Forget Disney & Universal, Phantasialand is the Best Theme Park | First Visit VLog

Phantasialand takes theming up to an 11 everywhere you look. I cannot believe this family run theme park in Northwest Germany rivals giants like Disney and Universal. Join me as we explore one of, if not the best theme park in the world.
#disney #universal #themepark #phantasialand
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[@KingJohnson1985]

Too bad you didnt have the chance to experience Chiapas or Black Mamba, that means you almost HAVE to return xD

[@Parkproductions1991]

Trust me, I have been dreaming of hopping back onto a plane and coming back.

[@KingJohnson1985]

@@Parkproductions1991 i guess i might have the same feeling once i visited Orlando, which i will do in 2025 xD But thats due to the sheer amount of crazy theme parks in Orlando xD got 10 parks + Tampas Bush Garden on my list. Far too much for one vacation lol

[@Yautja24]

Expensive but worht it. The problem is finding a vacation slot. and if people join for a trip. they need a specific timeslot. Its real drama... I also was not be able to do Black Mamba & that top spin.... due rain. Is it normal all rides close when it rains....? only FLY reopened at the end, But before everything went bad. I had the chance to do those spinning coaster, FLY & colrado multiple times.... in my opinion. Taron is the best coaster i ever done (but the queue was horrible) Colorado best mine coaster i ever did Best spinning coasters i ever did (i did not do "ride of happiness" yet) FLY, best experience (not my favorite coaster but the most rememberable for sure, best flying coaster i did but also the only one....) chiapas , best logride (bad queue though) fantasialand best theme's best VR coaster (my first VR coaster, not a big fan but a nice experience) i wish it was a dark ride i need to go back...

[@wat-ched]

Go there during the Wintertraum event. Taron at night is another level.

[@Parkproductions1991]

We actually have plans to come back for Winteraum in 2025. We will also be going to Europa Park for the first time.

[@wat-ched]

@@Parkproductions1991 I've checked where to go next and after comparing the rides we decided to go to energylandia instead of EP 😅 glad that a friend of mine is from Poland. Walibi NL is pretty good too especially in October 🎃

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@wat-ched I will head there one day, but the big reason for this trip is to go to the German Christmas markets, Phantasialand and Europa Park make the most sense.

[@wat-ched]

@Parkproductions1991 then go to Aachen to their Christmas market and Dresden should be worth a visit. Dresden is near to Poland btw 😉

[@ezra2361]

Agreed, it was one of my first rides of the day last year and was a little bit of a let down. When we did it at the end of the day however, one of the best coasters I've ever ridden!

[@trulsdirio]

This is my home park and while I haven't been there in ten years I still like keeping up with what they do and what people think. Maybe I'll make it again some time, if my health permits. It's just great to see a smaller park that isn't owned by a huge conglomerate get some recognition for doing things the right way!

[@inyobill]

_Big_ changes i n 10 years. worth going just to see the theming. Greetings from Swisttal.

[@markusflosbach1852]

Then you never did a ride on Taron or Fly! Shame on you 🙂. You absolutely have to go there again. I did my first "re-visit" 3 years ago... and now we go there yearly. Its just so great! (we book well in advance and were very lucky with the weather each time. We went there during the week on school-free days for the children. Paid-Time-Off for the adults. Otherwise its just too expensive for 4. Waiting time for FLY and Taron only about 15 Minutes).

[@Mike500]

Nice vlog! I've been there before too, Phantasialand truly has some of the best rides in the world. One of the best roller coasters with Taron, probably the best mine train with Colorado Adventure, probably the best log flume with Chiapas, and probably the best flat ride with Talocan (normally it has fire effects too), and let's not forget F.L.Y. which is so unique. But i've been there way before F.L.Y. was built, so it's a reason to return!

[@Parkproductions1991]

I love this park so much. After giving it a lot of thought, I have it placed as my favorite. I should be returning in late next year for their winter event.

