Ranking EVERY Theme Park in Europe I’ve Been To [Part 2] [Outdated]

[@smokenstein]

- Who else was excited about this list? Intro: Everybody!

[@haroeneissa790]

One thing I love about the Efteling is that many attractions are inspired by Dutch history, culture and mythology. Some parts of the park give you the feeling that you travelled back in time to a world filled with mysteries. Furthermore Efteling definitely has the best music of any themepark in the world. It is so iconic that probably like 95% of people in the Netherlands will recognize the music from the big attractions like Vliegende Hollander and Joris en de draak. I am not even joking, it is that iconic.

[@sjoerdassenberg7293]

I came here for someone to say this. The dutch folk legends they used and what they did with them are just awesome.

[@wiebevdmeij]

About 97-98% of all Dutch people have been in the Efteling at least once in there life lol

[@manukinggames9770]

karnaval festival

[@quickman2663]

🎵Dum du-duuuum, du-du-du-duuuu-duuum, du-du-DUUUUM, du-du-du-DUUUUM! 🎵 Man, Joris & de draak has such a great theme song.

[@0-Annie-0]

And baron 1898 also has amazing music! U was gewaarschuwd, ongehoorzamen!

[@xdYama]

As a dutch person who has visited Efteling over a hundred times, this makes me proud

[@tydes23]

Same😅

[@liame3441]

Same

[@fnfgaming-z7b]

same

[@fnfgaming-z7b]

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[@tekaupapa4247]

Same

[@jordanpelaez8532]

My wife and I went to Germany as part of our honeymoon and she graciously let me plan a theme park day and went spent two days at phantasialand … it is the single greatest theme park in the world . Everything is perfect.

[@mikev.ij-peren6986]

what's so bizar about Phantasialand is the fact that even though it's so small in size it still has so much rides. and those rides all have amazing quality. And this park is in my opinion way cheaper then any park that comes even close to the experience you get at Phantasia. me and my friends could not afford to stay at europa park, disneyland or even Efteling. but somehow Phantasialand was way cheaper for such an experience! highly recommend it to anyone going near Bruhl, Germany!

[@robbevandennoortgate2302]

@@mikev.ij-peren6986 the small size is because they may expand from the region but not from the village so they have to build everything in the space they have

[@mikev.ij-peren6986]

@@robbevandennoortgate2302 cool. Thnx for the information! But it's still facinating what they do with the small chunck of land they have.

[@robbevandennoortgate2302]

@@mikev.ij-peren6986 indeed, its very cool to see how the track of fly is going

[@ConcernedGD]

It’s like a small park, with so much theming to it!

[@sirolivier5172]

vliegende hollander means the flying dutch man in english. the darkride describes the dutch legend about a sailor who went sailing on a day when it was heavy raining and storming. he was eventually cursed to sail to the end of time.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

Spoilers ahead! And his ship (the Flying Dutchman) is what you encounter during the ride.

[@steffanaarts-greven1352]

he was cursed because he set out on easter sunday, which was taboo.

[@quickman2663]

"You will sail for eternity as well! (evil laughter)" -Willem van der Decken, during the ride.

[@0-Annie-0]

Da scull still scares me every time 🤪

[@jotunfalls4026]

@@quickman2663OOK GIJ ZULT VAREN TOT HET EINDE DER TIJDEN

[@Rodejong]

Efteling, The Netherlands, began in 1952 (celebrating 70 years this year) and as you said, started with the fairytale forest. The Indian Waterlilies (as shown in your video) was invented by Queen Fabiola of Belgium. In 1982 the Python was opened and other coasters and darkrides were opened as well. The Gondoletta's sailing in the park was the original track to Fatamorgana, and was meant to be a test track, but then they decided to keep it as it was, so families could take a pause, enjoy the park while eating what they had brought along. So The track in Fatamorgana is a smaller copy of it! Efteling has received numerous prices incluiding the Best Amusement Park in Europe. Most theming was done by Anton Pieck untill the eighties, but the park still designs in his footpath! You'll notice that Pieck was hooked on the stories and theming of The Grimm Brothers. You probably missed the showground like in Phatasialand. Besides all this it Vogelrock is an indoor rollercoaster you didn't mention. I myself would place Efteling on nr. 2, but I grew up only 20km from there, so I am a bit biased, still happy it made your top 3 though. I would have rated Bakken Higher as well, as it is free entrance, pay per ride only. It has kept it's charm throughout the last few decades, and has a section of buildings with scenes from the Matador series, depicting Danish society during Worldwar 2 (1939-1946) But you're not really the target group. Thanks for your overview. Nice to see an American perspective.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

I’m really biased as well as I too grew up with this park. But it truly is a different world while you’re there. I used to love them keeping older rides, which they still generally do, but I’m sad that Spookslot is now gone. Danse Macabre can become absolutely amazing, but Spookslot was the first big attraction and has a good, but hidden storyline, many Easter eggs and creative technology for the time. I don’t think any ride in the world will ever top Vliegende Hollander for me, though. It’s my first coaster ever and it is probably the most complete ride on earth. It does a little bit of absolutely everything. Also recently got braver and braver and rode Baron 1898 for the first time. Absolutely amazing experience. There is consolation for those unwilling to ride it, as the ride, offride looks so cinematic. Vogelrok is underrated. Music and effects make the coaster feel really fast. Dark rides are just class. Fata Morgana is really dark at times (Efteling is willing to go quite dark with some attractions, which I like) and I love Arabian atmospheres in general. Dreamflight is so sweet and creative. The ‘coaster’ part is really fun. Symbolica is amazing and uses trackless system well. Due to nostalgia, I do prefer Fata Morgana and Dreamflight, though. Villa Volta has been one of my favourite rides there for a long time. I can quote both preshows (the story is really good). The music is… something else. It’s actually made me cry at times. Imo there isn’t any theme park music that surpasses this. It feels tragic, mysterious, ominous and in the end… really epic. I love that the mansion itself doesn’t look all that creepy, except for the woman waving her arms. It’s a creepy and unsettling theme, but it’s not dark. Your surroundings don’t need to be pitch black in order for them to be scary (although Vliegende Hollander does benefit from that, the dark ride section really, really scared me as a kid). The fairy tale forest is iconic and it’s the park’s soul. My favourite fairy tale is definitely the Indian Waterlilies. It’s so charming and the music from Afrikaan Beat is just… you can’t stay still. This place is forever in my heart. In my first lucid dream (a dream in which you’re aware that you’re dreaming), I stood next to Baron 1898 (because it’s so gorgeous). I also want to write fantasy and sci-fi stories and I’ve drawn inspiration from Efteling’s storytelling.

