Charlesberg Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 27 minutes ago, Stuntman707 said: We noticed at Europa, the railway crossings are all open. They expect people to use their eyes and ears to not be hit by a train as opposed to treating people like idiots with barriers. However, in anywhere but Germany people will somehow manage to find a way to accidentally get run over by a theme park train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 It just always strikes me as odd that when one park does something well, it always has to be justified further by saying "Well, it's better than this". You don't watch a great film, say it's great, then say "and it was better than a rubbish film". Yet it seems almost normal to do that with theme parks. I just don't get it. ben199 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted June 11, 2018 Report Share Posted June 11, 2018 5 hours ago, Stuntman707 said: We noticed at Europa, the railway crossings are all open. They expect people to use their eyes and ears to not be hit by a train as opposed to treating people like idiots with barriers. There are plenty of parks in the UK that operate with open crossings so don't think that is due to health and safety being more relaxed in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 17 hours ago, Stuntman707 said: We noticed at Europa, the railway crossings are all open. They expect people to use their eyes and ears to not be hit by a train as opposed to treating people like idiots with barriers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 After weeks/months of speculation, we finally have a provisional/approximate opening date for the Eurosat CanCan coaster and Madame Freudenreich Curiosities. Wednesday The 12th September. Source-Europastreet. Feels somewhat strange (if a little disappointing) for the resort to open their new attractions two thirds into the season. Apparently it’s been a long, major and difficult process, largely due to site access and removing/replacing ride track. As far as we know, the fire has not affected the schedule of this project. To think this will probably open the day after I finish my next trip is nothing short of a punch in the face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 Don't book trips until you know opening dates then... I'm still waiting on bloody Sweden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Benin said: Don't book trips until you know opening dates then... I'm still waiting on bloody Sweden! In all fairness, not many attractions open beyond July/August time (unless there’s major setbacks). This however seems to be in that minority. I cannot remember the last time a major park to open an attraction in September or later. Legoland’s Rapids is the best example that comes to mind, but that was still late August 2007. At the end of the day I’m visiting Europa largely on the basis of it being an amazing resort and destination that puts care, effort and dedication into everything they do. Heck, they’ve even opened a new eatery mid season ontop of the ones relocated after the fire. Getting the CanCan coaster would have been nice but looks like it wasn’t meant to be, unless it soft opens (which is unlikely). I feel more sorry for Tomb who never did the original Eurosat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt Creek said: I feel more sorry for Tomb who never did the original Eurosat. Stick her on a chair, put a blindfold on (oh-er), stick the music on Spotify and then boom, original EuroSat experience! Might need a strobe light too actually come to think of it... JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted July 14, 2018 Report Share Posted July 14, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 12:16 PM, Matt Creek said: After weeks/months of speculation, we finally have a provisional/approximate opening date for the Eurosat CanCan coaster and Madame Freudenreich Curiosities. To think this will probably open the day after I finish my next trip is nothing short of a punch in the face! 12th September is the date of the press event. Apparently they are hoping to have part of the area open before this date on a soft opening, especially Eurosat. That's just rumours though, however it seems possible that it will be open for your trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Madame whatshername has opened today. It looks... strange. Obviously I haven’t seen the queue but it seems to lack an exposition - surely having a Madame Freudenreich animatronic at the start would solve that problem. Saying that, this refurbishment has clearly given life into a dilapidated ride, on a budget too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Jump scare T-Rex holding cake is so adorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Minor crash on the EP Express this morning, thankfully no serious injurys. This occurred during shunting of an empty train https://www.looopings.nl/weblog/10593/Ongeluk-met-monorail-Europa-Park-treinen-botsen-op-elkaar.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Oh dear, it really is not Europa Parks year! Glad no injuries, and bet they have these trains repaired/replaced in a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 5:50 PM, Mattgwise said: Oh dear, it really is not Europa Parks year! Glad no injuries, and bet they have these trains repaired/replaced in a week! After 1 day one has been repaired and is back in service .... Mattgwise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just got some interesting stills from the Mack Rides Factory Tour Video of the new CanCan Coaster Trains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBL-159APAo Electronics on the front cars. Speakers in each car! The production line Airgates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 That's a difference and a half... CharlieN, Matt 236, JoelAllen and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Eurosat CanCan coaster is now officially open! The ride looks great judging from pictures and an early POV. The lift hill looks superb as you slowly ascend the Eiffel Tour with a very loud orchestral homage to Sat’s old music! The rest of the ride seems as expected - 2D facades indicating a mad dash through Paris. The Queue seems up there with Voletarium’s and the station looks so charming. Seems like a solid improvement. Full Walkthrough and POV: Pics from TowersStreet: Mer and JoshuaA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Whoa! What a transformation - that station! And I love that homage to the old Sat music ?