[@gedeuchnixan3830]

There is no adding without removing something for it in this park and that limitation is what makes Phantasialand well themed and rich in details. Their focus always was putting the big theme park experience into the little space they have which can´t be expanded. The park itself is just 30 ancres pretty smal for a big park experience but you sure have it.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@gedeuchnixan3830 it is amazing how small it is but how much is inside it. They manage to cram in so much while also making sure things don’t overlap with each other.

[@gedeuchnixan3830]

@@Parkproductions1991 Everytime they redo the park (closed for next season and they start working before the last visitors left the park) they spent even more attention to details than last time. And it´s the smal size of Phantasialand which makes it so great and emersive: because everything is so smal and close and just feels more emersive and real than big, open, obviously fake worlds. In big parks due to the spacing you´re still going to miss a lot of details since you´re spending so much time walking to the next attraction. And even in the waiting lines, when they´re there, you have time to spent on all those details, even waiting lines aren´t 100% boring like in other parks.

[@lotuscabrio2937]

Ive been to phantasialand during halloween. AMAZINGGGG

[@Parkproductions1991]

I didn’t know they did anything for Halloween. I figured Halloween is more of an American holiday.

[@jjhatch69]

Had a theme park bash around Germany and Holland a couple of weeks ago. Went to Europa Park, Tripsdrill, Phantasialand, Movie park, Toverland and Eftling. I was very impressed with the quality of all the theme parks and the theme park operations, especially late in the season. They are all amazing parks and if you are a coaster fan, you need to go to all of them. Enjoy.

[@Parkproductions1991]

I really want to hit a bunch of European parks some day. It wasn’t the focus of the trip this time, but someday I’d love to do a Europe trip where they are the primary focus.

[@KingJohnson1985]

You left out 2 insanely good Theme Parks in Germany and one in the Netherlands Hansa Park, Heide Park (Ger) and Walibi Holland (NL)

[@GiraffeLady85]

Its true that Phantasialand did an amazing job with the little space and the rules for construction like heightristrictions they need to follow from the government. The community that lives near by does everything to make it very difficult for Phantasialand to expand and make it even more awsome. They got Some intens attractions there! You Will also love Europapark I think 😁 im from Belgium and I must say that the film themes in universal gave me a more magical feeling. But thats my personal taste 😉

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@GiraffeLady85 I’m coming back to Phantasialand December 2025. I’m also going to Europa Park for the first time on that trip too.

[@GiraffeLady85]

@@Parkproductions1991 I am sure you Will have an amazing time on that trip!

[@mpeGii]

If u want to go to christmas markets - u could go through Cologne / Düsseldorf / Essen / Bochum / Dortmund and in the north of essen (like 30km) u also would have the Moviepark - its also a quite nice themepark.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@mpeGii our plan is to do Cologne and Strasbourg so we can go to Europa Park. I would love to hit more, but likely only have time for these.

[@lotuscabrio2937]

Ive been with my class to Bobbiejaanland, europark, moviepark,efteling,six flags, toverland, phantasialand. All amazing. My next park must be Universal and Ferrari world.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@lotuscabrio2937 Universal is amazing,especially Islands of Adventure. I really want to go to a lot more parks in Europe.

[@lotuscabrio2937]

@@Parkproductions1991 Hopefully, you will :) I'm already fan of your channel.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@lotuscabrio2937 thank you. I’ve been MIA for a little bit due to life being busy at home. But I have a new video finally coming out tomorrow from my visit from Carowinds last week.

[@Hizens69]

Better than disney for sure. Universal is still a brand new park compared to the other two

[@Milchdieb]

Nice Vlog. I love this place. You mentioned, that this park was not overhyped. Did you know about this park beforehand? I am just surprised that people from the United States would even know about this place. Is it actually known in the States?

[@Parkproductions1991]

In the roller coaster enthusiast world, we all know about Phantasialand, especially once Taron and F.L.Y. opened up. For myself once I saw how amazing F.L.Y. looked, I knew I had to get out there. But from what I can tell is many Americans who are really into theme parks have Phantasialand very high on their bucket list.

