Our first visit to Efteling Theme Park in the Netherlands!

We just added another reason that we are so happy with our decision to move from the United States to the Netherlands! The Efteling Theme Park!!! Join us as we discover the wonder and magic of this fairytale theme park located in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands! It has even been rumored that Walt Disney visited (and “borrowed/stole” ideas?) from this enchanting park before opening Disneyland. One of the big differences is that unlike corporate Disney, the Efteling is all heart and a whole lot of magic without draining your savings account!
If you visit of live in the Netherlands, please do yourself a favor and make time to visit de Efteling Theme Park! You won’t regret it!
Thank you for watching!

[@kimwit1307]

"One of the big differences is that unlike corporate Disney, the Efteling is all heart and a whole lot of magic without draining your savings account!" Considering that it is probably the most expensive theme-park in the country, that says something about the costs of Disney.

[@Pasunsoprano]

Efteling is based on the original European fairy tales by the brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen and Mother Goose, plus some of the 1001 Arabian Nights. Disney made his own versions of them later on. The design of Efteling was made by the famous Dutch illustrator/painter Anton Pieck. Who is actually also responsible for the internationally famous image of the garden gnomes (again, not the Disney ones) with the red pointy hats.

[@ThatGuyGabeToo]

I think you are mixing and amalgamating Anton Pieck with Rien Poortvliet, Anton's illustrations are nostalgic of the early days of the Netherlands and romanticized versions of the small town life in the villages and the Efteling Aesthetic is based of and designed by him and Rien is who illustrated the Wil Huygen books about the lives of the Kabouters or gnomes as they are known internationally... They both are a national pride and their legacy is a treasure for generations to come but they are 2 different people.

[@B0K1T0]

@@ThatGuyGabeToo I did mix them up a few times in the past as well.. both Dutch legends I'd say :D Wasn't "David de Kabouter" (partly) from Rien Poortvliet? Man those trolls were scary when I was just a few years old :P

[@blodekont5458]

UnDisneyfied..

[@MaxMineur]

I had the same problem Eric had with vogelrok, I was dizzy the entire day so I really felt for him. Next time definitely check out Fata Morgana and Droomvlucht! Those are really safe rides that you'll want to go on multiple times. Also the steamtrain, monorail and gondola's are perfect for having lunch in.

[@NLJeffEU]

If you talk about the droomvlucht and/or the Fata morgana like how you did about the carnival festival than you basicly start a civil war. It's law that you need too love those 2 rides, the police will come asking questions if you dont.

[@pietersbart]

I absolutely love De Vogel Rok (the o as in lot): the rollercoaster in the dark is a nice difference and makes it nice and unexpected. I went on a grey Thursday and I could remain seated. But I totally understand if it makes you sick, it sort of takes out the fun :-D

[@B0K1T0]

What's that rotating house called again? Talking about getting dizzy 😆 (Villa Volta it is)

[@meeuwtje]

Efteling is historical. Actually Disney is based on it. Dive more into the Dutch history. Visit Delta works in Zeeland. Get dressed warm, because it's quite windy there. There's a museum over there that learns you about how the Dutch fights against the water, but you can also see it in real.

[@highs_and_lows4665]

I also always thought Disney was based off of Efteling. Appears to be not ( entirely) true though

[@jajo579]

@@highs_and_lows4665 That is right. Walt Disney was maybe inspired by Efteling even though he didn't visit the theme park. However, was most likely inspired by his visit to Madurodam.

