Theme Park News: What's New?

On April 1, 2022, Prof. Dr. Heike Springhart made a historic stride in the history of the Evangelical Church in Baden by becoming the first woman to hold the position of Landesbischöfin. Her recent visit to Europa-Park, Germany's largest amusement park, served not only as a symbol of the Church's opening and renewal but also as a shining example of the integration of faith and leisure in the modern world.

As winter approaches, Movie Park Germany lights up in festive splendor, announcing its new winter event, "Movie Park's Hollywood Christmas." Starting December 1, 2023, visitors with a 2024 Season Pass* can experience this Christmas magic. The Black November SALE offers attractive deals for an unforgettable celebration.

In a remarkable development, Efteling theme park has restructured its thematic areas. The Enchanted Forest, a park icon since its inception, is now classified as an independent area alongside established realms like Marerijk, Anderrijk, Reizenrijk, Ruigrijk, and Fantasierijk. This restructuring, evident in the park's current winter plan, is more than a mere organizational change; it signifies a crucial step in the evolution and appreciation of one of the park’s most beloved elements.

During the autumn and winter months, Disneyland Resort undergoes an extraordinary transformation that blurs the lines between Halloween and Christmas. At the center of this season is the Haunted Mansion, reimagined through the creative vision of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Jack Skellington, the charismatic hero of the film, assumes the role of host, transforming the classic mansion into a spooky yet festive wonderland.