Europa Park Discussion Thread

[Doppel Looping]

Wasn’t there a similar incident where the saint clair river caught fire a while back?

 

hopefully a different situation. 
 

[Nrthwnd]

^^^ That was A LOT of smoke and flames in those videos taken! Glad to hear that no one was hurt or injured,

[Noctew]

The panorama train which has tracks and a station right next to the burned down hall has already resumed service yesterday after debris had been cleared and privacy screens erected.

The damaged roofs of adjacent buildings have already been repaired and management expects the damaged rides "Tirol log flume" and "Alpine coaster 'Enzian'" to be repaired by 2024.

[Sonbart]

Europa Park just released the POV of it's newest roller coaster Voltron

 

[Kooky]

There are more onrides, were you can see some pre-ride effects and a little surprise  before the ride starts... So be aware of spoilers https://youtu.be/veh7SxNQOMo?feature=shared

 

And one more report (in english) of the opening ceremony and the queue etc.:

https://youtu.be/9yHWVZCOwAU?si=-V-mmZDfc13WNmQI

The ride look like a huge hit and has excellent theming again

[RCT3Bross]

Last weekend I got to ride Voltron, Alpenexpress Enzian and Tiroler Wasserbahn, here are my spoiler free reviews:

To explain something, Both Alpenexpress, Tiroler and the new adventure trail are slated to open May 14th but the park started soft openings this weekend. Opening the rides around 3 weeks before the actual opening meant a lot of the theming wasn't ready yet, but Alpenexpress still felt like a downgrade keeping in mind that it's not finished yet. Having the second Helix in the dark meant they could hide a lot of unfinished parts but now that's all in the open en somethings seemed either finished or limited on what they can still do about it. 

The log flume on the other hand does benefit from the open area, you really get to see the coaster go around the track more and the theming was much better then it was before.

The Adventure Trail also gave some great views of the new area and is a welcome upgrade from the old cave.

 

Voltron: This ride is a very welcome addition to the ride selection of the park and I absolutely love it, the best ride at the park if you ask me. To remain spoiler free I will only talk about things well known, The 105 degree launch gives some nice hang-time but this comes at the power cost, also the turntable is a welcome rest stop in the ride but does  destroy the rhythm of the ride, also the show element there wasn't great. Before the first launch I will not say much as that's all spoilers but having all the show elements working (what I only had Sunday) is a fun highlight. 

That said I have a couple of negative things to say about the ride, I'm not a great fan of the queue, it has some nice effects and a great centerpiece but outside of that it's mostly a empty hall with some nice walls, but the closer you get to the station the worse it gets. It doesn't take away much as it suppose to be a workplace and it works like that but still it felt empty. The other thing that is a very small complaint (but a great sacrifice for a much needed capacity boost) the moment your group is bigger then 4 there is no promise you get to ride the ride at the same time, the loading and unloading just happens and this also means you have no say in where you end up, like I said this is all done for the capacity of ride. The reason this doesn't bug me so much is that even if you aren't in the same train the rest of your group is literately behind you in the next train.

Also wanted to address Friday, the opening day was chaos with everybody running for Voltron and the park also needing to evacuate the area because there where to many people, to make it worse the first day was plagued with downtime with ride trains getting stuck everywhere on the track, even my first ride wasn't perfect as after the train had turned on the turntable the train had a small delay, others got stuck on the second launch or on the turntable of mcbr. Also had small delay at the final brake once. But having said that they always did their best to get it going as fast as possible and even if most rides weren't optimal I just was happy to ride it. 

[DoinItForTheFame]

On 4/25/2024 at 4:44 AM, Kooky said:

There are more onrides, were you can see some pre-ride effects and a little surprise  before the ride starts... So be aware of spoilers https://youtu.be/veh7SxNQOMo?feature=shared

Good lord.... That thing dispatches from the station at roughly 0.0000001mph. 

- The pacing on the first half of this coaster looks so.... off? It just doesn't seem to flow together super well. (Or maybe I'm just going crazy, that's possible) However the second half of the coaster looks AMAZING!!!! Looks like a great addition to the park. Jealous of those who have this as their home park. 

 

[RCT3Bross]

[Quote] Good lord.... That thing dispatches from the station at roughly 0.0000001mph. [/Quote]

That is not the dispach speed its the station speed. Keep in mind the train doesn't stop in the station but keeps om moving so by the time it has passed the station people had to unload then load then the safety bars have to close and checked. This means the trains are perfectly spaced. For people wondering how that works with bags you have lockers before you get to the station floor and no bags are allowed past a certain point. 

As you can see in the onrides the dispatch speed increases after you leave the actual station.

[Kooky]

I rode Voltron two days ago... It was the most painful and shaky ride I've ever had on a coaster.... It seems some trains are better but mine was extremely bad,  it was the first time that i didn't feel well enough to ride it again. I don't think it was a good idea to build a wing-seated coaster with such extreme elements... Will be interesting if the park can fix this.

[teacherkim]

On 5/17/2024 at 4:34 PM, Kooky said:

I rode Voltron two days ago... It was the most painful and shaky ride I've ever had on a coaster.... It seems some trains are better but mine was extremely bad,  it was the first time that i didn't feel well enough to ride it again. I don't think it was a good idea to build a wing-seated coaster with such extreme elements... Will be interesting if the park can fix this.

So, if you watch Theme Park Worldwide review of it they had some info about this. Apparently, two of the trains did not yet have a stabilizer element installed on them, safe to operate but not fun for the rider. If you get one of those two trains, terrible ride. Any of the other trains and it's fine. Theory is that the park decided to go ahead and run those two for capacity. How long it will be until that is corrected (if that is 100% accurate) no one seems to know. I do hope they get it fixed before we are there in July. That one in is probably pushing the boundaries for me on motion sickness issues and I want to ride but really really don't want to get stuck with a "bad train"

[jedimaster1227]

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.