[@jsb7975]

@@jajo579 Disney DID visit the Efteling, being an inspiration for him. (there's footage available)

[@highs_and_lows4665]

@@jajo579 that must have been a small inspiration then!😜

[@H1SCOTTY]

Eat a”zeeuwse bolus”, go biking against the wind (there is a world championship every year if the wind is strong enough), and end with a plate of “zeeuwse” mussels or a dip in the North Sea in winter

[@hanneken4026]

Tip for next time: the boat tour is a good quiet interlude, to recover from the wild rides or all the standing in line, and to eat your brought-from-home lunch while enjoying the flowers along the banks. Droomvlucht is really special! I really don't like rollercoasters, but there is quite enough to do in the park to fill an entire day even without going in any of the nausea-inducing rollercoaster rides. Droomvlucht, Fata Morgana, Symbolica - those are lovely; and both the water-ride in the giant round tyres & Villa Volta have proven safely non-nauseating and non-terrifying for me.

[@AlexK-yr2th]

Something I miss in your intro is that "Efteling officially opened in 1952 when the Fairy Tale Forest (het Sprookjesbos), designed by the famous Dutch illustrator Anton Pieck and was larger than Disney land at first". Something else I noticed after watching some more of your videos is that you are an awesome editor.

[@gn0stica536]

My favorite ever 'attraction', if you can even call it that, is het Sprookjesbos. It's what the Efteling was built around and still the one thing I will ALWAYS want to visit in the park.

[@BlacksmithTWD]

Same here, it's the kind of attraction that is even suitable for grandparents to enjoy with their grandchildren.

[@christineboon6890]

Funny you mentioned the annoying Carnaval-music. The NS used this music in Amsterdam Central Station to 'scare of' people hanging around and causing trouble in the station. The music was also chosen to be the most irritating earworm.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

😂😂

[@pmvdmeulen]

MUST GO: Gondoletta white boats; Fata Morgana; fairytale forrest when it's a quiet day; piranha on warm day. Python has got 2 loops but is a very soft comfortable seating for older people. I really loved the old dance macabre walk on scary music show... my first memory of st saents, but that is gone now. Droomvlucht and Villa Volta are also Must See. .. but the white boats are my favorite.. 20 minutes relaxing.. ducks and swans swimming up to your boat... nothing better.

[@longbow857]

Funny that vogelrock was the one that did you in. I am very much not a rollercoaster enjoyer, going over the top or underground like the first one you guys did is something I avoid at all cost, but vogelrock actually is my favorite rollercoaster in The Netherlands! Yes you don't see anything, but to me the corners and ups and downs go so smoothly that you can inmagine yourself flying.

[@Belfastchild1974]

Efteling is the best theme park in the world, without a doubt. Really sad that Droomvlucht was closed, if I was planning on going and saw on the site that was closed, I would have probably postponed my visit. But absolutely understand you still had a great day. I didn't see the Pirana and the Villa Volta, which are pretty good too, did you go on these, or are these saved for your next trip?

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Yes we had a great day! Our tickets were valid through 13-November so we had to use them! We did not go on Pirana or Villa Volta- saving them for next time!

[@raatroc]

As someone in an earlier comment stated the whole park has a special atmosphere, that is due one of the earliest designers Anton Pieck. You should really check the drawings of this man (easy to find on the web) and you will immediately understand where this atmosphere comes from.

[@only1dutchgirl]

There is an Anton Pieck Museum in the village of Hattem. It's worth the visit.

[@jordi1090]

Good to hear you guys liked it, I always love the atmosphere at Efteling. So much eye for detail. And where other parks forbid bringing your own food, here they put picknick benches for people who bring food themselves. They make you feel welcome.

[@winnypeters4176]

You bringing back memories with all your Dutch adventures. I now live in Australia but every time you post a video it brings back memories, be it food or in this instance, the Efteling. Thank you

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Well, thank you for watching, Winny!!😊

[@jajo579]

Same here, I live in the US for over 20 years now. Not only does it bring back memories, but I also learn new things. Thanks!! ☺

[@Dutch1961]

The Efteling started with the Fairy Tale Forest. This was designed by a Dutch artist, Anton Pieck. If you take a look at his fairy tale drawings you will see. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Pieck

[@ingridwatsup9671]

Yes they should: Anton Pieck is a Dutch treasure; have a look at his Xmas cards.

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

It actually started as a sports park. That was later first expanded with a playground long before the fairy tale forest was built.

