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Walibi Holland Goes All-In on Summer: New Summer Saturdays Until 10 PM

Thursday, 23. April 2026, 10:26

Thrilled fans of Walibi Holland, take note: The popular amusement park in the Netherlands is shifting its complete focus in the coming years to the summer season running from April through October. Instead of winter events like Bright Nights, the park is introducing extended opening hours on selected Saturdays – fantastic news for families craving more time for unforgettable days packed with thrills and shared memories. Why this smart realignment and what exactly is changing? The decision...

Parc Astérix: Greening Backstage for Greater Biodiversity

Wednesday, 22. April 2026, 14:21

At Parc Astérix, nature is reclaiming its rights – and not just in the guest areas, but deep into the backstage zones! The park’s employees voted in an internal poll for a special environmental project: the greening of a backstage area right in front of the Restaurant of the Gauls. The goal was to create a greener and more welcoming space for daily operations. This measure is part of Parc Astérix’s broad sustainability strategy. It follows the “Avoid, Reduce, Compensate,...

Monster-Casting 2026: Movie Park Germany Seeks Spooky Talents

Wednesday, 22. April 2026, 13:42

When the nights grow longer and autumn arrives, the darkest side of Hollywood awakens at Movie Park Germany. Europe’s largest Halloween event, the Halloween Horror Festival, returns in 2026 with full intensity – and is already looking for new spooky talents! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, the park invites fans to an open monster casting call. Aged 18 and up, enthusiasts who love slipping into other roles can become monsters themselves and deliver fear, adrenaline and unforgettable scare...

Efteling 2025: Record 80 Days at 9+ and New Grand Hotel Opening

Wednesday, 22. April 2026, 10:09

The Efteling once again proved in 2025 why it remains one of Europe’s most beloved theme parks among fans. With a new record of 80 days earning a 9+ guest rating, the opening of the park’s first on-site hotel, and a brand-new fairy tale, the Dutch fairy-tale park looks back on a strong year – delivering 5.78 million visits and significantly more guests from England. The Efteling closed fiscal year 2025 with a convincing result: 4.98 million individual visitors generated a total of 5.78...

Tivoli Gardens Board Visits Europa-Park Resort for Inspiration

Tuesday, 21. April 2026, 12:47

On April 13, 2026, the Europa-Park Resort hosted a visit of real international importance. The Board and Executive Committee of Tivoli Gardens came along with the park’s CEO, CFO and COO to draw fresh inspiration from its innovative concepts. For fans of the industry it was a true highlight: two big names in the theme park world coming together to talk about what really excites guests these days. Besides immersing themselves in the multisensory world of enjoyment at Eatrenalin, the group...

Music Moments: Young Talents Shine at TALENT ACADEMY Europa-Park

Monday, 20. April 2026, 16:11

Last weekend, music took center stage at the TALENT ACADEMY at Europa-Park. The 45 members from the „Music“ section presented their skills in a two-hour program. With singing, violin, E-piano, guitar and turns at the DJ booth they convinced the audience and let them showcase their musical development in selected pieces. The young talents created an evening full of sound, expression and emotion – entirely their own. A special highlight this year was the first-ever music scholarship...

World Circus Day: How Europa-Park Connects to the Circus

Saturday, 18. April 2026, 22:34

Today, on World Circus Day, an art form takes center stage that has shaped the Europa-Park and its owning family for generations: the circus. Anyone visiting the theme park in Rust gets to experience a fascinating mix of tradition, precision and spectacular showmanship – from historic parade wagons all the way to world-class international entertainment and the nurturing of young talent. The history of the Mack family has been closely intertwined with the glamorous world of the circus ring...

Disney Princess Cavalcade: Neue Details zur Prinzessinnen-Parade in Disney Adventure World

Monday, 13. April 2026, 13:29

Ab dem 24. Juli erwartet die Besucher von Disney Adventure World ein ganz besonderes neues Highlight: The Disney Princess Cavalcade. Bei diesem einzigartigen Erlebnis ziehen Gäste gemeinsam mit einigen der bekanntesten Disney-Prinzessinnen auf große Abenteuerreise – Prinzessinnen, die vor allem für ihren Mut und ihren unerschrockenen Geist geliebt werden. Vier Prinzessinnen, vier Welten, vier vollkommen unterschiedliche Geschichten. Was sie jedoch alle verbindet, ist dieselbe starke...

Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings: New 'Up' Attraction Opening in 2027 at Disney Adventure World!

Monday, 13. April 2026, 13:19

Pixar fans have every reason to be excited: The first attraction based on the beloved film 'Up' now has an official name – Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings. This family-friendly ride will open in 2027 at Disney Adventure World and bring charming, nostalgic flair to Adventure Way. The attraction is being built in a prime location in Adventure Way, right opposite Raiponce Tangled Spin. Construction is already well underway. The name refers to the Wilderness Explorers, the club of young...

Sasha Rides Colossos: Star Guest Launches 25th Anniversary

Monday, 13. April 2026, 13:07

At Heide Park Resort today, a very special birthday tribute was paid – right on board Europe’s tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster. Singer Sasha stepped in as the celebrity guest and completed the official anniversary ride on “Colossos – Battle of the Giants,” officially kicking off the 2026 birthday celebrations. The 60-meter-tall giant, with top speeds of up to 110 km/h and a steep 61-degree drop, has been the undisputed icon of Heide Park Resort since its opening day. For...

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