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It was stated at a recent Q&A with the management that they just got a new head of maintenance, and their goal is to have all coasters to be open with two train ops (where appropriate... like obviously not Superman) within 2 years

I watched something on my Youtube feed that talked about the rapid expansion of fast food restaurants using robotics combined with AI to cook food. It seems to be particularly useful for frying. The outcome has already been cheaper and more efficient than hiring an employee. The machines can be leased with maintenance packages and offer various different options. They don't show up late for work. They don't sleep. They don't quit without notice. Their downtime is better in comparison to employees calling off sick. Contamination is less likely. The food is cooked more consistently. How often do people complain about food service in parks? The possibilities for AI advancing the theme park entertainment industry are vast. They extend far beyond ride design. If the creators and analysts involved in AI are completely wrong about the likeliness massive unemployment due to job replacement, you may even be able to afford a ticket and see this first hand.

Phantasialand started its winter season today. Notable changes: the "Tacana" in the Mexico area is no longer a burger restaurant but serves Mexican style food (burritos, nachos, wraps, quesedillas). The pre-covid winter show-and-firework finale did not return - but the "Tiempo de Fuego" mapping show did. And more than that: there is now a second mapping show in the Mystery area, the Rookburgh light show from last year returns and there are new light shows in the Berlin area. So it looks like mapping/light shows will now permanently replace the fireworks (thank you dear neighbours with your noise complaints). The "Talvia" show has been replaced with a new show "Spectaculum Phantastére", returning are the "Every single year" ice skating show and "The Golden Thread", which is a best of the shows from the past years. You are able to buy same day tickets again - but ticket counters remain closed, online sales only. Is visiting Phantasialand in the winter worth it? It hella is! There's great street food, Glühwein and of course the high quality restaurants like Uhrwerk and Rutmor's Tavern are open in every season.