[@rmyikzelf5604]

​@@gert-janvanderlee5307indeed and a pond with picnic ground. The Fairytale Forest is very nouveau! 😂

[@BobWitlox]

I think everybody in the Netherlands has been to the Efteling as a kid, so we all have nostalgic childhood memories of the Efteling. It's part of growing up here.

[@jwenting]

Nope, we couldn't afford it when I grew up in the 1970s and '80s. And that was when the cost of entry was a fraction of what it's now. First time I went there in fact was for a company 'team building' day in 1997. Not my thing, maybe in part because of the forced "having fun together" component of such days. My parents took us to Avonturenpark Hellendoorn instead. Smaller, cheaper, and closer to home for us as well. And lots of fun for children.

[@skippynoah]

Me neither as i lived in the North of the country and Ponypark Slagharen was the logical place to go as a child or with school outings. Also fun but nothing compared to the Efteling of course.

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

We live close to the park so yes, it was about a yearly tradition. I remember from before the big rides were built, when it was just the fairy tale forest and going to the playground after that. Back then a ride on the pedal trains was our highlight of the day. I also remember visiting when the tv show Ter Land, ter zee en in de lucht was recorded there.

[@only1dutchgirl]

We went there on the yearly schooltrip a few times.. I even have a picture of when I was about 5 years old in the park. Every kid needs a pictute of themselves sitting on a toadstool

[@vexisonline]

Awesome! Glad you liked it, for a lot of us there's a lot of nostalgia poured into the mix so people tend to get a little funny about it sometimes. I love the park, it's absolutely stunning and it has something for everyone, I feel 😊. We usually made it a yearly visit and it's always left me wanting more. I'm sad that you felt unwell after vogel rok, but I'm looking forward to your winter visit. Take care :)

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Vex!

[@picobyte]

Pay a bit more for early access, no lines and stay seated at any coaster you like.

[@frankteunissen6118]

You missed Droomvlucht??? OMG, you’ll have to back!!! The one attraction, really? That is Droomvlucht. You just gotta go on Droomvlucht, or you haven’t lived, I promise you!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Yes, we were disappointed that Droomvlucht was closed for maintenance. We will be back when they re-open it!!😊

[@AnaryaVhargon]

Efteling also had a very fairytale hotel AND an awesome camping with the most cute bungalows to stay in, so you can do a whole weekend of Efteling!

[@BrazenNL]

Nice. Been years since I've been there. I always liked the fairytale part of the park the most!

[@only1dutchgirl]

Love the Efteling. If you want a discount on the tickets, Albert Heijn normally has a period where you can save up points and buy tickets on discount. I went there in August with my family after we hadn't been together for 2 years due to the pandemic. Even my 76 year old uncle came along. We were there at 11 a.m. and went home at 11 p.m. :-)

[@deheermailmum5036]

Efteling looks great in autumn colors. Good pronunciation of"holle bolle Gijs"!! Too bad for not being able to visit Droomvlucht. Fata Morgana is also nice darkride (boat). Lovely video again

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, De Heer Mailmum!

[@tetaomichel]

No shame. I don't like the fast rides either.

[@blodekont5458]

Every ride has its own theme UNDISNEYFIED Thank God!!

[@Dutchbelg3]

Yes loved the video. Tammy is a daredevil 🙂 I love those rides too! There is something for every one. In summer can be a bit (too) crowded. Among all adventureparks this is the one with the most "Theme" being fairytales and Anton Pieck (drawing artist that worked out the original style)

[@robbos2611]

You really should see Droomvlucht and go and see Winter Efteling

[@MrEmanuelw]

Fata Morgana (1001 nights theme ride) is a real cool ride!! Its nostalgic as the puppets are old and move with old systems but the colors, smell and looks are still amazing...its located at the entrance of the park. BTW I Illustrated two golden books for the Efteling some 5 years ago. was really fun to do. On symbolica and the fakir.

