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Trip Planning: Information, advice and questions!

Rowe said:
Out of curiosity, where did you receive this information from?
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The accessibility section of the website, although it now states that the current waiting time has to pass before you can use the same attraction again (which could be longer than an hour on busy days).

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Skyscraper said:
The accessibility section of the website, although it now states that the current waiting time has to pass before you can use the same attraction again (which could be longer than an hour on busy days).
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Ah, I hadn't caught that update since I last looked a few weeks ago, thanks.
 
Rowe said:
Having used Europa-Park's system twice in the last year during busy holiday periods (March-April and December-January), I think your family will be just fine. The accessible queue/exits for major attractions never had me waiting any longer than perhaps 10 minutes. Just be mindful you'll likely be doing a load of train load dodging whilst walking up exits to 'accessible' queues. The worst is Wodan as you have to scale a big staircase to the station whilst avoiding at least 2 train loads. Silver Star is similar except it's just one staircase followed by a ramped path through the gift shop. I'd also advise that the Green Card only has 6 ride slots and can only be used once per day for 3 people or more.
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Skyscraper said:
Also you have to leave at least an hour before riding the same attraction again with the pass.
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Thank you both.

I was of the understanding that you could return and get a new Green Card when full (much like RAP at AT), is that not correct? Not a deal breaker if not as my wife will happily sit out the intense rides but a bit of a shame if we can only go on 6 attractions together.

Presumably the re-ride policy is somewhat loose considering there's no way of documenting the time unless they're writing in on the card?
 
Bowser said:
I was of the understanding that you could return and get a new Green Card when full (much like RAP at AT), is that not correct?
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I emailed Guest Services earlier this year for confirmation and I received a reply saying it's limited to one per day.
 
Rowe said:
I emailed Guest Services earlier this year for confirmation and I received a reply saying it's limited to one per day.
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Efteling we managed mostly without using the RAP as the queues were generally nicely themed, constantly moving and a maximum of approx 20 minutes. I got the impression Europa was similar in terms of the first two aspects but i gather the more popular attractions (and it being Halloween/Xmas) would likely have significantly longer queues?


I suspect it might be more prudent for our first visit to be at a quieter time of year...
 
Bowser said:
I suspect it might be more prudent for our first visit to be at a quieter time of year...
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Yes, I'd say so, regardless of your personal circumstances. As has been said, EP, when really busy, is still more manageable than any Merlin park when similarly attended, but at the end of the day, it's still a hugely busy theme park. That Halloween week is chaotic, especially if the weather turns out well, which is still often the case in Southern Germany. Christmas is more manageable.
 
Bowser said:
I suspect it might be more prudent for our first visit to be at a quieter time of year...
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Just bear in mind that certain rides only operate in the Summer season, such as the Fjord Rafting Rapids and Atlantica SuperSplash water coaster.
 
Couple of quick questions:

If I book accommodation now (the campsite to be precise) can I add tickets at the discounted price later on to the booking?

Rulantica allows you to add Sofas, Islands, Eggs etc but all the reasonably priced ones say "up to 2 people" but then the official photos all show families on them. Are they okay for 2 adults PLUS kids?
 
Soprano187 said:
Tearing hair out a bit over ResortPasses..

just found out about the 14 day thing!

Is it true that I cannot buy these now to start at the start of my summer holiday, as it has to be 14 days before?

On the site they’re marked as “few available”.. so they could be sold out when I go?


Help!
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In case not everybody has noticed: ResortPasses have now sold out (probably due to higher demand because of 50th anniversary). I would expect them to sell again in late summer, but nobody really knows when.
 
Gurkensalat said:
In case not everybody has noticed: ResortPasses have now sold out (probably due to higher demand because of 50th anniversary). I would expect them to sell again in late summer, but nobody really knows when.
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EP never responded to me asking them if they could “help me out” of the 14 day rule given I’m staying for 10 nights.

While I waited I read in their FAQ that there are no exceptions to this, got scared, and bought the four silver passes about four days ago, just before they sold out!

I just couldn’t see EP lying about “few available” like some thought on here, thank god I didn’t wait, who knows when they’ll come back as available!
 
Gurkensalat said:
In case not everybody has noticed: ResortPasses have now sold out (probably due to higher demand because of 50th anniversary). I would expect them to sell again in late summer, but nobody really knows when.
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D'oh!
Knew I should have bought one before flights & hotels 🤦‍♂️

Day tickets it is
 
evilcod said:
Couple of quick questions:

If I book accommodation now (the campsite to be precise) can I add tickets at the discounted price later on to the booking?
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Yes, I had to add our disabled tickets onto the booking later on. Just contact the email address and it'll be all good.
 
Soprano187 said:
How much is saved by staying off site?

I’m just talking ball park figures here - like 50% cheaper than Andaluz/Alcazar?
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It can be a significant chunk. There's lots of competition in Rust.

First visit I'll always recommend Resort, after that maybe not.
 
Poisson said:
It can be a significant chunk. There's lots of competition in Rust.

First visit I'll always recommend Resort, after that maybe not.
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Yeah that’s interesting.. we did resort last year, doing it this year, but now we’ve got the annual passes I am considering a cheapo next year;

If we’re talking up to 50% off I might try it, seems most on here and on YouTube don’t stay onsite, and I suppose other than early entry (we dont use anyway) and breakfast (stuff my face feel like a blob all day) theres only really the pools to keep us there..

Thanks
 
Soprano187 said:
Yeah that’s interesting.. we did resort last year, doing it this year, but now we’ve got the annual passes I am considering a cheapo next year;

If we’re talking up to 50% off I might try it, seems most on here and on YouTube don’t stay onsite, and I suppose other than early entry (we dont use anyway) and breakfast (stuff my face feel like a blob all day) theres only really the pools to keep us there..

Thanks
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There really is so much around rust the prices are never too crazy. If you want a hotel you have the likes of Moxy and Hayat. Then there’s endless apartments if you want to do things yourself or you have loads of B&Bs.

It’s worth noting you can use the resort bars and restaurants even if you aren’t stopping over.

Personally I prefer staying near the resort hotels, grabbing food in the morning from Edeka and then having a nice walk to the park entrance. At the end of the day then leave via hotel resort entrance, then use the bars at night.
 
Yeah defo gonna try Edeka next time, made the mistake of going to Lidl near park closing in the summer, queue was actually longer than the store, each one, no joke!
 
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