This documentary takes you behind the scenes at Europa-Park, the world's largest seasonal theme park, located in Rust, Germany, near the French border.

Through the Mack dynasty, the park's founding family and owners, discover the secrets of an entertainment empire built in less than 40 years: spectacular attractions, themed hotels, automated restaurants, a formidable business strategy, and colossal investments.

Between the opening of the Arthur and the Minimoys universe, the in-house built roller coasters, and the ambition to rival Disney, this report reveals how Europa-Park became one of the most powerful theme parks in Europe.

Director: ADELE SALMON

00:00 The Mack dynasty opens its doors
01:51 €600,000 in tickets sold in a single day
03:08 Europa-Park: the empire that challenges Disney
04:20 The geographical secret of the German park
05:52 The extras that drive up the bill
07:20 Nearly one million euros per day
08:01 Arthur: the €25 million gamble
09:14 The commercial trap at the exit of the ride
11:31 Food Loop: the restaurant without waiters
14:07 The Macks turn their name into a brand
18:18 15,000 lost items each year
20:42 The secret factory that makes the rides
22:23 Arthur finally opens to the public
25:54 The hidden ambition: to dethrone Disney