The History of Efteling - Netherlands | Expedition Efteling

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Join us as we take a look on Expedition Weekly at the Efteling Theme Park in the Netherlands. One of the best themed parks in the world with immersive storytelling, fairy tales and exciting rides!
We also take a look at the link the park has with Walt Disney himself!
I apologize first for my dutch pronunciation. I will either not attempt the words to not ruin them or use the English translation whenever possible!
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[@ronnygomisillustraties4770]

The best thing about the Efteling is the fact everything they build looks like it's been there for ages. They use natural colours without the "sugar candy color coating" like most parks. They don't rely on existing ip's and franchises or have movie based rides filled with movie screens. That's what makes the park original. It's the passion of it's creators and staff that makes this one of the best parks in the world. If you are used to parks like Disney this park really is an eye opener. It's time the world discovers the definition of "gezellig" ...

[@pastelbird]

Ron Gomis Couldn't have said it any better honestly!

[@nnozz1373]

Precies!!!

[@SpiderTNT.]

yes.

[@birdlynn417]

Yes, truly charming.

[@Erikdoesburg1990]

Goed gesproken mijn vriend!

[@joehoe222]

The best part about the Efteling is in my opinion the music. It takes you to these fantasy tales so deeply. The composers were just spot on, all times :)

[@arposkraft3616]

thats my thought exactly,

[@dosanddonts2919]

The older music was spot on. Stuff from their current composer is way below that standard and almost sound ringtone-ny

[@arposkraft3616]

@@dosanddonts2919 i think thats a sad result of modernity all around us

[@JamiesChaos]

I live in Orlando and go to Disney all the time. I got to visit Efteling this summer and I absolutely fell in love and actually prefer it to the Disney parks. It's so charming and lush 😍

[@thedutchman01]

Lemme just say as a dutchman... Aww... Thanks!

[@SpiderTNT.]

the food is much better in the efteling ;)

[@jessicavandam7132]

ever rided on Baron 1898?

[@huisbaasbob9844]

@@SpiderTNT. the broodje kroket or pancakes are so good in de Efteling

[@thoregries6899]

@@shazzeler_hamlet well i doubt that bc some of the lines are so much better themed then in disney

[@OrangeStar222]

I never expected this day to come, an English speaking YT channel covering my favourite theme park? I've been coming here ever since I was a baby and this park just keeps enchanting me. The Fata Morgana especially is my favourite dark ride of all time. Loved the way you pronounced those Dutch names and words, totally off, but at least you didn't try to sound German whilst pronouncing them!

[@SailorMoonFan92]

OrangeStar222 eh? Tons of English channels have covered this park.

[@mikekaraoke]

OrangeStar222- I'm from the UK & have coming to Efteling since I was 4 in summer of 85 Great memories from then & obviously making new ones when I go there Fata Morgana is one of my fav Dark Rides & as you know first came out in the great 1980's Have you been to the UK?

[@Pr0ud4ng3l]

HOLLIE BOLLIE GUYS!!!

[@Patriesje]

Fata morgana is mijn 2e favo attractie. Mijn favo is de vogelrock. En kan eigenlijk verder niet kiezen tussen de baron en de vliegende hollander.

[@somchayinthilad7693]

_

[@Ilbebackman]

I live in Los Angeles and I visit all of the theme parks in the surrounding area. Yet Efteling is still my favorite theme park of all time. It's just magical being there

[@You-mr3lo]

Share it with the world.

[@Markuden]

As a Dutchman I can really say its a family park. My parents went there as children, so did I and so will my children. Many people go there every year and make pictures of their kids sitting on mushroom shaped objects. Also a nice touch is that kid strollers are free to take. I have a friend who works there and he says they are really good for their employees and give a lot of freedom for ideas to them and really have the experience of their guest high. Long story short, Efteling is a piece of dutch culture and a really magical place.

