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AstroDan
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Cracking to see that - can't wait to see the new changes on Fjord Rafting in person!
The park opens this Saturday, and the 2013 Press Conference will take place on Thursday so expect a flurry of photo's and information in the next few days!
The park have also now changed/confirmed details of the 2013 shows at Europa-Park, with some information. The Globe Theatre appears to have two different shows this season. Where available (as in, I could fine them on epfans.ch), I have also posted the show promo image.
SHOWS 2013
1. Globe Theatre (England): BUBBLES
Hammou Bensalah is a true maestro. All it takes is a little soap and water for him to conjure a bubbling world of illusions.
2. Teatro dell'Arte (Italy): MIRRAGIO
The light of understanding has opened the eyes of many a bright spark. And even for a clown, mirrored costumes, reflections, lasers and mirror balls are much more than just buffoonery. We shine the spotlight on artistry and humour – so get ready to be dazzled!
3. Spanish Arena (Spain): MILADY'S REVENGE
Cardinal de Richelieu is a very unpleasant chap and is keen to get rid of the Duke of Buckingham. The mysterious Milady de Winter takes on the job. But D’Artagnon and his musketeers have something to say about that. Will they be in time to foil the assassination?
4. Globe Theatre (England): WATERLOO
The music of some bands is immortal. Due to its outstanding popularity, the Europa-Park musical will be shown again this season. "Waterloo" is devoted to live singing, dance and comedy – for a heart-stopping ABBA experience in the Globe!
5. Ice Arena (Greece): SURPR'ICE: GOING ON VACATION
Travel broadens the horizons, particularly when it leads you far beyond them. Our ice-skating stars are on their way to Rio de Janeiro and their journey not only takes them by land, but under water, too. Take some time-out and join them on their travels!
6. Children's Theatre (Holland): THE GUNKEL
The pen was lying on the desk just a minute ago. And weren't that pair of spectacles always in this drawer? And why do only five socks come out of the washing machine, even though six went in? Surely nothing simply disappears in a well-ordered household – or does it? This sounds like the work of the Gunkel from outer space! [/img]
7. Bamboo Bay (Holland): INSPIRED BY THE PANDA
This is the story of an unusual friendship between humans and pandas. Presented in collaboration with the Chinese National Circus, Europa-Park's staging of this tale is faithful to a 1000-year-old tradition and has been wonderfully interpreted by top Chinese artists. From the Middle Kingdom straight to the heart of the viewers.
8. Lakeside Stage (France): BIENVENUE PARIS!
”Bienvenue Paris” – a show with international singers, dancers and acrobats fort he whole family! On the beautiful Lakeside Stage in France, Europa-Park's artists present fascinating performances. Nelly Patty sings at select dates and will enchant you with her unique voice.
9. Italian Open Air Stage (Italy): EURO-MAUS AND THE RUSTI'S
Witness a great event. Europa-Park is holding a huge casting for its first band and all of the Euromaus's friends are allowed to enter. Watch and find out which four will be the lucky members of the new band "Die Rustis".
10. Spanish Open Air Stage (Spain): FLAMENCO EVOLUCION
Did Spain give birth to Flamenco or was it the other way around? No dance unites historical passion with pulsating vitality in quite such an impressive way. Love, jealousy, temptation and forgiveness – long may the world revolve around these themes!
11. Magic Cinema 4D (France): THE SECRET OF BALTHASAR CASTLE
Five friends and a big adventure in the 4D film at Europa-Park! Features the fully refurbished Magic Cinema - new for 2013!
12. Open Air Stage (Kinder World): IT'S ALL CHEESE!
Young and old will enjoy the interactive show with Euromaus. Where is the cheese? Participate and join Emily and the magician on a tricky and exciting search for the missing cheese. Come along 30 min before the show to make your own handicrafts.
13. Puppet Stage (Austria): THE FIFTH WHEEL
On a small stage, the marionette's come alive in this hilarious show
14. High Dive Pool (Portugal): ACROSPLASH
Sensational High Dive Show
15. Europa-Park Parade: THE MAGIC OF EUROPE
Daily park parade - see route for details
16. Hotel Bell Rock: RHODE ISLAND WATERFIRE
Fountain Show
17. Electri Bird Theatre (Italy): CARIVAL IN VENICE
Electrical birds in song and dance
Street Entertainers plus other shows and special events take place through the season.
