[2025] Europa-Park General Discussion

[BooMT]

What I’m wondering is; how was Eatrenalin not family-friendly anyway? Granted, the Europa Park version seems to serve quite “adult” food, but isn’t the actual ride system just a very gentle trackless dark ride system?

Having recently experienced Eatrenalin the only possible issue (aside from the menu) I could see that would make it not as family friendly is that everyone has their own chair and because of how the movement is choreographed, you aren't always near the people you came with which could be an issue for parents. Also, if someone were to get up and start walking around during the transitions, it would cause some issues (I know my kids would have trouble staying still!); you have to request to break for the toilet for example.

 

[Llama]

Safety-wise, this system seems to be the exact same as the Eatrenalin one but with a table instead of a chair, so I assume whatever safety measures exist here to allow it to function with children and without restraints would apply to Eatrenalin. I think the main difference is just in how they're marketing both of these systems, Eatrenalin is an upscale fine dining experience for adults that costs an arm and a leg and this is a 6-person family restaurant that will be cheaper and less fancy.

Still doesn't really explain how it'll work, as children sitting unrestrained on a moving table does seem relatively dangerous, though I'm sure the Macks have a solution for this.

 

[venny]

The Eatrenalin chairs don’t move fast enough for them to present much more danger to a child than falling off a regular chair. Fair enough it may disrupt the ride system momentarily, but I don’t think it’s a safety issue.

I’m intrigued by the implementation of this, albeit there hasn’t really been any more news since the original announcement. The consensus thus far seems to be the short duration means they can lower the pricing, but whereabouts it will be located is anyone’s guess. I know Switzerland had been mentioned, but I’m guessing they’ll need a sizeable floor plate, which is not something that really exists in that area.

 

[Poisson]

With the cost of Eatrenalin, I wouldn't want a noisy child spoiling it. Adult only spaces are good, we need more of them.

 

[Benzin]

I'm too fussy with posh food to want to spend the money for there, let alone a kid.

 

[dgp17]

Visited Europa Park for the first time a couple of weeks ago. One word: incredible. And Voltron? Sensational. What an amazing two days we spent there. Walked miles and loved every second of it.