[@bjornm.1121]

The announcement for Taron to be built put Phantasialand on many coaster enthusiast's bucket list. Beforehand no one in the US hardly knew anything about this little gem near Cologne.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

Silver Dollar City is the best theme park imo which is correct

[@Parkproductions1991]

It’s one of my top bucket list parks to visit. I have a feeling it will rank very high once I do.

[@AnakinSkywalker_1858]

😂😂😂

[@SonofBoss2000]

Europa Park is way better then this tbh

[@Parkproductions1991]

I will have to see when I go for the first time late next year. I do have to say Voltron looks incredible.

[@toffilu24]

Did you smoke something? You are for real that Phantasialand is better than Universal Studios and Disney? Wow. That is the most ridiculous thing I´ve ever heard.

[@dave2052]

I agree with him that it‘s way better… no reason to get jealous.

[@TheLegend-qj7wh]

No its not. EFTELING is the greatest theme park in the world. And its not even close.

[@InfinityCoasters]

Efteling is also not the best! The Best Park is where you were atm!

[@arnscluss]

@@InfinityCoasters except when you are at Freizeitland Geiselwind, thats just a collection of old metal waste

[@CoasterVids]

Phantasialand always number 1 in theming. I hope they will build a new section where the hollywood attraction was. Great video! keep it up

[@Parkproductions1991]

If their next major addition is as well themed as Klugheim and Rookburgh, then Phantasialand will no doubt be the best park in the world.

[@inyobill]

@@Parkproductions1991 true that

[@Chaoshero5567]

My good old home park, was there yesterday again, love it Also for us locals, we see those as pricy tickets Edit2: the backrow of taron can be rattly when it needs a wheel change

[@Parkproductions1991]

I would love to have this as a home park. Kings Island is my home park now, which is a great park, but doesn’t stack up to Phantasialand.

[@Chaoshero5567]

@@Parkproductions1991kings island is actually one of my bucket list parks…. But yeah, phl just so good… it also kinda destroys my exspectations to other park’s

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@Chaoshero5567 you will have to make it out here sometime, it’s a fantastic park. Plus make a trip up north to Cedar Point is a must too.

[@Chaoshero5567]

@@Parkproductions1991 yeah, cp is also on my list, my number one bucket lists are i305, skyrush and velocicoster tho

[@ThemeParkEnthusiastNL]

Phantasialand is Actually One Of My Home Parks! Only 1 Hour Drive For Me😈😈😈 BTW: Did You Record This Footage At The End Of September 2023? if True Then: Black Mamba Was Closed Because A Track Piece Had To Be Replaced For Some Unknown Reason. in My October 2023 Visit. Black Mamba Was Open. And i Did it 2 Times. it Really is One Of The Most Underrated B&M inverts Out There!

[@zarrblade9360]

Did you two get to go through the Deep in Africa - Adventure Trail? That really surprised me on how cool that was! You definitely wouldn't see anything like that in an American theme park.

[@Parkproductions1991]

I didn’t get a chance since Mamba was down I didn’t really go over there. It’s on my list to check out for my trip back a little over a year from now.

[@FranklinNRW]

Sad that you didn’t had the Chance to ride Black Mamba and the best Log Flume in the world Chiapas

[@Parkproductions1991]

Not going to lie, those stung a lot. I don't know when I will be back to Phantasialand, but I for sure will be itching to go onto both of these.

[@blackcreeper-zh9ro]

I work at universal and I want to visit this park sooooo bad Note I’m not very picky with rides or parks for example I have maverick and velocicoaster in my first place spot that also includes universal and cedar point are in the first spot for the parks

[@Parkproductions1991]

Get out there and do it! I’m already planning my return trip back, hopefully in Dec 2025 for their Christmas event.

[@CoasterEverything]

Going next year!

[@Parkproductions1991]

I was just there and I’m jealous. I can’t wait to go back.

[@poisonkx2]

This place looks amazing i wanna go

[@Lari00n]

First time i saw a video from you guys. Well done. I enjoyed it. Underrated channel!! Thumbs up!