[@YokiDokiPanic]

My favorite place in the world, I'm not even joking. I only live a one hour trainride away, and I even used to work there. (I was a hostess at the restaurant "Het Wapen van Ravelijn" and worked a couple private events, too.) Fun fact; underneath the showbuilding of the Droomvlucht and Fata Morgana are hidden banquet halls. (If you're standing in the que for Droomvlucht, there's this big door on the right that seemingly goes nowhere, but behind that door lies a big banquet hall in the style and feel of the attraction. Complete with a curtained stage. I have tonnes more of behind-the-scenes info, if you're interested. ^-^

[@mikekaraoke]

Keniakittykat- I will be coming to Efteling this month, I have been coming to Efteling since I was 4 in summer of 1985 one of my fav Theme Parks in the world- I'm from UK

[@DavidMulderOne]

With "big banquet hall" you mean the original entry?

[@YokiDokiPanic]

David Mulder Yes, but it's been completely renovated and remodeled since then. It looks nothing like the old line anymore. The tiles and walls are in brighter colors, the big orb lighting has been replaced with pink trumpet flowers and artificial lanterns, and there's a full curtained stage with a roomy backstage area. The hallway to the kitchens and staff rooms also have (hatch) doors to the scenes above. It's also completely sound-proofed so you can't hear the attraction above your head, and even the rowdiest party guests can't be heard from inside the ride. It's been a few years since I last was in that room. (I was only there for trainings. the events I worked were at the theater, De Globetrotter/Panorama, and Het Wapen van Ravelijn. )

[@estiekung4752]

That sounds amazing!! Is it like a celebrity only sort of event or can you have weddings and parties there? I've been to Efteling twice but haven't noticed it!

[@YokiDokiPanic]

There have been celebrity events, but the only one was aware of at the time was held at the golf club. There are about 27 locations in and around the park that's available for rent. (Charity events, weddings, communion parties, business congresses, even lavish birthday parties.) And wedding packages, for example, aren't even that expensive. My sister in law had her wedding at the Fata Morgana palace with around 100 guests for only €10,000 that includes catering. Which is an incredibly fair price for what you're getting.

[@AndStuffLikeThat]

This is on my bucket list now!!

[@yellowstonethepony7769]

Its a lovley park. Visit it!

[@SpiderTNT.]

have you been yet? are you still planning? hopefully you can try all the rides!

[@mostlymowiewowie2544]

Efteling is amazing. Really worth a visit. Not the most 'thrilling' so it's not just huge rides but it has such a great atmosphere and the attention to detail is next to none.

[@PoffHistory]

And have you been there?

[@ninadevetndv]

I am from the Netherlands and work at the Efteling. You did such a good job explaining the themepark. Applause. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@CFootprints]

As a kid, Villa Volta was the most mindblowong experience I've ever had in a theme park. The story surrounding it makes it even better because it really makes sense for the house to flip upside down and whatnot instead of just being some random thrill ride. Also dreamflight. Dreamflight is an eyegasm.

[@TheGameBoyss]

Who here is dutch? (probably most people)

[@pikariocraftf2802]

Hier, al ben ik trouw aan toverland...

[@yigoh8437]

@@pikariocraftf2802 Toverland is pretty good. The theming on fenix is amazing, but the Efteling has this special emotional thing.

[@brn1ngbra1nsoundindustries]

* casually default dances* this lad here

[@huisbaasbob9844]

@@shazzeler_hamlet één pondje kaas alstublieft.

[@huisbaasbob9844]

@@shazzeler_hamlet doe maar een blok brie meneer.

[@anneklj]

I live in Kaatsheuvel where the park is located. A lot of my childhood memories took place in de Efteling and I'm very proud of my little town :). About to start working there soon and I'm so excited. Lovely video btw! You clearly did your research and really cared about making a good video :)

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@kassiperpro1378]

It's the combination of the amazing music, unique theming, friendly people, awesome attractions, the very good food and the sense for nature that makes this park so unique and fantas(y)tic

[@scrambled5948]

You should do symbolica. Its definitely the best dark ride in the world. (that's including Disney rides)

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

;)

[@vaimantobe3034]

Haven't been there in awhile. A jubileum attraction eh? Where in the park did they place it?

