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Toverland Announces €98 Million Investment Plan

Monday, 02. March 2026, 21:39

Toverland is taking a major step toward becoming a full-fledged resort. The popular Dutch theme park has announced a comprehensive investment plan worth €98 million that will gradually transform the park and significantly expand both guest experiences and staff infrastructure in the coming years. Following the approval of an expanded zoning plan by the Horst aan de Maas municipal council in December of last year, Toverland has now submitted a loan application to the provincial council. The...

Rulantica February 2026: Very Low Crowds at Start, Peaks in Second Half

Sunday, 01. March 2026, 00:18

Rulantica kicked off February 2026 with wonderfully quiet days – giving fans a perfect example of how relaxed a winter visit to the Nordic water world can truly be. Those who came at the beginning of the month enjoyed nearly empty slides and wait times sometimes under two minutes. Only in the second half did the numbers rise noticeably, yet they stayed well below typical summer crowds. The monthly average was around 25 percent occupancy and about eight minutes wait time – a real treat for...

Olivier Arthur Reveals: Princess-Inspired Cuisine at Regal View Restaurant & Lounge

Friday, 27. February 2026, 23:45

Princess fans and foodies rejoice: The Disney Adventure World is getting a truly unique culinary highlight with the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge. Head Chef Olivier Arthur has now shared the creative background and inspirations behind the park’s very first Character Dining restaurant – giving fans a real taste of a dining experience that combines magic, storytelling and top-tier cuisine. Conceived as the elegant vacation residence of the Disney Princesses, the Regal View Restaurant &...

Events at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort in April: Easter Village, Festivals & Balloon Festival

Friday, 27. February 2026, 23:30

April promises a wealth of spring magic and varied entertainment for the whole family at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort. From magical Easter activities to cultural theme festivals, glamorous shows and a spectacular balloon festival – there are countless reasons to visit around Germany’s largest theme park. Sundays get off to a particularly enjoyable start all year round. On selected Sundays as well as on Easter Monday, the Diner Station invites guests to a delicious Country Brunch in...

Rulantica Named Germany’s Best Water Park – GRAND PRIX EDventure Best New Attraction

Friday, 27. February 2026, 12:53

Rulantica fans, rejoice! The Rulantica water world has been voted Germany’s best water park by nearly 70,000 real guests – and the brand-new 3D family attraction GRAND PRIX EDventure at Europa-Park simultaneously takes home the title for best new attraction. These are the clear results of the Parkscout Public Award 2025/2026, where no jury decided, but the voices of the visitors alone. Rulantica delights all year round with unique water fun at the highest level. More than 50 slides and...

Nordic Crowns Tavern: New Frozen-Inspired Restaurant Opening 2026 at Disneyland Paris

Friday, 27. February 2026, 12:45

Starting March 29, 2026, Frozen fans at Disneyland Paris will not only step into the long-awaited World of Frozen – they can also dine right in the heart of the Kingdom of Arendelle. The Nordic Crowns Tavern promises a cozy, maritime dining experience packed with loving details from the beloved animated classic, making it the perfect spot after an action-packed day. The Kingdom of Arendelle, set on the shores of a fjord, has long thrived on maritime trade. Fittingly, the Nordic Crowns...

Jonas Fischer from Europa-Park’s TALENT ACADEMY Lands Role in “Schloss Einstein”

Friday, 27. February 2026, 11:45

Starting March 6, the 29th season of the popular KiKa series “Schloss Einstein” kicks off – and a young talent straight from Europa-Park is right in the middle of it. 14-year-old Jonas Fischer from Königschaffhausen takes on one of the new lead roles as Milo Liebknecht, bringing fresh humor and real emotion to the boarding-school life. Jonas has been a member of the TALENT ACADEMY at Europa-Park since May 2023 and attends the Acting course there. In the course he slips into different...

Europa-Park Closed: Dismantled Coasters & New Thatched Roofs

Friday, 27. February 2026, 11:20

While most visitors are missing Europa-Park, a hive of activity is underway behind the closed gates. Every year, the park uses its multi-week winter closure for comprehensive maintenance – far more than just a simple break. This phase ensures the highest safety standards, impeccable quality and the magical experience that millions of fans expect year after year. Instead of being empty and quiet, the park turns into one big workshop. Screwing, painting, inspecting and renewing are happening...

Phantasialand January 2026: 71% Capacity at Start – Many Quiet Days After

Friday, 27. February 2026, 08:56

January 2026 at Phantasialand delivered a classic seasonal pattern with extreme contrasts: The month kicked off with heavy crowds, then quickly turned into a paradise for coaster fans who wanted to ride almost without waiting. On January 2, the park reached 71 percent capacity with an average wait time of 24.7 minutes across all attractions. By January 15, capacity had dropped to just 10 percent and waits to only 8.1 minutes. Toward the end of the month, numbers rose slightly again but stayed...

Europa-Park January 2026: Extremely Quiet Winter Month with Minimal Crowds

Friday, 27. February 2026, 08:35

January 2026 will go down in many Europa-Park fans’ memories as one of the most relaxed winter months the park has ever seen. Anyone who visited during this period enjoyed free pathways, plenty of space, and wait times that were mostly well under 5 minutes – a dream come true for coaster enthusiasts who want to ride without stress. Throughout the month, Europa-Park was very quiet overall. On many days, crowd levels were minimal or very low. The absolute low was recorded on January 12 at...

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