[@eyoemzy]

Such a bummer that Talocan doesn‘t have the fire elements anymore. That just really ads to it. Really glad you enjoyed Phantasialand! It‘s my favorite themepark and I try to visit it couple of times every year

[@Parkproductions1991]

I felt like something was missing since I’ve seen video of it before. Do you know if it was just off for my visit, or most likely never returning?

[@eyoemzy]

@@Parkproductions1991 I think it was off for the whole season, maybe even longer. They fixed it though and it's back on since the first day of Wintertraum!

[@leesmaling8582]

It was working in may this year. I got pictures.

[@xdAstroo]

wait till you see europapark, ive been to all parks in germany and europapark was by far the best

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@xdAstroo I’m going back to Phantasialand for Winterum in 2025 but I’m also spending two days at Europa Park. Voltron looks like it might be a top 10 coaster for me.

[@xdAstroo]

@@Parkproductions1991 Have fun then! Its definitely my top 1 haha

[@dertommel5210]

Have you ever been in "Europa Park" ? You must visit it.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@dertommel5210 not yet. I’m going back to Phantasialand next year but this time I’m also going to Europa during both parks Christmas events. I’m very excited for this trip to say the least.

[@dertommel5210]

@@Parkproductions1991 Phantasialand is really awesome. At "Wintertraum" you can ride Taron at Night. That is absolut amazing. Europa Park is really really Huge. I would say you need 3 Days, better 4 to see evrything. This Themepark has European Countrys as Theming.

[@rocket_live]

Going tomorrow 🎉🎉

[@Parkproductions1991]

I was just there two months ago, and I am jealous.

[@dusdatgaatjeniksaan5630]

​@@Parkproductions1991 im going on 27 of april 2024 on saterday

[@0z3r0]

Only downside it's small and the pathways can feel crowded very fast.

[@Parkproductions1991]

Sounds similar to Disneyland then. When I was there, it wasn’t crowded at all.

[@oldpeopleplayinggames9426]

Grew up in Cologne and now Phantasialand since its early beginnings. It never was the best in anything, it was fun, but the notion someone calls it The Best was unfathomable. In the 2000 the park declined incredibly. Old attractions, broken animatronics, outdated theming, rude staff and it looked as if Europa Park Rust took the crown with PL behind. It became so bad, not even my kids wanted to go anymore. I am happy to hear that somewhere between 2015 and today they took the turn and improved. Honestly everybody thought they would go broke and sooner than later it will be turned into an office park or golf courses.

[@Parkproductions1991]

It looks like they started investing around 2006 with the addition of Black Mamba. Add in everything since and this park is something special. Based on what I knew of the park before 2006 it didn’t seem too noteworthy. For sure not the case anymore.

[@inyobill]

I visited about 2012(?), at the start of heir major rebuild, It is a completely different park today. Cannot say to much about the quality of the theming.

[@stephanczuray4408]

Sorry for my Englisch. I think fly have an another sory by like the reeal Story. Ist like the real stroy of the ground where phantasialand is. A mine

[@Parkproductions1991]

It’s something I like about Disney/ Universal and their attractions is they have a background story.

[@Themersive]

I am definitely interested in Phantasialand, Europa Park, and of course, De Efteling.

[@Parkproductions1991]

I need to go to Europa and Efteling still. Honestly this is a lot in Europe I need to hit up.

[@Themersive]

@Parkproductions1991 Yes. Europe has been pretty amazing looking theme parks. We love Universal, but are really looking forward to branching out more. Would also love to visit Asia at some point.

[@SethsonicGrace]

Thx for uploading 🥳

[@dieZera]

Did you ride crazy bats and Maus au Chocolate?

[@Parkproductions1991]

I did do Maus ai Chocolate. Reminded me a lot of Toy Story Midway Mania at the Disney parks. I didn’t have a chance to do Crazy Bats this time.

[@dieZera]

@@Parkproductions1991 a nice. Well crazy bats originals had a space theme and featured stars, an astronaut and so on, was called space center and was great back in the day. Today I'd recommend riding without vr, made me feel a little bit nauseous because of a slight delay.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@dieZera I will try to get on it when I go back in December 2025.

