Limited access during the phased opening
Grupo Vidanta held a dedicated press session for the project in London on November 4, 2026. BON had begun its phased soft opening on October 24, with admission reserved exclusively for Vidanta resort guests.
For now, the park opens at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and deliberately limits attendance, according to VidantaWorld. Grupo Vidanta Executive Vice President Iván Chávez said he expects BON to comfortably host about 5,000 to 10,000 guests a day, although its attractions could handle several times that volume. He said the operator would prefer to cap attendance rather than oversell.
The soft opening includes five of the park's seven themed worlds: Laguna Feliz, Celebration Lagoon, Crystal Star Plaza, Discovery Jungle and Adventure Valley. Arc of Guardians, Marivela Wonder Gliders, Floranova Spin and Izari's Flight are scheduled to join the lineup starting in December 2026. Work on Crystal Star Plaza will continue in stages toward 2027.
Rides, dining and the investment
BON's development includes 23 attractions and 25 restaurants across its themed worlds. In the Land of Legends, the signature Tuani Beast roller coaster is set to feature two launches and six inversions, reaching about 65 miles per hour, or roughly 105 km/h, according to VidantaWorld.
The park's Cirque du Soleil dinner show, Lúmina, takes place in a 360-degree theater encircled by a wraparound aquarium. It premiered in December 2025 in the custom-built venue, which seats nearly 700. Cirque du Soleil says the production is scheduled for more than 300 performances a year.
Figures from Grupo Vidanta reported by Forbes put the theme park's share of the roughly $1.5 billion investment at approximately $1.3 billion. The remaining $200 million is attributed to the on-site Cirque du Soleil experience.
VidantaWorld named eight attraction manufacturers involved in BON's development. Vekoma of the Netherlands created The Rise of Soluma, while Liechtenstein's Intamin supplied Floresta Drop. The other manufacturers are Germany's Mack Rides and Zierer, Italy's Zamperla, Bulgaria's Walltopia, France's Aerophile and Taiwan's Brogent.
Hotel access and the wider resort portfolio
The accompanying BON Luxury Hotel offers an on-site stay. Opened in December 2025, it has 79 suites and its own private beach. Hotel and resort guests can reach the theme park by gondola, a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
BON belongs to VidantaWorld, Grupo Vidanta's platform across eight destinations in Mexico. Its hospitality portfolio contains more than 13 luxury brands, including The Estates and Grand Luxxe. It also encompasses seven golf courses, Jungala Aqua Experience, the VidantaWorld Concert Series and the mega-yacht VidantaWorld's ELEGANT.
VidantaWorld has two resident Cirque du Soleil shows. The group's first resident production, JOYÀ, has run at VidantaWorld Riviera Maya since 2014.
Options for meetings and private events
VidantaWorld's offerings for meeting and incentive groups include private ride and lounge access, VIP seats and viewing areas for shows and parades, and themed spaces for dinners and receptions. The Grand Vidanta Convention Center provides 13 meeting venues, with room for 2,000 attendees in its largest space.
Beginning in 2027, groups will also be able to reserve a section of the park for private events accommodating up to 2,000 guests.
