Back to basics in the wild west: High Chaparral is going for action-packed Shows and brand new features next year where the audience becomes part of the adventure

For next summer, High Chaparral is focusing on fast-paced Shows and breathtaking stunts. The Småland theme park is also planning completely new elements inspired by the experiences during the pandemic.

For the summer of 2022, High Chaparral is planning the return of an action-packed Wild West show with thrilling stunts on horseback and on the roof. The two-horse stagecoach is back, as is High Chaparral's famous "high fall" from 12 meters.

In Dalton City , the Lucky Luke Show returns with the well-known characters Lucky Luke and Mom and the Dalton brothers. In Old Mexico , there will be several short performances during the day with the hero Zorro, Elena and the tax collecting soldiers, followed by the popular fencing school. The Settlers' Show will be back again next year, but with a new approach where all the children are involved in the performance.

High Chaparral also High Chaparral elements from the two summers during which the theme park has had to adjust its offerings in line with restrictions and recommendations. In a pre-show before each stunt show, all children become part of the adventure together with High Chaparral Annie and Billy the Kid, and in a brand new feature inspired by the improvisational theater High Chaparral during the pandemic, all children (and adults, of course) get to be part of all the action in the western arena. In addition Shows the Shows the audience will be able to take part in a real western adventure a couple of times a day, where the children join in the hunt for the villains of the Wild West who have come to the otherwise peaceful Wild West town River City.

New for next year, a group of musical artists will perform musical interludes around the park, and each day actors and characters will improvise what a day in a Wild West town might look like.

- "After two summers marked by the pandemic, it is of course enormously exciting to once again be able to show our world-unique Shows with lots of action and excitement. We are also taking valuable insights from the pandemic into the development of new elements in the park and at our shows," says Mathias Bergendahl, CEO.

High Chaparral a theme park unlike any other. A visit here is an experience for all the senses, where the whole family can experience the real Wild West, as it once was in mid-17th century America. Everything in the park is themed to reflect the Wild West as much as possible, giving guests an adventurous and fun experience.

Wisam Salim appointed Interim F&B Manager at High Chaparral

On November 8, Wisam Salim will take up the position as Interim F&B Manager for the Småland theme park High Chaparral. Wisam Salim comes from a position as Group Manager Food & Beverage for the Branäs Group's ski resorts and previously a similar role at Astrid Lindgren's World.

For the summer of 2022, High Chaparral is making a major investment to strengthen the food offer and reduce queues at the park's more than 15 eateries.

- The dining experience is a central part of the visit to our Wild West park. Developing our food outlets, both in terms of quality and speed, is fully in line with our overall efforts to improve the overall experience during the visit to the park," says Mathias Bergendahl, CEO.

Wisam Salim, with many years of experience in seasonal tourism, joins in November to lead the development work in food and drink for the summer.

- "I am really looking forward to running and further developing our themed food offering. I am passionate about creating a positive atmosphere together with our employees in our kitchens and a good dining experience with fast service for our visitors," says Wisam Salim.

High Chaparral recently High Chaparral its summer season with a record. In the summer of 2021, the Wild West park was visited by 173,575 visitors, an increase from the previous record of 165,000 set in 1990.

High Chaparral a theme park unlike any other. A visit here is an experience for all the senses, where the whole family can experience the real Wild West, as it once was in mid-17th century America. Everything in the park is themed to reflect the Wild West as much as possible, giving guests an adventurous and fun experience. High Chaparral open during the summer and has around 160,000 visitors every year.

Further development based on lessons learned from the pandemic: High Chaparral retains advance booking and daily visitor limit

High Chaparral will retain advance booking in order to limit the number of visitors to the park. This measure is taken to improve the customer experience by reducing the risk of queuing and congestion. High Chaparral will open for the next season on May 26, 2022.

For the 2022 summer season, High Chaparral is taking a holistic approach to further reduce the risk of queues and congestion in shops and eateries, at the show arena and during activities in the park.

In 2020, during the first year of the pandemic, High Chaparral put in place a voluntary limit to counter the risk of crowding. This year, a limit was initially set by the pandemic law and a restriction ordinance, but despite the relaxations made on July 15 when the 1 per 20 sqm restriction was removed, High Chaparral chose to keep a voluntary limit. A limit that now remains in place.

- The pandemic has helped us in many ways to develop our activities to ensure that visitors have the best possible experience. Continuing with pre-sales and visitor limits helps us reduce the risk of queuing and congestion in the park, says Mathias Bergendahl, CEO of High Chaparral.

Season ticket holders and Citizens, as before, do not need to pre-book their visit.

High Chaparral a theme park unlike any other. A visit here is an experience for all the senses, where the whole family can experience the real Wild West, as it once was in mid-17th century America. Everything in the park is themed to reflect the Wild West as much as possible, giving guests an adventurous and fun experience.

High Chaparral concludes special event

The Småland theme park High Chaparral is strengthening its focus on its core business, ending special events such as Halloween and Western weekend with the High Chaparral Horse Show.

- Our events have been very popular and have attracted a large repeat audience. However, we need to focus and put all our resources and investments into our core business. We therefore choose to end our special events, says Mathias Bergendahl, CEO.

Events that are canceled are Western weekend with horse races and Rendez-vous, Civil war, Halloween and Christmas dinner.

High Chaparral recently High Chaparral its summer season with a record. In the summer of 2021, the Wild West park was visited by 173,575 visitors, an increase from the previous record of 165,392 set in 1990.

High Chaparral a theme park unlike any other. A visit here is an experience for all the senses, where the whole family can experience the real Wild West, as it once was in mid-17th century America. Everything in the park is themed to reflect the Wild West as much as possible, giving guests an adventurous and fun experience.

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