Saisonstart 2014
The park is open! The ribbon was cut at 9am yesterday morning to celebrate the start of Europa-Park's 40th season of operation. This is my favourite photo, as the ribbon is cut and guests run in - with Roland in the thick of it throwing his arms into the air in celebration:
The park has been moderately busy, with ride close extended to 7pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Change Log 2014
As the park re-opened yesterday, EPFans.info have added their 2014 change log, showing what the park have been doing over the winter! This list is not exhaustive, and is being added to as the days go by. As the site states, they can't quite every last painted queue line or trash can!
ADVENTURELAND
New fencing around parts of the lake
GERMANY
New Dolls exhibition for 2014 season
New Info-Centre at the main entrance including access to EP Express
600 new lockers, wheelchair and stroller rental
ENGLAND
Remote-Control boating game refurbishment
FRANCE
New exhibition for 2014 'Into Extremes' in Silver Star Hall
Facades of Magic Cinema 4D completed
Removal of kids mini racetrack outside Silver Star Hall
Newly paved pathways
Eurosat laser tweaks
ENCHANTED FOREST
All fairytales now in English aswell
Old wooden seating by lake replaced by metal seating
KINGDOM OF THE INVISIBLES (from May 2014)
Arthur Suspended Coaser
Family Freefall tower
Mul-Mul Carousel
Eatery
Shop
Play area
ICELAND
New Wodan theming
PORTUGAL
New adults waiting area in Casa da Aventura
Atlantica Lake completely repainted
RUSSIA
Photo point for Lada-Autodrom
SCANDINAVIA
Camp David store (from May 2014)
SPAIN
Bodega 'Wine and Tapas Bar' fully refurbished, new theming and new menu
AUSTRIA
Tyrol Log Flume theme refurbishment
New childrens play area
See-Restaurant terrace added
Interior of the See-Restaurant modified
Newly paved walkways and roads
ENTERTAINMENT
New shows across the park
BEHIND THE SCENES
New 3-storey building for workshops, rehearsal spaces etc.
HOTEL RESORT
Castillo Alcazar air-conditioning added to all rooms
El Andaluz air-conditioning added to all rooms
3 new Arthur themed rooms in El Andaluz
New seating in El Andaluz lobby