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Heide Park Mega Deal: Book an Overnight Stay and Get a Merlin Adventure Pass for Free

Monday, 02. February 2026, 10:11

There’s no bigger adventure than this: Heide Park Resort is launching an incredible mega deal that will thrill every theme park fan. Anyone booking an overnight package at the Heide Park Adventure Hotel by March 1, 2026, will receive a Merlin Adventure Pass at no extra cost instead of the standard 2-day ticket — and this applies to every person in the booking. Arrival dates are valid from March 28 to July 31, 2026. The offer covers the “Basic Adventure” and “All-Inclusive”...

Rulantica Light Night 2026: Water World Open Until Midnight with Party and Nordlys Show

Monday, 02. February 2026, 08:53

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Rulantica – the water world at Europa-Park Resort – turns into a nighttime party paradise. Open until midnight, the “Rulantica Lichternacht,” presented by HITRADIO OHR, delivers an unforgettable blend of water fun, spectacular shows, and DJ beats. The evening’s standout is the show “NORDLYS – Polar Illumination,” performed three times high above the wave pool Surf Fjørd. Breathtaking aerial acrobatics combine with stunning light effects to...

Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary 2026: Soarin’ Return and Exclusive Offerings

Friday, 30. January 2026, 21:41

Disney California Adventure Park turns 25 in 2026 – and fans have plenty of special highlights to look forward to. Starting February 6, guests can enjoy new outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the return of opening-day classic Soarin’ Over California, exclusive merchandise, an interactive Pixar Pal-A-Round Bucket, and more limited-time offerings that nod to park history. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Downtown Disney District also celebrate their 25th anniversaries with...

New 1930s-Style Florist Boutique Opens January 31, 2026 at Disney Adventure World

Friday, 30. January 2026, 12:39

Starting January 31, 2026, a stunning new boutique opens at Disney Adventure World, just steps from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. It seamlessly bridges the glamorous vibe of World Premiere Plaza with the lush greenery of Adventure Way. Created by Walt Disney Imagineering Paris in collaboration with the Design & Delivery teams, this immersive retail space revives a 1930s flower shop complete with a rich backstory that fits perfectly into the golden age of Hollywood theming. “We...

Disney Honors WWII Veteran Herb Maneloveg’s 101st Birthday at Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat

Thursday, 29. January 2026, 22:07

A deeply moving moment at Magic Kingdom: On January 25, Walt Disney World Resort celebrated World War II veteran Herb Maneloveg’s 101st birthday with a special honor – he served as the “U.S. Armed Forces Representative of the Day” during the park’s daily Flag Retreat ceremony. The former Private in the U.S. Army’s 106th Infantry Division, wounded during the Battle of the Bulge and awarded the Purple Heart, experienced a day filled with magic and gratitude. The celebration began...

Gardaland Magic Winter Success: “Turbo Ice” Proves Popular

Thursday, 29. January 2026, 14:18

Gardaland Resort in Italy has reported positive results for its “Gardaland Magic Winter” event. The park was open to visitors from December 6 to January 6. The attraction “Turbo Ice,” which returned for the first time in several years, proved particularly popular. “Turbo Ice” is an S-Kid Track by Neveplast, an artificial sliding track where guests drive small electric karts. “The go-kart track at Gardaland Magic Winter proved to be an extremely successful element of the...

Efteling App Adds Subtitles for Fairytale Forest Accessibility

Thursday, 29. January 2026, 12:51

Efteling is boosting accessibility by now offering synchronized subtitles for nearly all spoken narrations throughout the park via its free app. The texts are available in Dutch, English, German and French, automatically appearing in the selected language. Subtitles are provided for the attractions Baron 1898, Danse Macabre and Villa Volta. Before Villa Volta begins, Hugo van den Loonsche Duynen recounts the evening he was cursed, and visitors can now read this monologue in four languages....

Sally Özcan to Open First Café at Europa-Park in 2026

Wednesday, 28. January 2026, 09:08

Just in time for the season opening on March 28, 2026, successful food creator Saliha “Sally” Özcan will open her first café at Europa-Park Resort. Located in the heart of the Icelandic-themed area inside the blue fire Dome, Sally’s Café features a new spacious seating area with approximately 50 indoor seats and 40 additional seats on the terrace, inviting guests to relax. The café is decorated with personal touches from Sally’s life, creating an enchanting atmosphere that takes...

Royal Encounter with Anna and Elsa in World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris

Wednesday, 28. January 2026, 08:49

On March 29, 2026, World of Frozen will open in Disney Adventure World—the new name for Walt Disney Studios Park—offering guests a truly immersive journey to Arendelle, the beloved kingdom from 'Frozen'. Alongside the new attraction 'Frozen Ever After' and a variety of dining and shopping options, visitors will have the chance to meet Anna and Elsa in an exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience available only at Disneyland Paris. During this royal encounter, guests will feel as though they...

Phantasialand Offers €29 Tickets Every Day, Including Weekends and Holidays

Wednesday, 28. January 2026, 08:20

Phantasialand in Brühl, Germany, has launched presale tickets priced at €29 for every day of operation, including weekends, public holidays, and school vacation periods—a first for the theme park. The offer is intended to make family visits more affordable amid rising living costs. “We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy time with their family here and dive into our themed worlds—completely regardless of the weekday or holidays,” said Birgit Reckersdrees, marketing director...

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