Europa Park
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Been a long time! But a busy few months lie ahead for me and theme parks so time to revive this blog!
Europa Park is one me and Jack had talked about for a few years, the place of dreams almost. Finally, it happened! This is one of those trips worthy of a realistic report, not some sarcastic attack at the park like I usually do.
We arrived in Basel to get a 100+mph train into Freiburg, followed by a double decker train to Ringsheim and a short "bus" (was a coach) ride to the park.
What a lovely sight to walk in on!
Just looming in the distance
Ed and Jack were ready!
Water fountains were ready!
Let's go! 
First up Silver Star. I like the Mercedes F1 tie in, it's intimidating, trims aren't as bad as I was expecting but the airtime just got repetitive, twists were great though!
This twist though 
Meanwhile over at Epcot, I mean the silver ball at EuropaPark... Eurosat sits around. This thing is bonkers, so glad it's hidden inside. Caught me by surprise each time we rode! Totally get why people wish X was like it.
It's also huge!
Cheeky bit of lunch in Greece. Food on park is great, so much choice and it's not hugely expensive for a theme park!
I don't know why, but this is now such a guilty pleasure ride of mine
Looks great!
Theming!!!!
Really nice station too!
Meanwhile, in Portugal there is this. A ride that is newer than Poseidon, yet does less and does nothing for me.
It photos well
But that's about it
Annoyingly I didn't take any photos of Spain, other than the jousting show with added drama
Bad guy drama
It's okay, it had a happy ending!
Whilst we're talking about shows. They have so many! Lots of 30-40 minute shows, this in itself takes over a day to complete. Plus, on the larger shows they have mimes entertaining the audience as you enter!
You had Bombay Nights in Holland with the Pirate's of Batavia ride going around the stage!
A live action Italian film set stunt magic show thing
An electronic bird show
In the same room as a bubble magician guy who smokes as part of the show.
A musical show in the Globe Theatre, because Shakespeare was known for his musicals.
A dome screen show where you lie in sleeping bags! Plus, an ice show, flamenco, open and closing show, 2 4D films, a little French dance/magic show and a parade
Ed being boss.
Just this. Quality.
What's this?
A mine train that even with VR has a higher throughput than any Mack mine train over here!
Bears for bare banter.
Okay, I'll move on from that one.
Anyone still needing a lift to any meets this year, there are two options. This.
Or Jack in his purple sportscar! Can seat another 2 people, it's speedy and laps Silverstone regularly so must be good! Feel free to get in touch with Jack for more details 
Then there was this thing. Odd is one word I suppose.
Next please.
Yup, this guy looks like a trusty op. We'll do this then.
I want them everywhere. This is ideal for family parks!
Great coaster section! Fab dark ride.
And great visual in the plaza of the kingdom. Lots of these please thanks.
So many photos it's hard to fit them all in. So let's look at the hotels.
Bell Rock is gorgeous.
Colosseo really cool!
The other 3 really cool!
And not bad views from the bars 
Back on park this guy thought he'd set fire to his house. As you do, red fire and that.
So that's it! Europa Park! Stunning park with great rides, operations, atmosphere, just everything! I have loads of photos so if you do want anymore just request in the comments and I'll post more
Oh, guess you want to see something else first though.
Me and Jack with ED that's why you're all here.
Or maybe for what this is...
Lots of artsy fartsy photos thanks to a back path that I think used to be an extension but is now open to public for photos, round the back of Wodan village.
This inline is crazy. The little pops of airtime, fast changes of direction, it's all just great. LOTS more of these in the world please, I bow to our new Mack overlords.
Wodan for me though was the best ride on the trip. The indoor queue has some great effects, and is just a really nice place to queue.
It just looks intimidating.
Has a spectacular entrance
Just loved it!
Bye bye Europa, it was fab. Should be back for Horror Nights!
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