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The insanely beautiful European village with retro beer festival that feels ‘like you’re stepping back 30 years’
IF you miss the 1990s, then there is a place in Europe where you can feel like you are back there.
Sitting on the shores of Lake Altausseer in Austria is a small village of Altaussee that’s home to less than 2,000 people.
While it might be small, the village is mighty and there’s plenty still to do there, including a big annual festival.
The village hosts an annual beer festival called Altausseer Bierzelt where you can expect traditional Austrian food, beer, and music.
Each year the Oktoberfest-style experience appears in a tent with locals wearing Lederhosen and Dirndl and brass bands play.
One visitor said: “Altausseer Bierzelt feels like stepping back in time; it’s basically Oktoberfest as it was 30 years ago.
“Smaller crowds, authentic traditions, and a truly breathtaking backdrop.”
Outside of this, visitors can explore the lake with hikes having incredible views of the towering Loser mountain.
Brown and white alpine-style houses as well as churches and waterfalls can be spotted along the way.
One of the other things to do in the village is head on a salt mine tour where you also get to see the former Nazi Stolen Art Repository, with deep tunnels and even slides in the mine.
If you are visiting during the winter season, there is the ski resort of Loser, which boasts around 29km of slopes with all levels of difficulty.
The village has a few restaurants to choose from including Schneiderwirt, which features an ornate wooden facade and serves comfort dishes.
As for where to stay, accommodation ranges from boutique alpine hotels to guesthouses and family-run inns, many within easy walking distance of the festival.
The easiest way to get to the village is by flying to Salzburg and then hopping on a train for just under two hours.
Flights to Salzburg cost as little as £30 return and from the UK takes an hour and 55 minutes.
Discover more on Salzburg from Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley who visited the city and discovered mountain top fortresses.
To entertain children, one spot you have to see is the Toy Museum where kids can construct palaces, test marble runs and draw in the chalkboard caves.
And hear more about the places where she found tasty Austrian dishes and sweet treats like Salzburger Nockerl.
Plus, discover the overlooked European city that’s a better summer holiday alternative with ‘bread’ saunas and new Ryanair flights.
Also in Austria is the terrifying European tourist attraction that people say they ‘wouldn’t try for millions of pounds’.
World’s first retro theme park planned
A MAJOR theme park that will transport visitors to previous decades is planned for one of the most-visited cities in the world.
Named RetroEscapes, the new theme park would be based in Las Vegas, America and claims it would be the world’s first retro theme park.
The attraction would be split into five lands, with each dedicated to a different decade – 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Then there would be an additional zone, that would allow a “glimpse into the unknown future“.
Once open, the theme park would include immersive attractions, rides, activities, dining, shopping and live entertainment – all themed around the five decades.
Social media influencer Daniel Leo Jr is behind the theme park which he has been working on with his father for the past seven years.
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Announcing the news on his Instagram, Danie-Leo Jr said: “When you enter the park, you will begin your journey through the time travel portal and then from there you will be transported back to the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.
“The park will be anchored by the Fountain of Youth, that will feature a nightly firework and laser light show spectacle, that will celebrate the icons of American pop culture, through the decades.”
Little details about the theme park have been officially confirmed, but the company has released a lot of concept art revealing what could possible appear at the attraction.
In ‘The Fabulous 50s’ land, there would be ‘The King’ diner that appears to be a tribute to rock and roll legend Elvis Presley.
There would also be a ‘Monroe Cocktail Bar’ in this land, dedicated to icon Marilyn Monroe.
In this land, it looks like there will be a car water-based ride as well.
Heading onto ‘Peace & Love 60s’, the art shows there would be a ‘Yello Submarine Coffee House, perhaps as a tribute to The Beatles who rose to fame in the early 60s.
And the ‘Rocket Bar’ would be themed around the space race.
In the 70s land, there would be a ‘Twist and Shout’ restaurant and a ‘Disco Bar’.
Then for the 80s, decade icon Pac-Man will get its own bar.
For the 90s land, there will be a skate park area and a ‘Grunge’ area.
