2018: Europa-Park General Discussion

[KingNemesis]

They are becoming Lidnt shops.

RIP MILKA COW!

Shawn is not going to be best pleased! He may even boycott the park! Okay... Maybe not that far.

 

[Benzin]

I'm not sure how to feel about this news, both chocolates are fab, though I wouldn't be surprised if Milka has gone a bit Dairy Milk since Kraft took charge...

 

[Rob]

A little look at the Lidnt shop in Ireland:


Thomas Mack has shown a photo of the new facade of the Europa-Park Teatro:

It looks identical to the concept!

This new shop has appeared by Mir, I believe that it is relating to some new Mack Media VR product but I could be wrong:



Euro-Mir Burger has been re-branded as 'CMAK':



Plenty of changes in 2018 at Europa-Park!

 

[pluk]

Any more re-themes for this year? I was hoping for a Russian nerve agent themed ride, where you sit on a bench and slowly slip into unconsciousness.

 

[DiogoJ42]

Bench retheme for 2019?

 

[Dar]

I wonder what dirt Gazprom has on Roland

 

[Rob]

I love this, EPFans.info have a full list (correct as of 00:10 on 26/03/2018) of all the additions and changes around the park for the 2018 season:

Abenteuerland: Attachment on the back of the Tarzan & Jane toilet for more storage space
Adventureland: delineation of flowerbeds with a metal border

Germany: Conversion "Old 99 with circus parade" to "Jim Knopf - journey through Lummerland"
Germany: Relocation of the Jingle Jangle Jungle Boys to a vintage car ride with a new stage
Germany: Ceiling at the entrance, repainted at the hubs
Germany: Renovation of the tree root in the last bend of the Elven journey
Germany: New witches house at the last bend of the Elven journey
Germany: New scene and wall decoration at the Elfenfahrt
Germany: New conveyor belt in the station of the Elfenfahrt
Germany: Flooring wooden bridge over Elz to Schloss Balthasar renewed
Germany: Mack Bank Preview Center partly supplemented by exhibits from Historama
Germany: Facade Walter's sausage stall from green to beige repainted
Germany: Sitting area behind Walters Wurstbude supplemented with murals and photos
Germany: New decorative elements in the study room in the waiting area of the Voletarium
Germany: New route, more exhibits and paintings in the hall of the ACE
Germany: New diversified countdown in the Voletarium

England: redesign of the roof area "Arena of Football - Be Part of It!"
England: renaming and transformation "Victoria Station" to "Paddington Station"
England: New Paddington shop and associated remodeling of "Anne's Sweet Kitchen"
England: Newly designed seating area between "Shooting Gallery" and "Info am See"
England: Newly painted carriageway of "Silverstone-Piste"

France: renaming and transformation "Eurosat" to "Eurosat - CanCan Coaster"
France: New French facades ahead of "Eurosat - CanCan Coaster"
France: Separate entrance for Eurosat Coastiality
France: Transformation "Universe of Energy" to "Madame Freudenreich Curiosités"
France: New up to twelve meters high water fountain show
France: Distance of the big bridge from the Eurotower over the lake
France: New elevator for barrier-free access to the Eurotower
France: New boat restaurant with two floors and space for up to 60 people
France: redesign "Old 99" and relocation to subject area Germany
France: rear wall at the Musikpavillion away, unobstructed view of Lummerland
France: new construction and laying of the Flammkuchenstandes
France: area redesigned at the former place of the Flammkuchenstandes
France: Exposure and revision of the steam locomotive
France: Extension at the back of the Bistro La Cigale for more storage space
France: Jingle Jangle Jungle Boys tent pitched on puppet boat ride
France: Figures from "Old 99" in the puppet boat ride
France: Exhibition in the "Mercedes-Benz Hall": "Monaco, # 4theTeam"
France: Color changers illuminate Silver Star-Lift at night.

Greece: Old wooden posts partly replaced by new ones
Greece: Complete renovation of the pier in front of Taverna Mykonos

Grimms Märchenwald: New Meet & Greet Point at the brave little tailor

Ireland: Arranged with carvings in several places
Ireland: Conversion of "Tender Milka World" to "Lindt Maître World"

Iceland: Replaced and renewed large parts of the rail of "WODAN Timburcoaster"
Iceland: Painting on the outside facade of the Monorail Station
Iceland: Conversion "WODAN Video Hus" - Sale of Onride photos now directly in the shop
Iceland: redesign Flammlachs-Stand

Italy: renaming and transformation "Teatro dell'Arte" to "Europa-Park Teatro"
Italy: New floor in the waiting area Ghost Castle and removal of the zigzag railing
Italy: In the last scene in the Ghost Castle a skeleton cage has been added
Italy: Paving in front of the Pizzeria Venezia

iKd Minimoys: Poppy Towers operator's cabin designed as a drink packet (since winter)
iKd Minimoys: Bag racks on the Poppy Towers (since winter)

