During IAAPA Expo 2024, Grupo Vidanta, the leader in luxury hospitality in Latin America, and VidantaWorld, an unprecedented brand offering luxury resorts, cutting-edge entertainment, immersive experiences, and global mega yacht voyages, announced VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park, created in collaboration with globally acclaimed partners, including Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Vekoma Rides, Mack Rides, and P&P Projects.
VidantaWorld’s BON, which stands for Beauty of Nature, seeks to redefine the industry as the world’s first luxury theme park combining adventure, entertainment, and elevated amenities for all generations.
The park will be located on more than 150 acres at VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta. The luxury theme park will offer 23 thrilling attractions, 25 world-class restaurants and lounges, 16 retail shops and kiosks, and luxury resort hotels, including the recently opened VidantaWorld’s BON Park Hotel.
Grupo Vidanta partnered with leading industry visionaries and the world’s most accomplished theme park attraction designers to bring this world of imagination to life. This includes such entertainment giants as Cirque du Soleil and cutting-edge ride manufacturers Vekoma, Mack Rides, and Intamin, among others. The goal is to make VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park, one of the most sought-after destinations in the industry.
“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,” said Iván Chávez, Executive Vice President of Grupo Vidanta. “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.”
In the heart of VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park is LUDÕ, a groundbreaking water-themed dinner show by Cirque du Soleil, which will feature a fusion of art, technology, and storytelling. 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. LUDÕ will premiere at VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park in November 2025.
In collaboration with Vekoma, a global leader in ride innovation, VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park introduces a lineup of groundbreaking attractions, headlined by the record-breaking Tecuani Beast. As Latin America’s only double-launch coaster, Tecuani Beast boasts 3,930 feet of track, six inversions, and a top speed of 65 mph. This first-of-its-kind attraction features a double roll-over top hat and offers 13 airtime moments — more than any other rollercoaster in Latin America — making it one of the most exhilarating thrill coasters in the world.
Complementing Tecuani Beast is a collection of innovative rides, including Beat It, an interactive boat adventure; Ashara: Goddess of Fire, a switchback mine train; SOL: Speed of Light, a suspended family coaster; and Izari’s Flight, a sit-down family coaster. Together, these attractions demonstrate VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of imagination and excitement for guests of all ages.
Mack Rides brings its renowned innovation to VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park with a suite of attractions that blend cutting-edge engineering and captivating storytelling, creating unforgettable adventures for guests of all ages. Leading the lineup is Delia’s Adventure, an inverted powered coaster that serves as a cornerstone of VidantaWorld’s BON’s dedication to inventive storytelling. This signature ride celebrates the appreciation of nature at the center of BON Luxury Theme Park, inviting guests to embark on an exhilarating journey filled with breathtaking moments and imaginative twists.
VidantaWorld’s BON’s innovation is also enhanced by collaborations with Accesso, Aerophile, Brogent, Play Club, Walltopia, Zamperla, and Zierer, whose expertise brings a diverse range of attractions to life for all generations.
VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park’s Private Preview is available now, offering guests of VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta a sneak peek of the expansive and fantastical world of attractions and entertainment to come.
VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park is scheduled to open in 2026.
For more information about VidantaWorld’s BON Luxury Theme Park and VidantaWorld’s BON Park Hotel, or to learn more about VidantaWorld’s destinations and experiences, please visit VidantaWorld.com join the conversation on digital platforms with @VidantaWorld.
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