The futuristic zone looks like it would include lots of high-tech attractions.
Daniel-Leo Jr added: “RetroEscapes is being designed as a hybrid indoor/outdoor, multi-level park with cooling measures in place to ensure a comfortable experience year-round.
“We’re currently in active talks with land partners, the city/county, and strategic partners. It’s still too early to give an exact timeline, but updates will be shared as things progress.”
He also claimed that the park is being designed by PGV Destinations, the same company behind Ferrari World, Europe Park and Universal Studios Florida.
Despite not having a timeline, people are still getting excited with many taking to social media to express their love for the planned attraction.
One person said: “Can’t wait to watch this build out happen! Find me in the 90s era! Blockbuster and Pizza Hut, scrunchies and slap bracelets all day!”
Another commented: “Every millennials dream!”
In other attraction news, a new theme park with world’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster is set to finally open this year.
Plus, a massive European theme park less than three hours from the UK has been named the best in the world – beating Disney and Universal.
Retro movies are hitting big at the box office. Why cinephiles and theaters are going back in time
Ahead of a 50th anniversary screening of “Jaws” this month at the AMC Theatres in Century City, even the trailers were nostalgic.
Moviegoers saw previews of Marty McFly taking flight in a DeLorean in 1985’s “Back to the Future,” the Von Trapp family sharing a musical picnic in the Austrian hills in 1965’s “The Sound of Music” and Tom Hanks launching into space in 1995’s “Apollo 13.”
And those are just a few of the movies that are returning to theaters this year to celebrate landmark anniversaries.
The box office shows there’s a demand to be met, as many classic titles outearn various new releases during opening weekends.
Over Labor Day weekend, “Jaws” came in as the second-highest-grossing movie with a domestic opening of $8.2 million, behind Zach Cregger’s horror hit “Weapons.” Steven Spielberg’s breakout blockbuster was shown in 3,200 theaters and made around $15 million worldwide. Earlier this year, the 20th anniversary screening of “Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith” also ranked second with $25 million for its opening weekend, under Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.” It raked in about $55 million worldwide, bringing the title’s total gross box office to more than $900 million.
It’s almost as if movie studios, filmgoers and theater owners alike are pining for a time when the movie business, now struggling more than five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, was the center of popular culture in the U.S. Before social media and Netflix dominated people’s attention.
David Berger, who owns the Ojai Playhouse, a 111-year-old theater with one screen and 200 seats, finds that when studios come to him with a digitally restored classic, he’ll probably see strong attendance. On Sept. 10, he played a 40th anniversary screening of “The Breakfast Club” and sold 125 tickets.
“It’s about getting away from streaming and taking a break from your phone and the world — really just letting the magic of movies do its thing,” Berger said. “So, we book a lot of nostalgic repertory anniversary films, and they do really well. Sales overall are really up.”
Studio executives and moviegoers offer competing theories about why older titles are getting traction on the big screen. Some see it as an anniversary year coincidence. Others look at it as a way to cushion theaters’ thin movie slates, which have not recovered from the pandemic. Some think it’s a way to keep movie theaters in business, as these screenings tend to happen in the middle of the week and help maintain steady crowds.
By the end of 2025, there will have been roughly 100 anniversary and re-release showings brought to screens around the country, according to Comscore. In 2019, Comscore shows that there were a little over 60 re-release and anniversary screenings.
Before the pandemic, most such screenings were for one or two days and were hosted by specialized distributors, such as Fathom Entertainment. Re-releases and anniversaries weren’t often screened as traditional releases from major studios. That’s been changing ever since.
Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst at Comscore, says audiences should expect an uptick of re-releases whenever a year ends with a 0 or a 5.
Titles with loyal fanbases, like 2005’s “Pride & Prejudice” ($6 million), 1990’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” ($4 million) and 1975’s “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” ($1.1 million) have capitalized on this market. These films didn’t have a chance to celebrate in 2020, when theaters were closed because of COVID-19.