[@scrambled5948]

i'm not sure but i think its near the observation tower

[@MarkVerstappen93]

Middle of the park. On the same square as 'Polles Kitchen', next to the Pagode.

[@Evelyn.v.h]

I work there :D

[@Yukendoit]

That haunted attraction looked amazing! All those statues are crazy! WAIT IT POOPS GOLD!

[@rbbnh130]

What a great suprise of you to talk about Efteling on your channel, bravo! Can't wait for the future episodes to show more people about the unique rides in this park.

[@SPRidley]

Im from Spain and I visited this park twice in 2 years with the wonderful Planet Coaster community (which mainly come from the netherlands). Its easily my second favourite theme park after the original Disneyland (it beats the shit out of disneyland paris, but so does europa park and phantasialand right now). Its an incredible theme park that you really need to visit if you go to the netherlands (or are near netherlands, because europe is a big and rich culturally wise continent and its not possible if you only have a few days to go from one point to the other), as its part of their culture, you can feel the history of it (just like you can feel the history of disneyland, maybe why I love this 2 parks so much). Little sad you didnt mention Fata Morgana, probably the best water boat darkride with Pirates of the Caribbean, that for once doesnt copy pirates like a lot of the copycats around the world. But you said you were going to do a video in the future going into each ride so thats ok Also the park has an incredible soundtrack, its magical and has an amazing feel of adventure.

[@colaflessje]

Did You Go For Real

[@rox2u]

I was there in mid eighties with my dad. I was around 15 years old. Love the place and especially those garbage eating figures. No trash to be found anywhere, even leafs was picked up by the kids. When I was there the entrance fee included all rides as many time you like. The waiting line for the popular rides was around one hour, crazy. That was my only complaint, I will take my kids there some day. Btw I am swedish.

[@user-ey9uj6vp9s]

Well if you liked it then you will like it even more now, they only added new things but still kept the nostalgic Efteling feel.

[@oxithius_official]

This is my 'home'park, i lived all my life near this park, going once a year when i was little, having a subscription and hanging out there as teens when were bored, even now still going twice a year with friends and and our kids, great video, looking forward to more coveraga of the efteling, keep up the good work !

[@svenp1545]

Respect in trying to pronounce the dutch words! One of the hardest languages in the world! Love ya vids !

[@YokiDokiPanic]

One of the hardest, indeed. And that's not even including the millions of regional dialects. x'D

[@svenp1545]

@@YokiDokiPanic yeah.... north holland.... west flemish and so on....

[@UKProgRock]

I went to (De) Efteling every year between 1985 -1996, fond memories of hearing "papier here" from all the funky bins, the awesome wheeled pull chairs for kids, and of course the rides. I even had quite a collection of 'donkey coins'

[@Pantheragem]

I grew up and live in Northern California, so I also basically grew up going to Disneyland. It will always have a place in my heart, but I think it's becoming somewhat of a nightmare under Iger. Watching this video kind of breaks my heart as I'm witnessing what I think is the death of the original Disneyland. Now, look at this place, the budget is undoubtedly a tiny fraction of what Disneyland spends or brings in. Yet, look at the immersion created when you aren't being bombarded with IP's every second. This park has more in a spiritual kinship with the Disneyland of old than current Disneyland does with it's former self.

[@ChristofRoeyaert]

We live in Belgium, a 2-hour drive away from Efteling. It truly is a magical place. Make yours a 3-day or longer visit and stay in 'Bosrijk', a 'magical' forest filled with cute houses in true Efteling style, with its own shop, restaurant, swimming pool and even delivery service and postman/woman. Remarkable. A wonderful experience for the adults, and truly magical and unforgettable for the children ! Frankly, I cannot get enough of it !

[@Markuden]

Magic is the only way to describe it. Its true dutch Culture. My paretns went there as children, I did as a child almost every year and so will my children.

