The History Of Baron 1898 - The World's Best Themed Dive Coaster | Expedition Efteling

Join us on Expedition Efteling as we look at the worlds best themed dive coaster. Baron 1898. This rollercoaster opened in 2015 at Efteling in the Netherlands and offers a fun experience that is not too thrilling but is beautiful and features a unique story.
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Special thank you to Efteling. For a more indepth look check out the 10 park making of Baron 1898 video on KZbin.
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[@DragonFangX]

I love that someone is covering the Efteling Rides. I love the concept of Efteling but its so hard to figure out a lot of the details just down to not knowing much of the language, sadly...

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Yeah i agree! :)

[@npj5532]

@@ExpeditionThemePark #flex I'm dutch.

[@jeroenschmidt6685]

Hey im dutch i could help if you want

[@user-is9qe9pe6d]

Yea i can help too with translating

[@Overwijn01]

There are English explanations/texts at almost all rides.

[@pienkeijzer7323]

Love the Efteling and love this coaster! It's so smooth! They actually changed the translation of 'witte wieven' from 'white women' to 'wailing women' on the ride, because the warning "Beware of white women" was a bit confusing to some tourists lol

[@venusxaino]

That's actually hilarious

[@caseylascallette7269]

It's really just good advice... 😜

[@mirhasanoddname]

lmfaoo

[@CastellonZamora]

Have you seen dance moms

[@unofficialnick]

@@CastellonZamora lmfao

[@MrTiesk]

"Because I can't pronounce any dutch words" As a Dutchman I can prove you wrong, I've heard waaaay worse

[@jannickcst]

Swiss german?

[@linux_doggo]

yup

[@silentaccent]

Are you a flying dutchman :)

[@linux_doggo]

@@silentaccent wie, ik? dat ben ik zeker niet! (Who, me? I am most certainly not!)

[@MrTiesk]

@@silentaccent That is actually an attraction in the efteling

[@gijsbrans2338]

This roller coaster is great, but the flying dutchman, hands down, is the best themed coaster of all roller coasters in the efteling.

[@megademon129]

true

[@randomuser22]

*in the world

[@cinebient5343]

DerAllesKommentierer The start is great indeed and i love the atmosphere but Taron in Phantasialand is the best themed Coaster ever for me since it is themed trough the whole ride and not only at lunch or first drop like most coasters...and also much more intense. I love De Efteling (was there just yesterday) but all coasters there are a bit too lame (beside Joris En De Draak but it almost hurts too much and isn’t smooth at all) and very short and the coasters itself are not completly integrated like f.e. Taron.

[@gijsbrans2338]

@@cinebient5343 I went to phantasialand some years ago but I don't remember what it was like too well. I don't recall any of the coasters there being themed really well, but you might be right. The queuing area for the flying Dutchman alone is so great though...

[@irishcoasterfan734]

Gijs Brans You can search up Taron. The theming never stops even during the ride.

[@SonOfFurzehatt]

Really, what's so hard about saying Baron achttien achtenneneng- achttien achtennegetig- Okay, fair point.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I tried and it sounded aweful

[@SonOfFurzehatt]

@@ExpeditionThemePark I love the Dutch language and I'm trying to learn it, but it really is hard going. The Dutch themselves tell me it's not worth the effort.

[@pimduymelinck8022]

@@SonOfFurzehatt I'm Dutch myself, and even I think that it's stupid and too hard to learn...

[@MarkVerstappen93]

@@SonOfFurzehatt I'd say you shouldnt learn it unless you wanna live here. We can perfectly understand English. Unless you get into the really hard words.

[@dierandomtalkguy6629]

Mark Verstappen you are right, but then you have people like jan OR Anna that never wanted to learn english and when you talk english they say IK BEGRIJP HET NIET PETER

[@alishavanheek]

The efteling makes you feel like you're in a more realistic fairytale and I love it 100%

[@Boudhewein]

Loved the vid. I was actually one of the actors, kompels in the short movie about the background. Two tays of shooting was quite fun. First half in the inn was shot in the restaurant in Ravelijn. And the second part was at the attraction itself. It was really hot that day. But loved every minute of it. You can see me several times, for example when the mineworkers (kompels) are fleeing from the mine elevator. I am one of them.

