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Walibi Belgium Celebrates 25 Years of Halloween: New Haunted Houses and Shows in “Ibilaw”

Monday, 23. September 2024, 11:17
This year, Walibi Belgium is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its legendary Halloween event by transforming into the eerie parallel world of “Ibilaw.” From October 12 to November 3, 2024, visitors can look forward to a spine-chilling spectacle featuring new haunted houses, scare zones, a show, and a horrifying culinary experience. The highlight of the event is the return of Bill, a mysterious figure trapped in the park since 1976.
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Europa-Park Halts Skybeamer Operations After Warning: Environmentalists Raise Ecological Concerns

Monday, 23. September 2024, 08:33
Europa-Park has suspended the use of its Skybeamer during the “Colossal – 20 Years of Colosseo” show following a warning from the Offenburg district office. The reason for the suspension was the lack of a required nature conservation permit. The Skybeamer raised concerns among environmentalists about its potential effects on birds and insects.
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Europa-Park Celebrates World Children's Day with Kinderschutzbund Ortenau: 15 Years of Commitment to Children's Rights

Friday, 20. September 2024, 14:03
Today, September 20th, Europa-Park is making a strong statement for child protection in honor of World Children's Day. Together with the Kinderschutzbund Ortenau e.V., Europe’s largest theme park is highlighting children's rights. For more than 15 years, the Kinderschutzbund, in cooperation with Europa-Park, has organized this event to raise awareness of children's rights and issues.
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“SPOOK ME! 2 – The Europa-Park Musical” premieres on September 21 at the Teatro

Friday, 20. September 2024, 13:52
Europa-Park presents “SPOOK ME! 2 – The Europa-Park Musical,” the long-awaited sequel to the first part. Starting on Saturday, September 21, 2024, visitors can experience the captivating story at the Europa-Park Teatro in the Italian-themed area, with daily performances running until November 3, 2024.
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Europa-Park Invests in New Employee Housing: A Former Nursing Home Transformed

Thursday, 19. September 2024, 16:42
Europa-Park is expanding its commitment to its employees with a new project: transforming the former St. Marien nursing home in Ettenheimmünster into modern employee housing. This is part of a long-term strategy aimed at creating attractive working conditions and securing qualified staff for the future.
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Emerald Park in Ireland: A New Partner for Europa-Park ResortPass Holders

Thursday, 19. September 2024, 15:07
Europa-Park ResortPass holders have something new to look forward to: Emerald Park in Ireland, formerly Tayto Park, is now part of the exclusive partner theme parks that can be visited once a year for free. This partnership opens the door to new and exciting experiences for roller coaster enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
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Hansa-Park 2025: New Attractions Like “Einars Fjordfahrt” and Modernizations in Focus

Thursday, 19. September 2024, 14:44
Hansa-Park will introduce exciting new features in 2025. From the redesign of the “Bezauberndes Britannien” (Charming Britain) theme area to the new family attraction “Einars Fjordfahrt” in the Viking Land, and even technical innovations in the variety show, theme park fans can look forward to numerous highlights.
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Fire at Hotel El Paso in PortAventura World: Evacuation and Rapid Response by Firefighters

Thursday, 19. September 2024, 13:35
On Thursday morning, a fire broke out in the kitchen area of Hotel El Paso in PortAventura World. The fire department responded quickly, and both guests and staff were safely relocated to other hotels. Fortunately, no one was injured.
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13th Charity Flea Market at Europa-Park: Bargains, Fashion Show, and Raffle on October 5-6, 2024

Thursday, 19. September 2024, 13:28
On October 5th and 6th, 2024, Europa-Park invites you to the 13th Charity Flea Market. Organized by the association “Santa Isabel e.V. – Hilfe für Kinder und Familien”, the popular flea market offers more than 1,000 m2 of bargains, exciting attractions, and the opportunity to support a good cause—all with free admission.
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David García leaves PortAventura World as CEO to step down in January 2025

Thursday, 19. September 2024, 13:17
David García Blancas, CEO of PortAventura World, has announced his resignation and will step down from his role on January 15, 2025. García has served in this position for five years and will remain with the company as a member of the board of directors. During his tenure, he strengthened the business model and initiated several strategic partnerships.
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