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Europa-Park waterpark
The Mack family is planning what will be its largest ever investment at Europa-Park with the addition of a waterpark at the Black Forest destination that already enjoys he distinction of being Germany’s most popular amusement park. An international team of advisors is currently consulting with the Mack family and its team regarding plans for a combination of indoor and outdoor water-related activities, and a 33-hectare area has been earmarked for the project to the southeast of Rust, Baden-Württemburg. When complete, the park hopes to consolidate its status as a resort for short family holidays (it already boasts five hotels with over 4,500 beds).
“It is extremely important for us to secure business at this location,” notes Europa-Park owner and founder Roland Mack. “Surveys conducted over an extensive period of time have shown that Europa-Park visitors would enjoy a waterpark. We cannot afford to be inactive if we want to keep this region attractive to guests who travel greater distances to visit the park.” Although the exact amount is not revealed, the total investment is promised to run into hundreds of millions of euros. It will not be subsidised through any federal grants. Naturally, several hundred new jobs will be created as a result of the development, as well as new sources of
Puss in Boots at Universal Studios Singapore
After the abrupt closure in 2013 of the park’s Battlestar Galactica attraction, rollercoaster fans will be pleased to learn of a new ride opening early next year at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). The world’s first
coaster based on the Puss in Boots animated film franchise from DreamWorks, the supplier this time is Zamperla. Here’s a shot of the suspended ride, named Puss in Boots Giant Journey, taking shape in the park’s Far Far Away zone. “We are excited to expand our collaboration with DreamWorks Animation,” says John Hallenbeck, senior vice-president of attractions at Resorts World Sentosa. “The new ride is designed based on the popularity of our other crowd-pleasing suspended coaster [Canopy Flyer, by Setpoint], and will cater to not only families but thrill-seekers as well.” For RWS guests who can’t wait to get more of their favourite feline heroes, Puss and Kitty will first star in a new 20-minute stage show starting next month – The Dance for the Magic Beans.
income for the local community. As well as slides and other attractions, the waterpark will includes a wave pool water playground, lazy river, surfing simulator, waterfall, and a rest and relaxation area with a beach-like character. The indoor activities will be available on a year-round basis. The outdoor attractions will remain open – weather permitting (the local region enjoys a good summer climate) – from mid-June through until the beginning of September. Given the existing facilities at Europa- Park, it’s sure to be a quality product.
europapark.de Fly with Santa!
Here’s a fun theme for a zip line! High in the Rocky Mountains outside Colorado Springs, USA, a new zip line has opened at Santa’s Workshop North Pole. Construction was delayed three years by both fire and flood, before owner Tom Haggard could finally introduce the attraction, named Santa’s Sleigh. Provided by the Utah company Soaring Eagle (founded by Stan Checketts, ex-S&S), it carries two riders backwards 500ft (150m), lifting them about 100 ft (30m) in the air, then releases then to zip forwards at speeds up to 30mph (48 kmh). Nestled just off the Pike’s Peak Highway at an altitude of 7,500ft (2.2km), North Pole is a Christmas-themed family amusement park that features classic, vintage rides like the Ferris Wheel, merry-go-round and candy cane slides.
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