Europa Park

CF1 · Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:16 am

I also think it will be a really good Coaster and there is enough space.
With the Wooden coaster this is the best part of Europa Park
-Launch Coaster
-Splash Battle
-Wooden Coaster
-Kaffee Huis

PERFEKT !

AstroDan · Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:20 pm

Kaffi Hus is so awesome, it should be in BOLD. BOLD I tell you!

KAFFI HUS + BAGELS + RELIABLE COKE.

AstroDan · Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:12 pm

Bell Rock Video - Roland and Thomas Mack (with English subtitles)

Kudos to EP, a few of us asked them on YouTube a few days back to upload a subtitled version of this, and they have done it.

Some information on the why's and wherefore's of Bell Rock.

Fri Jul 15, 2011 12:51 pm

[quote=""Roland Mack""]Dr. Schaeuble once said: "Mr. Mack, Europa-Park is like a lighthouse against the economic depression in our country". So we thought: why not build a lighthouse![/quote]
Oh Roland, you're so amazingly self indulgent and full of yourself but somehow you just get away with it. :P

Also, good old Scottish boarders.

AstroDan · Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:31 pm

Park update: 19.7.11

The new Milka shop opened at the weekend, together with a new style boutique - Miss Germany - which the park supports, and hosts, everyyear. In addition to the launch ceremony for Volo da Vinci. Pictures as follows:

Miss Germany:

Volo da Vinci:

Milka Shop:

AstroDan · Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:41 pm

Update: 19.6.11

Quite a lot of ground work, and pouring has been going on lately:

Sadly, in spite of it being almost 5 weeks since the GCI news surfaced, EP have still said nothing about layout or theme.

Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:05 pm

Europa Park are really doing well this year, that looks like quite a high profile launch for the ride, it feels like fairytale alley was last years addition. I'd love to see a UK park with the same philosophy as Europa Park, they're hitting the nail on the head every time.

AstroDan · Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:34 pm

Europa-Park will launch a brand new website, their first for some years, in 9 days.

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Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:45 pm

There is a cool YouTube video of Rust and Europa-Park.

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AstroDan · Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:07 am

Update: 23.7.11

Top speed is now advertised as over 100km/h:

They seem to be really starting to accelerate in the construction, too:

Images from lifthill.net

Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:26 am

^ Tunnel?

Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:38 am

That really looks like a tunnel going in there. Either that or a river or moat, which would sort of fit the vague ideas for themes we know already.

Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:26 pm

20 new jobs? Is it really going to take that many people to operate? :P

Or maybe they mean construction... which isn't really a new job if it's only for a few months...

Dormiens-Dave · Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:05 pm

Factor in Ride operation a photo shop and maybe gift shop and then remember you need to rotate the jobs to cover 7 days a week then 20 jobs is likely the right figure

Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:28 pm

This is looking like a really promising coaster, comparing this to Troy it seems generally about the same length and height but quite a bit faster. Looks like its going to be quite a compact layout which means lots of nice tight twisting throughout the layout. Not going to make much of a judgement yet but it's on my cards as being a strong contender for next years rides.

Basically I'm really looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

AstroDan · Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:43 pm

Photo Update: 24.7.11

Things really are moving at the moment, the depth of the digging that has been going on is considerable. Here are some images from today:

Construction viewing holes:

Digging

Other images - building?

More images here

Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:12 pm

Footage of the the Volo Da Vinci press conference (as pictured above), has been posted on EP's youtube channel

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AstroDan · Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:10 pm

Horror Nights 2011 starring Marc Terenzi

The official map for (T)HN 2011 has been released, and it seems like there is an expansion on the cards with more attractions than ever, plus all new mazes and experiences.

The event will be held as it has been since 2009, in the Greek theme area and behind - with the following attractions:

Mazes
Carnival - the demonic clowns are back
Chin's Funhouse - a crazy funhouse with moving features which leads directly into the Field of Freaks!
Field of Freaks - cornfield maze, dead ends, and a load of freaks
The Nest - will you be eaten by the spiders, snakes and insects? You are their bate...
Dreamscape 3D - the power of dream control, in 3D!
Possession - have you ever known anyone possessed by the devil?

Live shows
Horror on Ice part II - featuring live performances from Marc Terenzi
Open air stage performances

Scare Zone
End of Days - Octoberfest - Octoberfest gone wrong...

Rides
The Night Coaster (Pegasus)
Curse of Cassandra

MAP

Admission prices is from £14.00 in advance to £17.00 on peak nights.

Construction/Prep:

Tent at the top of this image, new expansion:

Images ( C ) Chris-Space.

Dormiens-Dave · Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:44 pm

Okay this looks epic, really looking forward to Terenzi this year.

Hope one of those mazes is in the form of last years crossing over

Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:23 am

Nissan goes Wild?

The mind well and truly boggles...