Cracking to see that - can't wait to see the new changes on Fjord Rafting in person!
The park opens this Saturday, and the 2013 Press Conference will take place on Thursday so expect a flurry of photo's and information in the next few days!
The park have also now changed/confirmed details of the 2013 shows at Europa-Park, with some information. The Globe Theatre appears to have two different shows this season. Where available (as in, I could fine them on epfans.ch), I have also posted the show promo image.
SHOWS 2013
1. Globe Theatre (England): BUBBLES
Hammou Bensalah is a true maestro. All it takes is a little soap and water for him to conjure a bubbling world of illusions.
2. Teatro dell'Arte (Italy): MIRRAGIO
The light of understanding has opened the eyes of many a bright spark. And even for a clown, mirrored costumes, reflections, lasers and mirror balls are much more than just buffoonery. We shine the spotlight on artistry and humour – so get ready to be dazzled!
3. Spanish Arena (Spain): MILADY'S REVENGE
Cardinal de Richelieu is a very unpleasant chap and is keen to get rid of the Duke of Buckingham. The mysterious Milady de Winter takes on the job. But D’Artagnon and his musketeers have something to say about that. Will they be in time to foil the assassination?
4. Globe Theatre (England): WATERLOO
The music of some bands is immortal. Due to its outstanding popularity, the Europa-Park musical will be shown again this season. "Waterloo" is devoted to live singing, dance and comedy – for a heart-stopping ABBA experience in the Globe!
5. Ice Arena (Greece): SURPR'ICE: GOING ON VACATION
Travel broadens the horizons, particularly when it leads you far beyond them. Our ice-skating stars are on their way to Rio de Janeiro and their journey not only takes them by land, but under water, too. Take some time-out and join them on their travels!
6. Children's Theatre (Holland): THE GUNKEL
The pen was lying on the desk just a minute ago. And weren't that pair of spectacles always in this drawer? And why do only five socks come out of the washing machine, even though six went in? Surely nothing simply disappears in a well-ordered household – or does it? This sounds like the work of the Gunkel from outer space! [/img]
7. Bamboo Bay (Holland): INSPIRED BY THE PANDA
This is the story of an unusual friendship between humans and pandas. Presented in collaboration with the Chinese National Circus, Europa-Park's staging of this tale is faithful to a 1000-year-old tradition and has been wonderfully interpreted by top Chinese artists. From the Middle Kingdom straight to the heart of the viewers.
8. Lakeside Stage (France): BIENVENUE PARIS!
”Bienvenue Paris” – a show with international singers, dancers and acrobats fort he whole family! On the beautiful Lakeside Stage in France, Europa-Park's artists present fascinating performances. Nelly Patty sings at select dates and will enchant you with her unique voice.
9. Italian Open Air Stage (Italy): EURO-MAUS AND THE RUSTI'S
Witness a great event. Europa-Park is holding a huge casting for its first band and all of the Euromaus's friends are allowed to enter. Watch and find out which four will be the lucky members of the new band "Die Rustis".
10. Spanish Open Air Stage (Spain): FLAMENCO EVOLUCION
Did Spain give birth to Flamenco or was it the other way around? No dance unites historical passion with pulsating vitality in quite such an impressive way. Love, jealousy, temptation and forgiveness – long may the world revolve around these themes!
11. Magic Cinema 4D (France): THE SECRET OF BALTHASAR CASTLE
Five friends and a big adventure in the 4D film at Europa-Park! Features the fully refurbished Magic Cinema - new for 2013!
12. Open Air Stage (Kinder World): IT'S ALL CHEESE!
Young and old will enjoy the interactive show with Euromaus. Where is the cheese? Participate and join Emily and the magician on a tricky and exciting search for the missing cheese. Come along 30 min before the show to make your own handicrafts.
