Press releases
Collaboration between five-time Oscar winner Sir Richard Taylor and MACK One
”The Lord of the Rings” trilogy set a new standard for movie making, from the make-up effects of the orcs and hobbits, miniatures of the realms of Middle-earth, and elaborately computer generated armies. From the very start of production, it was Richard Taylor's company Wētā Workshop that was responsible for designing and making the physical weapons, armour and prosthetics, a company he co-founded with his wife Tania Rodger. In the new podcast episode ‘The World Beyond - The Emotioneers of Tomorrow’ brought to you by Michael Mack, five-time Oscar winner Taylor outlines his career and creative endeavours in a very relatable way and with a pinch of humour. Taylor's career began with the intricate carving of margarine sculptures for restaurants. From this, he and his wife developed a company that is now one of the most sought-after worldwide when it comes to innovation and creativity.
July 7, 2023
Rollercoaster in Europa-Park celebrates its final rail
One of the most modern and spectacular attractions in Europe is currently being built with the new rollercoaster in Europa-Park. 15 weeks after the installation of the first rail, the track was ceremoniously closed yesterday.
May 16, 2023
International highest industry award for Lifetime Achievement by Roland Mack
Roland Mack, founder of Europa-Park, Germany’s largest theme park, is considered one of the most innovative and successful pioneers and thought leaders in the international entertainment industry. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) presented the coveted Thea Award to Roland Mack. At the gala event at the Disney Hotel in Los Angeles, which hosted more than a thousand international guests, the successful entrepreneur from Baden was the first theme park owner to receive the ‘Buzz Price Award’ for his life's work, namely his outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and great commitment to the industry. The award is named after Harrison Alan ‘Buzz’ Price (1921-2010), one of the closest confidants of the legendary Walt Disney. Since 1994, the Thea Awards have been held to recognise individuals and companies for excellence in the entertainment industry.
April 17, 2023
More than 300 international participants at the fifth AUREA Award in Europa-Park
The Europa-Park Resort once again served as the meeting place for innovative entrepreneurs, experts and visionaries from all over the world. On 1st December 2022, the best products for immersive tech and entertainment developments in VR, AR, XR and MR were honoured at the fifth AUREA Awards. The award ceremony took place as part of the industry conference NTR - The Metaverse Summit, in cooperation with the Bundesverband Digitale Wirtschaft (BVDW) e.V. and MACK NeXT, which saw the international participants meeting in Rust from 1st to 2nd December.
December 2, 2022
International Industry Oscar for Lifetime Achievement for Roland Mack
The founder of Europa-Park, Roland Mack, is considered one of the most innovative and successful masterminds and pioneers in the international entertainment industry. As part of the IAAPA Expo, the world's largest trade fair for the leisure industry, the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in Orlando presented the coveted ‘TEA Thea Award’ to Roland Mack. The successful entrepreneur from Baden received the ‘Buzz Price Award’ for his life's work, his outstanding entrepreneurial achievements and his great commitment to the industry. The Thea Awards have been presented since 1994 and recognise individuals and companies for excellence within the entertainment and leisure industry.
November 21, 2022
Fact Sheet Eatrenalin
VENUE: Europa-Park Resort – directly next to the 4* superior hotel ‘Krønasår’ and the Rulantica water world ADDRESS: Eatrenalin Europa-Park, Roland-Mack-Ring 5, 77977 Rust HEAD CHEF: Pablo Montoro OPENING DATE: 4th November 2022
October 26, 2022
The interactive water carousel "Tønnevirvel" opens in Rulantica for the first time in the world in a water park
In the new ‘Tønnevirvel’, from 2nd July, the motto is ‘On the boats... get set... wet’! In the water world of Europa-Park, the ‘Twist'n'Splash’ ride from Mack Rides, beloved in amusement parks, will be presented in a water park for the first time worldwide. The interactive water carousel provides lively adventures all year round. The boats spin round on themselves and on three underwater platforms, creating double the spinning fun and a unique thrill. With oversized water spray guns, passengers can engage in back to back water fights. Visitors who don’t wish to become passengers by entering the magical stone circle, an ancient sacred site of the Nordic peoples, can still expect to get a little wet, as the lively spectacle does not only take place on the boats. Guests can also join in on the fun from land with even more water guns surrounding the attraction, ensuring that guests are not completely defenseless against the refreshing watery bombardment coming from the round boats.
June 30, 2022
Europa-Park donates "Eurosat" roller coaster train
For over 28 years, the seven trains of the ‘Eurosat’ rollercoaster were on the move at Europa-Park, carrying more than 80 million passengers from 1989 until 5th November 2017. In the ten months that followed, the popular rollercoaster inside the futuristic silver sphere, which was developed by Europa-Park's founding father Franz Mack, was completely revised and now offers a significantly improved riding experience thanks to a new track system, technical progress and new rollercoaster trains manufactured by Mack Rides. One of these retired trains is now getting a new home, as the owner family Mack has donated it to the ‘National Roller Coaster Museum’ in Planview Texas (USA). The donated train vehicles have been restored to make them look there best. Europa-Park owner Roland Mack: "Back then, my father Franz Mack invented and engineered 'Eurosat' with the help of self-made models. He immersed himself in the development of this ride for months. To see one of the 'Eurosat' trains now exhibited in the 'National Roller Coaster Museum', showing visitors a piece of history of Europa-Park, is a special honour and a great remembrance of my father."
April 27, 2022
VR experience from summer 2022 in the Europa-Park Resort
The brand new experience ‘Amber Blake: Operation Dragonfly’ starts this summer at the standalone VR attraction YULLBE at the Europa-Park Resort. The immersive 3D thriller is based on the comic series 'Amber Blake' by Belgian supermodel Jade Lagardère and takes visitors into a 30-minute, interactive action film with a hardcore agent, a mysterious villain and a thrilling finale set against the stunning Singapore skyline. The 'full body tracking free roaming VR experience' is available to visitors from the age of 16. Amber Blake is a highly intelligent fighter who became a victim of organised crime and now uses her skills to fight evil and make the world a better place. In the YULLBE PRO Experience 'Amber Blake: Operation Dragonfly', visitors find themselves in an undercover mission for the private agency Argon. In the dazzling metropolis of Singapore, they join Amber Blake on the hunt for one of the most dangerous criminals in the world, a key figure in organised crime. Whether its arms, drugs or human trafficking, the mysterious 'Blue Dragon' seems to have their hand in everything. However, to this day, his true identity has remained a mystery, one that even Interpol failed to solve. Now it's up to the players to unmask the 'Blue Dragon' together with Amber Blake.
March 17, 2022