[@noorlaninga6204]

I loved the movie and I’m sure it was amazing to film. It was a beautiful movie

[@martywittenberg1427]

Efteling's marketing is very clever. Everytime a new sensational ride is introduced like this there is even a TV show made about it to tell the story. It's in Dutch naturally and is aired on one of our children channels. They are often pretty good. It shows how much they love fairytales themselves and it's a clever way to make children wanna go to the Efteling. Parents are no problem usually. It's not that expensive and who doesn't wanna be a child again for a day.

[@Dasheble]

A lot of people seem to miss that the word (and character name) Hoogmoed literally means 'hubris' in Dutch. A term that is key for Gustav's character. The wailing women even say right before the lift takes you upwards: "hoogmoed komt voor den val". Which means, "hubris comes before the fall".

[@danny.ray101]

I was under the impression they said: Hochmut kommt vor dem Fall.

[@kai4824]

Its a Dutch expression, English translation is almost the same as in ‘Pride comes before the fall’

[@danvalerofletcher4359]

Was lucky enough to travel all the way from the US to ride this a few months back. Truly lives up to everything you see and more. One of the best themed roller coaster experiences in the world. Even the projection elements are well integrated, with practical elements like bursting pipes and rattling miners equipment selling the presence of the spirits.

[@arrowls3287]

I’m so glad you loved it! I have an account (idk how to say it in English, I’m a dutchie) so I can enter the Efteling for a year, and every time my parents and I enter, always try to go on the baron, and everytime I hear the music, the story told in that little room, and the last lines by the wailing woman’s in the ride, I get LITTERAL chills!

[@coastaku1954]

@@arrowls3287 We in North America would call that a Season Pass or Membership

[@lottepouwels4926]

Regarding Expedition Efteling I'd love to see a video on Droomvlucht, a wonderfull darkride about fairies and trolls. It's pretty old but still really amazing. So amazing even that Efteling made a musical based around it. Could make for a really fun video!

[@Alloysplaygames]

Yes please

[@zombixcosplays5762]

i ones got scared of the trolles on that write my friends laught at me the whole trip

[@batfurs3001]

The droomvlucht hates me, on all 5 times that I've been on it it's stopped in the big area, and 3 of which have been behind trees.

[@bolincao2326]

@@batfurs3001 LOL SAME.

[@Mariekee]

Bat furs that’s wild. Efteling is my home park and I visit at least twice a year. Droomvlucht has never stopped while I’m onride.

[@mcfrog5473]

I also admire them for literally making an entire short film around their roller coaster

[@zachmaready5272]

Efteling is by far my favourite theme park in the world! So glad it's getting some well-deserved attention!😁

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Love the park so much!

[@starburzt2054]

I would love to ride Baron 1898! The theming is so over-the-top and the story is amazing for a roller coaster. Edit: Thanks so much for 26 likes!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

It is a really fun ride!

[@timmerman135]

Yes, it is a 30 min drive for me and it is my favourite coaster in the efteling i go there about 1 or 2 times a year

[@arjenhondorp7067]

I love the whole theme of "hoogmoed" in this ride. This word translates to "pride" but carries the negative meaning of that word (arrogance). Of you translate it literally the word says "high courage". One of the wailing women screams at you before you climb the lifthill "Hoogmoed komt voor den val" this saying means something like "arrogance will lead you to failure". But the literal translation of it is "arrogance (hoogmoed) comes before the drop (val)". A great way of adding Dutch sayings and folklore to a dive coaster. Efteling is full of this type of Easter eggs. Your best way to experience this park is taking a designated dutchy with you. We are very proud of this park and would all love to translate everything for you

[@koenkeijzer9678]

I love your Expedition Efteling series! I can't wait for the next one!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@SpiderTNT.]