[@maks_____]

Super proud to be Dutch just because of this park, absolutely love going there whenever I have the chance

[@qloue5993]

Great video! As an employee, it's amazing to hear people are so postive about Efteling (even motivating)! Keep up the great work!

[@LisaKokx]

De Efteling is forever my favourite place to be. I feel so happy and at peace when I'm there, it's the most magical place on earth.

[@toufinus8680]

THIS PARK IS A BLAST, they're adding a whole new section and I can't wait till they open it

[@jojboy]

at least you do not pronounce it as a wannabe German ;) It was a good review and I have heard a few new things. Beside that if you have the chance you should definitely go there once. Also the holiday resort has all the magic that you see in the park. You will see that magic both outside and inside the houses.

[@huisbaasbob9844]

Wannabe German.. does that even excist? lol

[@MaritsView]

Dutch is a German Dialect I just think this is funny 😅😅

[@loserface516]

I went here once a long time ago and I distinctly remember how beautiful and well-themed it is! But I also remember getting easily lost. 🙈

[@martywittenberg1427]

Even that last song in the credits right away makes me think Villa Volta. And i have not been in the Efteling for many years. Being a Dutchman living very close to The Efteling it is something you have to see if you are in The Netherlands. It is truly a park that grew over a longer period of time. And still you would think it was all built at the same time. I have been there 3 times over my life so far. I make it my 4th when plenty of new things have been added. It never bores but you can pretty much see it all in a short period of time. 3 to 4 days if you really want to take your time.

[@FrittierterElch]

It's by far my favourite Park, i live in germany near the border and i got hooked on my first visit when Aquanura was new. I managed to visit 5 times so far this year :D

[@mikekaraoke]

FrittierElch-Yea Efteling is one of my fav parks in the world, So whereabouts in Germany are you from?? I have been to many Theme Parks in Germany since I was a small kid and now like: Phantasialand, Europa -Park, Heide Park, Hansa-Park, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill, Holiday Park, Germany, Steinwasen Park, Legoland Deutschland Resort etc etc

[@Jaxymann]

It’s so refreshing to see a theme park based on relative unorthodox theming and succeed massively: not based on intellectual property like Disney or films like Universal Studios, but on ancient European myths, legends and folklore. Whilst Disney & Universal absolutely have their appeal, something about Efteling and it’s embrace of taking an alternative route is to be commended and celebrated.

[@ImMrToad1]

Even all these years later i till see myself coming back to this video every once in a while just to see this video

[@CruisingDistances]

Fun fact: The swinging ship half moon (halve maen) is the largest swinging ship in the world! Having a max capacity of 84 people, a max speed of 54 km/h and a swing out (sorry if this is the wrong word, google translated it) of 25 metres!

[@Coasterke]

This is how I'm going to pronounce Holle Bolle Gijs from now on 😁. Good job on one of my childhood (and adulthood) parks!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I even got google to pronounce that one so I could copy it!

[@Infyra]

@@ExpeditionThemePark Sorry man you didnt come close :D This basically means Big Fat Joe, but you hardly pronounced the Joe part, so to us it sounded like you said something like Big Fatjoe. Gijs is his name, its the most important part, the other two words are just adjecives.

[@brn1ngbra1nsoundindustries]

Dude you should make an episode about “carnival festival” in the Efteling! Or just the backstorys behind all the attractions!

[@wow2283]

I fell in love with Efteling instantly, can't wait to visit again one day. I loved Tivoli Gardens too, definitely can see where Walt Disney got his inspiration. So beautiful and magical! I love how they still have the original steam carousel to go on in Efteling, it's surprisingly fast.

[@krytharn]

Yes, you butcher the Dutch language, but at least you pronounced 'Efteling' correctly and you more than make up for it by showing amazing archive footage of Walt Disney visiting The Netherlands. Good video. I grew up near the park and must have been there hundreds of times. It's a great and unique park, although there is a slight decline in quality ever since imagineer Ton van de Ven retired. Since then, the only additions I really like are the Baron 1898 dive coaster and The Little Match Girl, designed by Michel den Dulk (who also left Efteling to become an imagineer with Disney in Orlando, where he designed the 2016 Frozen Ever After ride in Epcot).