[@PendelSteven]

Or 1951. It depends what you see as the start.

[@lahaya237]

I have read that the owners of Disneyland once took the Efteling as an example for their own park.

[@pyrosharkz741]

I still think toverland is better lol 😂

[@0-Annie-0]

@@pyrosharkz741 ongeheurd…..

[@CavHDeu]

Was in Phantasialand one week ago and yes they are killing it when it comes to build an area around the ride. I know this park since the mid 80's and they perfected their way over the years because they could not get more land to get bigger. They just built a African village to connect that area with the Berlin part with so many great details just to get quicker to another area. Hope they can get more useable space in 2025 and make the park even better.

[@yannick5043]

I'm from Holland and have to say, I'm really proud we've got something like Efteling. It's fun for every age and is so well-themed. Very fun park indeed and glad you ranked it so high!

[@PieterPatrick]

Efteling is The Netherlands, not in Holland. 😛

[@Gijs558]

@@PieterPatrick hou je bek

[@anouklinders4343]

same

[@Danskio]

@@PieterPatrick Technacly yes cuz Holland is more South Holland and North Holland so i got to agree there lol

[@Danskio]

I actually not a big fan of the Efteling i like the smaller theme parks more

[@Idk90901]

Phantasialand is definitely my number 1 at this moment. The rides are amazing, the decoration is so beautiful, it just has everything.

[@wf6190]

I've been to Phantasialand three times already and I'm from Singapore. Absolute world class park, nonpareil.

[@PendelSteven]

Fun facts: "Plopsaland De Panne" was originally Meli Park, a park about bees, because it was build by the factory that made honey. Walibi 'Hollland' started as 'De Flevohof' or in English: "The Flevohof", whist Walibi Belgium was originally... Walibi. Expedition Zork in Toverland was before the retheming Backstroke. Finally, the soundtrack of Fata Morgana was recorded at the same studio in London as Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and Batman (1989).

[@Peter-li5bc]

Walibi Holland has also been a Six Flags for some years. Little details I missed in the video.

[@guyringoir6879]

@@Peter-li5bc Hi Peter. The park has an even longer history with the names. First the park was named "Flevohof". Then "Walibi Flevo". Then "Six Flags Holland". Then "Walibi World". Now "Walibi Holland". Best regards.

[@clubstep8244]

Living in west Germany is so great.. moviepark, toverland and Phantasialand are all a ~1 hour drive and if you go up to 4 hours of driving you have like 10 amazing Parks in your range (both Big Walibis, Efteling, Europa-, Hansa-, Heide-, and Holiday-park, Trpsdrill, Plopsaland.... list goes on) Best Place on earth to live as an Enthusiast in my opinion. Glad you liked Europe so much!! Edit: i Think Europaparks Big dipper will be an Elite ride. It Features the same Stats as RtH, has over a mile of track, tons of inversions, a vertikal launch, hype is real

[@GeneralMiller92FIN]

Why there is no any parks at East Germany? I would guess that people from Berlin, Leipzig and from the Dresden would like to go somewhere. Energylandia is great at Poland but that is kinda the the only serious park what is "near by", but to get there takes five hours to drive. Btw I'm located in Czech Republic and here we have absolutely nothing. Closes thing to roller coaster what we have is the Pilsner Urquell.

[@laba1574]

​@@GeneralMiller92FIN Maybe it's because of history. Germany was split into two countries (similiar to North and South Korea). East germany was made up of the former DDR, which was a satellite state for the UdSSR. Therefore they did not have a good economy, unlike west germany which flourished after the second world war. West germans just had alot more spare money.

[@AngoDecay]

I also live there but Movie Park just doesnt hold up for me. Its only worth it for their Halloween Event which is also becoming gradually worse.

[@clubstep8244]

@@AngoDecay its better than nothing ^^

[@AngoDecay]

@@clubstep8244 ye sure but as you said you have better alternatives in that area, theres no reason to go to movie park when phantasia land is right. Personal opinion ofc

[@trimlesscoasters]

Such an Awesome Video! My Top 3: 1. Phantasialand 2. PortAventura 3. Hansa Park

[@dryalga4000]

A small helpfull note for the Efteling: the entire park is based on actual fairy tales and legends. And Vliegende Hollander is Dutch for "The Flying Dutchman", of course based on the famous haunted tale.

[@casperhermans]

I live in the Netherlands (although equally as close to Phantasialand as Efteling) and I've said this to my friends and family many times before. Efteling is my favorite park, it just has a place in my heart, but the way Phantasialand has been developing is just insane. The new amazingly themed areas and attractions really make it stand out. It might very well become my favorite park in the future. I can't wait to see what they'll add in the future. Amazing list!

[@toobyy4554]

phantasialand has just one single problem and that is space. they are trying to buy land for years, but its hard as its either people living there (also the reason they dont build that high) or its "reserved nature". so if they want to build more big attractions they have to stack or wreck something else for it.

[@casperhermans]

@@toobyy4554 Oh, that's too bad. But on the other hand, it does give the park its charm. The F.L.Y. is a really great example of building something big with little space.

