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Trip Planning: Information, advice and questions!

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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
AndrewJD said:
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.
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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
venny said:
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.
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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
 
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.
 
Doe's Europa Park offer half day tickets? Flying over in September and barring any major delays could reach the park for around 3pm on arrival day.
 
No half day tickets. Are you in one of the park hotels? Then you can ask at reception, for hotel guests there has been the possibility of half day tickets, but I am not sure, if this is still correct. At least you can visit the last hour for free, if you are EP hotel guest. And there is enough to see and to do in the hotels for the remainder of your first day.
 
Gurkensalat said:
No half day tickets. Are you in one of the park hotels? Then you can ask at reception, for hotel guests there has been the possibility of half day tickets, but I am not sure, if this is still correct. At least you can visit the last hour for free, if you are EP hotel guest. And there is enough to see and to do in the hotels for the remainder of your first day.
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No opted for cheaper option of the Moxy hotel. Cheers for the reply. Might opt for Rulantica for first evening instead 👍
 
If you’re arriving at 3pm ish, that is sufficient time to get most things done in Rulantica, for which I believe there is a twilight/evening ticket available, albeit not that much discounted from a full day ticket. :)
 
What is the drive like from Calais down to Europa Park? I’m in the North East and just trying to work out the most cost efficient way for a family of four to get to the park and I’m thinking that going through the tunnel might be the best way (the price of the Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry is astronomical). My wife would be driving as I don’t drive but she’s a little bit worried about driving a UK car on the other side of the road in Europe, so how straightforward is the drive? Also is it pretty simple to add on a trip to Phantasialand as well in terms of driving and sticking to motorways rather than going through towns?
 
Shaggy_Dog_ said:
What is the drive like from Calais down to Europa Park? I’m in the North East and just trying to work out the most cost efficient way for a family of four to get to the park and I’m thinking that going through the tunnel might be the best way (the price of the Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry is astronomical). My wife would be driving as I don’t drive but she’s a little bit worried about driving a UK car on the other side of the road in Europe, so how straightforward is the drive? Also is it pretty simple to add on a trip to Phantasialand as well in terms of driving and sticking to motorways rather than going through towns?
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it's around 7 hours plus a stop from Calais to Europa I think.
 
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