NOT ONE but three new theme parks have been given the go-ahead to open in Europe, which they claim could even rival Disney.
A deal between France and Saudi Arabia for three theme parks near Paris has been announced.
The project is expected to cost €6bn (£5.13bn) overall and will include a manga-themed park, inspired by the popular Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z.
Little details have been revealed about the theme parks, but local media has reported that it could be built on the site of the former Mirapolis park in Val-d’Oise, which has been closed for 35 years.
The opening dates for the parks are not known yet, but they will be built near Cergy-Pontoise and expected to take years to construct.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that the development would be “extraordinary” and would create a “new global destination”.
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He also said: “Nothing like this has been seen since Disneyland Paris.”
The project is thought to have transpired from a conversation between Macron and bin Salman about their love for Japanese comics.
It is expected to create around 22,000 jobs.
Despite no details being revealed about the new theme parks yet, it is believed that the Dragon Ball Z theme park could be based around the park of the same theme currently being built by Qiddiya in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Riyadh theme park is set to have seven zones including Turtle House, Capsule Corporation and Beerus’s Planet.
There is also set to be a 70-metre high rollercoaster running through the park.
Overall, the Riyadh theme park is expected to have 30 themed attractions, five of which are set to be next generation rides.
Guests will be able to stay in themed hotels as well, and there will be a number of restaurants at the park.