Luxembourg: Conversion "Historama - The Museum" to "Journey to Rulantica - Preview Center"
Luxembourg: Conversion "Historama - The Show" to "Journey to Rulantica - The Show"

Netherlands: General overhaul of the Koffiekopjes, only 1 exit available

Austria: Trackbed of the Panoramabahn partly renewed
Austria: New Alpenexpress Coastiality Experience "Alpha Mods PD"
Austria: New access for Alpenexpress Coastiality plus
Austria: Conveyor belt for the return of VR glasses under the track of the Alpenexpress
Austria: Route of the Tyrolean whitewater course was equipped with lamps
Austria: New rocks on Tyrolean wild water train with ibex sculpture
Austria: Themed maintenance access at the small drop of the Tiroler Wildwasserbahn
Austria: Renovation and new furniture in the winter garden of the Seehaus restaurant
Austria: Würsteltoni has maintained a firm separation between the sales outlet and the route

Portugal: Basin of Atlantica Supersplash repainted

Russia: Conversion and redesign of "Euro-Mir-Burger" to "CMAK - Russian Food & Burger"
Russia: Shore area redesigned on back of "CMAK - Russian Food & Burger"
Russia: paths partially repaved
Russia: Conversion of "Milka Shop" to "Lindt Magazin"
Russia: New shop for Alpha Mods PD before Euromir
Russia: Relocation of extended waiting area Euromir due to Alpha Mods PD Shop
Russia: New light effects and fog in the Euromir revolving tunnel
Russia: Eurosat bulb now in Euromir station
Russia: Old steering wheel of the Eurosat with light effects in the lift of the Euromir
Russia: New monitors in the photo shop of the Euromir

Switzerland: Conversion "Wallis-Stübli" to "Lindt Stübli"

Scandinavia: Hai photo point has been completely reworked and repainted

Spain: painting on the exterior facade of the Spanish Arena

ALL THE NEW!!

Oh and also, here is the English version of the 2018 Novelties video which I don't think has been posted here yet:

 

[AstroDan]

The annual change log.

I do love it!

 

[Croftybaby]

They could have put a bit more product placement in that video The new arena looks amazing. Not sure about the Paddington stuff but i'm sure it will appeal to many.

Nice to see the changes, hoping to go over this year for a bit of camping.

 

[RicketyCricket]

Currently watching 'My Tourettes Family' on Channel 4 .... and what a pleasant surprise they are visiting Europa Park! There's a good 5-10 mins of footage from the park and some great ride footage. Well worth checking out online.

Great to see a british family travelling to Europa Park!

 

[Burbs]

Currently watching 'My Tourettes Family' on Channel 4 .... and what a pleasant surprise they are visiting Europa Park! There's a good 5-10 mins of footage from the park and some great ride footage. Well worth checking out online.

Great to see a british family travelling to Europa Park!

EP posted about this on Facebook the other day! I have recorded the episode.

 

[AstroDan]

The documentary was lovely, although EP was only featured for 5 minutes.

 

[AstroDan]

It seems the park is packed. Close extended to 9.30pm today.

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[John_P]

I'm visiting for 2 consecutive days in August, is the 2 day ticket the best thing to purchase? Reading the website was slightly confusing as to whether you could use it 2 days in a row.

 

[AstroDan]

I'm visiting for 2 consecutive days in August, is the 2 day ticket the best thing to purchase? Reading the website was slightly confusing as to whether you could use it 2 days in a row.

Yes, the 2 day ticket is the best thing for you. I believe you must use the 2nd day within a week. 2 consecutive days is fine.

 

[Craig]

Please utilise the dedicated topic for discussion about today's fire at Europa-Park

 

[Rowe]

Whilst reading about what's happened at Europa-Park since the 26th May on different fan forums, I've come across this short video detailing the laser sensors used at the park provided by SICK Sensor Intelligence, where they're installed and what they do. This is probably one for the fans who're into the tech and know their stuff (i.e. not me), but it's nevertheless interesting!

Also, at the 1:35 mark, it shows a computer screen with the ride list plus charts and statistics for one or two rides. I personally enjoy how Tiroler Wildwasserbahn is shortened to "WiWa-Bahn", say that fast a few times!

 

[Rob]

Pretty sure this lighting underneath the FoodLoop rails is new for this season?

 

[AstroDan]

Yes - Heine Mack obviously have it going round as RCR has it, too.

 

[Rowe]

I'm watching a 2016 tour and review video of the park right now and, what the? An animatronic in a hot air balloon has been floating above us all this time in the England area?

I wonder how much more theming is hiding in plain sight!