13. Puppet Stage (Austria): THE FIFTH WHEEL
On a small stage, the marionette's come alive in this hilarious show
14. High Dive Pool (Portugal): ACROSPLASH
Sensational High Dive Show
15. Europa-Park Parade: THE MAGIC OF EUROPE
Daily park parade - see route for details
16. Hotel Bell Rock: RHODE ISLAND WATERFIRE
Fountain Show
17. Electri Bird Theatre (Italy): CARIVAL IN VENICE
Electrical birds in song and dance
Street Entertainers plus other shows and special events take place through the season.
DiogoJ42
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
When I first saw that image, I assumed it was the building for the new suspended coaster. It looks that huge.
"Blimey, they've knocked that together quickly!" I thought.
But to find out it's just to cover the lift of Fjord Rafting.....
Insane. Brilliantly so, but still insane! ;D
Roger Ramrod said:
When I first saw that image, I assumed it was the building for the new suspended coaster. It looks that huge.
"Blimey, they've knocked that together quickly!" I thought.
But to find out it's just to cover the lift of Fjord Rafting.....
Insane. Brilliantly so, but still insane! ;D
Sam
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
But seriously, the number of shows is amazing. To quote Roger Moore, "the whole complex is extraordinary." I can't wait also to see what's going on in that rapids lifthill - it won't just be bare and empty like Efteling's for sure!
Exciting times in the next week or so, looking forward to EP-Fans publishing their annual 'change log' for 2013.
AstroDan said:
But seriously, the number of shows is amazing. To quote Roger Moore, "the whole complex is extraordinary." I can't wait also to see what's going on in that rapids lifthill - it won't just be bare and empty like Efteling's for sure!
Exciting times in the next week or so, looking forward to EP-Fans publishing their annual 'change log' for 2013.
LewisNavex
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
This...Sounds...Awesome.
As do all the other shows of course. But this sounds like Bubbleworks the musical! ;D
AstroDan said:
This...Sounds...Awesome.
As do all the other shows of course. But this sounds like Bubbleworks the musical! ;D
DragonMarty
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
It seems that ep-fans.info is posting every day a new pic until saturday.
It seems that ep-fans.info is posting every day a new pic until saturday.
AstroDan
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Easter 2013
The park will host a range of events for Easter:
- Easter Village from 30.3 to 1.4.13
- News from the Ark (puppet show) 28.3 to 7.4.13
- Easter Service at Santa Isabel Chapel with park chaplains on Easter Monday
- Performances by the Strasbourg Cathedral Choir.
Cerebral.
Show Times 2013 - from www.eprust.com
Green: Quiet Day
Yellow: Medium Day
Red: Busy Day
Merlin FTL.
Easter 2013
The park will host a range of events for Easter:
- Easter Village from 30.3 to 1.4.13
- News from the Ark (puppet show) 28.3 to 7.4.13
- Easter Service at Santa Isabel Chapel with park chaplains on Easter Monday
- Performances by the Strasbourg Cathedral Choir.
Cerebral.
Show Times 2013 - from www.eprust.com
Green: Quiet Day
Yellow: Medium Day
Red: Busy Day
Merlin FTL.
DragonMarty
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
First pictures of the press conference from today are available. The new enchanted forest part seems great! Thanks to Orici from epfans.ch.
News:
- Mobile App Update for iOS and Android with current wating times and mobile ticketing.
- Information at Main Entrance and Information at Euro Tower renovated and expanded
- Hotel El Andaluz 83 renovated rooms new with air conditioning
- EP Express will get dynamic information signs ("5 Minutes until next train... etc.")
- Repainting and renovation of many areas and toilets around the park
- Fjord Rafting "lift hill" is now indoor with more "World of the Trolls" scenes
- Expansion of the Camp Resort in the next years
- Silver Star new exhibition and new staff uniforms
- Magic Cinema 4D renovated with new interior design
Enhanced forest news:
- Six new fairy tales
- New toilet building
- Additions in the already existing enhanced forest part (mill wheel...)
Much more pictures and facts (German) at epfans.ch:
http://www.epfans.ch/board1-europa-park/board2-aktuelles-und-medienberichte/1593-pressekonferenz-zum-saisonstart-2013/
In addition Europa-Park posted a "New for 2013" movie on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mksxF2-PgvM#ws
All in all much great stuff for a quiet year.