[@mikekaraoke]

Paul Houx-While the Frozen Dark Ride looks alright, They should of kept the classic Maelstrom Dark Ride I remember when it first came out in the 1980's

[@coyoteartist]

It does sound a pretty neat place. My favorite park in Monterey, Dennis the Mence Park (for a regular play ground, it's quite the place) has a lion that would gobble trash thrown into his mouth. I don't think he actually works anymore, but they've got him still.

[@DisneyFansUKchannel]

I moved to the Netherlands when i was 18 for uni (to study theme parks and there design). Within the first 2 weeks i had already visited the park with my new friends from class as we only lived about half an hour away. I didn't know anything going in and was just so blown away by the park and have gone back quite a lot. -Katie

[@mikekaraoke]

DisneyFans UK- I'm also from the UK in the county of Kent :-) I have been going to Efteling since I was 4 in summer of 1985, What are a few of your fav things to do there I have heard rumours bout Bob ride closing down, Hope it isn't true :-(

[@ruhalfoyls]

@@mikekaraoke ye bob is gone sadly. was also one of my childhood favs.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@ruhalfoyls No it hasn't, It goes in mid Sept so not for a while yet :-)

[@yigoh8437]

@@mikekaraoke R.I.P bob

[@mikekaraoke]

@@yigoh8437 It isn't gone yet

[@njxeclipse]

It's so fun and interesting to watch this as a Dutch person that visits the park atleast once a year

[@princedonovaughn1182]

There are very few theme parks outside of Disney that I will ever care about seeing, but Eftiling is now one of them.

[@experiment35]

I'm so glad this channel exists because you actually cover the european parks! Efteling was my first ever theme park and my first ever roller coaster! It's the most magical place, even as an english speaking kid it didn't matter I still felt like I'd found the one place where fairy tales were real. And I've not been able to find a well researched video on it until now!

[@vaimantobe3034]

It's really amazing to see you cover the Efteling! I'm really happy to see that your research quality even persists for parks you don't speak the language of. That's commendable! Also, it's so refreshing to see an english theme park channel talk about other parks besides American ones, let alone British or even Dutch ones! I really appreciate the unique take you provide!

[@DomnioEffect]

i love this channel more with every new video! i love that you don't just stick to like disney or universal, hearing about all the other parks you do videos on is so rad.

[@pimmer]

Wow, you have really captured the heart of Efteling history and shared some of the lesser known stories. I really love the video. Greeting from the Netherlands!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Greetings! Thank you so much

[@elinevanhorssen-cok1056]

Loved this one! And we had fun about your Dutch 🤫 thank you for making this video we loved it! Lots of love from Holland

[@jpd632]

This is has been on the bucket list for me for awhile. Thanks for doing this dude! Another Great Job!

[@birdlynn417]

Truly charming and natural and sweet. Not commercial, but sweet. Way to go, Netherlands, and to keep the wonderment true to fairy tales and children's imagination.

[@ellivisionbytheartistandre6467]

I'm 44 now and still remember a lot about it from when I went as a kid at about 12! I still say I haven't :een to a better one since and I'm sure it's much bigger and better even than it was then! The Python was the main attraction then but it was before the rebuild in 97 the video mentions so I would really love to go back some day and see how it's evolved and grown!

[@The_Joestar]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! This is my homepark ever since I was young, and I am SO happy one of my favourite theme park channels made a video about it! Can't wait to see more about the Efteling from you guys!

