Germany's largest amusement park redesigned the French theme area for the coming season. The focus is on the renovation of the 45-meter high dark roller coaster "Eurosat". In addition to new tracks, there are also new roller coaster cars. And with "Eurosat Coastiality", there is a new virtual reality experience. The entrance to the theme area has also been redesigned - including a replica of the "Moulin Rouge" variety theater. In the English area, Paddington is new on the scene - including a shop. The children's book bear is also the main character of a new ice show (www.europapark.de - opens March 24).

Phantasialand begins its summer season on the 24th of March. It is still unclear as to whether any new features will be completed by then. Currently, it is building a new theme world called "Rookburgh". The opening date for the new section of the park, which will also house the "First Flying Launch Coaster" and "Longest Flying Coaster in the World" named "Fly", has not yet been announced. (www.phantasialand.de - opens March 24th)

Right next to Legoland, the new "Pirate Island Hotel" with 142 rooms opens at the start of the season on March 24th. Among other things, there are sleeping boats, pirate menus and a pirate ship playground. In the park, the "Great Lego race" will be the first virtual reality roller coaster premiere. In the Miniland Model Exhibition, there is a new section dedicated to the "Star Wars" movie "The Awakening of Power" (www.legoland.de- opens March 24).

Peppa Pig (called Peppe Wutz in German) is a cartoon character from a British TV series. Starting this season, the first "Peppa Pig Land" will open in Germany at Heide Park Resort. Four attractions can be found in the theme area: Peppa’s House, a ride on Schorsch Dinosaurs, a trip by train from Grandpa Pig and a boat trip with Peppa and his friends. In the "Heide Park Adventure Hotel" there are three "Peppa Pig" theme rooms (www.heide-park.de - opens 24th of March).

Movie Park Bottrop has completely redesigned its “Mystery River” water attraction this year. King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table and other grim figures are moving in. The new name: "Excalibur - Secrets of the Dark Forest". Gradually, more classic rides will be renewed in the coming years (www.moviepark.de - opens March 23).

The tailor from Ulm inspired the latest attraction at the Tripsdrill adventure park. At the beginning of the 19th century he had built an aircraft, but crashed it in the Danube. Already last year in Tripsdrill the corresponding ride called "high altitude flight" was inaugurated. At the start of the season on March 24th, the complete theme area in the style of the old town of Ulm will be finished (www.tripsdrill.de - opens March 24th).

A combination of a ship and a motorcycle is the biggest new attraction in the Hansa Park: Barcos del Mar. They drive in a circular pattern and can be individually controlled. In addition, there are two new shows: "Emmi, Pingi and Co. and The Sunken City" in the Aquarena and the variety show "Timeless" (www.hansapark.de - opens March 29).

Indoor instead of outdoors: This summer, the indoor holiday park called "Holiday Indoor" will open near Mannheim. Seven major attractions are planned for the 5,000 square meters: Mia’s Elf Flight, an Adventure Forest, Carousel Farm, Heidi's Playground, a Ball pool, a giant slide and Tabaluga’s roller coaster (www.holidaypark.de - opens March 24).

Original text: dpa/ga, Translation: ck