The rising interest has boosted the business of Fathom, which for more than 20 years has specialized in bringing oldies back to theaters, as well as various documentaries, performing arts shows and faith-based content. Chief Executive Ray Nutt has also noted an increased interest in the area. Anniversary showings of these “classics” tend to make up between 20% and 40% of Fathom’s annual revenue, equating to $20 million or more.
“I’m proud to say that over the last two years, we’ve increased our revenue by 45% and 48% respectively,” said Nutt. “We’ve had record-breaking years, and classics have been a really important part of that.”
Fathom and Lionsgate are gearing up for the return of the “Twilight” saga to theaters for its 20th anniversary. All five films, along with roundtable footage with author Stephenie Meyer, will be screening around the country from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. Kevin Grayson, Lionsgate’s head of distribution, said the series is slated to screen in about 1,000 theaters. But with strong presales, he said the footprint will probably expand to 1,500 to 2,000 locations.
“‘Twilight’ has been out for a long time,” Grayson said. “But after seeing the significant ticket sales it has already brought in, you can tell people want that communal experience.”
Executives say these showing are good for business and come with little downside.
Studios can dust off a movie they already own and create hype through marketing. The screenings may appeal to fans who may have never seen the movie on the big screen before. While they’re not as profitable as a massive new blockbuster, the additional revenue makes them worth the effort.
“We make a real business out of [these screenings] every single year,” said Jim Orr, Universal Pictures’ president of domestic theatrical distribution. “Everyone understands that the best way to experience a movie is truly on the big screen.”
Even with re-releases, franchises come out on top.
Disney had a 30th anniversary screening of “Toy Story” over the weekend, ahead of the new “Toy Story 5” hitting theaters next year. The studio is also presenting a re-release of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” a few months before the newest installment, “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” arrives in December.
“It’s expensive to market a movie on a global basis,” said Andrew Cripps, Disney’s theatrical distribution head. “When you’ve got an established franchise and you’re building on something that’s had an audience in the past, it’s a lot easier to build your campaign on top of that, rather than starting from scratch.”
Last year, there were indicators that demonstrated the audience’s growing demand to see older movies on the big screen. “Interstellar” earned $15.2 million for its Imax re-entry, and “Coraline” achieved $34 million to commemorate its 15th anniversary.
Many moviegoers attending an evening screening of “Jaws” said they wanted to see the movie “the way it was intended,” embracing the communal experience of fear and laughter in the theater.
“I haven’t seen ‘Jaws’ in years, and seeing it on the big screen felt ceremonial in a way,” said Culver City-based Ella Paseua, a recent subscriber to AMC’s Stubs A-List subcription program. “I could watch it at home. But these anniversary screenings are meant for the community. People were applauding when the shark was caught. You don’t get that at home.”
Sweet-toothed fans are racing to Iceland for retro snack inspired by iconic 2000s drink
SHOPPERS are flocking to Iceland to get their hands on a snack inspired by an iconic 2000s drink.
Nesquik now comes in yogurt form, and they are bringing back some core memories for millennials.
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The cereal treat is a split pot with a generous helping of sweet yogurt made from 83 percent milk and crunchy chocolate balls.
The four-pack of 107g Chocoballs pots is being sold exclusively at Iceland for £2.80.
There is also a deal on now where you can buy three packs for just £6.00 – saving yourself £2.40.
Or you can mix and match them with a choice between Muller Corners or Quality Street’s Toffee Dessert.
One savvy shopper spotted the tasty treat in their local Iceland and shared a photo on Snack Reviews Facebook page.
“I need,” one wrote, adding the eyes emoji.
“I want these for me, not the kids,” another joked.
Nesquik was a huge hit in the 2000s and is known for its range of flavoured milk drink powders, particularly the iconic chocolate variety.
It has been a staple in many British households for decades, often associated with childhood memories and nostalgic comfort.
In addition to the classic powders, Nesquik in the UK has expanded its product range to include ready-to-drink bottles and cereal, further cementing its presence in the breakfast and snack categories.
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This comes as Nesquik’s creator Nestle revealed it hiked the cost of its chocolate and coffee for customers.
The Swiss company said it’s raised its prices by 2.1% overall – but for some items the hikes are in the double digits.
