The Hidden Charms of EFTELING; One of the Best Theme Parks in the World
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- Efteling Review, VLOG, and a guide to visiting one of the best amusement parks in the World. Efteling is a theme park located in Europe, in the Netherlands, which is known for its fairytale-themed attractions and rides. It is one of the oldest theme parks in the world, having opened its doors in 1952. The park is based on the stories and characters of Dutch and European folklore, with a range of attractions for all ages, from thrilling roller coasters to gentle boat rides. Some of the most popular attractions at Efteling include the fairy tale forest, the roller coasters Python and Baron 1898, Joris en de Draak, and the dark ride, "Droomvlucht." Efteling is a popular tourist destination in the Netherlands, attracting millions of visitors each year. #efteling #rollercoasters #guide #tour #europe #themeparks
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0:00 Intro, History
1:31 Roller Coasters of Efteling
7:06 The Epic FAIRYTALE FOREST
10:59 Other Attractions & Rides
12:03 Closing & Final Thoughts
If you're planning a visit to Efteling, here are some tips to help you make the most of your trip:
1. Buy your tickets in advance.
2. Arrive early: Efteling is a popular theme park, so it can get crowded. Arriving early will give you more time to explore the park and enjoy the attractions without long lines.
3. Wear comfortable shoes: Efteling is a large park with a lot of walking.
4. Plan your route: Efteling is divided into several themed areas, so plan your route in advance to make sure you don't miss any of the attractions you want to see. Like Villa Volta, Symbolica, and Droomvlucht.
5. Don't miss the shows: Efteling has several shows throughout the day. Make sure to check the schedule and plan your day around the shows you want to see.
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Python is so iconic in the Netherlands! Everyone knows it and it's almost everyone's first looping! :)
The fairytale part was designed by Anton Pieck, he illustrated the Dutch version of the Grimm fairytales. In my opinion he is the best. His paintings are so gothic, nothing childish about it.
0:39 actually Efteling had even more visitors than Disneyland Park in 2020 at 2.9 million. This was obviously because covid restrictions were stricter in both France and Germany compared to us, but it's still interesting to think that Efteling has actually been the most visited park of Europe at one point.
Do keep in mind that Efteling doesn't count visitors, but visits. If someone with a subscription visits the park twenty times in a year, Efteling counts that as twenty visitors. Luckily for them, because the court has ordered they can't have more than 5 million visitors per year. Once they hit that number, they need to close for the rest of the year due to legislation regarding their CO2 emissions (that's also why they're constantly working on reducing their footprint, so they can apply for a new permit).
@@PeterRoscal They do not count subscriptions are each visit. They take out the average visits. They also used to count cars. Their math was that on average each car had 3.4 visitors.
Nowadays, Hotel guests are not counted per visit, but only once.
This, as you mention, to reduce the amount of visitors per year due complaining neighbours etc.
@@PeterRoscal "because the court has ordered they can't have more than 5 million visitors per year. Once they hit that number, they need to close for the rest of the year due to legislation regarding their CO2 emissions"
Seriously?!? What a joke.. 🤣
@@TVARecordings You're right! I got the two switched around. Of course, it's in their interest to count a subscription holder as a single visit to be able to do their numbers magic :)
@@inflatable2It is due to too much Nitrogen in NL and Efteling is direct next to nature2000. Europe has laws to protect nature. So we Dutch are fucked as a delta with big harbors Rotterdam Antwerpen and Rurhr industry. Big shipping route North Sea and last but not least farmers
This was a bonus having two Efteling reviews today. I actually watched yours first, but only coming back now to comment. This was one park where I didn't really expect much, but was blown away by the quirkiness. Loved it!
For me a top three park in Europe.
What are the other 2
@@daan772 Phantasialand and Europa Park.
@@StamfordBridge I haven't been to the efteling for atleast 8 years but phantasialand has better coasters to me
@@StamfordBridgewhat about energielandia
@@nachomom6986 Great place, but for me not on the same level.
A small disclaimer for people considering to visit Efteling, depending on the season you plan to visit, it's recommended to at least stay a night at a nearby hotel/AirBNB or the park's facilities:
- Efteling Hotel (The most expensive) It has it's own private entrance to the park, including a 30+ min early bird access to the park.
- Bosrijk (A nice price-balance) does have a seperate entrance next to the normal entrance, also featuring early entrance. Aprox 5-10 min walk away from the entrance.
Downside, it's in the woods, not very suitable for wheelchairs.
