Theme Park News: What's New?

On the evening of November 23, 2023, the Europa-Park Teatro hosted an event that stood out for its elegance and, most importantly, its charitable purpose. The 20th edition of the “Helping Helps!” benefit gala, organized by the Support association “krebskranker Kinder e.V.” in cooperation with Europa-Park, raised an impressive sum of 94,345 euros. This amount symbolizes the relentless support and ongoing commitment to children with cancer and their families.

In the world of amusement parks, innovation is key to success, and Phantasialand has impressively demonstrated this with the latest version of its flagship event, “The Pulse of Rookburgh 2.0”. This show, an open-air shower experience in the themed world of Rookburgh, sets new standards in the entertainment industry and promises visitors an experience that will linger in their memories.

In the world of amusement parks, it's often the creative minds behind the scenes who turn magic and dreams into reality. One such invisible architect was Günther Stumpf, whose life's work can be found in Europa-Park. With deep regret, it was announced that Stumpf, a pioneer in park design and long-time employee, passed away on November 27, 2023, at the age of 85.

The German entertainment industry is poised for a significant shift: Mirja Boes is set to take over as the host of the 24th RADIO REGENBOGEN Award at Europa-Park. This announcement marks a pivotal moment for the esteemed event, which has been led for nearly a decade by Thomas Hermanns, another legend of the German entertainment scene.