Efteling Vlog | Epic Europe Theme Park Road Trip - July 2023

Join me as I visit Efteling in The Netherlands for my first visit ever!
Filmed and Edited by Jeff Songster
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[@Darklord666123]

Love how you agree that not every coaster has too be 'Worlds tallest' 'Worlds fastest' 'Worlds longest' etc etc If a ride has a solid layout with a creative backstory that pulls you into the theme, it can often rank higher than many of the record breakers

[@cruiseandcoasters]

💯💯

[@JustinParksandRides]

Wow, just wow. Can’t wait to get there in 2 weeks now after watching your reactions. Many many thanks 🙏🏻 ❤

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Enjoy your visit! You’ll love Efteling.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thank you all for the love and support on this video! Efteling is officially my most-watched video on this channel and I can’t thank you enough 🫶✨ If you’re new here - so am I! I have a ton of travel and exciting videos planned over the next 2 years (yes, that far out is planned! 😂) so I would appreciate you if you could like the video and subscribe to the channel! ❤

[@SuperDutchjohn]

The Efteling is a family park, no absolute thrill-rides here, they really don't need them. The Efteling makes up with fantastic theming and a "vibe" that is hard to beat or compare. Like you said in your vlog, The Efteling makes you happy, makes you feel wonderful and a child again and at the end of the day you feel sad that the day is over already, and I think that is how it SHOULD be! Thumbs up from The Netherlands, I subscribed, and I am curious if you will ever visit The Efteling again!

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Trust me - I am counting down the days until I get to visit Efteling again ✨

[@SuperDutchjohn]

@@cruiseandcoasters Trust me, I will watch your vlog again and react when you were there again!

[@saskiapanter]

​@@cruiseandcoastersmaybe we'll run into eachother when you guys are back. 😊

[@somebody4763]

Always excited to watch a new vlog about the beloved theme park that all Dutch people take pride in. Efteling may not be known for super-special rides or giant, heart-pounding roller coasters, but the theming and attention to detail are simply astonishing. It's like a theme park mixed with a nature reserve, all wrapped up in a gigantic fairy tale. The entire park is super clean, incredibly immersive, and entertaining for both young and old. They go the extra mile to maintain beloved attractions, from simple posts and signs to trash cans, and they replace things that need to go with the coolest possible replacements. They even make necessary adjustments as cool as can be. My absolute favorite ride in terms of theming and storytelling has to be The Flying Dutchman. The most thrilling one? Baron 1898. The most magical? Symbolica. The most fun? George and the Dragon. But if there's one ride that fills me with wonder every time, it's Dream Flight. The world you journey through, mixed with the music, truly makes it feel like you're in a dream. Oh, and I'm sure many others will agree with me on this, the most annoying part has to be the waiting times. It's a shame because, for teenagers like me, the wait often feels less and less worth it. But interests change, that's just how it goes. I'll always cherish the memories of Efteling and the time spent there with my family and friends. I'll forever be proud of how the park has evolved and I'm curious to see what surprises they have in store for us next.

[@stefan335]

Great vlog, i'm glad you liked 'our' park :) Prepare for more Dutchies in your comments.. we love seeing foreigners experience our park for the first time :)

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thank you! And they’re totally welcome 💚 some of the nicest people of the trip have been the Dutchies!!

[@vampironl]

And thats absolutely true! Efteling is my home park and I love to see others experience it for the first time :D

[@XxBelieveInMyGypsyxX]

i have a Efteling subscription so i can go whenever i like. Without a doubt: best purchase ever😊

[@cruiseandcoasters]

I am so jealous!!

[@mariav4097]

Vogelrok & Joris & de draak fireside are my guilty pleasure. I always come out with a smile

[@lordgandalf22]

Efteling is a family oriented park so most coasters are less wild as of that :D but they are amazing dont need to be the fastests, highest and all that. And fata morgana is basicly one of the oldest rides in the park and is based 1001 nights.