[@dieZera]

@@Parkproductions1991 ahh cool that you already got another trip planned ❤️.

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@dieZera going to Europa Park for the first time too since I didn’t have time last time.

[@universalgames2901]

The turn on the thumbnail looks like it was taken in the same angle as Phoenix Rising at BGT’s concept art

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@universalgames2901 Now I can’t unsee it.

[@universalgames2901]

@@Parkproductions1991 it looked so familiar and now I cant stop thinking about it 😭

[@inyobill]

I question it being "better". Don't get me wrong, I love Phantasialand, and have a distinct love/hate relationship with DL. One thing there is no question about is Phantasialand is _much_ more affordable.

[@Parkproductions1991]

It’s my personal favorite park. I can see how people can make the argument that some Disney and Universal parks could be better. However, to me I just love the level of theming of this park. Plus it has two coasters in my top 10.

[@inyobill]

@@Parkproductions1991 Oh, I'm not trying to argue too hard. The first time i ate at Rutmore's Tavern, I was hooked. I expected Bilbo and Gandalf to walk through the door. Absolutely enchanting. And bang-for-the-buck cannot be beaten.

[@inyobill]

Forgot to add, much enjoyed your spot-on reviews of the rides and other features of the park. Cheers!

[@chelseatristano1390]

Going in September with family and friends. I have a smaller child but can’t find the stroller policy, do you know anything about that? Also are any of the rollercoasters plus size friendly?

[@Parkproductions1991]

I went with my two year old so they handle the rider switch system very well. Just be prepared to go into areas that don’t have ramps. Klugheim near Taron in particular I had to carry him up the stairs. As for plus sized, I do not have any info on that.

[@arnscluss]

@@Parkproductions1991 you can get into klugheim and most of the park with ramps, but you might have to take a longer path through other areas to get there. And "plus size" friendly might depend - but if you fit into regular B&M Seats you should be fine on all attractions there. Otherwise you would have to juse the big boy seats in the middle of black mamba and hope they can squish you enough on taron. But Winjas might be too tight - if you are not shure ask the staff, if you ask nicely they are friendly

[@Parkproductions1991]

@@arnscluss We eventually found the ramp into Klugheim to get the stroller back there. Until then we just carried it down the steps.

[@inyobill]

@@Parkproductions1991 there are ramps, but sometimes you have to search.

[@cathyhaz]

The rides are open at Universal for early park admission. I think Universal is better.

[@Parkproductions1991]

Universal is great, especially Islands of Adventure. I personally prefer Phantasialand as its my favorite park overall, but I can see someone having IOA as theirs.

[@xxjuycedxx6650]

you missed mystery castle :(

[@Parkproductions1991]

I rode it and talked about it in the video. It’s my second favorite drop tower behind Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa.

[@thorstenguenther]

I am probably spoiled, as Hansa-Park is my home park. But the drop tower there - Highlander - is much better IMHO.

[@drewcorry5056]

You picked the absolute most 2 expensive parks in the world that rich folk go too. Guess your rush. I guess you’ve never been the absolute best theme park in the world Busch Gardens Tampa because during slow season they closed part of the park up to an hour after the park opens. It’s all about speed and nothing else matters how fast do the coasters go??? Absolutely outstanding from start to finish

[@Parkproductions1991]

I went to BGT in April and had a great time. The comparison I was making was more with Disney and Universal because they have really high levels of theming like Phantasialand. BGT has theming, but it’s not to the level of these parks, which is fine. That’s not what they are focusing on, and they focus more on high levels of thrills.

[@iRunfastXC]

BGT is more of a thrill park than a theme park. Even then, Hershey is better than BGT.

[@lotuscabrio2937]

In europe its all about speed but msot imporrant SMOOTH rides

[@drewcorry5056]

Absolutely not for me, nothing else matters besides speed.

[@arnscluss]

@@drewcorry5056 "oh no, stop having fun"