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DAZN and Jürgen Klinsmann at Europa-Park: Insights and Highlights

Tuesday, 11. June 2024, 13:55
DAZN is accompanying the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship with the show “Welcome Europe.” The premiere episode, featuring Jürgen Klinsmann, was filmed at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort. Fans can now enjoy international sporting events in various hotels and bars within the park.

Plopsaland De Panne: Seeking 25 Talented Performers

Tuesday, 11. June 2024, 11:24
Plopsaland De Panne is expanding its animation program and is looking for 25 talented performers for the summer. On June 15th, an audition day will take place where candidates can apply for various roles.

Thousands of Efteling Fans in Digital Queue for New Subscription

Tuesday, 11. June 2024, 10:47
Starting today, the Dutch theme park Efteling is offering three new types of subscriptions: Classic, Plus, and Premium. Due to high demand, a digital queue has been set up on the Efteling website. This morning, thousands of people were standing in this virtual line.

Lifelike Nikola Tesla Animatronic at Europa-Park: Technological Innovation in the New Themed Area

Tuesday, 11. June 2024, 09:26
Europa-Park presents a world first: In the new Croatian-themed area, visitors can experience a lifelike animatronic of the visionary inventor Nikola Tesla. This impressive figure stands at the entrance of the roller coaster “Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac” and was realized through a groundbreaking collaboration between MACK One and the five-time Oscar-winning special effects experts from Weta Workshop in New Zealand.

Former 1996 European Champions Reunite at Europa-Park

Monday, 10. June 2024, 16:06
The German national football team of 1996, who became European champions at Wembley, reunited at Europa-Park just before Euro 2024. The reunion was organized by coach Berti Vogts and Jürgen Klinsmann in Germany's largest theme park.

Sustainability Initiatives at Movie Park Germany: A Greener Experience

Saturday, 08. June 2024, 09:01
On International Environment Day, Movie Park Germany highlights its new measures to promote sustainability. Targeted changes in various park areas aim to reduce the ecological footprint.

Surprise Guest Dimitri Vegas at Plopsaland De Panne: 150,000th Ride on “The Ride To Happiness by Tomorrowland”

Friday, 07. June 2024, 15:04
On June 7, 2024, visitors to Plopsaland De Panne experienced a special surprise. Dimitri Vegas, the famous DJ from the duo “Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike,” made an unexpected appearance at the theme park to celebrate the 150,000th ride of the popular roller coaster “The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland.”

Europa-Park Opens an Innovative Health Center for Employees

Friday, 07. June 2024, 14:55
Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort has opened a new health center aimed at improving the well-being of its approximately es 5,000 employees. Initiated by Miriam Mack, the “Feel good Health Center” offers comprehensive healthcare and various on-site prevention programs.

Disneyland Paris: Free Maps Return at the Entrance

Friday, 07. June 2024, 14:13
Disneyland Paris has reversed a significant decision: the popular maps, once available at the entrance, are back. Visitors can now easily pick up a map upon entry, making navigation within the park easier.

Events at Parc Astérix: Chérie FM and Nostalgie Belgium Live

Friday, 07. June 2024, 10:33
Two special events took place at Parc Astérix at the end of May. The Chérie FM team broadcasted their morning show live from the theme park and hosted an exclusive concert. Shortly after, Nostalgie Belgium's Nostalgie Family Tour also went live from the park.