When we learned that a UK theme park was opening an entire time travel-themed park expansion, it’s safe to say we were pretty darn intrigued.

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Kynren: The Storied Lands – an addition to the original Kynren attraction — is opening on July 18th, and from everything we’ve seen, this new expansion is one you won’t want to miss. While we’ve had a look at our fair share of concept art and photos, we have a new first look INSIDE the actual park, and it’s going to make you want to plan a trip!

While this experience will emphasize live-action shows, immersive environments, large-scale sets, animals, and cutting-edge effects instead of traditional rides, Kynren: The Storied Lands will open on July 18th, 2026. Tickets are now available for purchase online, and we finally have a first look INSIDE the park!

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You can see what Kynren—The Storied Lands looks like in this new video from the UK’s High Life North magazine below:

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The new lands at the theme park-like experience include:

• The Trusty Steed, a horse stunt show adapted from Fina and the Golden Cape, which will feature medieval knights clashing on horseback, a fearless female warrior showing off her courage in a breathtaking display of horsemanship and daring stunts, enormous sets, stunning special effects, and the real Auckland Palace as the backdrop.
• The Legend of the Wear, a water-based stunt show based on the local legend of the Lambton Worm, features water effects, fight scenes, and stunts on a large lake, and apparently includes a monstrous, cursed creature that emerges from the water.
• The Lost Feather, a bird show featuring 300 birds, is staged in a 3,600-seat arena inspired by a bird’s nest. The show is described as a “visually stunning free-flying bird show centered around the relationship between birds and humanity.”
• A Viking-themed area where warriors clash, and fires rage as part of a multi-sensory demonstration of the legendary warriors.
• A Victorian Imaginarium, where guests will enter a “Victorian library where imagination has escaped from the pages.” As they wander through an outdoor storytelling maze, guests will “encounter curious characters, inventive minds and theatrical surprises inspired by the wonder and creativity of the Victorian age.” This area will eventually tie to a larger Victorian Village planned for a future phase of development (currently targeted for 2027, subject to planning approval).

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This is an addition to the original Kynren, which is located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. The entire park focuses on taking guests through iconic moments in British history. Tickets are available for select days of the week, and when you go to purchase, you’ll need to choose a time slot to arrive for your visit. They’re £30 GBP each, which translates to $40 USD per adult. Children’s tickets are £20 GBP or about $26.66 US dollars each.

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We’ll be on the lookout for even more updates from Kynren — The Storied Lands and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest theme park news and more!

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