Plopsaland Belgium is opening a limited preview of its new Flying Cinema before the attraction welcomes regular day visitors. The preview sessions begin on selected days from December 19, 2026, while the official opening is set for March 13, 2027, according to Plopsa’s preview notice.
That makes the planning choice more specific than simply buying a park ticket. Annual passholders must reserve a free time slot, resort guests receive an assigned attraction ticket at check in, and a day ticket alone does not provide preview access. The Plopsaland De Panne park map can help place the new attraction near the entrance when you build the rest of the visit.
- Preview start: Selected Flying Cinema sessions begin December 19, 2026.
- Eligible guests: Valid Plopsa annual passholders and guests at three resort accommodations.
- Reservation: Annual passholders reserve a free time slot; resort guests receive an assigned time.
- Day tickets: Standalone day visitors are excluded from the preview period.
- Public opening: Every Plopsaland Belgium visitor can ride from March 13, 2027.
December 19 Starts the Limited Preview
The December date is an advance preview, not the full public launch. Plopsa says the Flying Cinema will operate on selected days from December 19, with limited places and a trial period continuing behind the scenes as the team finishes the visitor experience.
The distinction matters for a winter visit. Dutch theme park outlet Looopings reported that annual passholders and resort guests can enter first, while ordinary day visitors wait for March. The official preview page confirms that the early sessions are limited to those groups.
Plopsa warns that testing continues during previews. Temporary interruptions or short closures are possible, so December is an early chance, not a guaranteed uninterrupted performance.
Preview Access Is Limited to Passholders and Resort Guests
Annual passholders need a valid pass that grants access to Plopsaland Belgium on both the reservation date and the selected preview date. The preview page lists the Plopsaland Belgium Pass, Plopsa Pass Europe, and Plopsa Pass Europe Premium among the qualifying pass types, with a free reservation required in advance.
One booking can include multiple valid annual pass numbers, useful for families traveling together. Places are limited, so choose an available date and time online and keep the confirmation email.
Resort guests follow a different process. Guests staying at Plopsaland Village, Plopsaland Theater Hotel, or Studio 100 Chalets on a date when an Avant Première takes place receive an admission ticket with an assigned time at check in, as the official preview information explains.
A regular Plopsaland day ticket does not unlock the preview. Visitors who are not annual passholders and are not staying at one of the qualifying resort accommodations should plan around the public opening instead of expecting to add the Flying Cinema at the gate during the early period.
Flying Cinema Uses a Dome, Motion, Wind and Scent
Plopsa describes the attraction as an indoor flying theatre rather than a roller coaster. Guests sit in a flight simulator beneath a giant cinema dome, while movement, film, wind, and scent effects create the sensation of flying. The flight itself lasts about five minutes and is located in Plopsaland Plaza near the park entrance.
The ride follows Maya the Bee over tulip fields, Venice, Paris, and Plopsaland Belgium. The official attraction page calls it a European first for Plopsaland, an operator description rather than an independently verified ranking.
Height rules make this a family planning issue as well as a headline attraction. Guests at least 1.30 metres tall may ride alone, children from 1.00 metres up to but not including 1.30 metres must ride with an adult, and children under 1.00 metre are not permitted to board.
An adapted ground-floor boarding area is available for visitors with reduced mobility. Ask staff about boarding and current limitations because the preview is still refining operations.
The Resort Offer Adds a September 13 Booking Deadline
Plopsa is currently advertising 25% off selected resort stays with the code EARLYBIRD through September 13, 2026. The official offer page connects qualifying stays with preview access and lists packages at the Theater Hotel, Plopsaland Village, and Studio 100 Chalets.
This is a lodging promotion, not universal Flying Cinema admission. Packages may include park access, Plopsaqua, parking, meals on some Theater Hotel options, and the exclusive preview, but dates and accommodation terms control eligibility. A discount code does not turn a standalone day ticket into preview admission.
For a winter trip, start by checking whether your chosen stay overlaps a selected preview date. Annual passholders should reserve the attraction separately, while resort guests should read the check in instructions and expect the assigned time slot rather than choosing any session they want.
Because the attraction is indoors near the entrance, it can be an early activity or weather backup. A limited preview slot may not match park hours, so leave room for the rest of the day rather than building the itinerary around a five minute flight.
March 13 Opens Flying Cinema to Regular Day Visitors
March 13, 2027 is the point when the Flying Cinema becomes available to every Plopsaland Belgium visitor. Plopsa’s official opening release confirms that date, so a regular day ticket can support a visit after opening, subject to normal park admission, operating hours, capacity, and the posted height rules.
The public launch also removes the preview eligibility test. You will no longer need a qualifying annual pass or a stay at Plopsaland Village, the Theater Hotel, or the Studio 100 Chalets simply to be considered for the attraction, although the park may still use ordinary queues, reservations, or capacity controls once general access begins.
Until then, the useful details to recheck are the selected preview dates, the reservation confirmation, the accommodation check in instructions, and any same day notice about testing. Plopsa says rides may be changed or cancelled because of technical issues or other unforeseen circumstances, even when a guest has planned a qualifying stay.
That uncertainty is not a reason to ignore the preview. It is a reason to keep the first flight flexible, avoid promising children a guaranteed ride, and retain another attraction or indoor activity in the day plan. The public opening remains the cleaner choice for visitors who value certainty over being among the first guests.
| If you… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Hold a qualifying annual pass | Reserve a free preview slot and confirm the pass covers both relevant dates. |
| Stay at a qualifying resort property | Book an eligible preview date and collect the assigned ticket at check in. |
| Have only a day ticket | Wait for March 13, 2027, when the attraction opens to all visitors. |
| Travel with a child under 1.30 metres | Check the adult accompaniment rule, and note that children under 1.00 metre cannot board. |
- Choose the right access route: Use a qualifying annual pass or resort stay for the preview; a day ticket is not enough.
- Reserve early: Annual passholders need a free time slot, and preview places are limited.
- Check the offer deadline: The EARLYBIRD code advertises 25% off selected stays through September 13, 2026.
- Protect the itinerary: Keep another plan available because testing can cause interruptions or cancellations.
- Plan for March: Use the public opening on March 13, 2027 if your group cannot meet preview eligibility.
The best preview plan is therefore simple: match the visit to an eligible access route, reserve the correct time, and treat the Flying Cinema as one carefully timed part of a broader Plopsaland day. The attraction’s public opening on March 13, 2027 is the more straightforward option for everyone else.
When do the Plopsaland Flying Cinema previews begin?
Preview sessions begin on selected days from December 19, 2026. The attraction’s official public opening is March 13, 2027.
Who can visit the Flying Cinema before March 2027?
Valid Plopsa annual passholders and guests staying at Plopsaland Village, Plopsaland Theater Hotel, or Studio 100 Chalets can use the preview.
Can a regular day ticket holder use the preview?
No. Day ticket visitors are excluded from the preview and can visit the Flying Cinema after the public opening on March 13, 2027.
What are the Flying Cinema height rules?
Guests at least 1.30 metres tall may ride alone. Children from 1.00 metres up to but not including 1.30 metres need an adult, and children under 1.00 metre cannot board.
