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Roland Mack has received one of Europe’s highest honors. The owner of Europa-Park was presented with the prestigious “Pro Merito” Medal from the Council of Europe. Secretary General Alain Berset handed over the award during a formal ceremony. The medal honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to European values, social cohesion and international understanding. Roland Mack was accompanied by his wife Marianne Mack and his son Michael Mack, Honorary Consul of the French...

Fans who visited Disney California Adventure Park in February 2026 know the truth: some days the park was nearly empty, while on others it felt like pure Valentine's Day chaos with waits of over two hours for the big coasters. The data clearly shows that holidays and weekends drove massive crowd spikes – especially on February 14, 15, and 21. Smart planners could still enjoy dream days with average waits under 20 minutes. Here's the full breakdown every Disney fan needs ahead of 2027. The...

With the 2026 season just weeks away, Parc Astérix is putting the finishing touches on a truly ambitious project. When the popular French theme park reopens its gates on April 4, visitors will discover a significantly upgraded and more immersive Egypt Zone. At the heart of the changes is the former Place du Cirque, now renamed Place du Nil. Two iconic attractions are being completely rethemed. Guests will soon be able to experience La Descente du Nil (formerly L'Oxygénarium) and L'Envol...

A life-size bull as a symbol of Europe now brings color and hope right to the doors of the Children’s and Youth Clinic at the University Medical Center Freiburg. Europa-Park created this special artwork together with Freiburg-born artist Peter Gaymann and over 100 children. During Easter 2025, Peter Gaymann and numerous children painted the bull as part of a two-day art event at Europa-Park. Just in time for the Easter holiday, the sculpture has found its place in front of the...