First pictures of the press conference from today are available. The new enchanted forest part seems great!
Thanks to Orici from epfans.ch.News:
- Mobile App Update for iOS and Android with current wating times and mobile ticketing.
- Information at Main Entrance and Information at Euro Tower renovated and expanded
- Hotel El Andaluz 83 renovated rooms new with air conditioning
- EP Express will get dynamic information signs ("5 Minutes until next train... etc.")
- Repainting and renovation of many areas and toilets around the park
- Fjord Rafting "lift hill" is now indoor with more "World of the Trolls" scenes
- Expansion of the Camp Resort in the next years
- Silver Star new exhibition and new staff uniforms
- Magic Cinema 4D renovated with new interior design
Enhanced forest news:
- Six new fairy tales
- New toilet building
- Additions in the already existing enhanced forest part (mill wheel...)
Much more pictures and facts (German) at epfans.ch:
http://www.epfans.ch/board1-europa-park/board2-aktuelles-und-medienberichte/1593-pressekonferenz-zum-saisonstart-2013/
In addition Europa-Park posted a "New for 2013" movie on Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mksxF2-PgvM#ws
All in all much great stuff for a quiet year.
Sam
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Even in their quietest season for a decade, EP still cement their position as the world's greatest theme park with a raft of improvements, upgrades, refurbishments and an addition that immeasurably increases the intellectual and historical worth of the park. :*
Looking forward to downloading the app update at midnight tonight (when I get unlimited downloads), but I am getting the impression from EP forums that you need to actually be in Rust to use it or it won't work...? Seems annoying, and I'm not sure why they'd make it like that, so hopefully this is just a misunderstanding on my part.
With the app starting to play a more useful role with mobile ticketing and queue times, I hope they have looked at improving their Wi-Fi offerings. Free Wi-Fi for all uses across the whole park please, just like at Towers. And it should be easier to install than at Towers as well, with a smaller area to cover.
The new Fjord Rafting tunnel is intriguing, and the idea of a beer-brewing mill is very tantalising. I just hope there's no 'forced wetness', which often has the potential to ruin a very good rapids ride (I'm looking at you, Bilge Rat Barges). I'm sure the park know this and will keep the forced wetness in their to a minimum (or maybe vary it according to the season...?)
I'm also excited about mobile ticketing, which will hopefully catch on. Anything that results in shorter queues in the morning at the physical ticket kiosks has to be a good thing. Maybe they could have a digital version of the E-Motions card on the app, à la Google Wallet? It's great to see Europa investing in infrastructure improvements like this during their quiet years - I'm sure they'll spend a lot of their 2013 preparing the park for the inevitable influx of new guests in 2014.
Even in their quietest season for a decade, EP still cement their position as the world's greatest theme park with a raft of improvements, upgrades, refurbishments and an addition that immeasurably increases the intellectual and historical worth of the park. :*
Looking forward to downloading the app update at midnight tonight (when I get unlimited downloads), but I am getting the impression from EP forums that you need to actually be in Rust to use it or it won't work...? Seems annoying, and I'm not sure why they'd make it like that, so hopefully this is just a misunderstanding on my part.
With the app starting to play a more useful role with mobile ticketing and queue times, I hope they have looked at improving their Wi-Fi offerings. Free Wi-Fi for all uses across the whole park please, just like at Towers. And it should be easier to install than at Towers as well, with a smaller area to cover.
The new Fjord Rafting tunnel is intriguing, and the idea of a beer-brewing mill is very tantalising. I just hope there's no 'forced wetness', which often has the potential to ruin a very good rapids ride (I'm looking at you, Bilge Rat Barges). I'm sure the park know this and will keep the forced wetness in their to a minimum (or maybe vary it according to the season...?)
I'm also excited about mobile ticketing, which will hopefully catch on. Anything that results in shorter queues in the morning at the physical ticket kiosks has to be a good thing. Maybe they could have a digital version of the E-Motions card on the app, à la Google Wallet? It's great to see Europa investing in infrastructure improvements like this during their quiet years - I'm sure they'll spend a lot of their 2013 preparing the park for the inevitable influx of new guests in 2014.
