Theme Park News: What's New?

Five-Week Festivities Starting September 30 in the Heart of Günzburg As autumn unfolds its colorful tapestry and days noticeably shorten, LEGOLAND® Germany Resort in Günzburg becomes a playground for all things eerie. Starting September 30, the amusement park unrolls the spooky red carpet for a unique, five-week-long Halloween celebration: the Monster Party. An event that promises to excite not just the children, but the entire family. Welcome to the Land of Shadows and...

Europa-Park in Rust is renowned for its unique themed areas representing countries and cultures from around the world. As anticipation builds for the park’s 14th roller coaster, "Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac," set to open in 2024, attention is turning to an unexpected highlight: an 800-year-old olive tree. Mediterranean Atmosphere Amidst German Scenery This recently-arrived olive tree is no ordinary park decoration. Weighing in at eight tons and standing at an impressive eleven...

The steel roller coaster bigFM Expedition GeForce at Holiday Park marks yet another year of superlatives. The esteemed industry magazine "Amusement Today" has once again crowned this architectural marvel with the Golden Ticket Award 2023 as Europe's best roller coaster. This marks the 21st such honor since the ride's opening in 2001. Competing Globally While bigFM Expedition GeForce leads unchallenged in Europe, it also maintains high esteem on a global scale. In the worldwide ranking, the...

In the age of sustainability and creative space utilization, Heide-Park in Soltau has made a noteworthy decision. Rather than scrapping old rafts from the "Mountain Rafting" whitewater ride, the park has transformed them into inviting seating areas. This new feature is located between the well-known attractions "Big Loop" and "Breakdance" and is already enjoying significant popularity. Historical Context of the Mountain Rafting Attraction Since its inauguration in 1992, the "Mountain...