@@ExpeditionThemePark I really hope you will talk about fata morgana or droomvlucht, there is so much to see and *smell* there :).

[@katznforsaken8451]

@@ExpeditionThemePark eindelijk iets over de efteling

[@koenmetekohy1296]

Baron 1898 probably has some of the best theming of any coaster that I’ve ridden

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

So good

[@levin4440]

If you don't like rollercoasters and are scared to go on the ride, but still want to experience part of the story and see the amazing theming, you can ask for a special ticket before entering the ride (Kompel bovengronds). This ticket allows you to see the 2 pre-shows and even walk over the loading platform without going on the coaster. It's worth doing, the interior of the building is amazingly detailed!

[@captain8014]

I was on it with my mum I loved it She absolutely did not want to go again.

[@bobsempletank1222]

Amateur Pro Gamer, Are you 9?

[@amateurprogamer9659]

@@bobsempletank1222 Yes

[@maks_____]

The way they style their rides is such a beautiful balance between realism and fantasy, it's wonderful!

[@oliviervantilt5764]

Nice spookslot (haunded mainsion, danse macabre) music at the end

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Love that music

[@Raafi17]

@@ExpeditionThemePark spookslot episode? 😂

[@krytharn]

@@ExpeditionThemePark I'd love for you to make a video about the Spookslot... or perhaps you're already working on it? :) I have been backstage and know a few things about it, so feel free to contact me if you like.

[@JohanvanHoek]

Glad to hear you all like Baron so much!😌 I'm Dutch and just love to see that people come from all over the world just for de Efteling haha! And I do think Efteling is one of the most magical themed parks of the world, so come and experience it yourself! 🤩 (Btw: also visit my beautiful city Amersfoort😁)

[@tijmenc3728]

The Efteling is my homepark and i rode this coaster like a hundred times and every time I ride it I see a new detail that I’ve not seen before because there is so much detail on this ride. Definitely best themed ride in the park!

[@DanielHs04]

My homepark represent! Finally someone that explains the park in detail and shows the world what Efteling is!

[@stanrogo]

A post involving the Netherlands? Let the takover of this video by Dutch people begin xD Greetings from Eindhoven!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Welcome to all my dutch friends!

[@thekingoflordagames3517]

50% sea 50% weed

[@matvocaat]

If it aint Dutch... It aint much!

[@yeetus_feetus8564]

Yoehoe

[@yeetus_feetus8564]

Greetings from tilburg

[@mielvanvelzen5967]

Me and my friend both had a day off of school on a rainy fall monday. So bought tickets that weekend hoping that because of the rain it'd be quiet. Turns out we only had two ten minute showers and yet the park was desserted, we rode all rides atleast 10x oftentimes the attendants would ask if we wanted another go since noone was waiting. We spent the rain riding the indoor coaster, walking around and immediatly being able to get in another ride. Best theme park experience i've had. Spent maybe 5mins waiting the whole day and did prettymuch every ride multiple times. Attendents are super relaxed when it's quiet too.

[@MrHogzor]

why am i watching this at 5 in the morning. i don't even like roller coasters.

[@degeweldigekaas]

But you can like the songs and theming

[@markvanderwel7182]

Efteling is much more then roller coasters. For years it was by far the best amusement park of Europe. Almost all Dutch people have been there some time.

[@MarceldeJong]

Efteling’s attractions may not be the most thrilling, but they do have amazing theming.

[@coastaku1954]

And that's why I typically hate theming, they're just an excuse for tamer rides

[@thicxcsticcy8570]

I love the short film that Efteling released for Baron 1898 I watch it all the time! And it explains the story really well!