DragonMarty
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
By the way there are more infos and pictures:
eprust.com: http://eprust.free.fr/210313.htm
epfans.info: http://epfans.info/?id=3890
RideOnBlog.com: http://www.rideonblog.com/item/221-vor-ort-16122012-phantasialand
I am an iPhone user and the update hasn't shipped for iOS yet, so I can't test it. But I guess it will be only the waiting times section that is limited to Rust. Maybe the park don't want people to cancel a visit if the waiting times are too high.Roger Ramrod said:
By the way there are more infos and pictures:
eprust.com: http://eprust.free.fr/210313.htm
epfans.info: http://epfans.info/?id=3890
RideOnBlog.com: http://www.rideonblog.com/item/221-vor-ort-16122012-phantasialand
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Here is a article from the local newspaper.
http://www.badische-zeitung.de/rust/europa-park-rust-investiert-in-nachhaltigkeit-und-maerchenwelt
google translation:
TÜV certificate "Green Amusement Park"
Europa-Park is investing in sustainability and fairy tales
Sustainable amuse: Europa-Park in Rust is the world's first "Green Amusement Park" - that earned him the TÜV certified. In addition to the ecological balance of the park for the new season has invested in its fairy-tale world.
Higher, faster, gigantic. Accompanied by such adjectives start to the season at the Europa Park commonly. 2013 fit before the season opener on Saturday, 23 March, more descriptions like fairytale or sustainable. About 15 million euros, the park has spent this season and created a new fairy tale village southeast of big lake, the 4-D cinema redesigned or existing attractions or village, where visitors prefer to be alone, completely renewed. And the world's first amusement park, the Europa-Park is let by TÜV Süd certified as a "Green Theme Park".
The latter was perhaps the greatest power in the background. Six months the Bavarian TÜV engineers with the specialists in the parking standards of ecological construction and - for the park and economically just huge - defined energy efficiency, and improved sighted. That now "Europa-Park goes green" is, as the outgoing company spokesman Volker Klaiber described, and the park in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability finally received top marks, was on Thursday for the media at the mandatory press tour before the season not so surprising.
And yet, the park was the result of the evaluation of new homework: How to drive in the peak power consumption in the daily operation down, even if it is only small time intervals of no more than half an hour? Must be fully air-conditioned rooms around the clock? To these and similar questions, the Park to find new answers. Responses, the energy and thus save costs.
With so much efforts to perfection it has the executive floor of the Europa Park have pretty gemopst when Ernst Donislreiter by TÜV Süd at the presentation of his work and reviews in the redesigned 4-D movie for one small misstep in the otherwise usual perfect Europa-Park's presentation made. The TÜV-husband had surgery to illustrate a second mirror-aerial view of park and hotel complex. Santa Isabel east of the Colosseo -. If the good man one time to 80 percent of repeat visitors to the Europa Park will happen to him this faux pas probably not
"Europa-Park goes green" has for many years but the park has a further dimension. Europa-Park Roland Mack not remembered with pride at the opening of the extended fairytale forest in mind: "Here we are in a sensitive and difficult area for an extension," he said, referring to the old trees along the Elz. This was to be preserved and "yet the engagement with houses for the Grimm Theme risking" (Mack). No giant tree was sacrificed and also create new green heart in an enchanted forest.
Directly adjacent to the enchanted forest on the eastern side of the Elz, Europa-Park has been, meanwhile, is already started the construction of a new attraction. There will the most expensive single attraction in the Europa Park realized, Mack. In cooperation with the French director Luc Besson, the creator of the cartoon characters "Arthur and the Invisibles", a combination of indoor and outdoor driving attraction for the whole family will arise. Between 10 000 and 12 000 passengers will carry the Europa-Park with the daily attraction. For season 2014, the project will be finished.
And another project that will be realized in the near future: the tepee camp resort expands. After the installation of underfloor heating in the tipis to this season plans of Europe-Park an extension on the opposite side of the saloon. There are other log cabins (new saloon, shops and possibly a church) and even tepees occur. The road along the saloons should be a pedestrian zone, may operate on the most, western stagecoach or covered wagon.
