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Martin Neumeister Appointed Second Managing Director at Legoland Germany

Thursday, 28. August 2025, 15:17

The Legoland Germany Resort in Günzburg has appointed Martin Neumeister as its new second managing director. He succeeds Timothy De Young, who is retiring after 24 years. Neumeister, a team member since 2001, will work closely with Managing Director Manuela Stone to strategically develop the resort further. This change in the leadership team highlights continuity and a focus on sustainable growth.

Spectacular Stratospheric Flight: Europa-Park Mascots Soar High

Thursday, 28. August 2025, 11:42

As part of the 50th anniversary of Europa-Park, the mascots Ed and Edda embarked on an extraordinary adventure in the stratosphere. On board a balloon equipped with state-of-the-art technology, they launched from the park's Portuguese-themed area. The flight reached nearly 33 kilometers in altitude and concluded with a gentle landing after covering a distance of 103 kilometers.

JUNIOR CLUB SHOW: New Europa-Park Game Show on VEEJOY

Thursday, 28. August 2025, 11:13

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Europa-Park JUNIOR CLUB, the park has created a new game show for the whole family. The JUNIOR CLUB SHOW, produced in the in-house studios, has been weekly airing exclusively on VEEJOY since August 28, 2025. In each episode, two children compete in varied game and quiz rounds that demand knowledge, skill and speed, enhanced by plenty of fun and surprises. The program is hosted by Beni Weber, known from numerous children's formats on TV and on stage.

New Cabins in the Disney Davy Crockett Ranch Opening Soon

Thursday, 28. August 2025, 10:46

An exciting update is on the horizon at Disneyland Paris: The first group of completely redesigned cabins in the Disney Davy Crockett Ranch will welcome guests starting September 1, 2025. Final preparations are currently underway under the supervision of Walt Disney Imagineering Paris to provide a unique overnight experience in a natural setting.

Great Success for “Immer wieder sonntags” at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort

Thursday, 28. August 2025, 10:34

The music and entertainment show “Immer wieder sonntags” by SWR is celebrating great success in this anniversary year with high interest and positive feedback. At the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort in Rust, the last live broadcast of the season will take place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., moderated by Stefan Mross. A week later, on September 7, 2025 at 10 a.m., a Best of will follow with the highlights of the season.

Efteling Renews Raveleijn with New Show and Attraction

Wednesday, 27. August 2025, 13:25

The themed area of the magical city Raveleijn in Efteling is being completely renewed and expanded with a new, exciting attraction featuring a thrill experience. The well-known park show is undergoing a complete metamorphosis with a new storyline and impressive show effects, while the current main characters will continue to be seen. The renewed themed area is expected to open at the end of 2026.

Toverland Unveils Unmasked: New Halloween Attractions

Wednesday, 27. August 2025, 12:57

Preparations are underway at Toverland amusement park for the Halloween season, which starts on October 4, 2025. Visitors can look forward to 13 Halloween Nights with intense scare elements and 21 family-friendly Halloween Days. New this year are the Haunted Experience and Scare Zone, both named Unmasked, which blend seamlessly in theme and feature a vampire masquerade ball.

Ratatouille Renovation Unveils New Secret Recipe

Tuesday, 26. August 2025, 16:08

In October 2025, the popular family attraction Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy in the Walt Disney Studios Park at Disney Adventure World will temporarily close for a major renovation. The teams from Walt Disney Imagineering Paris and Disneyland Paris are creating something truly special, putting their all into refreshing and enhancing this iconic attraction. The renewed attraction will reopen to guests in spring 2026.

Efteling Bike Route: Cursed Letter to Danse Macabre

Tuesday, 26. August 2025, 10:36

From now on, cyclists can explore a new thematic bike route around the Efteling that tells the story of the Danse Macabre attraction. The 18-kilometer route “The Cursed Letter” from Brabant Partners leads through Kaatsheuvel and the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park, connecting Brabant legends with the landscape. It follows the trail of a post coachman carrying a cursed letter.

Broadway Dreams Camp Show Thrills at Europa-Park

Tuesday, 26. August 2025, 08:41

In the Teatro of the Italian-themed area at Europa-Park, an emotional and high-energy show took place on Friday, captivating the audience with impressive performances and goosebump moments. Participants in the Broadway Dreams Camp presented alongside famous Broadway Dreams celebrities from New York what they had learned in a one-week intensive musical theater course at the TALENT ACADEMY Europa-Park. In front of hundreds of spectators, emerging talents and professionals delivered remarkable...

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