[@ilsekuiper01]

Loved your vlog. You all should come back. Efteling is great🎉

[@robwilkinson11]

I love this vlog! The dream would be to see you, Josh and Alex when we visit Efteling in November this year. Keep the vlogs coming 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️

[@carlinotje]

Oh i really loved to see these park videos. Efteling is our number one park. We are so spoiled with this one, that every other park is just below expectations. The Efteling is pretty good in there overal theming, the food is good and not expencive. I've heard that you guys didnt figure out what Fata Morgana is, is an forbiden city darkride. And did you know that the imagineers from Disney came to the Efteling when they want to build Disneyland Paris?

[@Themersive]

Glad that we discovered your channel. We can't wait to visit Efteling.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thanks for watching 💙 you’re going to love it!

[@Nitzpitz]

Loved your reactions! Efteling is a gem. But I can’t believe you spent two nights at the Efteling Hotel and only visited the park one day. A stay at the resort includes entry on all your days, including arrival and check-out days. Do 2 nights, means 3 days at the park. And you get extra early entry too. Hope you get back and see the parts you missed: Villa Volta, Raveleijn show, the steam carrousel from 1895, the land of the Laaf people (monorail area), gondoleta, piranha and little things like the diorama and the oude tuffer. Will certainly watch again! Btw, Polle’s Keuken, means Polle’s kitchen. Polle is a name of the character from symbolica that is a cook.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

We were supposed to have 2 days at the park, but our flight in was delayed almost 6 hours. We made the most of the one day and will definitely be back 🤩 thank you for the tips!!

[@Nitzpitz]

@@cruiseandcoasters you were right about spending more days. We once went for 5 days and did not feel it was too much. Don’t forget to book the Caro show on your next visit. It is very special. I recommend staying at Bosrijk or Loonsche Land, or the new Grand hotel they are building now.

[@mellchiril]

You're right, Efteling is best experienced in two days. And for a first stay over, the Efteling Hotel is definitely the way to go. If you like theming you should definitely check that one out as well at some point. I've been going to Efteling since I was 6 years old, and I still love going there to this day, thirty years later. Every time I go there I just become this little excited six year old again (just with a lot less stamina these days), happy to see the rides, the theming, hear the music, and listen to the fairytales. The dark rides can be a lot. Half the time I have no clue what is going on either, but the scenery is always beautiful. Droomvlucht is my favorite ride. I'm biased, because it's the first ride I ever went on as a kid, so it'll always hold a special place in my heart just for that. We had no clue where to go on our first trip, and we stumbled upon Droomvlucht, saw people standing in line and were like 'eh, might as well see what's going on here...' and as soon as we were on the ride I knew this was going to be a magical day. And it's still the one ride I never skip when going to Efteling.

[@thedutchman01]

Something that is actually rarely mentioned is that Efteling is also located in a nature reserve. Which helps a lot in how green it is.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Oh that's so cool!! We didn't know that!

[@LadyGigglesnort]

Hi there! Great video. I like the fact that the profile of the rides doesn't go over the treeline. Similar to Alton Towers in that respect. OK, you don't get the goofy drops which is rather silly. I think I could cope in this park. The price is pretty reasonable I hear, so just turn up for the lovely scenery and accidentally fall into some cars for some rides! Dx

[@jeroenschoonebeek8621]

Hi Guys, great video. I live nearby the Efteling but it is great to see that you have a lot of fun. Come back soon 😁

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thank you for watching! Very lucky to have Efteling close by

[@JewelpetPrincess]

The real Dutch word for pancake is 'pannenkoek'. Polle is the nane of the chef who owns the restaurant; he can also be seen in Symbolica, with some pancakes.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thanks! I really was proud because I thought I was so right. I was very wrong 😂🥲

[@JewelpetPrincess]

@@cruiseandcoasters Lol, you were. But the best part of the Efteling is the character O. J. Punctuel, the lackey of Symbolica you'll see in the pre-show. There are animatronics of him, but he also used to be a meet-and-greet character. There is a very popular video of him where Pardoes is teasing him, look it up. It's one thr first videos you'll find if you just search for his name. The funniest part of that video is from 4:44 to 7:26.