- Loonsche Land (hotel). It features a hotel and small houses. It's the cheapest of all 3. However, it's still a nice stay! Aprox 10-15 min walk away from the entrance, sharing the same entrance with Bosrijk.
It's very accesable for wheelchairs/disabled guests.
And, every summer, spring and holidays the Efteling hosts a free 'train' ride from and to Bosrijk/Loonsche Land close to the entrance, aprox a 3- min walk.
Now, a disclaimer about 2 rides you've mentioned in your video.
The ride Spookslot has been closed and demolished for a new ride opening in 2024.
The ride Monsieur Cannibal has been renovated and now is named Sirocco. It has a new theming. (It's open)
For guests that are planning to visit somewhere in 2024. The Efteling is planning to open a new hotel, which will also then function as the new entrance to the park.
And, something incredible: Aquanura. Europe's largest fountain/music show, featuring Efteling Music. There are 4 variants, of which currently only 2 are hosting.
There's also a parkshow, Raveleijn. Featuring horses, fire, water and more. The show is aprox 20 minutes long.
Personally, i don't recommend to watch this show if you have a short stay in the park.
A recommended hotel nearby the Efteling is named 'Guesthouse', it's in the same price range as Loonsche Land, but not owned by the Efteling. It's located at aprox 15-20 min walk away from the entrance.
There's a supermarket next to the hotel named Albert Heijn. It has regular price's for their products, as it's a local supermarket (owned by a big company). So no crazy Themepark prices for a bread or drinks.
But why would you stay in ''Guesthouse'' if its similar pricing to Loonsche Land? Then you'd have to pay entrance to enter Efteling
Efteling is a wonderful park, and we can see that in your video, good job 👍
You have awesome park reviews. So thorough and can't wait to try these Europe parks one day
Fun fact: The music of carnaval festival haunts every Dutch person.
As a Dutch person, I speak from experience😂.
Yeah i know everytime i hear that music i have a sudden urge to smash my head into a wall
Excellent video. I like the relaxing tone at which you narrated the video. Great job.
Uploaded 23 hours ago, yet very old footage.. and with Efteling as my homepark I have to say that Jos did a great job!
I've been there as a child and it's amazing to see that everything that was there then is still there like around30 years later... Can't say that about Phantasialand.
I once wrote an article about Efteling and my headline was: The Real Magic Kingdom.
It's true. What an unbelievable place - It's perfect
I like "The dark side of Disney".
@@Yochemm It's more like Disney is the over-bright side of the Efteling. Never have been so disappointed as when I visited Euro Disney.
@@user-xi6nk4xs4s The people in the Benelux are spoiled with the Efteling in our near.
Fairytales are mostly sad or creepy stories with and beautifull or happy end and the Efteling dare to bring it over to there visitors and Disney not...
Maybe a culture question???
Was nice watching your review. Good camerawork btw. And damn Jos is a jolly guy, he made me laugh 😋Seems like luckily you guys had good weather after all once in you were in the park. Also enjoying your Phantasialand vids. I'm going to De Efteling next friday and I'm ready to get in all attractions :P
We went here in the first week of April! It’s an awesome park! I went on the Baron roller coaster and it’s definitely one of the best I’ve been on! Great video!
THXS for sharing rollercoaster/ theme park fan ❤️❤️👍👍👍
Awesome vid. You got all the details right and I'm impressed. And very nicely edited. Really enjoyed watching this. Instant like. Also, to answer your question, I'm watching this video because I visited over a hundred times and I like to see what other people think.
It's been years since I've been here, even though I'm from the Netherlands. I remember Python pretty much killing my neck every time I rode it and heard it's so much better since its retrack. Definitely on my list to do when I go visit it again :)
Thank your for the awesome review. You make us Dutchies proud!
Its the most beautiful place in the world! And luckily I live in the Netherlands so I've been an Efteling fan for years now. And the music is so good!
Well i.ve been there 3 times all of them were seprate occasion but i would defintaly say its an amazing park next to toverland and bobbejaanland
As my fav park. And childhood favorite. I love the recent attention it has been getting overseas. Also i am so hyped for dance macabre opening in 2024
Hi from that guy in the wheelchair close to the entrance haha(:
There aren't slight differences in Symbolica each time you ride. Just before the station you are able to choose between three tours (variations of the ride) the heroes tour, treasure tour and music tour.
Efteling, Wonderful!!!!!!
