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Yes, a nice memory for you but she won't remember it. And again there are other carousels closer to where you live that you could have used. You are never going to convince me that despite claiming for a number of years now that you are mostly not that into this hobby anymore and disparaging theme park enthusiasts on a regular basis, the obsession you have with a carousel refurbishment is anything but hilarious.

Remember when we just used to argue on whether corporate hated our park? Good times. They've put some good money into the park this year, looking forward to seeing how it looks in person.

I'll take the pics, but not the life stories. I cringe at my prior reports.

That's dumb. She's known what a carousel is since she was probably 2. It would have been a nice memory for us, regardless of how long it lasted. Again, you're never going to convince me the closure isn't anything but hilarious.

Lost Island has entered the chat... There are so many clones, namely SLCs, Boomerangs, and Six Flags clones in general, that I've walked right by without even looking at the wait time. Those are always afterthoughts for me in case I have extra time or I'm just reallllllly bored. Hell, I skipped half of Six Flags Mexico's lineup because there's a Dark Knight indoor mouse, a 4D Free Fly, an off the shelf spinner, a Boomerang, an SLC, maybe a couple others. Medusa and Superman were the only two coasters I genuinely cared about because they're originals. Medusa was fun but not worth the 90 minute wait while Supes was a 10-minute wait all day and is easily one of the best coasters out there; certainly Morgan's best coaster. All that to say, yes, you save a lot of time and effort by skipping mediocre clones.

Ditto for me! My concise trip reports are much more about laziness on my part than aversion to a more detailed report, lol.

I enjoy the long, well written TRs loaded with pics that many used to post and a select few still post. But I don't have the time and patience to do all that myself lol. I do take pics sometimes!

Europa Park has announced that the next new themed area to join the part's line-up will be Monaco. Guests can start to get a sneak peak at this new land (while also looking back at the park's history) in a new preview centre in the Silver Star Hall. Future experiences planned for the Monaco section of the park include highlighting the atmosphere of International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo, as well as the Principality's architecture, marinas, landscapes, its famous casino and more! https://presse.europapark.com/en/presse/nachricht/datum/2025/03/13/monaco-wird-18-europaeischer-themenbereich-im-europa-park-preview-center-bereits-2025-der-legende/ In 2026, Monaco will become the 18th themed area at Europa-Park. The preview centre in the Silver Star Hall will already give exciting insights into the legendary Grand Prix from 2025 In 2026, the Principality of Monaco will become the 18th themed area at Europa-Park, joining countries such as France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland as well as England Ireland. From March 2025, a preview centre will be set up in the Silver Star Hall to give visitors an exclusive taste of this unique world. Inspired by the legendary atmosphere of the Monaco Grand Prix, this new themed area will showcase the many facets that make the Principality world famous: Its emblematic buildings, its famous casino, its marinas, the Mediterranean landscapes, culture, gastronomy, and its picturesque streets. Monaco, the 'Jewel of the French Riviera', is a world-famous destination that perfectly combines history and modernity. An exceptional destination, it attracts lovers of fine dining, wellness and culture. Monaco is a world-famous brand, a symbol of excellence and prestige that characterises this new themed area. H.S.H. Prince Albert II, a great admirer of Europa-Park: "For 50 years, Europa-Park has enchanted millions of families, and I too have had the pleasure of visiting it several times with my children. I am delighted about the new partnership between the Principality and this famous theme park, which will allow the creation of a Monegasque themed area in 2026. Monaco will thus become the 18th country to be represented there, enabling millions of visitors to learn more about our Principality and hopefully come here too". In the future, Europa-Park guests will be able to experience the fascination of the prestigious Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix - but also the luxury sights of the casino, the marinas and much more. Europa-Park owner Roland Mack: "Monaco is one of the most fascinating countries in Europe. We will offer our visitors many attractive attractions related to the Principality. As early as 2025, the park will be full of Monaco flair. I am delighted with this extremely friendly and valuable cooperation with the Principality and Prince Albert". The Prince and Sovereign is particularly committed to protecting the environment, especially the oceans and marine biodiversity. This commitment will also be reflected in the new Monegasque themed area. From 2025, the Principality will be presented at Europa-Park with a series of exclusive events. An extraordinary exhibition of vehicles from the 'Collection des Voitures de S.A.S. le Prince de Monaco' will offer visitors a unique insight into Monaco's automotive heritage. Another highlight: The magical atmosphere of the International Circus Festival of Monte Carlo comes to Europa-Park. This prestigious festival, chaired by Princess Stephanie, takes place every year in January in the Principality and brings together the greatest artists of the circus world to compete for the coveted 'Golden Clown' award. In 2025, Roland Mack was awarded the honorary title of 'Ambassador of Circus 2025'. To celebrate this art form, several new shows will be created in cooperation with Europa-Park and the artists of the Cirque de Monte-Carlo, which will immerse visitors in the fascinating world of the circus. Thanks to this unique combination of tradition, innovation and excellence, Europa-Park and its Monegasque partners promise a unique and innovative addition to the park. Between the passion of motor sports, the magic of the circus and the timeless elegance of Monaco, this partnership celebrates the art of entertainment and excellence the Principality of Monaco is famous for. https://www.europapark.de/en/theme-park/attractions/50-year-exhibition-monaco-preview-center 50 Year Exhibition & Monaco Preview Center Embark on an exciting journey through five decades of park history and, at our Preview Center at the end of the exhibition, get an exclusive first glimpse of the future of the new Monaco themed area.

And after 12 years..... Something I found on my fave cooking site @TheKitchn, with a take on how to dye your Easter Eggs, naturally and w/o expensive 'kits' and the like. https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-vibrant-naturally-dyed-easter-eggs-holiday-projects-from-the-kitchn-112957 And here's the photo to show it all: Thanks to @TheKitchn for the great photo of all these wonderful colours!