[@toaojjc]

I hope Droomvlucht is open next time you visit..... That's my favorite. Along with Villa Volta.

[@Maarten_Bondzio]

13:50 "Tillburck... Tillburgh..." "Zero-thirteen" is how it's pronounced! Thanks for this reaction you two, and greetings and love from Breda, The Netherlands. An Efteling-lover and a Tilburg-"hater" 😉 Look Breda and Tilburg up on the map, and the areal codes, and you'll understand 😜

[@nfrschmitz]

This born and raised Tilburger is happy to see you enjoyed our park.

[@blodekont5458]

The Haunted Mansion is torn down.. Kate Bush had a promoshoot in 1978 for her singhle Wuthering Heights, and she took off to Efteling, she did multiple shots for I believe three single there.. back to her Wuthering heights TopPop show performance she would do it in the Haunted house, and the director and Kate herself thought it be awesome if the video would start with her tombstone... it has been there many many years well into the late 1990's and no one would pay attention to it if you didn't know... Walt Disney went to visit Efteling and spoke with anton Pieck and afew years later Walt had his own amusementpark... certainly soem ideas where seeded here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ3biIpvbK-nmKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2e4qZVvmtl7ZpY tombstone featured at start of this clip, also taken in efteling

[@JolandaRouwendal_Graaf]

What an amazing review! Glad you liked the park. We Dutch find it very special, but not everyone of us can compare it to other themeparks. Next time you go, you will have more idea of what's what and where to go first. Villa Volta is also a fun attraction, and the Raveleijn show is amazing. Pity that Vogelrock made you sick and if you take the ride a couple of times, you will notice that there is a lot to see on the way. The first time I was also very disappointed, I thought eyes closed or open didn't make a difference, but it does :-) Anyway, have fun the next times you go.

[@spvdijk]

You can also book a three day stay at the hotels. One is build like an "old" dutch town. the entry for the park is than free. It somewhat like Disneyland where you also have theme hotels, like a western town. Disneyland is readily available from Rotterdam central. Take the hi-speed (Thalys) train: it stops at the entry of Disneyland Paris.

[@marceljanssens5935]

I used to live like 25 km from The Efteling. Efteling always has been a once a year at minimum. It has evolved quite a bit since the 70s. We Dutchees are spoiled. Every other themepark always is a little disappointing once Efteling is your standard. Disneyland doesn't compare....

[@palantir135]

The best themed park in Europe You missed a lot. Fata Morgana, Villa Volta, Land van Laaf etc. Droomvlucht will be closed some time.

[@jbtbwellant]

Try to see Droomvlucht next time. It’s probably one of the best dark rides in the park. Symbolica probably has it beat right now, but Droomvlucht is special.

[@DJWezzyK]

Funny that most of the Dutch think Symbolica is the worst darkride in the park, Fata Morgana is the best darkride in the park together with Droomvlucht. Two rides designed by Ton van de Ven.

[@scrappedlives]

I think you both were very brave. I always get sick on those rollercoasters.

[@nickdentoom1173]

So.... I am afraid of Roller Coasters (Well... lets say am partially afraid... since i don't go on those with loops and ups and downs like Baron)... Vogelrok actually was the my first roller coaster ever... cuz my friends wanted me to experience a rollercoaster and said: Lets try the Vogelrok because its in the dark and you don't see much, it might be less scary for you. It was less scary. Afterwards, have done Flying Dutchman and Joris... but i also have ridden Bob one time before its closure, because i wanted to. I also know how you feel, cuz i also always feel sad leaving Efteling... since it basically pulls you in from the start due to that entrance and it makes you forget your sorrows.

