News about Jumping Juna

Twelve days after the opening, Looopings took a closer look at the children's attractions and decoration in the renewed Avalon. For Jumping Juna, the article provided a clear picture of what visitors would actually encounter. The ride was described as a children's carousel from Italian manufacturer Zamperla, built around a story in which unicorn Juna hosts a costume party and little dragon Sparky joins in. Visitors board one of six vehicles shaped like Juna or Sparky. During the ride, they bounce up and down beneath a painted starry sky, surrounded by colorful flags and pillars. The report made clear that Toverland was not simply adding capacity, but trying to create life, recognizability and charm. Jumping Juna was presented as part of a broader children's layer in Avalon, together with Garden Tour, Sparky's Splash Dock, Little Dragons and the relocated Arthur's Tournament Training next to the ride. For families with young children, this changed Avalon's role. After the expansion, it became more than a place for scenery, food and major attractions; it became a compact area where small children could actively play and ride.

On 1 July 2023, the renewed Avalon officially opened, giving Jumping Juna its public debut in the themed area. Looopings described the reopening as an important step in Toverland's development as a more mature theme park. Avalon had opened in 2018, but management soon concluded that the area lacked dynamism, movement and ride capacity. The medieval-themed land was therefore expanded substantially. Jumping Juna became one of four new mechanical attractions, alongside Dragonwatch, Pixarus and Garden Tour. The opening followed an intense 11.5 million euro project, with work continuing until the last possible moment. According to Looopings, Toverland mainly wanted guests to stay longer and experience a more colorful, cheerful atmosphere. Jumping Juna fitted that mission directly. The children's ride introduced the cartoon-like characters Juna and Sparky and gave young visitors their own ride experience in an area that had previously centered on Fenix, Merlin's Quest and restaurants. As a result, Avalon did not just become larger; it became more useful and inviting for families with younger children.

Two days after announcing the opening date, Toverland shared more detailed story information about Jumping Juna. Looopings covered a mini documentary in which the park explained not only Garden Tour, but also the children's ride being added to Avalon. Jumping Juna was built around two new Toverland characters: unicorn Juna and little dragon Sparky. In the ride's story, they host a costume party, with young visitors boarding vehicles shaped like the two fantasy creatures. One notable detail was the involvement of the merchandise department in shaping the characters. Toverland clearly wanted children to meet Juna and Sparky in the attraction, then recognize them again in the gift shop. The article also noted that the ride had largely been assembled, while the video showed designs, 3D simulations, construction footage and workshop scenes where the decorations were taking shape. For fans, this update added more than a name and opening date. It showed Jumping Juna as part of a broader attempt to make Avalon warmer, more child-friendly and commercially stronger.

On 23 May 2023, Jumping Juna finally received a firm opening date. Looopings reported that Toverland would open the four new mechanical attractions in Avalon to all visitors on Saturday 1 July. Alongside Jumping Juna, the line-up included Dragonwatch, Pixarus and Garden Tour. A private VIP opening was planned for the evening before, while staff would get an earlier preview. The announcement brought clarity after months of visible construction and fan speculation. It also showed that the project had grown in scale: the investment was no longer 10 million euros, but 11.5 million. Toverland wanted the new rides and play experiences to bring more color, cheerfulness and movement to Avalon. Since opening in 2018, the area had been visually impressive, but the park felt guests did not spend enough time there. Jumping Juna had a clear function in that strategy. As an accessible children's ride, it gave young families a specific reason to stay longer in Avalon rather than simply passing through the themed area.

In early March 2023, Toverland's Avalon expansion was no longer just a plan on paper. Looopings reported that the first buildings in the themed area were rising, and the work was not limited to headline attractions Pixarus and Dragonwatch. On the other side of Avalon, crews were building the structures and foundations for Jumping Juna, the children's ride located near the base of Dragonwatch. Its wooden canopy was already being fitted with small roof windows, making the future ride increasingly recognizable on site. The article placed Jumping Juna within a compact and technically demanding 10 million euro construction project. For Pixarus, materials even had to be lifted over the Fenix roller coaster with a large crane, forcing occasional closures of that ride. For fans, the update made the Avalon expansion feel tangible: Toverland was actively turning a beautiful but relatively calm area into a livelier destination. For families, Jumping Juna promised exactly what Avalon had been missing: an approachable, colorful ride aimed squarely at younger children.