Starboard or portside? Down in the galley or up on deck? When the wind changes and as the boat leaves the little Icelandic fisher harbour and heads for the open sea, some "Ship ahoy" resounds and everybody takes his position behind the water cannons to start a refreshing water battle. With the new interactive family attraction "Whale Adventures - Splash Tours", exciting expeditions are guaranteed in Germany's biggest theme park!
And when they have reached dry land, hungry sailors will be satiated thanks to the delicacies of the new snack bar "Casa Atlantica" in Portugal or they will change their course and sail to Italy, attracted by the delicious smell coming from the kitchen of Pizzeria "Venezia".
With some new strength and full of energy, they can now take up an exciting voyage through the fascinating world of energy in the new "GAZPROM theme world -- the wonder of energy". After a trip deep inside the earth, their way goes on from the new Monorail station in Iceland to the main entrance, not far from the Camp Resort. Here, genuine cowboys are involved in some fascinating and action-loaded shows in the new “Silver Lake Saloon”, just before the sun disappears behind the horizon.
Splashy family fun
At Europa-Park, the course heads straight away into some splashy family entertainment in 2010, and the new season awaits the visitors with plenty of novelties. The new family attraction "Whale Adventures - Splash Tours" in the Icelandic themed area takes adventurous captains on an exciting expedition. Leaving behind the cries of the seagulls, the trip leads straight away to the open sea, where whales and other sea dwellers are waiting for the adventurers. But caution is advised during that sail around the volcanic island Iceland, as the boat, occupied by a maximum of eight whale watchers, makes its way through the waves. No one knows what the sailors may encounter behind the steep rocks. Those who dare to come too close to their boat will get some refreshment in return, because each passenger is equipped with its own water cannon. The audience can join in the battle from the mainland thanks to the cannons set along the coast. And those who become tired of cranking at their cannons can look forward to the true aim of the expedition: the whales' territory. A six meters long whale greets the adventurers in its own splashy way and offers them a wonderful whale song. And those who prefer watching the spectacle from the dry land are welcome to enjoy the sight from the lighthouse's observation deck.
From summer 2010 on, young seadogs will be pleased with yet another new water attraction. In cooperation with HansGrohe AG, the new children´s water playground “Lítill Island – HansGrohe Kinderwasserwelt” will be realised. With the opening of this "splashy offer" the Icelandic themed area will be completed. At this place, the little captains will get acquainted with harbour-life and enjoy the water element in their own way.
GAZPROM theme world --the wonder of energy
Another and very different element will be present in Iceland from the season 2010 on. Together with GAZPROM, the worldwide biggest natural gas company and new partner of Europa-Park, the GAZPROM theme world presents itself just next to the "blue fire Megacoaster" and invites the guests to go on an exciting expedition from Russia to Germany. Already before entering the new theme world, the three-floored building impresses with its glass facade and its lake. Some water fountains dance around and the inside of the building stirs up some curiosity. A footbridge leads the visitors across the lake, and they can either choose the queue area of "blue fire Megacoaster" or - avoiding this area - directly enter the theme world. The energy- and joy-loaded atmosphere created by the future passengers waiting for a ride on the launch coaster "blue fire Megacoaster" is perceptible already by crossing the footbridge. Every step forward increases the adrenaline level. And when the curious and excited researchers pass through the threshold of the building, their scientific mind is immediately awaken: the lively atmosphere is sparkling with energy. The sumptuous exhibition part for "non-riders" impresses with its interactive and multimedia assets. The visitors experience a magical attraction and are invited to research and discover. The three cylindrical constructions immediately catch one's eye in this futuristic and modern exhibition hall. Inside those average 10 meters circular cylinders, the visitors can experience with all their senses how energy is generated, transported and used. In the first cylinder, they are sent deep inside the earth, where natural gas is stored. Then, the second one reveals everything about the exploitation and extraction of the energy source. Finally, the third one gives all information about the delivery and utilization of Russian natural gas. The visitors discover, during this trip, how GAZPROM, as one of the worldwide leading companies, has been delivering Russian natural gas to Germany reliably for almost 40 years.
The bar situated on the ground floor invites to "fill up" some energy with fresh drinks and delicious snacks. Besides the theme world, the three-floored building also offers two event and conference rooms with a unique ambience. Those two rooms situated respectively on the first and second floor of the building complete Europa-Park´s wide range of offers for conferences and seminars with their total surface of 300 m². Modern and high-class design constitutes the "inner life" of those facilities: bright rooms with white furniture and clean lines. The absolute highlight of the upper conference room is the glass facade which allows a fantastic sight of "blue fire Megacoaster", all of Europa-Park and even the Hotel Resort.
Monorail - new transportation system in Europa-Park
A beautiful moving sight from a higher point of view also awaits the visitors in the 2010 season along the Icelandic themed area. The previous round trip of the Monorail has been extended with 400 meters of track segments. So far, entry and exit were only possible in the pyramid's station in the English themed area. With the brand new station, the ride is a complete new experience for the visitors of Germany's biggest theme park. The Monorail, in its new "35 years birthday outfit", shines in a bright new light and glides weightlessly, passing by the Norwegian church in the Scandinavian themed area and above Portugal, approaching Iceland silently. Unknown perspectives now strike the eyes of the passengers on this new track. From now on, the guests can appreciate the sight of a waterfall, wave hello to the waiting queue or watch the impressive "Atlantica SuperSplash". The track crosses the raging torrents of the "Fjord Rafting" four times and passes by the new attraction "Whale Adventures - Splash Tours" before reaching the station in Iceland. The red-washed station building is the meeting point for all those who prefer to go round the park with a "mobile" conveyance. Starting from the new Monorail station, the guests only need to switch once to the Panorama Train in Russia or England to reach the main entrance comfortably. The station in Iceland completes the wide range of offers of the Icelandic themed area and will satisfy all ages-groups.