[@sir_duckington1245]

efteling is like number 1 dutch school trip XD

[@waaromniet3468]

I went on a school trip once there XD

[@fleur9429]

Tbh I think alot go to Walibi, since it’s alot cheaper. I prefer the efteling tho since there’s so much detail, story etc

[@sir_duckington1245]

Well all of the school s I've been on always went to Efteling

[@fleur9429]

@Mr_Duckington ohh, maybe my school was just broke af

[@sir_duckington1245]

@@fleur9429 lmao walibi is great to

[@bobshnwinkle-9058]

I was lucky enough to visit this park as part of a school trip recently, and I can day, it is everything it is said to be. Well worth it.

[@stefanied3219]

Please, please, continue to cover this park.... it gives me the warm and fuzzies to see how detailed the attractions are WITH an experience. It's not just a ride, it's an experience ❤

[@famousamongthebarns9590]

I love that they put this much storytelling into a coaster.

[@famousamongthebarns9590]

@Ad Lockhorst It's on my bucket list of parks to visit.

[@im_concerned9989]

I absolutely love people covering the rides of the Efteling. It's such an amazing park and every ride and place has a story, but it's difficult to understand to foreign visitors. So its amazing when people make stuff like this so the people from other countries could be more immersed in the stories!

[@Jorendo]

Was riding it a week ago again. Really loving this rollercoaster. The dive is amazing and the ride is so smooth. The theme is amazingly done and sucks you in.

[@dazzeronline]

I live in The Netherlands and I am honored to have such a wonderful themepark in my country, it's just a 45 minute drive from my home so I go every year.

[@Gijsinator]

Never have I had a theme park attraction immerse me so much in a story that it actually feels, looks, and makes you feel like you really are one of the miners. incredible ride 9/10 did wish the thrills were just a smidge better

[@amelie8355]

I'm from the netherlands and i've been going every year to the efteling and i still love it ❤️

[@iwwyl847]

I visited efteling this summer, and it was amazing and i got so many great memories from it! Though what i remember most about the baron was standing in the queue for what felt like hours under the hot sun... Still i really enjoyed it, and wanted to ride it again, but decided to not stand in that queue a second time xD

[@matthewmccloskey9525]

Am I the only person who absolutely loves the expedition theme park intro music?

[@deurlii7920]

Thank you for covering rides from my favorite theme park!

[@spatrompete2601]

Efteling has always a special place in my heart

[@AZIZ18691]

To finally see an extraordinary video which shows the marriage of imagination and engineering of amusement park ride creation is brilliant. Thank you for uploading this. I enjoyed watching it.

[@novaluna2829]

Yesss I love that you cover Efteling as well!!! It is so underrated in the theme park community... its honestly the only park along with Universal that comes close to Disney in terms of theming tbh

[@kimovoorbraak]

Yeah this is like disney with the fairy tales but than the real original fairy tales not the disney way.

[@Tomneom]

I would also argue that phantasialand also comes close

[@ibaxterrwoof]

I absolutely love Efteling. I went there last year when I visited more of my own family in Holland. I’m so glad that someone has talked about it!

[@PhilTheHappyWanderer]

This ride is genius with the themeing. Thanks so much for sharing

[@laurenkavanagh66]

Efteling reminds me of the smaller dutch theme park, Duinrell, they both have strong folklore influences good themeing etc. I spent loads of summer holidays there when i was younger :') Its great to see a youtuber talk about the slightly lesser heard of parks!

[@mrchicken15]

i love the water slides in Duinrell. and dit you know that the whaterpark is the private pool of auer king

[@glyph2011]

So glad you’ve done a video on this. I had no idea what the story was about till now! It looks amazing.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.

[@Typhabock]

Thanks for taking me to all these amazing places!!!!

[@fleur9429]

I absolutely love De Efteling. It’s not just going on rides, but you have a whole story and while you wait you have different things to look at and there’s so much detail and things connecting!