[@kassiperpro1378]

Efteling > Disney. The price, waiting lines and attractions really make the difference for me

[@Sasjuh1992]

Thumbs up! Great video. Greetings from an Efteling fan 👋🏻😁 (I visit the Efteling at least once a month 😋)

[@myrrhsense]

I think it's funny how most comments are of Dutch people (yeah me too), but I hope a lot of foreigners see this, because it is an amazing park and you should definately come. Tip: Don't come in summer, the wait times for attractions are ridiculously long. I have been there a lot, since I was 5 or 6, and I still love it as much as I did as a kid. It really is for all ages. Never been to winter efteling though, so that's definately on my bucket list. I hope to visit more amazing theme parks like this in and outside of Europe.

[@spacebug31]

Thank you for making this video! Efteling is one of my favourite theme parks, visited it annually ever since I was a year old. Going again tomorrow on the last day of my annual pass!

[@coreyjacob1207]

Just look at the website for this park and it look absolutely amazing wish i could go to Europe and see it

[@coreyjacob1207]

@Hidde ter Haar sounds cool guess it going to have to go on my bucket list but in the mean time we got some good stuff in texas and theres allways Disney 😙

[@coreyjacob1207]

@Hidde ter Haar 😮yep bucket list🤗got to wait untill the kiddo are all grow up or I need to win the lotto 🤣😄💲💲💲💲💲💲thanks for all the sweet ideas

[@kaasjesmand]

Great that it's half a hour driving to the Efteling from My house

[@wiljantoonen3324]

Nice! It's just an our for me to drive to the Efteling. I've been there many times (think 15 times or more). Still the best park in theming. Maybe not in thrillrides (Phantasialand is better with Taron, also great theming). They (Efteling) said that every Dutch people visit the park at least 3 times in there lives (as kid, parent, and grandparent).

[@lbc2013]

I’m going to Efteling in October, so it’s time for me to watch all of the KZbin videos ever made on it. Yay!

[@Plankmans]

Thanks for your tribute to 'De Efteling'. Very nice! Myself have a subcription on the park and visite many times a year. And it's never getting old, in fact I fell more in love with the beauty of the park

[@joevinski1]

Such a great video brother keep up the great work it’s so amazing seeing places that I would have never known if it was not for you thank you so much

[@litchtheshinigami8936]

i'm dutch and i find the music of the efteling so nostalgic.. then again i've been going there since i was a little kid because my mum is a huge daredevil where my dad is more like me and loves the fantasy and fairy tail stories so i'd at least go every year even after my mum and dad divorced and my mum had a new boyfriend (whom is the father of my brothers) our whole family loves the efteling and rightly so

[@johnvandrunen19]

what a suprise you made an episode about my home base themepark :) keep up the good work! im looking forward to your further episodes. greetings from an annual efteling passholder :)

[@colorbar.s]

I absolutely love the efteling, thanks for making a video about it and telling others about the park!

[@martijndekok]

Always great to see international attention for Efteling. Great video. Looking forward to the ride videos.

[@sleepink.]

Love these vids man. Keep it up

[@Free_Samples]

Your videos are freakin amazing I am never disappointed. Bravo mate!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thanks!

[@dinocas420]

Absolutely cannot wait to learn more about specific rides from this park ❤️

[@MelonPower]

I realy liked this video. me as a huge Efteling fan realy enjoyed this review and I liked you pronounciations (they where funny)

[@captscrounga6960]

So this is pretty much a group of imagineer worthy guys got together to make a park out of the mere concept of what fantasyland in the actual Disney parks was AND is still functioning with Disneyland Paris a distance away, very impressive!

[@robingirly1866]

I love the efteling so much, it really is an enchanting theme park with a lot if really cool rollercoasters, you should definitely come to the Netherlands and see how beautiful it is🇳🇱

[@BosmanBox]

Great video you made about the Efteling. As almost a neighbor from Efteling I come here at least ones a year. Good to see you named the history off the park with is fairytales. Of course the main guest will come fore the big rides, but origin is everything here. The park has visited last year just over 5 million times, but wands to grow with more international guests.

