the park, along with the Enchanted River ride.
The best views will be found from the SkyDream Parks Gondola ride, which goes around the whole park from above.
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There will be a range of rollercoasters too. Tecuani Beast will be the first double-launch rollercoaster in Latin America with speeds of 65mph.
Mine train ride Ashara: Goddess of Fire, suspended family rollercoaster Speed of Light and sit down family rollercoaster Izari's Flight will also open.
One of the huge shows includes the water-themed dinner show LUDÕ with performances from Cirque du Soleil.
Based in a wrap-around aquarium, guests will be able to dine while watching the acrobats and skills.
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There will also be 25 "world-class" restaurants, including the Mexican Tacoco and American Golden Grill.
Pizzas, seafood and poke bowls will all be options at other restaurants, while cocktails can be found at the tropical Kahili bar.
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Around 16 souvenir stalls, boutique shops and snack stores will also be at the theme park.
And its own BON Park Hotel is already open, with guests already able to book to get a sneak preview of the park before it opens.
Rooms range from one and two-bedroom suites - the latter of which have private plunge pools - to two-bedroom lofts.
Iván Chávez, executive vice president of Grupo Vidanta, the park is “redefining what a theme park can be as the world’s first all-generations luxury destination”.
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He told : "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.”
Parts of the park will open next year, including LUDÕ, although the park is currently open one day a week for guests to explore some of it.
Rides such as Floresta Drop and Vista Wheel are already open.
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An official opening date in 2026 is yet to be revealed, along with ticket prices.
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