Residents and visitors in North Texas will soon be able to enjoy all the oinktastical adventures the new Peppa Pig theme park at North Richland Hills has to offer. Merlin Entertainment, the company that partnered with Hasbro to operate the park, revealed what rides and attractions are headed our way in an announcement on Dec. 5, 2023.
Much like the Universal Studios theme park coming to Frisco in 2026, the new Peppa Pig theme park is aimed at preschool children. The park will encourage children to safely explore the world of Peppa through interactive rides and themed playgrounds where they will find their favorite characters from the show.
“Every corner of the charming new park is crafted with preschoolers in mind, from their first roller coaster rides and fairground games with the whole family to a pedal path adventure built just for kids, and a colorful splash pad that celebrates "muddy puddles" jumping fun!” said Merlin Entertainment in a statement. “Families will snort, giggle and create their first theme park memories together with Peppa and her friends.”
When the parks open in 2024, guests will find five new rides and a combination of 10 play spaces and attractions.
Rides:
- Daddy Pig's Roller Coaster: Perfect for a first roller coaster experience, this ride will provide family-friendly thrills.
- Peppa Pig's Balloon Ride: This colorful aerial carousel ride offers amazing views of the whole park.
- Grandad Dog's Pirate Boat Ride: Sail away on a kid-sized boat ride.
- Grampy Rabbit's Dinosaur Adventure: Join your toddler and ride a dinosaur together as they discover prehistoric surprises.
- Mr. Bull's High Striker: Get shot up into the sky as Mr. Bull’s hammer hits the bell and hold on tight on your way down.
Play spaces and attractions:
- Muddy Puddles Splash Pad: Pack up for splashing fun on hot days! This area will feature spouting fountains and slides.
- Peppa's Pedal Bike Tour and George's Tricycle Trail: The trail offers paths for little cyclists and a separate tricycle path for even smaller kids.
- Fun Fair: A complete Peppa Pig-themed fairground full of free fair games.
- George's Fort: “Make your way through a maze in Granny Pig's Garden and discover George's Fort, just waiting to be explored,” said the announcement.
- Grandpa Pig's Greenhouse: Kids will climb and slide around to discover what Grandpa Pig’s is growing in his greenhouse.
- Peppa Pig's Treehouse: A kid-sized treehouse where they can climb, slide down and climb back again.
- Rebecca Rabbit's Playground
- Madame Gazelle's Nature Trail - Discover what has left mysterious footprints on the ground as you explore the nature trail with Madame Gazelle.
- Mr. Potato's Showtime Arena: Join Peppa under the canopy for a day full of live shows packed full of songs, games and giggles.
- The Cinema: The park is prepared for all types of weather, so if it’s too sunny, too windy or too cold, head to the cinema for some indoor fun.
A precise opening date hasn’t been disclosed yet, but Merlin Entertainment hopes the park will welcome guests at some point in 2024.