A Voltron opening date has today been announced along with a whole host of information ahead of the 2024 season.
Voltron has been given the opening date of April 26 with the popular family attractions Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and the ‘Tirol Log Flume’ set to open on May 14th.
With Croatia, the 17th-themed area at Europa Park will be open from 26th April. A brand new, action-packed rollercoaster will await visitors between the attractions Poseidon and Euro-Mir, and is part of the first construction phase of the new themed area: ‘Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac’!
The innovative Stryker Coaster offers incomparable thrills, atmosphere and technology, as well as setting new standards: The innovative multi-launch coaster offers an incomparable combination of thrills, atmosphere and technology and sets new standards: with seven inversions, four launches, 2.2 seconds of weightlessness and the world record with the steepest launch of 105 degrees, the new rollercoaster creates an intense experience and incomparable riding experience that is unique worldwide.
Riders sit in trains equipped with numerous lighting elements, with seats reminiscent of old, quilted leather armchairs. The 1,385-metre-long coaster winds through an authentic Croatian landscape, while a cosy village square invites you to stay for a while.
Running through the themed area as a common thread is the story of scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla, who was born in what is now Croatia, and who was able to realise his dream of wireless long-distance transmission of electrical energy.
There is also the new ice cream parlour ‘Sunce i Lavanda’, which invites visitors to enjoy some refreshments with a range of ice cream varieties. Nikola Tesla himself comes to life as a deceptively real animatronic, taking guests through the story of his electrifying invention.
In the ‘Suveniri Nikola’ shop, fans of Voltron Nevera and Croatia in general are sure to find suitable souvenirs to bring back to everyone who stayed at home. At the new exhibition ‘Croatian Inspiration’, discover all about Croatia’s most important inventions, achievements and many other exhibits in a playful way.
The Return of Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and ‘Tirol Log Flume’
With the Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and the ‘Tirol Log Flume’, two traditional classics return to the Austrian themed area with a brand new splendour.
The charming family rollercoaster and the refreshing log boat ride wind through the impressive Magical Valley of Diamonds and bring fun for all ages.
With the Alpine Express ‘Enzian’ and the ‘Tirol Log Flume’, two traditional classics return to the Austrian themed area with a brand new look.
A new virtual reality adventure awaits at ‘Alpenexpress Coastiality’ with ‘Fina & the Yomis – Magical World of Diamonds VR’, in which guests rush through a magical cave landscape, reminiscent of the former ‘Yomi’s Magical World of Diamonds’.
In the adjacent Spanish-themed area, a new terrace in front of the Bodega restaurant is the perfect place for a break, while the nearby Bodega ice cream parlour offers an even greater variety of ice cream specialities.
Other Park Improvements
A redesigned main entrance will welcome guests during the 2024 season in addition to the brand new Phantom of the Opera Coastiality experience where a story of love, intrigue and a mysterious, masked figure unfolds at every turn of the immersive VR rollercoaster ride. The new story uses completely new technology and improved graphics.
From summer 2024, the ‘Ghost Castle’ also invites visitors to be spooked once again with a refreshed ride, but has not lost any of its classic charm.
The iconic hand showers and huge fittings will soon await all little water lovers in the newly designed ‘Lítill Island – Hansgrohe Water Playground’. The redesigned ‘dm – Family & Friends’ shop offers an expanded product range and a wide range of services for the whole family.
The Fjord Restaurant will soon be offering unique dishes under the motto ‘Scandinavian Family-Time by Brian Bojsen’, which have been reinterpreted in a Scandinavian style by the renowned Danish TV chef.
In the new ‘PUMA STORE X Silver Star’, the fastest sports brand in the world meets one of the largest and highest steel rollercoasters in Europe.
New Shows in 2024!
In Europa-Park, visitors can experience spectacular, first-class shows with a varied program that is sure to amaze all, with extraordinary costumes, choreographies and tricks!
There is astounding magic and plenty of amazement to be experienced at the new magic show ‘Misterio’ with Vincent Vignaud at the Europa-Park Teatro. In the new ice show ‘Surpr’Ice presents Energ’Ice’, the athleticism of internationally award-winning figure skaters meets pure energy and electricity. Beautiful costumes and thrilling choreographies literally melt the ice here.
The new show ‘Funny Library 2’ in the Globe Theatre combines high-class acrobatics, award-winning artists and top-class comedy with the hilarious choreographies of the Europa-Park Show Ballet.
‘Ed’s Adventure Parade’, with its elaborately designed floats and costumes, is one of the daily highlights at Europa-Park.
Brand New VR Experience
Fans of interactive virtual reality experiences can go on adventures at the YULLBE PRO and YULLBE GO Experiences in the flagship location in Rust. From May, players can look forward to ‘Dr. G – Victory on Venus’, where they will be catapulted to the distant planet as intrepid heroes.
But there are many dangers that lurk there… The retro science fiction spectacle surrounds the character of Dr. Grordbort, written by Greg Boardmore and was brought to virtual life by five-time Oscar winner Sir Richard Taylor (‘Lord of the Rings’) and Michael Mack. ‘Amber Blake: Operation Dragonfly’ is based on the ‘Amber Blake’ comic series from Belgian supermodel Jade Lagardère and thrills visitors with a nerve-wracking adventure across Singapore’s skyline.
Guests can also experience YULLBE at Europa-Park: There are numerous YULLBE GO experiences available in the blue fire Dome in the Icelandic themed area. Put on your VR glasses and let the virtual adventure begin!
Visit https://www.europapark.de/en for more information