Here is a article from the local newspaper.
http://www.badische-zeitung.de/rust/europa-park-rust-investiert-in-nachhaltigkeit-und-maerchenwelt
google translation:
TÜV certificate "Green Amusement Park"
Europa-Park is investing in sustainability and fairy tales
Sustainable amuse: Europa-Park in Rust is the world's first "Green Amusement Park" - that earned him the TÜV certified. In addition to the ecological balance of the park for the new season has invested in its fairy-tale world.
Higher, faster, gigantic. Accompanied by such adjectives start to the season at the Europa Park commonly. 2013 fit before the season opener on Saturday, 23 March, more descriptions like fairytale or sustainable. About 15 million euros, the park has spent this season and created a new fairy tale village southeast of big lake, the 4-D cinema redesigned or existing attractions or village, where visitors prefer to be alone, completely renewed. And the world's first amusement park, the Europa-Park is let by TÜV Süd certified as a "Green Theme Park".
The latter was perhaps the greatest power in the background. Six months the Bavarian TÜV engineers with the specialists in the parking standards of ecological construction and - for the park and economically just huge - defined energy efficiency, and improved sighted. That now "Europa-Park goes green" is, as the outgoing company spokesman Volker Klaiber described, and the park in terms of energy efficiency and sustainability finally received top marks, was on Thursday for the media at the mandatory press tour before the season not so surprising.
And yet, the park was the result of the evaluation of new homework: How to drive in the peak power consumption in the daily operation down, even if it is only small time intervals of no more than half an hour? Must be fully air-conditioned rooms around the clock? To these and similar questions, the Park to find new answers. Responses, the energy and thus save costs.
With so much efforts to perfection it has the executive floor of the Europa Park have pretty gemopst when Ernst Donislreiter by TÜV Süd at the presentation of his work and reviews in the redesigned 4-D movie for one small misstep in the otherwise usual perfect Europa-Park's presentation made. The TÜV-husband had surgery to illustrate a second mirror-aerial view of park and hotel complex. Santa Isabel east of the Colosseo -. If the good man one time to 80 percent of repeat visitors to the Europa Park will happen to him this faux pas probably not
"Europa-Park goes green" has for many years but the park has a further dimension. Europa-Park Roland Mack not remembered with pride at the opening of the extended fairytale forest in mind: "Here we are in a sensitive and difficult area for an extension," he said, referring to the old trees along the Elz. This was to be preserved and "yet the engagement with houses for the Grimm Theme risking" (Mack). No giant tree was sacrificed and also create new green heart in an enchanted forest.
Directly adjacent to the enchanted forest on the eastern side of the Elz, Europa-Park has been, meanwhile, is already started the construction of a new attraction. There will the most expensive single attraction in the Europa Park realized, Mack. In cooperation with the French director Luc Besson, the creator of the cartoon characters "Arthur and the Invisibles", a combination of indoor and outdoor driving attraction for the whole family will arise. Between 10 000 and 12 000 passengers will carry the Europa-Park with the daily attraction. For season 2014, the project will be finished.
And another project that will be realized in the near future: the tepee camp resort expands. After the installation of underfloor heating in the tipis to this season plans of Europe-Park an extension on the opposite side of the saloon. There are other log cabins (new saloon, shops and possibly a church) and even tepees occur. The road along the saloons should be a pedestrian zone, may operate on the most, western stagecoach or covered wagon.
Sam
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
LOL! Europa already have, what, five churches and chapels...?! I love that they invest in stuff like this! Visiting the Norwegian stave church or the Santa Isabel chapel is a treat, so the addition of another sacred space on park is good news, even though I'm not religious. It just adds character and identity to the place.
The under-floor heating at Cheapidorf is probably the best addition announced so far this season. Last time I stayed there I enjoyed it, but decided I probably wouldn't do it again. But now I'm not so sure, as this fixes one of the major problems I had with the place! This must have been quite expensive work to do...?
With these new shops, the church, more accommodation and a second saloon, this part of the resort will hopefully begin to rival the other side as an after-ride close destination. It can feel a bit lonely at the moment, but it sounds like it's being given more gravity and purpose in the overall resort offering. Hoping that if they expand this side of the resort, they'll improve the transport links between Tipidorf and Colosseo/BR/SI/EA/CA at night (all night monorail...?)