[@marcusfranconium3392]

Dont tell me you did not ride fata morgana ? Sadly you missed Spook Slot its beeing replaced by a newer version . an atraction that was there for almost 50 years. Efteling was themed and designed by Anton Pieck an illustrator of childrens books ,fairy tales and stories of the 1001 arabian nights . . so every thing you see in the park was how children read their books and visiting the park every thing became real . Here some back ground on the artist Anton Pieck. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Pieck

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you for the link, Marcus!!😊

[@lordkristenthomasgentry7614]

I wanted to go there this past spring, but didnt have time

[@gerbenmoljr]

Eric, you defenitly should get Tammy a year-pass !

[@Zemdamorian]

Fun video guys I also love the Efteling. If you don't want to leave wright away, you canbstay at the Efteling hotel. It's should. Be really nice.

[@chiitra271]

You're not mistaken. Engineers from Efteling, also operate for Disneyland.

[@bortusklyden831]

Love your channel, but please tell Eric it is not "tot seeNGs" but "tot seeNs". Thanks ;)

[@greetjep8466]

Its been such a long time i have visit the Efteling... tell me when you go back and ill pick you up to come along with you :)... i have been offline for some time.. i had a brain operation .. all good sofar except my eyes.. but i need some time to breathe and all will be fine :) hugssss

[@walterbulkens5096]

Hi, I've been to disney land paris and florida, but the Efteling is still my favorite.

[@Vanoux2007]

Next time go to Fata Morgana first, close to the entrance and Disney’s inspiration to Pirates of the Caribbean.

[@darklady6987]

hi, thanx for the nice video. Efteling is getting bigger and bigger, so one day is maybe a little short. did u know there is a Efteling hotel?.

[@picobyte]

The carnaval festival is pure spam 😁 Nasty earworm 🤣

[@peteroorthuis4945]

Your favorite attraction is a fairytale, a old one. 😂 But it’s a good thing to learn about the Dutch culture and the parks…theme parks 🎉

[@toaojjc]

Poor Eric. I once did Vogelrok 9 times in a row on a day without many people in the park.

[@wm7195]

I have been there as a child when there was only a fairy park and a playground. 😅 no rollercoasters

[@Laura-lc5ng]

Hey im new to the channel i love icon at blackpool pleaher beach resort u pull a lot of gs it a double lauch coster he is my baby boy and infusion thats a vecorma slc that is intence as well they are a few others but they are the main two that im able to go on

[@leonpennings7596]

There is not even ONE Dutch person that has absolutely never been to the Efteling😁

[@geertdelange4785]

The artist Anton Pieck is the designer of the fairytale park

[@nimwey7701]

Next time be sure to also check out Fata Morgana, it's also a very nice ride

[@toaojjc]

Oh and you want to catch Aquanura at the end of the day. That's magical.

[@vanderquast]

Great first experience for you of De Efteling 😊👍You should definitely go back for the attractions Droomvlucht, Fata Morgana, Joris en de Draak, Villa Volta and Diorama. Efteling is working on a new top attraction called Danse Macabre, this will opened in 2024.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

So, you did the kid stuff today? 🤣 Nice pictures and video ! 👍

[@sjoerdvermeijden]

Efteling is the best, you should definitely go back voor droomvlucht indeed

[@mikevandervegt]

go visit Phantasialand Germany, been there as a lil kid

[@joycez3032]

On the site from efteling you can see which attractions are closed for maintenance

[@eddys.3524]

Yeah... a wonderful themepark based on the Gimm fairytales. Great fun to go there with children... Diane, Michael and Alysa ought to go there too!

[@phoebs69]

yes, based on Grimm but also Hans Christian Andersen. De kleine zeemeermin, meisje met de zwavelstokjes, de chinese nachtegaal, de rode schoentjes are fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen. The other fairytales in the fairytale forest is from the brothers Grimm

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Hi Eddy! They did go there a couple months ago and loved it!

[@geertdelange4785]

There is the Efteling Hotel, to stay longer🤔

[@picobyte]

De efteling is the best themepark on this planet.