[@kh4487]

A little side note regarding the name “Hals über Kopf”: It is basically the exact translation of „head over heels“ and is definitely also used in love songs - one of which can be exactly translated to „head over heels in love“ - or when talking about falling in love with someone. In context to the roller coaster, it is basically a word play that then relates to the inversions. (I‘m German by the way haha) - Great Video! 😊

[@BassGuitarSlide]

I really appreciate that you also went to Toverland: starting as an Indoor playground for kids, the development to a full-fledged and lovely themed park is truly amazing. Fénix still is one of my favourite coasters (out of more than 350 I have been on), staff is also really kind - and next year, there will be four new family rides at the Avalon section of the park!

[@AirtimeProductions]

Not surprised by the #1 park and I can’t wait to experience it!

[@johanvanoppen1627]

Driving to a park from where I live Bobbejaanland +-50 min Toverland +-50 min Efteling +-1h Walibi Belgium +-1h Phantasialand +-1h15min Moviepark +-1h15min

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

That’s called strategy… damn. Only park I visit often is Efteling and that’s 45/50 minutes.

[@thalain13]

I was pretty sure you'd rank Phantasialand 1st and Energylandia 2nd because you're focused on thrill coasters. One thing Phantasialand doesn't do right however (yes, they do have their flaws) is one you wouldn't notice: They absolutely p--- off a lot of fans and frequent visitors with policies and pricing (they even decided they don't do annual passes any more) and the maintenance of their lower-key rides leaves a lot to be desired. It could be my number one park as well - if management were at the same level as the ride lineup and quality of their high profile attractions. For spending many days, I personally find that Europa Park and Efteling just offer more repeatability. On quiet days, you can get so many rides at Europa you won't miss those last 0.5g of force - in fact, when you can spend an entire hour on a major coaster without getting off, it's probably better that way. Efteling just enchants with their detail level, the amount of nature and their dark rides. As you said - they are very close together. And by the way, I don't think visiting the Disney Paris parks would have changed your top 5 at all :)

[@nicojacobs2527]

I' m from Belgium but my all time favorite will always be the Efteling. I'm 42, the park still keeps amazing me.

[@Annie-nc1lq]

So happy to see Phantasialand in first place. I grew up with this park and went there every few months as a kid had my first roller coaster experience there and witnessed all the changes throughout the years. Phantasialand will always have a special place in my heart. 🥰

[@CoasterDash]

It’s a truly impressive theme park. one of the best in the world.

[@Mainarye]

@@CoasterDash just so you know juvelen in dnmark theme is that somebody stole the juvel/jewel and the jewel guards Got arwanked as you see With the Pre scene and then the guards want your help to find the jewel 😄

[@jorisessers4209]

I live half an hour from Efteling, so that one I know very well. Heard the coaster Untamed was good and wanted to take my daughter this week when she had a day off from school, but Walibi was closed. I thought hmm what was the name of that park I visited quite often when I was young? Ah yeah Phantasialand .. Let's go there and see how it is doing these days. Had no clue what to expect. Well, you can image our experience: it was sunny, the was almost noone in the park (5 min queues everywhere), so we did: 5 rides in Fly, 7 in Taron, 2 in Black Mamba, 3 times Mystery Castle, 3 times the mine train, the water rides, that INSANE topspin, yeah .. needless to say it was a good day :) Life is good!

[@dustin10weering20]

Oh wow phantasialand, I got really bad memories from that one ;) It was on a hot summer day and all 3 of the water attractions i went to (at least 1 hour waiting each) broke during the queue and riverquest on the elevator.

[@NorthernRidesYaBoi]

Europa Park is definitely my favorite park. It's hard to describe why, but the granduer, theming, epicness, ride collection, immersion and basically everything goes so well together

[@CoasterDash]

Europa Park is terrific in scale and immersion. I wouldn’t blame anyone for this opinion. Aside from the roller coasters, one thing I also didn’t love about the park was how uninspired a lot of the ride-themes were. It felt like they would blatantly rip-off ideas from Disney parks, such as Piraten in Batavia (Pirates in the Caribbean), Voletarium (Soarin Around The World), Geisterschloss (Haunted Mansion), Eurosat’s Exterior (Literally The Epcot Ball)

[@NorthernRidesYaBoi]

@@CoasterDash That's definitely a good point! They're not the most original

[@Nitzpitz]

@@CoasterDash yes, that is true. What surprised me most about Europapark was the enormous amount of good and shows and smaller dark rides and other surprises in every corner. That is something you don’t see anywhere else on that scale.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

Haven’t been to Europa Park (but I’ve driven past it once, bruh) but the theming being tied to countries seems a bit generic. Not to say it looks bad (it absolutely doesn’t), but maybe it means you can’t go all out the way some other parks have (like the park from my profile picture…)

[@SpawnBootcamp]

I loved Europapark. The Russian section with the nordstream sponsored coaster I think isn't so popular these days.

[@-Tim-]

13:37 Ok that’s by far the best pronunciation of Kärnan I‘ve heard from someone that can’t speak German. Very impressive Marc👍

[@CoasterDash]

Don’t give me too much credit! Johan taught me 😂

[@-Tim-]

@@CoasterDash He did a good job👍

[@hanginggardenerofbabylon1046]

yes all the other Americans say "Karnän"..they switch the two vowels around

[@GD_Coaster]

The great German pronunciation left at 3:48 :D ;)

[@luuksteer1147]

I live in the 'gemeente' (a couple of towns with a same management), I visit the Efteling atleast once a month with my family and I can say its the best themepark the 'gemeente' is really giving the park room to expand and are funding when needing for their expension plans (like hotels or vacation houses) it really has grown for just the fairy tail forest to a big themepark in the 80's

[@BlackParade01]

I live in The Netherlands, and have been to Phantasialand and Efteling a lot. They're both amazing, happy to see them in your top 3!