Ramius said:
LOL! Europa already have, what, five churches and chapels...?! I love that they invest in stuff like this! Visiting the Norwegian stave church or the Santa Isabel chapel is a treat, so the addition of another sacred space on park is good news, even though I'm not religious. It just adds character and identity to the place.
The under-floor heating at Cheapidorf is probably the best addition announced so far this season. Last time I stayed there I enjoyed it, but decided I probably wouldn't do it again. But now I'm not so sure, as this fixes one of the major problems I had with the place! This must have been quite expensive work to do...?
With these new shops, the church, more accommodation and a second saloon, this part of the resort will hopefully begin to rival the other side as an after-ride close destination. It can feel a bit lonely at the moment, but it sounds like it's being given more gravity and purpose in the overall resort offering. Hoping that if they expand this side of the resort, they'll improve the transport links between Tipidorf and Colosseo/BR/SI/EA/CA at night (all night monorail...?)
AstroDan
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Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Europa-Park Saisonstart 2013
The park opened today at 9am for the start of the 2013 season. They have released a new short promo video for the Enchanted Forest, and some photo's of the official launch with the Mack Family this morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0YnUIGo74#ws
Europa-Park Saisonstart 2013
The park opened today at 9am for the start of the 2013 season. They have released a new short promo video for the Enchanted Forest, and some photo's of the official launch with the Mack Family this morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zy0YnUIGo74#ws
Sam
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Slightly unfair article published today by renowned blog Disney & More comparing POTC to Pirates in Batavia.
Slightly unfair article published today by renowned blog Disney & More comparing POTC to Pirates in Batavia.
GeorgeT
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
Hi guys !
As promised I`d like to keep you up to date regarding Wodan and the possibility of changing from polyurethane to steel wheels.
Well, Wodan has indeed new wheels...but NOT made of steel but of a different harder/stiffer plastic which is good I think ;D.
It was VERRRRY cold on opening weekend, and still Wodan was fast...especially in the afternoon it kicked some serious b***. A lot faster than what you would expect of a very "cold" coaster !!!
They are still testing that new material...but they would like to change to that material because the abrasion of the polyurethane wheels was too much and they had to renew those very often AFAIK.
Steel is NOT if the discussion anymore AFAIK because it`s unbearably loud !
Greeds...george !
P.S. I will definitively be there to check wodans pacing as soon as the temperatures are rising, gonna report my impressions here ASAP !
Hi guys !
As promised I`d like to keep you up to date regarding Wodan and the possibility of changing from polyurethane to steel wheels.
Well, Wodan has indeed new wheels...but NOT made of steel but of a different harder/stiffer plastic which is good I think ;D.
It was VERRRRY cold on opening weekend, and still Wodan was fast...especially in the afternoon it kicked some serious b***. A lot faster than what you would expect of a very "cold" coaster !!!
They are still testing that new material...but they would like to change to that material because the abrasion of the polyurethane wheels was too much and they had to renew those very often AFAIK.
Steel is NOT if the discussion anymore AFAIK because it`s unbearably loud !
Greeds...george !
P.S. I will definitively be there to check wodans pacing as soon as the temperatures are rising, gonna report my impressions here ASAP !
Sam
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
EP-Fans have published their annual 'change-log' of the park!
From Google translate:
Germany: paved road between Italy and Germany, new
Germany: Complete renovation and expansion of the main information desk at the entrance
Germany: paved path along the River Elz new
Germany: newly paved output elves ride
Germany: New photo dot to the left of the elves ride on the Euro mouse
England: New LED facade lighting of the Globe Theatre
Iceland: renewals on the eaves Wodan Station
Iceland: picnic areas amid the 180 ° turn of Wodan (In Atlantica)
Iceland: renewed Outward sloping curve in lift of Wodan.