[@vampironl]

Hey guys, what an amazing Vlog! I watched it from beginning till end. Efteling is my "home park" since I only live about 30 minutes from it and it pleases me... and thats an understatement to see how much fun you guys had! Like you already stated Efteling is not about the biggest, longest or highest, it's more about being unique in a very very particular style. Liek you stated it's very difficult to understand what Fata Morgana is all about. Mainly because there is no real story! The developers decided this ride would be best if it had a 1001-nights atmosphere. Ofcourse there are some hints and clue's about the rough story but it's up to your own interpretation to decide the story you just experienced. Hope to see you guys back here again sometime soon! Or at least when Danse Macabre has opened up!

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thank you so much! You're so lucky to live close to Efteling. We are already counting down until we get to come back ✨🫶

[@JonnyCisero]

Great vlog. You captured Efteling very well. Happy pride from Amsterdam. 🏳‍🌈

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thank you so much 💚🏳️‍🌈

[@Thebassjunk]

Nice vlog! That snackwall is actually a common thing in the Netherlands that you will find in lots of cities and other places, not just theme parks. The snack culture goes pretty hard here lol. Anyway, great to see you guys had a great time!

[@cruiseandcoasters]

We kept seeing them throughout the trip and loved them 😂 the fried cheese one was my favorite 🤤

[@saskiapanter]

When you were in the Pagode you can see my house lol. It's a 10 minute drive by bus from my home, so happy I live near it. I have a subscription to the park, so when ever I feel like it, I go, to do a nice walk, maybe some rides, whatever I feel like doing. 😊❤ when you come back, please try Villa Volta and the rocking ship, both are in my top 5

[@cruiseandcoasters]

You’re so lucky to live so close ✨💙

[@Gisela_aka_gies]

Yep same..Tilburg Noord..always wave to the Pagode from my appartment building..LOL

[@coasters2real]

The dragon at 29:20 is an animatronic, i dont know why it wasnt moving when you guys were there

[@meryammeke1]

The water coaster is called the Flying Dutchman😉 Remenber you are in a fairytale theme park. The Fata Morgana is 1000 and 1 fairytale. You nust look up the new Dance Macabre theme and also the old hautend house 😊

[@toaojjc]

Oh.... Just the one day.... You need to get back there

[@toaojjc]

Don't eat outside at Polle's keuken. The inside entertainment is so much fun!

[@l.i.0.883]

Pls come back when Danse Macabre opens you will absolutely love it 🙏 Opening date is not public yet but it will be in 2024

[@cruiseandcoasters]

I can’t wait to come back to Efteling! 🤩✨

[@nlsvdp4599]

Looks like you had a great time at our little Dutch gem, the Efteling. Definitely a park that delivers a new surprise round every corner. Great vlog, guys 🏳️‍🌈 😻

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Thank you so much! Efteling was full of surprises and we loved it ✨

[@CedricVanOstaeyen]

If you want to know what’s happening or what it is themed about i recommend you buy the fairytale books of Efteling :)

[@jordi1090]

Fata Morgana is the forbidden city of 1001 nights. The giant = Djinn

[@cpfreak75]

Such a cool park that was not on my radar at all.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

It NEEDS to be

[@miwer1000]

Yes its me again. Commenting while watching For Python the original part is the start of the breaks untill the end of the first drop. The rest (including supports) is all new. But it was not done by Vekoma.(can't think of the company that did it)

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Yeah - it was a very random company called CSM Steel Structures in Belgium. The more you know haha!

[@Gisela_aka_gies]

You can look up what the storyline is from every ride if you like..Droomvlucht is a ride that is just going through dreams..like when you dream you dream weird stuff that is what that ride is about in my opinion. Does not make sense and so do dreams, they do not make any sense. LOL I like it that you like "my park" and had a great time..Visit again...

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Haha! That ride was a wild dream!! I can't wait to come back.