Portuguese delights
Adventures engender hunger! Only a few steps away from Iceland, the hungry sailors will find all they need in the Portuguese themed area. Next to the harbour street, the new snack bar "Casa Atlantica" invites them to an intermediate stop at Portugal's coast. Holiday feeling is immediately in the air thanks to its white walls and its two roofs with red tiles. Wild wine grapes climb along the sunbathed bright walls and offer some relieving shadow to those sitting there. Imbedded between the two buildings, the outer area with its chairs is partly surrounded by white walls. All in all, 160 young and old discoverers can sit down and have a rest here. Protected from any splash danger, they can appreciate some delicious meals in the open-air area, with a beautiful sight upon the turquoise water - with the ship "Santa Marian" and the "Atlantica SuperSplash" in the background. By this unique sight, the guests will taste some typical specialities from the grill in the shady open-air area of the snack bar. An ice-cream parlour is integrated into the building and proposes some delicate and delicious sweets for all ice-gourmets.
Where France and Italy melt together
The Italian "dolce vita" lovers will be more than satisfied in the renovated pizzeria "Venezia". Lots of things have changed here. The pizzeria, on the one side, was displaying its Mediterranean charms since the beginning of the 80's whereas, on the other side and almost wall to wall, the French Bistro "La Cigale" pleased its guests with the famous "savoir vivre". But now, France and Italy have melted together for the better: the glass-roofed pergola leads the guests from the pizzeria into the new inner courtyard and directly to "La Cigale". On a surface of about 60 m², the French-style inner courtyard can host about 40 persons; in total, the renovated pizzeria can please about 600 Italian cuisine lovers. Pizzeria "Venezia" is now accessible via "La Cigale" in the French themed area or directly from the Italian themed area. The centre of the room is constituted by a straight barrel vault with rectangular outline which is situated directly above the self-service area for pizza and pasta. Along the stone walls and under the rustic-styled wooden roof, the guests can admire handmade pictures.
On the menu, they will find all the classics of Italian cuisine. An exquisite selection of pizza and some delicious variations of pasta make the decision really hard. Some noble wines are waiting to please the palate in the bottles and barrels of the wine cellar. And last but not least, the sweets are also present here. Delightful dolci and coffee specialities from the coffee-bar will be the actual "icing on the cake". Buon appetito!
Wild West is in the air
The Wild West begins just after the main entrance of Europa-Park! In the superb reception, the chief welcomes courageous cowboys and brave Indians in the tribe of Europa-Park Camp Resort. Just a few steps away, the “Silver Lake Saloon” awaits all hungry tribe members with its two rooms. The two saloons are linked by the big central kitchen area. The previous saloon has been extended and now offers a total of about 140 seats. And another thing is new along the western-path: the access way. Behind the wooden facade, in the style of a 19th century Western-Town, a second saloon is hidden with its western-bar, a little stage for all kinds of performances and numerous seats. The round tables and the seat possibilities offer a total of 160 seats for cowboys and Indians. They leave enough room for wild cowboy-stories in a convivial ambience. The gallery upstairs offers about 60 seats. And those who like to watch upon the Camp Resort should sit down on the terrace or on the balcony above. All tribe members can have breakfast during sunrise or at best before high noon.
Fantastic extras
Ready for the race track! The heart of motor sports beats with AMG: true to the motto “one man – one engine” the “heart” of the SLS AMG is built together by hand by one mechanic in 2010. In the different zones of the new exhibition in the Mercedes-Benz Hall the visitors will get useful tips by racing drivers and interesting facts about the technology of the SLS AMG. Young and old motor sports fans can learn more about fascinating physical phenomena and test the fantastic sports car with the Sony PlayStation® virtually.
Action and suspense are the key words on the show stages in Germany's biggest theme park. Brand new shows and sceneries await the visitors for Europa-Park's 35th birthday and take them on an unforgettable trip. While the friends of mascot Euromaus prepare a wonderful birthday-party, the daily parade has put on its marvellous birthday clothes. Knightly adventures for "King Arthur's Sword", breathtaking acrobatics on ice and numerous magic moments in the baroque theatre "Teatro dell'Arte" will astonish the visitors during the birthday season.
From summer 2010, a fresh wind will blow also in the revolving theatre "Europa-Park Historama". Those who would like to know more about the past of Germany's biggest theme park are at the best place here: the completely renovated revolving theatre takes the guests on a multimedia trip through time. Historical highlights, technological innovations and the fascinating world of shows during the 35 year old history of Europa-Park will be presented with the help of modern light and laser technology. The visitors can lean back and enter the history of Germany´s biggest theme park.
And also in the Magic Cinema, the audience can lean back and simply enjoy, when state-of-the-art 3D digital technology meets the giant screen in the Magic Cinema.
The newly designed “Walk of Fame” inside the Arena of Football is all about the fascinating world of football. The exhibition pieces of the new display “adidas – Football Theme World” are provided by the adidas AG. Among the exhibits are shoes and footballs of the respective championship years. Moreover, multimedia football playing will make little football hearts beat faster!
And the renovations go across the limits of the park. Just besides the staff parking lot and on the other side of the new access road, a new garden centre has been constructed. The numerous plants of the park will enjoy the new place. Three green houses, among them one palm hall and one lemon house, offer them all they need to flourish all year round. In the Floristic-Showroom, a great variety of flowers will be presented in an imposing atmosphere. Once again, a wonderful bouquet of adventures and unforgettable moments await Europa-Park´s visitors in 2010.