Italy: increasing the outdoor stage
Italy: open-air stage with a new speaker system
Austria: Removal of the puppet show stage
Austria: Renovation of the roof lakeside restaurant
France: Complete renovation Magic Cinema
France: facade renovations restaurant Mille Fleurs
France: Euro Tower Extension Information
France: New exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Hall
France: New measuring mouse at Eurosat
France: New entrance area Petit France
Holland: Replacing the balls in the pool
Holland: New ordering on Bamboe Baai ("Choose & Mix")
Russia: Lada renovation Autodrome
Spain: Arena renovation toilets
Scandinavia: building construction to rafting lift
Fairytale Forest: Enchanted forest expansion by 6 houses / scenes / fairytale
Enchanted forest: new waterwheel at the viewing platform
Enchanted forest: Wegverbreiterung before Sleeping Beauty Castle
Enchanted forest: New show "The Quipse" in the Grimm Library (alternating with the known presentation, currently before 11 and after 17 clock clock)
Resort
* Bell Rock: paved road between Elz and Bellrock new
* El Andaluz: renovation of 82 rooms (air conditioning, etc.)
* Colosseo: paved road between the main entrance and new parking deck
* Camp Resort: rebuilding restaurant terrace
* EP-Express: Passenger Information (Digital wait until the arrival of the next train)
Other
* Parking: Transfer of cash machines
* Shows: New shows in the park
* Other: New billboards between parking and underpass
* Other: repainting of the floor before the EP-Dome
* Others: New and Gates replied in the main entrance / Elzbrücke
EP-Fans have published their annual 'change-log' of the park!
From Google translate:
Germany: paved road between Italy and Germany, new
Germany: Complete renovation and expansion of the main information desk at the entrance
Germany: paved path along the River Elz new
Germany: newly paved output elves ride
Germany: New photo dot to the left of the elves ride on the Euro mouse
England: New LED facade lighting of the Globe Theatre
Iceland: renewals on the eaves Wodan Station
Iceland: picnic areas amid the 180 ° turn of Wodan (In Atlantica)
Iceland: renewed Outward sloping curve in lift of Wodan.
Italy: increasing the outdoor stage
Italy: open-air stage with a new speaker system
Austria: Removal of the puppet show stage
Austria: Renovation of the roof lakeside restaurant
France: Complete renovation Magic Cinema
France: facade renovations restaurant Mille Fleurs
France: Euro Tower Extension Information
France: New exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Hall
France: New measuring mouse at Eurosat
France: New entrance area Petit France
Holland: Replacing the balls in the pool
Holland: New ordering on Bamboe Baai ("Choose & Mix")
Russia: Lada renovation Autodrome
Spain: Arena renovation toilets
Scandinavia: building construction to rafting lift
Fairytale Forest: Enchanted forest expansion by 6 houses / scenes / fairytale
Enchanted forest: new waterwheel at the viewing platform
Enchanted forest: Wegverbreiterung before Sleeping Beauty Castle
Enchanted forest: New show "The Quipse" in the Grimm Library (alternating with the known presentation, currently before 11 and after 17 clock clock)
Resort
* Bell Rock: paved road between Elz and Bellrock new
* El Andaluz: renovation of 82 rooms (air conditioning, etc.)
* Colosseo: paved road between the main entrance and new parking deck
* Camp Resort: rebuilding restaurant terrace
* EP-Express: Passenger Information (Digital wait until the arrival of the next train)
Other
* Parking: Transfer of cash machines
* Shows: New shows in the park
* Other: New billboards between parking and underpass
* Other: repainting of the floor before the EP-Dome
* Others: New and Gates replied in the main entrance / Elzbrücke
mikeroller
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
It looks like the hotel booking on the official site has finally been updated. Still not perfect though.
It looks like the hotel booking on the official site has finally been updated. Still not perfect though.
Harv
TS Member
Re: Europa-Park 2013: Magic Cinema 4D + Enchanted Forest Phase 2
CHANGE LIST FOR CHESSIE:
- Add mediocre investment unlikely to last in the long-term.
- Destroy heart and soul of place.
- Add tacky restaurant.
Profitz.
DiogoJ42 said:
It would be interesting to see a complete log of the changes at the Merlin parks to compare.
CHANGE LIST FOR CHESSIE:
- Add mediocre investment unlikely to last in the long-term.
- Destroy heart and soul of place.
- Add tacky restaurant.
Profitz.