In the latest Bleib Neugierig! podcast hosted by two employees of Phantasialand they discuss how the park has been working on concepts for reopening. To translate and paraphase:
The NRW parks were taken by surprise with the sudden announcement of such an early date. Especially since clarity on safety measures and approval of the park's concepts is still needed by the authorities.
The preparations needed for the safety of staff and guests and for the booking systems would be impossible to finalise in such a short period of time. They want to take their time to do things right.
Mention was also made to discussions around finding more pleasant and thematically appropriate/less atmosphere disturbing solutions to marking out distances rather than the typical coloured tape being used in shops for example. No construction barriers or fences to mark queues, etc. They want park visits to remain a positive experience; if they aren't "there's not much point then".
Herr Theis didn't want to say too much as to what measures there will since they've not yet been approved. The park will in time make a statement explaining everything. Obviously online prebooking and the wearing of face masks will be required. Its very unlikely shows will take place.
A funny anecdote was told that having read in the news that theme parks were being allowed to reopen a family from 2 hours away had already turned up at the front gate surprised that they couldn't visit.
They point out in such a dynamic situation things can change. Its new territory for everyone in world. Regardless for those in Brühl or Rust or anywhere; its difficult for everyone and needs to be well thought through. So people should have patience.
A question about F.L.Y.'s opening comes up and Chris says lets just get the park open first then we can talk about F.L.Y..
Listen to this episode from bleib neugierig! on Spotify. Oder auch: Was passiert, wenn Thorben eine Folge alleine vorbereiten muss und Chris´ Stimmung zwischen todmüde und hyper hyper sch****t? Wir quatschen über eine potentielle Parköffnung und alles, was damit in Verbindung stehen könnte...
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