[@Londonso]

I am SOOOO excited!! I will visit Europa Park and Phantasialand this year at Christmas and I can’t contain my excitement! 😃😃

[@FixYourGameplay]

From all the videos I have seen from phantasialand it looks like a truly amazing park. The theming and the compactness of their rides and and areas look fantastic. It throws the theming right in your face.

[@CoasterDash]

That park doesn’t waste an inch of space and that’s what I love most about it.

[@arturobianco848]

Believe me been there often enough its great. the theming Europa park might be of the same level but for me it just doesn't work the way it does in phantasialand.

[@Dailyfunnyvideos24]

Phantasialand is insane believe me

[@GeneralSecura]

@@CoasterDash Well, they could finally put the janky Chinese haunted house out of its misery. That entire section of the park feels like a waste of space.

[@seancubington]

My top 3: 1. Europapark 2. Phantasialand 3. Efteling

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

Elite 🤜 ✊ 🤛

[@CanobieCoaster]

Surprised Europa wasn't top 2. I find their top 3 more than satisfying, but I think I got better rides on Silver Star.

[@TheRoseTable]

Excellent video! I am dying to visit Europa Park and Phantasialand but honestly Efteling wasn't on my list until watching this. Loved your thoughtful analysis of each park!

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

I’m Dutch and have been to Efteling countless times. Never fails to amaze me. Insane theming, not the most thrilling, but well kept and fun coasters, elite dark rides, gorgeous atmosphere and amazing music.

[@TheRoseTable]

@@jarmoliebrand2005 Good to know, thanks! What's your fav. theme park in Europe?

[@dutchieq3059]

@@TheRoseTable If you want theming and a thempark in a wooded area.....Efteling it is. It was once the best themepark in Europe. They create their own rides and stories with it and even Walt Disney got inspired by Efteling to create Disneyworld. And the Fairytale Forest........an absolute ICON in the Netherlands. The rides are not the longest but original and with a great theme.

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I was surprised to see Bakken above some other parks from the first part. That said, the top 4 was almost exactly what I expected.

[@SwissMaps455]

I would put trips drill more higher because it has a lot of charm and this park has really good prices and it’s just a very nice park

[@arturobianco848]

That was the only i felt should have been higher in my opnion. But then again almost all parks above it kind of are about the same level or just better so it would have to be up to the personal experience you just have that day.

[@PMVerkruisen]

From your top 5, I've been to the Efteling, Europa Park and Phantasialand! Maybe we are not so unlucky after all in Europe compared to the US! I really want to visit Energylandia some day 😀

[@alantrotter2077]

I haven't been to Europe for Coasters but for me the two parks I'm most excited about are your top 2. Zadra & Hyperion both look awesome, as does Taron and FLY. Black Mamba looks good as well. I think after those 2 parks, I would really want to ride the best coasters- Lech Coaster, Expedition GeForce, Ride to Happiness, Kondaa, Untamed, and Karnan. I would probably put those parks as a priority over Europa Park, Toverland, Efteling, and Heide Park, but those 4 parks would be a must visit as well.

[@EftelingCoasterfreak]

Loved this small series!

[@yannick5043]

Very fun video! If you ever come back to the Netherlands I can recommend 'Hellendoorn' and 'Duinrell' too! 'Drievliet' is also a very good option, but it's better for childs and hasn't got that much coasters. And 'Sprookjeswonderland' looks a bit like Efteling, but is much smaller and has great theming!

[@skidawg79]

Love amusement parks and came across your page. Awesome list and explanation for where you put everything. Well done! Subscribed!

[@janbouli]

Thank you for this list , I'm going to have to go to Poland , that's the only top 5 park I haven't visited . Phantasialand , Efteling , Toverland , Movie Park are all within 1 1/2 hour drive . I've visited the Efteling at least once a year the last 40 years. What I like about most of the parks in Europe is that they won't stop you from bringing your own food and drinks , something that keeps them affordable for families.

[@leyoshivenere350]

If you go to France again, you should visit Parc Astérix, Nigloland and Fraispertuis City that will open it's new biggest coaster in 2024. We don't pronounce the "P" in Loup-Garou (that means werewolf 😛)

[@tntgames287]

and you shoudl def visit Parc Bagatelle

[@eliasfrank3256]

Ahhh Europa Park... My opinion here might be nostalgia driven but for me it just has so much value... I remember the first time going there. Everything felt so big and well thought through... the theming is it's biggest strength, no doubt about it. In that time Silver Star was brand new and I remember standing on the parking lot and looking at this beast. When I was standing in line, the epic soundtrack hyped me up even more. When I took place in the seats... Ohhhh boyyyy I was nervous. The lifthill felt like an eternity and I remember almost shitting my pants but the first drop is something I'll never forget and have again. Theming wise, my number 1 roller coaster in EP has to be Euro Mir. Badass soundtrack, awesome Spiral lifthill and intsense drops and helixes. Even if a ride on it can feel a bit clunky. But the rest is also great. Poseidon, Blue Fire, Wodan, Eurosat... They might not be the most intense, that's for sure but altough they are "family coasters", I think their theming makes up for it. A day in EP will always bring a smile on your face. I've been to a lot of theme parks now and altough they were all great, EP will always be my number 1. Great video! 👍🏻

[@Destroy00r]

Nice! im living next to Phantasialand here in Germany and I think you are absolutly right with this ranking. No other park in Europe has such a good atmosphere

[@lauritzPerto6969]

13:00 as a dane she scream ARE YOU READY! Ps. Very naice vid!

[@Sembel-xh9vq]

I have only been in a theme park twice in my life, probably because im still a teenager. Both times were Europa park and its fantastic- only downside is that 4 years ago, I didnt ride any big coasters like silverstar because my kiddy ass was scared. Maybe the prize is a little bit high too, definetly worth it though.

