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Music Festival at Heide Park: Chainsmokers Cancellation and Long Wait Times Cause Frustration
Wednesday, 04. September 2024, 09:11
Last weekend, the first-ever music festival at Heide Park Soltau took place, but despite high expectations, the event faced significant problems. Visitors took to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with various organizational issues that marred the overall experience.
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Seniors Set World Record: Highest Average Age on a Roller Coaster at Liseberg
Tuesday, 03. September 2024, 16:11
A new world record was set on September 3rd at the Liseberg amusement park in Sweden: with an average age of 80.1 years, 18 seniors took on the thrilling Valkyria roller coaster. This record vividly demonstrates that a sense of adventure knows no age limits.
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Transformer Fault at PortAventura Water Park: Evacuation and Closure After Fire
Tuesday, 03. September 2024, 15:35
Yesterday, a technical incident at Caribe Aquatic Park, part of PortAventura World, led to the mass evacuation of the entire water park. The park, located between Vila-seca and Salou in Tarragona Province, was severely impacted by a transformer fault, which caused a small fire. The park's management quickly decided to evacuate all visitors to ensure their safety.
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8th Euromaus Charity Golf Cup at Europa-Park: Golfing for a Good Cause
Tuesday, 03. September 2024, 15:07
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the 8th Euromaus Charity Golf Cup will take place at the Europa-Park Golf Club Breisgau in Herbolzheim-Tutschfelden. The tournament is themed “We Play for Our Region” and aims to support the two charitable organizations “Einfach Helfen e.V.” and “Santa Isabel e.V. – Hilfe für Kinder und Familien.” Both experienced golfers and newcomers are warmly invited to participate in this special event.
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Europe’s Largest Indoor Haunted House and New Freak Show: Highlights of the 2024 Halloween Horror Festival at Movie Park Germany
Tuesday, 03. September 2024, 13:42
The 2024 Halloween Horror Festival at Movie Park Germany promises a terrifyingly thrilling experience. With new attractions, including Europe’s largest indoor haunted house and a spectacular freak show, the event is set to scare visitors like never before. From September 28th to November 10th, brave souls can immerse themselves in a haunting atmosphere.
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Successful Summer: Plopsaland De Panne Records 7% Growth and Expands Offerings
Tuesday, 03. September 2024, 09:51
Plopsaland De Panne experienced remarkable growth of 7% this summer compared to the previous year. The transformation into a multi-day destination and new offerings, such as the Studio 100 Festival, contributed significantly to the amusement park's success.
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Over 100 International Trainees Begin at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort
Tuesday, 03. September 2024, 09:24
On September 1, 2024, 105 young adults began their apprenticeships at Europa-Park Erlebnis-Resort, including the Rulantica water world and MACK Rides. With over 250 trainees and students in total, the company is one of the most significant training providers in the region.
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Double Reinforcement for Ammolite: A New Sommelier and Manager Join Europa-Park’s Fine Dining Team
Monday, 02. September 2024, 09:56
Ammolite – The Lighthouse Restaurant, one of Germany's leading fine-dining establishments, has strengthened its team with two experienced gastronomy professionals. From now on, Sascha Schmidt will serve as sommelier, and Lisa-Marie Schmidt will take on the role of restaurant manager at the Michelin two-starred and Gault&Millau three-red-hat-awarded restaurant located in the Europa-Park Resort. The restaurant, in the lighthouse of the four-star superior hotel Bell Rock, has established...
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Historic Triumph: Lake Mary Little League Celebrates Victory at Magic Kingdom
Friday, 30. August 2024, 11:41
The Lake Mary Little League team, newly crowned Little League World Series Champions, celebrated their historic victory with a vibrant parade at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday. This milestone, marking the first title win by a baseball team from Florida, was fittingly celebrated at Magic Kingdom.
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Disneyland Holidays 2024: Opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and Festive Highlights
Friday, 30. August 2024, 11:33
From November 15, 2024, to January 6, 2025, the Disneyland Resort will transform into a festive wonderland. The highly anticipated opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure and the diverse holiday program promise unforgettable experiences for visitors of all ages.
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