28.11.2005

Mega-Record: 4.743 Santas on the first Day of the "Magical Winter Weeks" - Santa-Fever at Europa-Park

Europa-Park has started its fifth winter season with a mega-record: 4.743 Santas from all over Germany and Europe came to the big Santa Claus Gathering in Germany's biggest theme park on November 26th! All visitors who were dressed in a red Santa suit, Santa hat and a big white beard had free admission to Europa-Park and could spend a fantastic day with many attractions, fantastic winter shows and many surpises in the winterly decorated park.

Europa-Park has started its fifth winter season with a mega-record: 4.743 Santas from all over Germany and Europe came to the big Santa Claus Gathering in Germany's biggest theme park on November 26th! All visitors who were dressed in a red Santa suit, Santa hat and a big white beard had free admission to Europa-Park and could spend a fantastic day with many attractions, fantastic winter shows and many surpises in the winterly decorated park.

It was absolutely fantastic: all in all, 4.743 Santas came to Europa-Park on November 26th. With this surprising run, last year's record was beaten by almost 2.000 Santas. The Santa Claus Gathering started at 10.00 am in the Russian themed area, where Santas of all ages had the opportunity to get into the mood for the "magical Winter Weeks? with a ride on the rollercoaster "Euro-Mir? and a glass of mulled wine. Later on, they could ice-skate on the big outdoor skating rink and visit the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck, which has started its annual Christmas Tour at Europa-Park.

Numerous winter attractions guaranteed a lot of action and entertainment for Santas of all ages. While the little visitors had fun in the "Winterworld for Kids?, on the snow tubes or in the childrens' ski school "kids on snow?, the adults enjoyed a glass of mulled wine in the snow bar, watched one of the fantastic winter shows or visited the beautiful Christmas Market in the Germany Alley. In the evening, all visitors could see a fascinating Parade of Lights in the beautifully decorated winter landscape of Europa-Park.

Europa-Park will be open for the "magical Winter Weeks? until January 8th, daily from 11.00 am until 7.00 pm (except December 24th/25th). With a special evening ticket (entrance possible at 4.00 pm), the visitors can spend a relaxing afternoon in the winterly landscape of the park. Prices for the evening ticket are: 10,- ? for adults and 8,- ? for children. For further information, please visit our website www.europapark.de or call +49 (0) 1805 / 77 66 88 (0,12 ?/min. for calls within Germany).