[@KfromShC]

Thanks for another great video! TBH - I‘m biased when it comes to Phantasialand: It‘s the very first amusement park I ever visited (back in 1985) and I saw the evolution of the park throughout the years first hand. That’s why I still consider it being my home park, even though I live 530 km away now. So, I always wondered whether that‘s the main reason it ranks as #1 for me. Seeing your ranking, I‘m very happy that the park also convinces fans visiting it for the first time. 😃👍🏻 Of course, Germany also has Europa Park which is 3 times bigger (and a lot closer to where I live), but as you said: The coaster line-up at Phantasialand is simply way more interesting (+ I prefer the food, theming, hotels & overall immersive experience in Brühl & the fact that there is no product placement / no cash-grab gaming to be found).

[@mavisintheworld8972]

The only cash grab is the €60 admission for 10h to 17h30 rides and 60mn queues. Otherwise, Phantasialand is wonderful.

[@KfromShC]

@@mavisintheworld8972 Qualitywise, that‘s an adequate admission fee (just look at DLP). You can have these queue lines in any good park. I’ve had full days there, just as I’ve had empty days there. But of course we all prefer short waiting times, no matter what we’re talking about. Also, I guess you know what I was referring to. 😉

[@mavisintheworld8972]

@@KfromShC The hours at Phantasialand are short. In fact, this season - they cut it down. In August, it used to be 19 or 20h. I was there recently in August and Taron was closed at 17h30! That is early by any comparison.

[@KfromShC]

@@mavisintheworld8972 Fair point. Holiday Park did the same when I was there in July. But the price is lower and half to 3/4 of a day is enough there anyway (but EGF is awesome!). 😉 I don‘t know. I just see it as a family business being held back from expansion for 30 years now, which is a struggle. Add to that the pandemic (i.e. massive reduction of income and later a lack of employees) and I can understand such decisions. That‘s why I decided that now is the time to simply support my favorite park and just be happy that it still exists. 🙂

[@mavisintheworld8972]

@@KfromShC I have still been twice this year. But you know - when you visit 10 parks on a trip and Phantasialand is the most expensive and has the least hours, it's just a shame. I mean - it's great, don't get me wrong. But when you have 10-17.30, with crowds... it's just a struggle.

[@quickman2663]

A complete list of the theme parks he went to (ranked from worst to best)- Poland 🇵🇱, Zatorland, Legendia Śląskie Wesołe Miasteczko, Energylandia Denmark 🇩🇰, BonBon Land, Tivoli Gardens, Bakken, Fãrup Sommerland, Djurs Sommerland Germany 🇩🇪, Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten, Skyline Park, Holiday Park, Movie Park, Heide Park, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill, Hansa Park, Europa Park, Phantasialand Netherlands 🇳🇱, Attractiepark Slagharen, Walibi Holland, Toverland, Efteling Belgium 🇧🇪, Bellewaerde, Bobbejaanland, Plopsaland de Panne, Walibi Belgium France 🇫🇷, Walibi Rhone-Alpes Switzerland 🇨🇭, Conny Land

[@MaartenFlaton]

I just have to say I've enjoyed your European vlogs to the max! I love your honest opinions, your expertise, your interactions with Sean and other enthusiasts and your English is impeccable. I'll surely use your video's when I'm planning vacations with my kids, as we love doing theme parks while on holiday and I live in The Netherlands, so all these are realtively nearby. Thank you and your brother so much and hope to see you back here sometime.

[@CoasterDash]

Thank you for the generous comment! It really means the world to us.

[@hanginggardenerofbabylon1046]

1) Phantasialand 2) Efteling 3) Tivoli 4) Europapark 5) Tripsdrill 6) Hansa Park 7) Plopsaland 8) Toverland 9) Heide Park 10) Moviepark and I just want to point out that I´ve been to Energylandia TWICE.

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

Energylandia looks unfinished and might feel a bit forced to me. Never been, but Alton Towers, Energylandia, Phantasialand and Europa Park and Disneyland would be the main parks I’d like to visit some day (have only visited Efteling and Toverland).

[@udyraldsasd3515]

@@jarmoliebrand2005 what do u mean by unfinished?

[@technofeeling2462]

Nice video even though I really don't like going to parks but I was as kid and I loooooved to play Rollercoaster tycoon 2.

[@zmakka]

as a german who visits phantasialand at least two times a year, this makes me feel joy again :)

[@StamfordBridge]

Love to hear you give a shout out to the amazing ops at Djurs and Fårup! I enjoyed this vid as I loved all these parks, too (except for Walibi Belgium which I was slated to visit last this summer, but had to cancel 😢).

[@StamfordBridge]

Oh, and I love that you rightly rank Efteling in the top three of Europe! ❤️

[@StamfordBridge]

And finally, yes, Abyssus surprised me too with how great it is!

[@matheustorres5804]

I loved "making" this trip with you. Your vlogs are truly good. And also, I was expecting Phantasialand would be your number one.

[@jaredkerkhof9347]

1. Efteling (the best nature and the most beautiful themed rides) 2. Europa-park 3. Phantasialand 4. Tivoli 5. Port avontura

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

Efteling in first, nice. I love that the rides are far apart and separated by nature. Simply walking is a great experience. I think you can gauge my love for the park simply by my profile picture.

[@Mikel08ll8]

The flying dutchman (de vliegende hollander in dutch) is the coolest ride i’ve ever been on. Even the row is absolutely amazing

[@B-b-bot1]

The fact that u use klugheim music as background music is kinda funny since its ur (and my) favourite themepark! Actually for me its the worlds best themepark.

[@theorangeguyl3564]

Toverland was awesome. The workers in thr bob sled ride let me go twice, because the person ahead of me just went extremely slow. Definitely made my day!