It blamed surging costs of coffee beans and chocolate.
“Despite the significant level of the increases in many markets, the actions were implemented with limited customer disruption,” Nestle said.
Nestle produces a range of products, including chocolates, sweets, cereals, drinks, ice cream and pet foods.
Among its popular brands are Aero, Milkybar, Smarties, Milo, Haagen Dazs, San Pellegrino, and Felix cat food.
The company said it had better-than-expected sales growth of 2.8% in the first three months of the year.
The higher prices accounted for much of the rise.
Nestle said it had seen demand drop significantly following the price increases but it is now bouncing back.
It also warned there could be further impacts on customers due to higher global tariffs.
Donald Trump recently launched a global trade war when he announced major tariffs on dozens of countries.
The move has raised fears of a global recession, sent stock markets tumbling and caused economic uncertainty for businesses trading internationally.
Mr Trump has called on American companies to produce their products in the US to avoid costly tariffs.
But for chocolate makers this is near impossible as the key ingredient, cocoa, can only be grown in tropical climates.
On top of this, the price of cocoa has soared in recent years.
Farmers in West Africa, where 70% of the world’s cocoa is harvested, have been struggling with climate-related issues that have decimated their cocoa production.
It’s estimated 400,000 tonnes less of cocoa has been produced over the last few years, hiking the price significantly.
Top Tips To Nab The Best Shopping Bargains
Finding deals and offers can be tricky if you don’t know where to look.
Here’s a list of hacks you can use to become a bargain-hunting pro and save on your shopping bill:
Join Facebook groups – Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, Latest Deals and Reduce Your Supermarket Spend are all Facebook groups helping you reduce your spending and find good deals
Get following – Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its newsletters to get the latest on any offers
Check hotukdeals – The deal-sharing website lists offers as they’re spotted by savvy shoppers
Use barcode scanners – Retailers such as B&M let shoppers scan the barcodes on its app to see if it’s cheaper than the price listed on the shelf
Shoppers are running to B&M to buy 1960s retro lamp that’s 50p instead of £20
SHOPPERS are running to B&M to buy a retro 1960s lamp scanning for 50p instead of £20.
Eagle-eyed customers could not believe their luck when they found a black lava lamp scanning for just a few pence in the bargain store.
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The funky lamp comes with a special coloured wax mixture inside that moves around, creating a mesmerising effect.
B&M’s take on the retro light also comes with a bluetooth speaker, which lets shoppers play music through their smart device.
The deal was shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains Facebook group, with many savvy shoppers praising the find.
One customer said they “wanted two,” while another said their local store never has deals this good.
The lamp appeared to be scanning for £20 on shelves, but found the £19.50 reduction by using the B&M Scanner App.
The tool allows customers to discover discounted items before the staff have even reduced them.
Often, products will be marked down in the system, but the staff haven’t had the chance to change display prices.
It is free to download on the app store on to your mobile device.
One shopper recently bagged you can bagged £20 furniture at B&M for just £1 by using the device.
Another customers saved over £225 thanks to the B&M scanner app.
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If you are keen to shop the lava lamp, you will need to head to one of B&M’s 770 stores across the UK because the retailer does not offer home delivery.
With that in mind it may be worth ringing up your local branch ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
You can find your nearest B&M by visiting www.bmstores.co.uk/stores.
And that is not the bargain spotted at stores in recent weeks.
Parents have been rushing to B&M to take advantage of its £1 toy sale.
Savvy shoppers have managed to pick up everything from Sports Racer cars, Monster High bags, a toddler DJ set and a DIY jewellery kit in stores.
HOW TO SAVE AT B&M
The best time to get cut-price products is 10am on a Wednesday, according to one ex B&M manager.
This is when staff slash items to as little as 10p to clear excess stock and make way for new products.
Deals expert Tom Church said to keep an eye out for red sticker products as well.
These are added to special buy products that have been reduced in price.
It’s worth signing up to Facebook pages dedicated to hunting for bargains from B&M and other discounters too.
Two worth joining are B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More, and Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
How to bag a bargain
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.