The Europa-Park Story

The wide world is my playground (1x1)

Air date: Jan 09, 2022

In the first episode of the series, we take a look at the Mack Rides production facility in Waldkirch, a place that the Mack family has remained loyal to for generations. Since 1780, this is where the family has produced fairground carriages, and later, rides. We accompany Franz and Roland Mack on a flight to the USA, which may just bring about the idea for their own theme park. However, they never expected the hurdles they would have to overcome in their search for a suitable plot of land. It is also exciting to find out how Roland and Franz Mack were able to manage a production facility and a park, as well as finding suitable investors. Pictures of the park opening, of the construction work and the first rides, as well as initial sketches, give an insight into the vision of the Europa-Park founders.