[@Stracoony]

I love the Phantasialand more than anything else. Also the Rheinkirmis is amazing i love that you talked about it.

[@CoasterTrax]

About the new upcoming coaster in Europa Park (Voltron) It’s a newer version of Big Dipper. It’s gonna have a vertical launch, a triple launch with a spike and several inversions with even one or two dark ride section. So I do think that this right gonna put the park for many ppl even higher then. I do know it’s also gonna have almost the same length of Silver Star (1600m) So im really hyped for this right. Europa Park is my overall favorite park. The theming alone is stunning and the amount of attractions is so huge. The shows are superior, the attractions are all family friendly (mostly) but I do like it. And yeah, ofc it could have 1-2 more thrilling coasters like phantasialand has, but I have hopes that it’s gonna get added in the future. Europa Park has the money, the space and sources to add all those thrill rides. I’m just sad that the park owner doesn’t want to have such thrill rides like other parks have. But since it’s a family company (Mack) and Roland Mack sons are gonna take over the park in the future, I’m sure that they will add more thrilling rides in the future. They were involved in most of the attractions that wouldn’t happen without them, like Wodan (the woody) and blue fire the launch coaster. So I have hopes for this park. The only thing I enjoy in phantasialand are the 5 coasters, the log flume and the river rapids. But beside that it doesn’t have much attractions that I ride. Therefore it’s quite small and tight and they also can’t expand and have to remove older attractions for new once. But the theming is really stunning, it just don’t bring the feeling like europa park to me. Europa Park just has this special and magic feeling and so much more to experience than just coasters. So I always put this park over everything else

[@CoasterJam18]

I CANNOT wait for your top 25 this year. It's gonna be soooo good with soooo many new additions.

[@CoasterDash]

Coming soon 👀

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

@@CoasterDash can you do a bigger list like top 50 or 100?

[@CoasterDash]

50 it is!

[@yann1ck666]

Was pretty surprised (in a good way) to see Walibi Belgium above Walibi Holland. Happy to see it reach number 8 on your list. Kondaa and Psyké Underground are my personal favorites, with Tiki waka, Calamity Mine and Cobra being really good as well. As you said, Loup Garou (which just means Werewolf in french) is quite rough, but nowhere near as rough as Vampire (Vekoma SLC). Been on it twice and never again. Another ride I enjoy, while not a thrill ride, is the Challenge of Tutankhamon, one of those interactive darkrides you mentioned that's themed around Ancient Egypt. Good theming, with the queue also having some animatronics to get you hyped. It even includes a secret route if your cart earns enough points. I do hope to visit more parks in the future, as the only park I visited outside of Belgium was Disneyland Paris. Sadly this was before I really got into thrill rides, so I never rode any of the good rides. Really hoping to visit some of the Dutch or German parks in the future (especially Phantasialand)

[@LeTeeno]

Phantasialand is btw my Homepark (25 Minutes and I'm there) such a nice park

[@GeorgeT370]

Being from Germany that was really interesting to see and helped me to chose which parks I should visit in the future....thanks for the effort... :-)

[@scottyjbd]

Can’t like this video enough! I’ve been waiting for one just like it, a guide to Europe! And by someone like yourself that is from the States and has ridden as much as you have. Not sure if you’re interested or have the time, as this does cover quite a bit of ground and really has enough to offer anyway, but I would love to see lengthier videos for each of these parks! Maybe group together a few of the smaller ones but basically a guide to each park, with more tips. Where the best food is, which rides had ops issues if any, best time of year to go, etc. just a thought! Great work here and am super jealous! 7 weeks doing this would indeed be a trip of a lifetime.

[@jefroid661]

If I had to rank the parks I have been to, Europa park, Phantasialand and Efteling would be my top three. I can't choose between Europa or Phantasialand as n1. They both are incredible and I am so lucky to have Phantasialand within driving distance because it really is amazing.

[@Kavoriken]

Phantasialand really made the best out of their very limited space. You can see how instead of putting their thought into expansions, they were forced - and at the same time able to - think about every centimeter twice.

[@xsondx]

My top 5: 1) Phantasialand 2) Energylandia 3) Europapark 4) Port Aventura 5) Hansa Park

[@xsondx]

What I think are the real top 10 for all families: 1) Europapark 2) Phantasialand 3) Efteling 4) Port Aventura 5) Mirabilandia 6) Energylandia 7) Hansa Park 8) Walibi Belgium 9) Walibi Holland 10) Tripsdrill

[@Jacob-Simonsen]

@@xsondx You should try Fårup and Djurs Sommerland if you talk family parks. They could very well be top 5 in Europe.

[@mfb9482]

Port Aventura is my home park, and in my opinion sucks. My top would be: 1) Phantasialand 2) Energylandia 3) Europa Park 4) Hansa Park 5) Wallibi Holland

[@arturobianco848]

@@Jacob-Simonsen Gardaland should probable in there to and Walibi holland has to go i like the park but if we are talking about family parks thats only one i think isn't that great for all families. To be honest Phantasialand isn't that great a park anymore for younger childeren compaired to djurs and Gardaland. And its me nr 1 park. O and if you have enough money Disney paris should certainly be on that list not to big a fan of the park myself but lets be honest most kids love it.

[@arturobianco848]

@@mfb9482 Thank you i fully agree just came back from it last week. Now it should be one of the best parks in Europe but except for Shambala all there coasters kind of sucked if you compaire them simulair coasters elsewhere (except for the ferrarieland but then thats officialy a differnt park). The stations are build very inefficient and/or the ride operators are. and the fast past system makes it even worse. It's only park that i didn't get back into even though i had a free ticket for a thirth day instead i had some seriuos conversations with some ukrainian refugees at me hotel and actually enjoyed it more.

