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Euromaus Charity Golfcup 2026 Tees Off at Golfclub Breisgau

Friday, 24. July 2026, 10:02

What if a golf stroke did more than drop the ball in the hole — and actually helped people in need and families facing hard times? That is the promise of the Euromaus Charity Golfcup, which tees off for the tenth time on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. Europa-Park fans and neighbors from the region can pack sport, community, and real social impact into a single day. The cup is held at the Europa-Park Golfclub Breisgau in Herbolzheim-Tutschfelden. Green fees and donations support two nonprofit...

Europa-Park Swiss Festival: National Day on Aug. 1–2, 2026

Thursday, 23. July 2026, 15:16

Grüezi mitenand — ready for a day in the Alps? On August 1 and 2, 2026, Europa-Park hosts its traditional Swiss Festival and turns the Valais village into a celebration of tradition, flavor, and family fun. If you love bobsleigh, cheese, Guggenmusik, and mountain romance, these are the dates to circle. Each day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the narrow lanes and rustic wooden huts around the cozy Valais village become a living stage. Switzerland is famous for chocolate and cheese, mountains and...

Colossal: Via Verso Venezia – Venice nights at Europa-Park

Thursday, 23. July 2026, 13:19

Canals, masks, bridges in the evening light – and all of it at Europa-Park? That’s the pitch behind the new multimedia show “Colossal: Via Verso Venezia.” Guests at the Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort and walk-up visitors from the region don’t just get a postcard Venice. They get a night show: romantic, visual, and tied to a story that runs all the way along the Silk Road. From August 1 through September 13, the show starts every evening at 9:45 p.m. Explorer Marco Polo leads the journey...

Disney Princess Cavalcade Debuts July 24 at Disney Adventure World

Thursday, 23. July 2026, 10:50

What if the Disney princesses stopped waving from a float and pulled you into the adventure with them? That is the idea starting July 24, 2026, at Disney Adventure World. The Disney Princess® Cavalcade rolls along the shores of Adventure Bay — less a classic parade than a shared adventure that runs several times a day, year-round. Only four months after World of Frozen opened and new experiences arrived in Disneyland® Paris's second park, the next big fan moment is already here. Rapunzel,...

Fortnitemares Scare Zone Lands at Halloween Horror Nights

Thursday, 23. July 2026, 09:32

What happens when Fortnite collides with Halloween Horror Nights? Pretty much what a lot of horror and battle royale fans have been waiting for: a brand-new scare zone that pulls Fortnitemares — the signature Halloween event of the global video game phenomenon — into the parks. And honestly? This might be one of the wildest crossovers of the season. Halloween Horror Nights puts a twisted spin on Fortnite. Guests don’t just play; they walk into an immersive, high-stakes scare zone inspired...

Efteling Lifts the Veil on Its New Fairy Tale Library

Wednesday, 22. July 2026, 15:22

What is hiding behind the walls of Efteling's new 32nd fairy tale? Right in the middle of the Fairy Tale Forest, the Fairy Tale Library is rising—and the park is finally sharing what guests will find inside: books full of collected stories, seven hardworking gnomes, and a very special guardian of silence. In the Sprookjesbos, Efteling's Fairy Tale Forest, crews are pushing hard on that new tale. Not far from the former Chinese Nightingale scene, the frame of the nine-meter-high building is...

Europa-Park: First Communion kids donate to Einfach Helfen

Wednesday, 22. July 2026, 13:44

At Europa-Park, 40 First Communion children from the region made an unusually clear choice: instead of taking home return gifts, they donated the money for children in need. The handoff to Mauritia Mack, chair of the association “Einfach Helfen e.V. – Hilfe für Kinder in Not,” took place in Silver Lake City — and it lands hard because the decision came from the kids themselves. At the traditional end of the school year, the First Communion children gathered there. Together with parish...

Disneyland Paris Brings Mickey and Minnie to Toulouse Hospital

Tuesday, 21. July 2026, 16:25

On July 16, Mickey and Minnie Mouse walked through the doors of the Children's Hospital and the pediatric department at Toulouse University Hospital — to the delight of young patients, their families and hospital staff. Joined by the Disney VoluntEARS from Disneyland Paris, the iconic characters filled the day with real joy. After greeting Mickey and Minnie, the children took part in creative workshops: they decorated water bottles, painted, made personalized bracelets and created badges....

Bosse at Europa-Park: Coasters, Album and Parkgeflüster

Friday, 17. July 2026, 10:38

What does a musician take away when he explores Europa-Park with friends — and where does he recharge between coasters? Axel Bosse found out first-hand: a day packed with lasting memories at Germany’s largest theme park, a visit that sits right in step with his latest studio album, “Stabile Poesie.” Which rides won him over, and what he shares on the podcast, is now ready for fans to hear. Appreciating small moments, leaning into relationships, and really savoring shared experiences —...

Crazy Summer 2026: Ross Antony & Paul Reeves at Europa-Park

Wednesday, 15. July 2026, 16:08

Looking for summer energy, live music, and a night that actually feels fun? From July 22 to 26, 2026, Ross Antony and Paul Reeves bring “Crazy Summer” back to the Europa-Park Teatro—following last year’s big success. Joined by the Europa-Park Showballett and the Europa-Park TALENT ACADEMY, the duo delivers an emotional show packed with live music and humor. They’re celebrating what makes Germany’s largest theme park special: joy, warmth, adrenaline, and plenty of good cheer. Guests...

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