[@suzan4463]

Loved the video! Also the Villa Volta music at the end ♥️👌

[@gifflebunk7272]

Efteling was the theme park that introduced me to thrill rides, the Python being my first upside-down rollercoaster. I was a bit too scared to go on The Baron at that point, but recently I plucked up the courage to go on Oblivion at Alton Towers, so you can bet that when I go back to Efteling, The Baron will be my first stop-

[@beerfish109]

Thank you for covering my childhood park. I was fortunate enough to grow up next to the park and have more insight into the park then I would like to admit. I have to admit that you managed the spirit of the park pretty well in this short vid. Looking forward to your follow up vids on this! Really sad about the current rumors of the Bob being torn down soon. Intamin bobsled coasters are such a rarity these days

[@mikekaraoke]

Beerfish- I'm from the UK & have been coming to Efteling since I was 4 in summer of 85 great memories from then & obviously making new ones when I go there, Yea I also heard rumours bout Bob I hope it isn't true Such a classic- I remember when I first went on it the year it came out in 1985, I really like the one at Europa- Park as well I'm going to Efteling this month :-)

[@MsMegaCake]

As an Dutchie, I got very excited about this video, and you really delivered. However, I do believe the music deserves a special mention, as it's so popular that they've started using it to fend off youths that hang around Central Station in Amsterdam after midnight.

[@corvus5630]

Aaah, carnaval festival, still one of the best annoying songs.

[@Overwijn01]

Just watching this again for the umph time, because I miss the Efteling so much! 🥺 I hope they can open their doors again soon... 🤞

[@ien2023]

Wow a great combo of Disney and Magic Mountain rides in one.

[@PoseidonXIII]

Really cool stuff! I would never have heard of this amazing place if not for your channel. :D

[@michaeltaylor9977]

Don't apologize for pronunciation. I totally Lovvvveee your videos. I would so love to visit this amazing park.

[@JellicleCatz]

I absolutely adore this park! I live in the Netherlands and I want to work there when I’m older. My mother worked there too when she was 17.

[@hp932]

Thank you for drawing my attention to all sorts of theme parks I never knew existed

[@Lumos89]

Thanks for doing the efteling. I was going to suggest it. Too many theme park KZbinrs focus only on british/ American ones

[@houseofthemouse8218]

Super cool that you do the Efteling!

[@wesleyvandenberg7152]

Nice video mate! I discovered today you're KZbin channel and I like you're video's greetings from the Netherlands 😊

[@smg7337]

I love this park way to much (wish i could visit it more) So im quite thankfull for this video Efteling puts the "theme" in theme park One thing thats so amazing about this park is the music tho (listen to it its real darn good) I also cant believe you included the efteling muzikanten shanty about de vliegende hollander (flying dutchman) i laughed so hard seeing it again Also your pronounciation gave me a good laugh xd i love it You earned yourself a subscriber

[@samjanssens5026]

oo thank you for this one, the efteling is my favorite theme park

[@PupRiku]

I'm planning a trip to the Netherlands when Covid is getting better, I MUST go here.

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

Love the fact you made a video about my personal favourite themepark.. And you don't have to apologize for your Dutch pronunciation... We have a hard language to learn.

[@ramachtbassman375]

Hah, live in the Netherlands, never went there, just booked for the weekend, great channel:)

[@Phoeniiix]

My favourite place in the world! Basically grew up here and still come here weekly, but always nice to learn some things about it from someone who actually did research haha

[@keybladewrestler]

This is the best non dutch doc about the efteling. And your dutch is good for a non dutch person. I am looking foward to more vids from you about dutch theme parks.