[@rubenpap9629]

Love your enthusiasm about Phantasialand. Me myself I am Dutch, and I have visited Phantasialand twice. It is by far the most amazing I have ever been to. It has everything. Its clean, its tidy, the theming went through the roof, and the coasters are exciting as hell. Never felt so enthusiastic

[@j-cat5315]

Very happy to see the top 2, as I've just been to Energylandia and I'm hoping to go to Phantasialand next. I have some tips for Energylandia: 1) You can get a two day ticket for 319pln (just under 60 pound with access to the water park also included). You'll need the 2 day ticket to experience everything I'd say for certain. Even if it's quiet and the water park is closed it's just too much rollercoaster for one day I think. 2) I went in the absolute height of summer (August) and never queued longer than 30-40 minutes even for the biggest rides 3) When people talk about queue lines, don't get this confused with 'queues'. The queue lines are randomly enormous (see my channel for a full walk of the ridiculous Zadra queue line) but are never full to capacity. If they were you'd be there for about a week!!! 4) Try to ride Hyperion in the back row, middle seats for the best experience. I enjoyed this specific seat so much I think I even preferred it to Zadra, and I LOVED zadra. But this specific ride I had was one of my favourites of all time. I have heard people say to try to avoid the outer seats as they are a little rough but I can't comment. I was somehow lucky enough to get a middle seat every time despite being a single rider. The person next to me on an outer seat loved the back row ride also though. 5) On Zadra and Hyperion, of the 4 queue lines the one on the far right moves a lot quicker than the other 3 for some reason. This does mean you won't get a front row seat though (it's okay back is better anyway :) ) 6) If you're coming from Krakow, get the train to Zator at 8:18 (platform 1 or 2). When you get to Zator there's a choo-choo train which takes you from Zator station direct to the front gate in time for the opening ceremony :) There's only two trains there in the morning though (I think the other one is around 9:30?) so if you're thinking of coming just for the afternoon as far as I can see it's not an option by train. The same choo-choo train will also take you back to Zator station for at the end of the day to return for the only return train to Krakow around 8.20... 7) This probably won't apply now, but don't start with Hyperion if it's busy. It's right at the entrance to the park and opens earlier than anything else so everyone heads there. Instead head over to the other side, get yourself on Mayan Coaster and Formula which will have no queue, then head on over to Abyssus so you're finally warmed up nicely for the brilliant Zadra nearby :). This part of the park will be much quieter in the morning. I'd say it didn't get busy til 12ish-and that was in the height of summer :). Then head back to the beginning to do Hyperion which will now have quietened down. 8) The park was open later than stated online both days I was there (online said 8 but it was open until 9). Happy days (except for the fact the train to Krakow was 8.20. Oh well L). 9) There's also an Energylandia bus which you can get from the bus station (which is in the train station) in Krakow *most of these tips are for the summer so worth investigating e.g timings/buses trains and water park hours. But oh well, it's written now. Have fun!! I can't wait for Phantasialand next :)

[@KingJohnson1985]

i absolutely agree with your top 5 parks...this is what my top 5 would also look like, once i visited Efteling and Energylandia, which is planned for the coming 2 years xD

[@geennaam3335]

Going to phantasialand next monday, this even got me more exited

[@CoasterDash]

Have fun!!

[@KfromShC]

Have fun! I‘ll be there in 3 weeks. Can‘t wait to get back there! #homeawayfromhome

[@Minimikimolto]

Hey, i will be there also next monday. Have fun.

[@BuchanvanVeen]

"Vliegende Hollander" is the legend of the Flying Dutchman.

[@marlindragendorf4417]

So well Made Video with suprisendly themeparks that high like Toverland

[@Gabe_B-1]

I have no clue how Energylandia didn’t get number one like it’s not even close 😂

[@euhm]

Loved these vids. Next trip do the more southern parks. Land in the UK, do Alton Towers and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, then go trough France Stopping At Park Asterix, Nigloland and Disney, to Spain for Port Aventura and Parque Warner Madrid. And to finish off in Italy with Gardaland, Mirabilandia. I'm pretty sure some off these parks will get in your European top 10. And as a bonus, go to Wiener Prater an old park with a lovely atmosphere.

[@CoasterDash]

All of these are on my radar! Our next priorities in Europe though would have to be Sweden & Finland.

[@euhm]

@@CoasterDash Yes, Liseberg and so forth... Should be nice as well!

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

I haven’t been to many parks and Alton Towers especially seems amazing.

[@brianlespoir6287]

Phantasialand is my favourite, only 90 minute drive, Efteling is my second favourite, also not a far drive. Both are on my yearly list of vacation spots.

[@LaPizagrande]

18:27 the way he said feleinder Hollander was hilarious its Vliegende Hollander

[@kleszczoros4885]

When zadra was being build first strong winds accualy knoked some supprots over I wisited Energylandia 3 times In 2016 it was good but nothing too special (tho mayan rocked and still is in my top 3 alongside abbysus) Second wisit was when zadra opened (back then there were no glasses for the first cart on it and hyperion) and The park grew so much My 3rd visit was this year and The entier Atlantis area was great The prices are cheap for foreriner because of Polish economy (for example min wage is bout 3k zł and one normal ticket is round 180zł)

[@Rodejong]

Bakken, in Denmark, is as far as I know the oldest amusement park! As life in Copenhagen was rough, and people often got sick, they often took a trip to Bakken for the fresh water well, said to be healing. Well drinking clear water instead of the horible water in the town, will certainly help. But it became soon a place for leisure. Thus Bakken was born! They started with music, clowns, place to picknick, horse riding, and well, all you have now. It's one of my favourite places.

[@aviationfelipe7914]

As a German I am very proud of the phantasialand

[@Blasulz1234]

I totally agree. But I'm kinda confused why you'd say the Invert at Tripsdrill has great hangtime, as all the inversions are zero G rolls

[@adamfoxter]

I remember my first time going to energylandia when they had only the 1st section with the kid attractions and the biggest ride being the dragon coaster. Fun fact uf you have been at least once or twice you know how annoying the music gets. Another weird fact is that when the park initially opened it was a tax evasion tactic for a local mafia group thankfully it was a busted and the park was put into good hands. It feels weird saying it but I'm kinda proud of it.

