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Europa-Park welcomes youth fire brigades from Baden-Württemberg

Tuesday, 04. June 2024, 15:31

Over 38,000 young people are active in the youth fire brigades of Baden-Württemberg, providing valuable services. At the invitation of Europa-Park owner Roland Mack, 60 dedicated members of the youth fire brigades experienced an exciting day at Europa-Park.

For its 35th anniversary, Parc Astérix unveils “C'est du Délire!” and “La Tour de Numérobis”

Tuesday, 04. June 2024, 14:49

Parc Astérix celebrated its 35th anniversary with a special event in the park's Egyptian zone. On this occasion, two significant additions were introduced: the new attraction “La Tour de Numérobis” and the first Gallic musical comedy, “C'est du Délire!”.

Europa-Park: 4th “Talent Show” by TALENT ACADEMY Begins on July 27

Monday, 03. June 2024, 14:39

On July 27 at 7 PM, Europa-Park's TALENT ACADEMY presents the fourth edition of its “Talent Show.” Directed by Katja Mack, this captivating production promises an evening of dance, acrobatics, and music at the ice stadium.

Walibi Belgium: Seeking 380 Talents for the Halloween Season

Monday, 03. June 2024, 14:22

This autumn, Walibi Belgium celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Halloween season with plans for the scariest edition yet. To bring visitors' worst nightmares to life, the park is recruiting 380 extras, makeup artists, and costume designers.

Talented Young Players Shine at the 21st International Europa-Park Cup

Monday, 03. June 2024, 08:27

From May 30 to June 1, 2024, the 21st International Europa-Park Cup, hosted by SV Rust, took place, featuring 156 teams from Germany, France, and Switzerland. The young players delivered impressive performances across 407 matches, scoring a total of 1,077 goals. From the Bambinis to the D-Youth, the young talents showcased their skills and fighting spirit on the SV Rust sports field.

Parc Astérix: Revamped Boat Ride Featuring Asterix Characters

Thursday, 30. May 2024, 15:49

Parc Astérix has thoroughly renovated the beloved boat ride Epidemaïs Croisière, which has delighted visitors since 1989. After being closed for several weeks, the attraction is now open again with several new features.

Plopsaland De Panne and Employee in Court After Accident

Thursday, 30. May 2024, 15:45

This week, both the management of Plopsaland De Panne and an individual employee had to appear in court. The reason was an accident involving the Mega Mindy Jetski attraction in April last year, where a 54-year-old woman was seriously injured. The staff member made a critical error.

Fire Damages Miniature World in Legoland Billund

Thursday, 30. May 2024, 13:38

On the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, a small fire broke out in Legoland Billund in Denmark, causing damage to parts of the miniature world. A short circuit in a charging station for miniature vehicles is suspected to be the cause.

More than 1,500 participants at the PortAventura Fun Run 2024

Thursday, 30. May 2024, 13:33

The 12th edition of the Fun Run at PortAventura World, organized by the PortAventura Foundation, attracted over 1,500 participants. This event served as a charity run to support social projects for at-risk children and youth in Tarragona.

Boombastic Festival at PortAventura Park Unexpectedly Cancelled

Thursday, 30. May 2024, 08:20

The planned Boombastic Festival at PortAventura Park in Salou, Spain, has been unexpectedly cancelled. Originally set to attract 30,000 visitors from July 4 to 6, the event was called off due to organizational issues.

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