❤️ Theres now a page for Eurosat Coastiality: https://www.europapark.de/en/attractions/eurosat-coastiality With ‘Eurosat Coastiality’ Europa-Park offers its visitors a worldwide unique virtual reality experience. All visitors will use their VR headset even before the actual VR ride in a pre-show room. With the VR headset on, all visitors will walk through a virtual reality world. Not only will they walk across the station to the train but will also board the train without taking their headsets off. As soon as all visitors are seated the VR ride in the coaster will begin. The real, physical surroundings are replicated in detail which enables visitors to enter the train while wearing the VR headset. Wow. CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Looks fab! Sure gonna miss some of the tacky (in a good way) theming that Eurosat had, but its nice to see the station and ride now looking so modern and sexy! I'm getting my lazy a** back to Rust ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 I wasn't sold on the ride portion until the dash under the legs, but of course they are extremely limited to what they could do what with the lack of space... Station and queueline are fantastic mind, and a single rider queue as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 Just come back from Europa and regretibly missed the CanCan Coaster by just a day. Can’t remember the last time I was spited something so much. On the s note, it looks beautiful from the outside and the French area as a whole looks terrific. Things to note: 1/ Food Loop looks like it’s got new lighting 2/ Volatarium is stunning and kicks Ferrari Land’s one to the curb 3/ Jim Knopf Marks a charming yet refreshing update to the former 99 ride system 4/ Madame Freidrich’s Curiodities is such a charming dark ride. An attraction about dinosaurs wearing clothes made from an old lady on paper shouldn’t work, but it seems to perfectly here. Such an upbeat happy attraction with a lot more life and character than the ageing Universe Of Energy ride. I love how EP is retheming stuff with more upbeat brighter themes. Unlike some other parks. 5/ The absence of the fire damaged was slightly noticeable but didn’t drastically affect the enjoyment or trip duration. It still makes me sad though, seeing that empty patch of land in the middle of the park and a partially naked rapids. 6/ The Park shows were of good quality and variation, especially the park’s Rutluntica musical and Paddington on Ice. How they managed four dress changes in audience view in a few minutes was astounding! 7/ Wodan and Arthur still amazing and have aged well. 8/ Blue Fire isn’t as good as Helix and Icon, but is still a great ride, looks beautiful and has an amazing throughput. That last inversion though is phenomenal! 9/ Silver Star isn’t as good as Shambhala but everything after the mid course brake fun is excellent and arguably better than the ending of Shambhala. 10/ If anyone wants good reasonable food, the Pizza Pasta place between France and Italy is somewhere I recommend. 11/ Bench is still hilarious. 12/ Rutluntica is progressing well. It’s amazing how large the site and hotel will be, which are a surprising distance from the main park and other hotels. They have a preview centre too. 13/ Operations are naturally excellent. Trains dispatched on average every 30-40 seconds but maybe as quick as 20 on some. I did notice some slightly stricter nods to safety though, such as more warning labels and restraint checking. However in this age of paramount safety and exploitative social media, it’s to be expected. 14/ Ireland is a fun area for younger guests. BA Express is perhaps the smallest coaster I’ve been on in a park. It honestly makes Octonauts look thrilling! We spent five days there, which felt plenty of time whilst there. The park hotels look amazing and I vow to stay in one in the future. Silverlake Saloon is a nice place to chill and eat after close. Reasonable cost and quality I’d say. if I haven’t said it already, Europa is a park everyone should visit at least once, even you aren’t into parks that much! CharlieN, Mer and pluk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deejay Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi Ceder Creek where do you stay when going to Europa-Park? I’m looking at going next year but trying to do on a budget ( wife and two kids to take) also what’s the cheapest way to buy park tickets ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Bound to be a few B&Bs in Rust if your budget can't stretch to the on-site hotels... No idea on cheap tickets though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Not really any such thing as cheap tickets to Euroapa as far as I know. Best you can do is make sure you buy at the best possible exchange rate. Loads of great off site accomodation in Rust, all within about 15mins walk of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Europa posted a new preview video inside the building site of Rulantica: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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