[@arjenphilipse7085]

Iff you do comeback try to come when the hace change the park to Winterefteling

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Winter in Efteling sounds magical ✨

[@arturobianco848]

@@cruiseandcoasters it is magical But it gets incredable crowded in the school holidays. So if you come around for winter efteling and want to do more then some rides i would recomment not comming then. If you just wanna soak up the atmosphere then do come at that time.

[@timahtoo]

Mac. A bray. …..Mack..are..bruh…😂

[@rensvenema8038]

i like how you say that the pancake restaurant is called pancake kitchen but it is polles kitchen polle is a guy

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Yeah… I thought I nailed that translation 😂

[@ashortone]

11:44 or in english flying dutchmen

[@QDude24]

Vekoma did not reprofile Python, Belgium company CSM did that.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Yeah! Thanks for that info. Found that out after I uploaded this video haha 😅

[@ilsekuiper01]

The schenksiroop, is Just sirop you have all over the world for pancakes 😂

[@cruiseandcoasters]

It was not for me 😂

[@ilsekuiper01]

@@cruiseandcoasters too bad for you....i have it in my kitchen for me and my kids

[@anthonyantoniohughes1184]

Great vlog, I'm not sure if you notice but Walt actually payed a visit to Efteling and was inspired by the park that's why there are some similarities such as a small world and pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland he got those ideas from Efteling, Disneyland has a few easter eggs relating to some of the themes from Efteling.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Yes! You can totally tell the similarities. Thank you for watching 💚

[@ejderha13]

@@cruiseandcoasters Sadly they're wrong on all points. It's an urban legend that Walt payed a visit but people (even some Dutchies) still think it's true. And although Efteling is a few years older than Disneyland, the rides that were mentioned are built in the 60s whereas Fata Morgana and Carnival Festival are from the 80s. I'm glad you loved our beloved Fairy Tale theme park and you should definitely come back when the Danse Macabre has opened next year. Thank you for the fun video! 💜

[@prutteltje1300]

​​@@ejderha13your right. If Walt ever was 8n the Efteling nobody knows. He was in the year that the Efteling opened in the Netherlands visiting the polygon studios whom made the Dutch translation for the Disney movies. What's true though is that EuroDisney Paris consulted Efteling how they could make their park more European. Also are many of the unique Disney roller coaster made by the Dutch VeKoMa ride manufacturing.

[@miwer1000]

Polle is the name of the fictional chef and not the wordt for pancake (pannenkoek)

[@cruiseandcoasters]

hahaha I learned that after I got home 🙃

[@miwer1000]

The snack walls and the snacks in them are nothing special for the Efteling. We have them all over the Netherlands. These are the basic dutch friend snacks (the noodle snack(bad name by the way) has semi spicy noodles in it)

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Yeah, we noticed them at the other parks as we went along our trip. Efteling was the first park we visited that had them.

[@miwer1000]

@@cruiseandcoasters you can get them at train stations, city centers and where ever

[@tillylovesholland1161]

DIsneyland s a coy of the Efteling. After Walt saw te Efteling he created Dsneyland

[@mabu1760]

Typical. First the ride, only then the gifts. Not the other way around, you guys.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

What do you mean?

[@mabu1760]

@cruiseandcoasters I was having a bit of fun with the wordplay after you mentioned you could not find a giftshop. But on the serious side, you should easily find a giftshop after the rides (other than the rollercoasters, so that would be the darkdrides).

[@cruiseandcoasters]

Ohh I was so confused 😂

[@Ikmijnnaam]

That is not a springroll that is a Lumpia or Loempia will be your pick and don't Americanize everything you yanks see and touch and eat..... just stop doing that !!!! Aight !!!! ??? Lumpia's are from China and of course the Indonesians and Vietnamese adopted it as well The Philippines but no .... not called a spring roll what kind of name is that !!!! ?????

[@cruiseandcoasters]

You do realize it literally says 'spring roll' on the menu board, right?

[@Paul_C]

​@@cruiseandcoastersprobably a Dutchman that hasn't been to Efteling yet, it is staggering to see people don't understand 'a translation' is nothing more than an approximation what it actually is. Which is one of the reasons people misunderstand each other.

[@cruiseandcoasters]

@paul_c 💙