[@kikifromholland6469]

I'm pretty proud that I'm born in the Netherlands, we have an amazing, weird language compared to other languages. That being said.. I'm proud that we made it into your video, and I wanna thank you for that ❤️

[@wva6809]

A lot of people say our country is shit. Getting worse, and all of that... The Netherlands is one of the best countries to live in on earth.. I love it here.

[@michaelhoward1588]

That's was an exceptional amount of coverage. Loved it

[@hunterl6410]

I love your videos so much I learn a lot about the history roller coaster or/and themeparks, keep up the great work!

[@OscarScheepstra_Artemis_]

Baron is such an amazing ride. Smooth, well built and with a cool story. The only problem is that it is too short!

[@macmagruder8922]

Your content is always great. Thanks

[@mikecolletta7527]

Your videos are so well done. Thank you for caring about your craft.

[@rayxiv974]

I think it's about time I travel out of the states for Efteling. ETP's content keeps telling me to go

[@PGGMusic]

You really should do that, it's zo worthwile. Ik live in the Netherlands and go every year a few days to the Efteling. You can Stay in one of the many sleeping accomadations.

[@rizzzla]

Go Alton Towers in England instead, no language barriers as well. It has the same ride anyway. Oblivion its called

[@floppityflop]

Please do it! Its really worth it!

[@richarddavis4954]

Saw this on another channel I love, but the history and behind the scenes, the building and theme work makes this a really great video Thank You

[@HeyimLottie]

The music is the best part about The Efteling! And one of the best theme parks in the world!

[@rogerhellebrand3498]

every expedition you post is pure joy to watch (and learn) Thank you!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@toabrony]

This is my favorite roller coaster from Efteling. I even have a cup of that roller coaster and I come from the Netherlands

[@elbientje86]

I love this vid got me all hyped up again to go again... keep up the good work

[@sleepwalkster]

I've been going to the Efteling at least once a year since I was born and the park itself is absolutely gorgeous. I love how they have multiple "main themes" (Ruigrijk, Anderrijk etc.) and within each main theme, they still manage to give each ride their own theme as well, without completely ruining the vibe of the area you're in. When this ride opened, I was so excited to ride it even though I had to wait for over a year (due to my family being scared or injured at that time) but it was 110% worth waiting for. It amazed me how the story managed to really give you an understanding of what the ride was based on. 11/10 would recommend to check it out if you ever have the chance.

[@mirhasanoddname]

I love themed coasters! I'm so glad I watched this

[@TL_oS]

I want to visit this park so much thanks to your videos. Please bring us more from Efteling.

[@nikitathabreaker]

Most AMAZING experiance! Awesome ride, wonderful story, great presentation! Highly recommended to visit.

[@colinvos7304]

It's funny to see someone go in depth about it. It's also nice to know how it's made since my dad worked on it too!

[@Lucas_van_Hout]

It’s always nice when someone well known talks about my home theme park.

[@Charuchii]

I actually just was in the Efteling for a week. Close to the baron there is this place where you can sit down and have some Mexican inspired food which also had an amazing view on this Rollercoaster. It was terrifying every time it ran.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Such a beautiful park!

[@Poet_03]

You should definitely do De Vliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman)! Arguably even better themed than Baron 1898

[@coasterstan2485]

Ja, vooral de zee scene!

[@pimduymelinck8022]

@@coasterstan2485 Ik weet nou niet of je dit echt zo vind of dat dit enorm sarcastisch is... 😅

[@pienkeijzer7323]

The queue of De Vliegende Hollander is awesome but the ride itself doesn't come near to Baron tbh. Don't get me wrong, I like the ride, but for example that skull effect in the lift part is kinda ugly

[@coasterstan2485]

@@pimduymelinck8022 sarcasme natuurlijk, als ze daar nu gwn iets met lichten ofzo hadden gewerkt zou het een stuk beter zijn

[@ieriesb]

In de rij rijkt t naar worst

[@gpcoasters7824]

They found a way to make a dive coaster interesting beyond the first drop gimmick! Looks like a great story. Awesome research and presentation as always, sir!

