Trip Planning 2023/24: Information, advice and questions!

[Poisson]

It was very busy on the Saturday near Halloween we did. Food was a struggle more than rides.

 

[Martin]

Popping over for a weekend next month, arriving late afternoon/early evening on Saturday 11th, maybe not until 6 or even a tiny bit later depending on how the trains go. What's the likelihood of a late opening for us to get a few rides in?

 

[Plastic Person]

I reckon you might get an 8PM that evening. Voltron is going to pack them in for the next few months.

 

[venny]

Opening hours seem to have been curtailed since Covid, I expect due to staffing levels. There’s a few signs that may be easing of late. The latest I’ve seen this year is 7:30pm but I’ve not really tracked it.

I’d say it’s safe to expect at least a 7pm closing for a Saturday, but as above Voltron’s opening may push that even later.

 

[IanB]

There is currently an offer on Groupon for two days at Europa Park and a night at a hotel in Germany for £215. Depending on the hotel, this could save you some money on a trip for two days.

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/europa-park-3

I could not find a list of included hotels, but at that price, I am assuming the EP hotels are not included

Might need to start a EP discount\coupon thread if more of these pop up

 

[Poisson]

Might need to start a EP discount\coupon thread if more of these pop up

That'd have to be on a block list. Roland has already rinsed me for money once recently.

 

[AndrewJD]

We're going to be in the park on May 3rd and May 4th, first time ever at the park. We didn't mean to turn up so soon after Voltron opens but it opened much later than I thought it would. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on how best to enjoy the park? I'm guessing trying to get one or two Voltron rides on Friday rather than Saturday, but any other ideas would be welcome.

 

[Poisson]

We're going to be in the park on May 3rd and May 4th, first time ever at the park. We didn't mean to turn up so soon after Voltron opens but it opened much later than I thought it would. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts on how best to enjoy the park? I'm guessing trying to get one or two Voltron rides on Friday rather than Saturday, but any other ideas would be welcome.

I'd probably do Voltron first and last on the Friday. Operations are usually outstanding across the board so queues should be fine. I'd recommend Arthur first thing Saturday as that has an unpleasant queue if busy but apart from that, enjoy.

 

[Manchester1894]

Does anyone have an idea of how far in advance August 2025 flights get released? I know the EP rooms get released for Aug 25 around Oct/Nov 24, but praying I can get flights sorted before then

 

[Skyscraper]

Does anyone have an idea of how far in advance August 2025 flights get released? I know the EP rooms get released for Aug 25 around Oct/Nov 24, but praying I can get flights sorted before then

I think it's around a year in advance usually.

 

[Manchester1894]

I think it's around a year in advance usually.

Thanks. With a bit of luck I can do flights before hotel

 

[venny]

Depends who you’re flying with. If it’s someone like easyJet they release flights in batches, which typically cover a period of 3/4 months in each batch. Worth tracking and googling closer to the time.

 

[Manchester1894]

Depends who you’re flying with. If it’s someone like easyJet they release flights in batches, which typically cover a period of 3/4 months in each batch. Worth tracking and googling closer to the time.

Thanks. easyJet are currently tracking till February 25. But like you say it depends on when they released that batch.. might just have to register for alerts and hope I can book before the hotels are released

 

[venny]

If you sign up for their emails they usually send an email out letting you know they’re about to be released a day or so in advance.