Theme Park News: What's New?

A historic moment was celebrated today at Efteling: the highest point of the new attraction, Danse Macabre, a spectacular 20-meter-high building, has been completed. The placement of an impressive, four-meter-tall spire marked this milestone. Koen Sanders, Efteling's Director of Product, Market, and Image, highlighted this event as a decisive step into the park's future, emphasizing the symbolic significance of this advancement.

In a spectacular gala night at Europa-Park in Rust, Thomas Gottschalk, an icon of the German entertainment industry, was awarded the 17th Golden Fool's Bell by the Association of Swabian-Alemannic Carnival Guilds. This event, a highlight in the carnival calendar, was marked by the presence of approximately 150 jesters in traditional costumes and masks, bestowing a unique honor upon the legendary “Mr. Wetten, dass..?”.

Thorpe Park has reached an important milestone: the installation of the Hyperia roller coaster's Outer Bank Track is now complete. This update, showcased in an enthralling video by Jack Silkstone on YouTube, accelerates the pulse of roller coaster enthusiasts and promises a revolutionary ride experience.

Yesterday, in Efteling a concerning incident captured public attention. Two young visitors attempted to capsize a boat at the popular “Gondoletta” attraction. A video, recording this reckless act, showed the boys deliberately rocking the boat back and forth. This incident occurred yesterday afternoon and was caught on the park's security cameras.