[@angelavm84]

YES! You went to our national pride: De Efteling! Respect that you went and rode the Baron;-) Anton Pieck was an artist who designed the Efteling when it started out. Everything that has been added since then still uses that inspiration to keep the design cohesive. Efteling is really big on the feeling, 'de sfeer' (like the Winterefteling) and, as so many have already said, it is a lot less commercial than Disney. It also helps that there is a lot of nature. All the trees give it so much character. Most children have so many fond childhood memories due to the Efteling, but me (as a 40+ lady), love it just as much in the present!🤫 Fairy-tale forest is the oldest part of the park, but still one of the highlights to me (next to Droomvlucht, Vliegende Hollander en Symbolica). Part of the experience is Ravelijn with a medieval dinner afterwards. This needs to be booked on the website (many, many weeks in advance), but a great way to end your day. Oh and lunch at the pannekoeken-restaurant (also, make a reservation). Should you ever go again, try to stay at the hotel for a night; makes it all complete & include Ravelijn (which is situated close to Droomvlucht). Also, close to Ravelijn & Droomvlucht is the crazy house with moving walls. Efteling is not a typical roller-coaster park. They added those to keep the park 'young', but you can see in those they also added that element of wonder/story/experience. Carnival truly is a kids attraction, much like Disney's it's a small world. Probably the reason why it came across as annoying.🤭 Try to squeeze in Winterefteling. Totally worth it!

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

We are here at Winter Efteling now! Staying at Efteling Hotel which gets us 2 days of entry into the park🤩😍

[@angelavm84]

@@SoultoSoulTravels That is so cool! See if you can get that medieval dinner in. It's all about the feel, not about the food. The pancake restaurant is though, do lunch! As a hotel guest you also have early access btw, in case nobody told you;-) Hope you're having a magical time!

[@mrsaasmrsaas2742]

Dream flight (droom vlucht) i think is the best attraction at the efteling

[@nellekeglansdorp1595]

I was hoping you would go to the Efteling. I love it there. Truly the happiest and most magical place on earth as far as I‘m concerned. If you don‘t like vogel Rok, perhaps skip Joris en de draak as well. It’s the roughest coaster in the park. Great if you enjoy being tossed around a bit. The monorail is quite nice. It’s like an outside dark ride through het land van laaf. Great to walk through as well, and see all the weird scenes in the houses. There is so much to see in the park! If you go to the madhouse “Villa Volta”, look at the vases on the side when you start to feel noxious, they are always the right way up. Droomvlucht is my favorite ride. I really hope they can fix it. The fountain show at the end of the day is such a nice closing experience. All the tunes from all over the park are used, and it rounds up the day with a impressive bang and splash. Why didn’t you do fata morgana? It is a nice calm boat ride through sights out of arabian nights. Now I want to visit again myself.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you for the villa volta tip!!

[@only1dutchgirl]

There is also the Indian Waterlilies. That failrytale was gifted to the park by Her late Majesty Queen Fabiola of the Belgians.. the tune is an earworm. Once you've heard it it stays in your head for a while

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

Afrikaan beat by Bert Kaempfert

[@FransGoldman]

I really like to watch all your videos. Every time I get a big smile on my face when you enthusiastically post a movie again! Keep it up, I love it!😃👍

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Awww, thank you, Frans!😊

[@gijsbertuslaurensvandevooren]

Car sicknes tablets next time

[@JacobBax]

2:27 you're damn right

[@norajazzypoppy9043]

Love this vlog.but i don't go in 🎢 i just keep my feet on the ground 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😊♥️

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you, Nora!

[@Dutchy1979]

Carnaval festival is for kids

[@Dratsab]

From 1952 to 1974, Pieck was responsible for designing almost everything for fairy-tale park Efteling in Kaatsheuvel, now one of the major theme parks in Europe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_Pieck check out artist Anton Pieck for a little background history of the Efteling.

[@meticulousgeek]

Sad to hear about your Vogel Rok experience, my dad had exactly the same - the effect is a lot like getting really motion sick and it definitely can ruin the rest of your day. Also sorry that some of the major rides were closed but glad to hear you had fun anyway. I'd definitely recommend getting season passes if you plan to visit regularly (which I also recommend because the park is beautiful in all seasons). Houdoe!

