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Movie Park Germany Hits 40 Million Guests, Donates €40,000

Thursday, 06. August 2026, 13:31

What happens when an ordinary family outing suddenly ends like a blockbuster? A family from Fahrdorf near Schleswig found out at Movie Park Germany. As the park's 40 millionth guests, Christine, her husband Phillip and their sons Lennik and Bennet were greeted with park characters, Hollywood glamour and confetti — and wrote a movie-worthy scene into the park's success story. The cameras rolled. With park characters S.A.M. and S.I.A., Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe and plenty of confetti, the...

Europa-Park September Events: Shows, Oktoberfest & More

Tuesday, 04. August 2026, 15:16

What awaits Europa-Park fans in September? Between a multimedia show, country brunch, Oktoberfest and the start of the horror season, the month is packed — and anyone who plans ahead will get the most out of the experience resort in Rust. From cozy brunch mornings to late-night party specials and spine-tingling festival premieres, almost every weekend brings a fan-worthy highlight. Around Germany's largest theme park, September once again has plenty to discover. Guests looking for a relaxed...

Arena of Music at Europa-Park: Supertramp & ABBA Tributes

Tuesday, 04. August 2026, 14:50

Balmy August nights, live sound, and a Spanish setting: On Aug. 9 and 16, the Spanish Arena at Europa-Park becomes the "Arena of Music" once more. After a strong first run last year, the series is back — promising hotel and day guests of the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort unforgettable summer evenings of music and high spirits, right in Germany's largest theme park. Sunday, Aug. 9, opens with "Time To Tramp – Tribute to Supertramp." The act brings the power and emotion of the original 1970s...

TOP Training Company 2026: Europa-Park Earns DEHOGA Seal Again

Friday, 31. July 2026, 15:12

Look past the coasters and hotel lobbies at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort and you find something less flashy but just as defining: training that sets the bar statewide. In 2026, DEHOGA has again awarded the resort its “TOP Training Company” quality seal — and the apprentices themselves keep proving why. The family-owned company has earned the coveted seal more than once for high training standards. Certification rests on verified compliance with the twelve guiding principles set by the...

Sebastian Lege at Europa-Park: Adrenaline Over the Kitchen

Thursday, 30. July 2026, 16:55

Taking food apart, rebuilding products, taking on one food challenge after another—that’s how fans know Sebastian Lege. But what happens when the product developer and “besseresser” star leaves the kitchen behind and walks into Germany’s largest theme park? On his first visit to Europa-Park, something else was on the line: speed and a serious shot of adrenaline. On his tour through the park, he soaked up new impressions and the atmosphere of the 18 European-themed areas. Between...

SNORRI 4D Wins Best Short Film at Giffoni Film Festival

Thursday, 30. July 2026, 16:36

What happens when about 250 kindergarten-age children decide which animated films deserve to win? At the renowned Giffoni Film Festival in Italy, the popular Europa-Park and Rulantica star Snorri found out—and took home a major prize. The animated short film “SNORRI 4D – Catch Me If You Candy” was named Best Short Film in the “Elements +3” category. For MACK Magic, MACK One, and Europa-Park, it is the first international film award—and a very special recognition from the film’s...

Life-Size LEGO Alpine F1 Race Car Unveiled at LEGOLAND Deutschland

Thursday, 30. July 2026, 16:06

What happens when a real Formula 1 moment from Miami suddenly turns up right in the middle of the LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort — life-size and built from LEGO® bricks? Fans, families, and motorsport enthusiasts have reason to be excited: In Günzburg, a spectacular F1® race car of the BWT Alpine F1® Team built from LEGO bricks has been unveiled, the same one that turned heads at the drivers' parade of the Formula 1® Miami Grand Prix 2025. From the racing spectacle of the Formula 1 Miami...

PortAventura Charity Dinner Raises €1.9M Across 15 Years

Friday, 24. July 2026, 13:35

More than 1,100 guests, a milestone anniversary edition, and a total that lands hard: at the 15th Charity Dinner of the PortAventura Foundation, transformation and emotion set the tone. What does that mean for children with serious illnesses and their families—and how did roller-coaster icon Dragon Khan become a symbol of help? Fifteen years after its first Charity Dinner, the PortAventura Foundation celebrated an edition that coincided with the Foundation's 15th anniversary. The evening...

Vapiano at Disney Village: Fresh Look Coming by Early 2027

Friday, 24. July 2026, 12:43

July 25 is Carousel Day around the world — and that is exactly when a closer look at Disney Village at Disneyland Paris pays off. There, the Italian restaurant Vapiano is heading for a full refresh. After 10 successful years, the “fast-casual” concept built around fresh pasta and customizable pizzas will get a global renovation from the end of 2026, with a redesign and modernization of the interiors. For fans and families, the news hits twice. The remodel aims to improve the guest...

Carousel Day at Europa-Park: Tradition Meets Innovation

Friday, 24. July 2026, 11:32

What links a horse carousel more than a century old with splashy indoor thrills in Rulantica? More than you might expect. On July 25, Carousel Day is celebrated worldwide — and at the Europa-Park Resort, it's worth a closer look at an attraction type that has delighted generations and sits deep in the Mack owner family's story. Nine circular rides await guests across Europa-Park and Rulantica, from historic classics to modern debuts. The Mack family's story started nearly 250 years ago with...

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