[@PJay-wy5fx]

Disney has nothing on De Efteling. It's serene, and not hysterical and in your face as the Americans seem to prefer it. There is nothing 'fake' about it, and the fact that everything, into the smallest detail is being designed in the signature style and made out of the best of materials, is a true pleasure to the senses. The park covers about 90 hectares of land, of which 75 hectares are woodlands, greenery, etc. Everything is kept in pristine condition and you will not find any withered or dead plants, and all hedges that are cut into shape get a trim on a very regular basis. I would dare argue that it's a great experience for anyone who is interested in gardening and landscaping, but not so much in the rides or exhibits. I happen to love both, so this experience could not be better. The way everything is set up, oozes some sort of serenity, along with the excitement. It's quite unique. I have been there dozens of times, and I have never enccountered anything like people causing trouble, or any other kind of fuss. That doesn't mean it's never happened (idk about that) but it does say something about the park and the effect it has on it's visitors. It's also very disability-friendly, and staff are extremely accomodating. Do I have any points of critique? Some newer elements in the park are more 'Disneyfied', which have the hysterical vibe to it, and have no backstory that is based in anything substantial. I sincerely hope they will keep this down as much as possible in the future and stick to their signature style. What is worse, they have had some serious issues with a very racist ride, which has been criticised for decades, even by a journalist of the New York Times. It was only in september 2021 that they decided to rebrand the ride in question to a different theme. I wonder why they have been so keen on keeping racist elements in their park. The fact that there are very few to no staff of colour also raises questions. They do have another racist exhibit, called The Chinese Nightingale, where Asian people are depicted in a very simplistic, unintelligent and downright racist way. I guess they management absolutely need some of it in their park to feel good about it. I do wish they had the guts to show their colours and make a statement why it matters to them so much. After all, when designing a new ride, exhibit, or whatever, you start from scratch and there are many ways you can go by depicting it. Apparently , for some reason, they are drawn to the questionable way when it involves non white characters. And then there is Carnival Festival, but I haven't set foot in there for over 10 years as it's driving one completely bonkers with its horrible theme tune. ;-)

[@Bramzter]

Hard disagree on the chinese nighting gale bit. There is no indication of any racism in that show/ride other then the chinese theming, none of what you said is in there bro (but in that trend, you could call fata morgana orientalist and islamophobic which is also bullshit to anyone other then the most whining of american soy-folk). Its litterally just a fairytale being read to you with some animatronics moving about. Nothing racist about that. The only thing objectable of that one is how freaking terrifying the death lady is in there.

[@MissMelissa1313]

I seriously cannot wait to go back again in less than 2 weeks. Been going there every year with my best friend so yeah, cannot break traditions XD I really enjoyed this video! It is so much fun to see so many foreigners enjoy our small country's biggest themepark :D

[@Patriesje]

Nice to see your channel doing a history story in English about the Efteling. I love Disney Paris, never been in America or the other parks, but Paris is a bit far. So I go every year to the Efteling and It gives me the same feeling, but other characters. This year I had been even 4 days on vacation in the Efteling with my grandparents and sister and my boyfriend. And a day with my little cousins. I had won a night in the park a month ago, so I am 5 january again in the efteling and celebrate my bday there with my bf, 2 friends and my sister. I have to shoot some vids that weekend.

[@kdelr79]

I never had a desire to visit the Netherlands until now. This park looks like a lot of fun!

[@mordokch]

wow this really puts disney Paris into perspective !

[@The_Joestar]

I hear from a ton of foreigners (I'm Dutch myself) that the Efteling out-Disneys Disney.

[@mordokch]

disney wishes it could be this good lol

[@The_Joestar]

True, the amount of detail and quality they put into anything in that park is nothing less than amazing!

[@tastiGMmaster2099]

Well here's one place I'll be keeping in mind if the day ever comes that I visit the Netherlands...

[@matesratesgates3918]

I’m going next week when I’m in Amsterdam! It’s quite a straight forward journey if anyone ever wanted to go for a day from there :) I went a few times as a child and once a few years ago (I’m from the uk) it’s honestly one of the best theme parks in the world :)

[@richardlawrence6749]

Great video, brings back a lot of memories. Must be about 28 years since I went.

[@mikekaraoke]

Richard- That is a very very longtime ago, So what you waiting for go back there this year or at least early next year

[@jelmer_5278]

the name “efteling” came actually from a hostelry called efteling that was there before the themepark

[@SeeShaunVlog]

This is definitely on my want to visit list!