[@vanderheijdenit]

Love this coaster and this park. Do Vogelrok next!

[@meesschultheiss1999]

I second this, seeing that a lot of visitors don't really know the story of vogelrok

[@DennisMarion]

Another awesome video, really look forward to these.

[@legadored]

Thank you for this episode! I really love that you also make video's about The Efteling. I live nearby (30 minutes drive) and i have a lot of memories of this theme park. You earned a subscriber! Keep on the good work.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@timothy3660]

Same!

[@GingerBeardMark]

Another great video Sam. Loving the 'Jonathan Creek' vibes at the end!

[@GreyhoundAggie]

Finally got to ride Baron 1898 this past week. Was an amazing ride. Efteling was a very unique park.

[@steelcurtain187]

This looks really awesome. Great job 👍

[@Lumos89]

fun fact.. the name of the baron comes from a dutch saying: Hoogmoed komt voor de val, which translates to overconfidence comes before you fall down. The baron's name actually translates to overconfidence.

[@Whiskin87]

This park is so amazing! Would love to go!

[@thedutchisland5281]

I go once a year to the efteling and I love it that a small land like the Netherlands can accomplish such great things

[@GreyhoundAggie]

This video made me want to visit Efteling. Got to fill that wish in 2022. Was amazing. Go if you can . And the flying Dutchman was also amazing. Rode it twice

[@reptidan]

Very well done!

[@PhilIrelandMusic]

Your channel is superb, I keep watching your videos & as a theme park & ride enthusiast I can’t help but watch more. Your presentation, historical information, facts & editing are very professional. Keep up the good work & I look forward to seeing more videos but I need to watch the rest first. 😂👍 Also you’ve made me want to visit Efteling even more! 🎢👌

[@60skidd72]

This is - in my opinion - the best rollercoaster of the Efteling. While the old rollercoasters like De Vliegende Hollander (The Flying Dutchman) are still really good coasters, I guess many of my friends, too, will not argue about Baron 1898 being the best coaster in the park right now. It's smooth, the story is amazing and it also suits the park really well!

[@lindyb9749]

Great video!!! Please do more on Efteling!!!

[@pauldickhoff3594]

Nice touch acknowledging the hauted house (spookkasteel) at the end!

[@JakeLX]

I think it looks amazing. It shows not every ride needs to be the most thrilling to be awesome.

[@MrTobster505]

Being an Englishman living in The Netherlands and regularly going to Efteling I love this video (and your channel). I dont know if you have done A Small World yet, but this would be interesting - especially the links, if any to the very similar themed ride in Efteling - Carnival.

[@nickt9676]

That theme park looks EFTELING amazing!

[@mikeyfama9409]

I've been on this ride last Friday and it was amazing!

[@ezzyth8824]

i come there about once a month and i enjoy it everytime

[@NALTOHQ]

Everything about Baron hyped me up when it was announced. I don’t believe that was as long ago as it was. Time flies. :(

[@sannevanmaurik7473]

Nice, im from the netherlands. Thnx for an other great video about my favo ride

[@Operateur]

This ride is great. Still my favorite dive coaster! Nice video. Keep it up

[@jensvanheijningen9843]

I was really happy to see this video pop up on KZbin! I think Efteling has to little appreciation from foreign enthusiasts, but maybe its also because its harder to understand the stories as a tourist! I am very happy to have ridden this and think its a Unique experience. De vliegende Hollander is also a really well themed coaster, that you could consider doing a video on. Keep it up!

[@robertpeeters2216]

im going to the park tomorrow, im so exited

[@pimkaas8704]

I really love this! I go to the Efteling every Year ❤

[@sachdall464]

I loved my time at the park and baron was really a memorable expérience, it's a cool ting that you talk about it :)

[@childishtombino1275]

Love the attention to detail with the big wheels on the tower. Seems they are tied in with the coaster lift system which is pretty cool.