I’m going there soon I’m looking forward to it
Fun fact, it might not be really up to date anymore, but around 70% of the ground in the themepark is just tree's. There are tree's everywhere!
That still is very much a thing. I've been told the percentage ratio of greenery versus rides and attractions is outlined in the contract between the park and the municipality of Kaatsheuvel, which is why they have to acquire additional land every time they want to build a new attraction.
Jos is the Best!!!
Fun Fact about the Python:
It was the first roller coaster to be build in the Benelux.
And, when it got it's rework done with a smoother track, the ride got 5-7 meters wider.
Python is van 1981, de thunderloop in slagharen was er al in 1979.
Important to mention; it’s twice the size of Disneyland Paris, but not Disneyland USA
Can’t believe Droomvlucht only got an honorable mention. That’s the one I see everyone talk about online. Like supposedly it’s the most emblematic of the ethos of efteling
dude what are the odds we both posted efteling reviews in the same day lol what
Hahahahah I just saw your video come up too 🤦♂️. 👏 👏
This is on my bucket list after this vlog. Why, you ask? The farting organ obviously.
That’s a must do now
10:13 well he asked for paper. He got what he wanted.
Was in Efteling last friday. Was a really nice day. Sadly Baron 1898 was closed (but it was announced before, so I knew it ahead). But the food could be better. If you ever visited Phantasialand you know what I mean. ;)
I missed out on the storybook land!! It was pretty crowded and I was lucky enough to get on all the major rides. The suspended dark ride really surprised me, especially when it started picking up speed
It’s called the fairytale forest Adam, you Tourist.
At the end on Droomvlucht I saw what looked like coaster track. I get a feeling someone counted this as a cred.
I want to go.
Honestly. Droomvlucht & Villa Volta are huge attractors of public
Are you able to get there by bus or train from amsterdam? Are they open in September?
Hey there! The Efteling is open year round, in september it's open 10.00-18.00/10 am to 6 pm. Travelling by train from Amsterdam to the Efteling will take between 1 hr and 40 minutes to 2 hours, the trip costs €24.00/25.00 one way. Most likely you'll use the train, switch to another train later on and lastly you'll ride the bus and arrive at the Eftelinv busstop.
You can take the train from Amsterdam to Den Bosch/s’Hertogenbosch station (its the same place) and from there you can take a direct bus to Efteling
Props to Europe for buying a mega PC. No lagg
Is feeling or phantasialand better and why?
Wait a minute, I've seen that structure at 11:03 before.
In Dutch we say Duitsland! ✌🏼
What's it like with staff and English speakers?
It's fine for navigating and many employees speak English perfectly, but for the rides you'll have to look up the backstory before or after.
Did you do George and the dragon with the new gci Titan track?
No unfortunately, this is footage from the previous season
@@AmusementInsider maybe you can return to the Efteling to do George and the dragon with the new gci Titan track.
Vogel Rok family coaster, haha no. It goes 65km/h with a massive first drop😅
this was filmed way later then last year cause some atraction shown arent there anymore
this is why walt d came to the efteling and checked the whole park
Thats just a myth, in the 60s Efteling was not as huge as it is now. When the Walt Disney company wanted to open a parc in Europe though they ask Efteling for advice
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Fun Fact about the Flying Dutchman Water Coaster: The issues with the Lift Hill where never really solved.
The part where you stop on the Lift after the surprise drop more or less is that problem. Originally they wanted to have the trains engage with the lift and have it pulled up with out stopping, however during tests it would constantly break down and nobody was able to get it to work reliably. It was then decided to make the problem a feature of the ride and they added the short show scene on the lift.
I did not know of the issues with the lift before I rode.
But I literally was like wtf shocked when a train just stopped on the lift at that speed since every other ride in the world makes it so vital to make the catch smoothly for maintenance reasons.
They need another big thrill coaster for me to find interest in that park.
Efteling itself is a great park, however the greedy management and toxic fan community surrounding it is what stains the experience around it...
The efteling is great , it was designed by a well known artist who illustrated fairy tale books and children books . so if one read the or was read to from the original books and looked a the pictures and went to the park they would be exactly the same characters .
And as the park kept its old rides and atractions only adding on to them every one has the same experience and a new one . if one would go when the park was newly opened and took his children 15 years later the experience for both would be the same as when the parrents where young and the parents would have the same new experience as their chidren , same with grandparents and great great grandparents.
Anton piek was the name of the artis and ilustrator , his art is well worth to have a look .
please down youre music while you are talking. that woud help alot :)