[@julesbrouwer4629]

Next time you’re in Europe visit Gardaland in Italy. I’m Dutch and used to the Efteling. But going there was a very nice surprise!

[@jverlo]

My secret to make my friends become "coasters and parks enthusiasts" is to bring them to Phantasialand. In the last 20 years this park evolved so well, it's crazy.

[@RuddeyBoy90]

I agree that Phantasialand and Efteling are among the best ones. Been to both many times :)

[@elgoon3582]

Thanks for that list! Phantasialand is my home park so I’m happy to see it on 1. This Saturday I’m going to experience my first RMC at Walibi Holland im pretty excited

[@ashlinorrell3490]

Great video. Def need to take a trip to Germany for all those parks.

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

We have a year's pass for Tripsdrill - and we live in the UK - thats how good it is!!!

[@lukeprimmer9366]

Hoping next year you get the chance to visit the UK and Spain to update this list! Port Aventura and Alton Towers are both incredible parks I'm sure you'll enjoy 😊

[@CoasterDash]

I’m sure we’ll make it out there at some point in the future! Definitely some bucket list parks to experience there.

[@arturobianco848]

While i agree Port avontura looks great and should be one of the best parks in europe it doesn't even make my top 10. Their fastpass systems and inefficient handling of the rides just filled me with disgust and ruined the rest for me. If it doesn't bother you i agree with you that its an amazing park.

[@lukeprimmer9366]

@@arturobianco848 I see where you're coming from! But I've been going there since I was 11, it's always been one of my favourite parks, in fact I'm going next month!

[@arturobianco848]

@@lukeprimmer9366 Good for you its really a lovely park i wish i just don't notice these things or that they stop bothering me. Maybe next time i just give in and spend way to much money 😉. They do have to build a new coaster or major attraction cause i ve got plenty of other good options closer to home Efteling phantasialand, toverland, walibi holland and Belgium all within 2 hours by car. So maybe i'm just to spoiled.

[@GeneralSecura]

Meh, I've just spent 4 days at PortAventura and wasn't all that impressed. The theming is pretty solid and they have some excellent shows and good food, but the rides were lacking. Shambhala is excellent and easily the best thing they have there. Dragon Khan had a neat layout, but it was REALLY rough. It'll be better if they'd upgrade to those vest restraints. Furius Baco was a goddamn torture machine. A launch coaster like that should be buttery smooth, which it most definitely was not. The wooden coaster Stampida was also ROUGH, and not in a good way. The water rides weren't bad, and I was pleasantly surprised by the El Diablo mine train. And Ferrari Land was honestly such a scam. They charge extra for it and the only thing there is to do there is Red Force, which was a one-and-done for me since the wait time is nuts for a 10-second ride, and it wasn't even as smooth as I expected. Major disappointment.

[@madrista666]

Great list! And nice to see that my homepark (Walibi Belgium) is in your top 10!

[@damiandebruijn2]

Efteling 3 And toverland 7 is nice😁👍

[@Milchdieb]

Phantasialand at No 1... I agree 110%.

[@brownbear8936]

Great video, thank you so much for the inspiration! I was suprised about Efteling being so far up. Have to visit it thpugh! Did you also have the chance to visit a park in sweden?

[@CoasterDash]

Thank you! My next priorities in Europe are Sweden and Finland now 🙌🏻

[@jarmoliebrand2005]

Don’t think it’s that surprising Efteling is so high up, speaking from a long time visitor. It was Europe’s most visited park in 2022, even surpassing Europa park and Disneyland Paris. The park doesn’t need elite coaster to be great. On the contrary, I think it’s better if they’ll never build a huge thrill coaster (but they can build something more thrilling than Joris and the Draak for sure). Elite dark rides are criminally underrated. Storytelling, atmosphere and music is top notch. All the buildings are built with real materials, which is always a plus.

[@HybridCoaster]

My home park is Djurs Sommerland, I just wanted to tell you that when the ride operators shout before the ride starts, they shout ''ARE YOU READY?''

[@eddycs195]

Next time: Portaventura World, Alton Towers, Liseberg, Gardaland, Linnamaki, Thorpe park, Blackpool pleasure beach, Parc Asterix and others!

[@Karls]

Hello Marc! We were secretly hoping you'd drop by our place too, but we'd certainly have seen each other more at the previous video. So, if you're heading back to Europe, let us know and come by Elstal near Berlin and we'll provide you with some delicious strawberries and show you our "real German" potato coaster K2. Your Strawberry Bears from Germany. 😊🍓

[@juliancoasterking]

Top t doesn't come to a surprise to me, but I really enjoyed this ranking, I'm pumped for the next rankings comming🔥🙌🏼

[@Lightningshattr]

i agree with this list, i live in Venlo wich is just 10 miles from Toverland. but i go twice a year to phantasialand wich is just a 75min travel for me.

[@leya2215]

I love how all Americans that talk about the Efteling call it the Dutch Disneyland. While it’s actually the other way around! Walt Disney visited the Efteling and actually got a lot of ideas from it for Disneyland! Also I read that a few people that worked on Symbolica got hired at Disneyland to design rides for them! As a Dutch person I have always loved the Efteling a lot. The theming, the food, the atmosphere and all the rides.

[@chesneynijhof533]

Unfortunately it’s a fairytale. Walter (Elias) Disney never visited the Efteling. He has heard about it, but he never got any ideas from it. He actually got ideas from a other theme park called ‘Griffith Park’ in Los Angeles. There are a few other parks that inspired Walter to build things for Disneyland, but unfortunately Efteling is not on that list.