[@marcovtjev]

If you hadn't guessed, Rok are the large birds from 1001 (Arabian) nights. Usually spelled "Roc" in English. P.s. Python rollercoaster?

[@rmyikzelf5604]

What's so great about Efteling is that they really honour their past. Python is over 40 years old (it was Efteling's first rollercoaster and in 1981 the longest in mainland Europe) and instead of replacing it, in 2018 the track was completely rebuild (and made quite a lot smoother). The oldest parts of the park are 70 years old (in the Fairytale Forest) and meticulously maintained or (as is the case with the Mushroom Path now, rebuilt). They don't easily tear things down. (R.I.P. Bob!)

[@B0K1T0]

One of my favorites is the wooden rollercoaster "Joris en de Draak", but I do love both rollercoasters and wood constructions (and the combination of those is just amazing). And the "Python" just because I wasn't allowed in it as a young kid because I wasn't tall enough (1.40 meters at the time, I still remember very well..) my first time in the Efteling, but later went in all of the rollercoasters over and over again (front seat!) with my nieces 😆♥ Nice that you loved it too, and enjoy having those particular Efteling tunes stuck in your head forever 🤣

[@arturobianco848]

I'm going next week again gonna see winter efteling. Good to see you enjoying me home park.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Have a great time!!🤩

[@spekenbonen72]

In my younger years, I used to live in Tilburg. Had season tickets 4 or 5 years running. Looking forward to taking my grandsons there, when they are old enough.

[@Wrecker3D]

Droom Vlucht (Dream Flight) is closed until march for maintenance (they're lifting the roof (literally) and retracking the ride plus other refurbishments and switching to LED lighting) If you got sick in Vogel Rok you might not like Villa Volta (haunted mansion with turning room) And to get a great view of the park and it's hotel(s)/resort(s) Visit the Pagode (next to Symbolica-ish) this flying temple can even show you the Towers of Terror... I mean Tilburg on a clear day (when not distracted by the beauty of the park itself 😅) And of course if (when) you go again try some of the food, some you might know like the poffertjes (across the vintage steam carrousel) and pizza, bread & pastries at the bakery across Max & Moritz, Chicken in Mrs Boltes Kitchen (might misspell the name) Asian food at the Toko near the Pagode and much much more Last advice: use their app to see waiting times, opening times etc.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you for the information, Wrecker3D! We did go on the Pagode! The views were amazing!

[@Wrecker3D]

@@SoultoSoulTravels you might know this, but some of your viewers might not so everyone learns something extra 😜

[@angelawilson120]

I think Dianna, Michael and Elyse would love to go there !! 😊

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

They went before we did and they have only been here a few months - we have been here for over a year😮!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qUgpypjrtpb8k

[@bonkie35]

Can you imagine that when i was a child, there was only "het sprookjesbos" Flying fakir, Watercaroussel We loved it as a child, 40 years later i still go once year at least. Check out Anton Pieck and you understand the efteling

[@StevenQ74]

You have not been on Python? that was the biggest rollercoaster in Europe when it was opened in 1981, it was also my first rollercoaster experience. It was completely retracked a few years ago and now it's much smoother.

[@StevenQ74]

By the way, if you wt tano learn more about Efteling I recommend this video, it's in English kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIGQomygZd9ridk

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Maybe next time!

[@kooswillem]

As a native Dutchmen, I've been to the park numerous (15+) times, but just recently gone to two easy to miss shows that I really now recommend. I used to think why watch a show while there is so much other nice interactive things to do in the parc, but I am so glad I finally got around to see them. So the first show is Ravelijn, which is a story involving a wild bird act, horse acrobatics and knight fighting scenes and animatronics. And the final show which I always dismissed is the water show that is at the time the parc closes and it is really spectacular. It at the lake, and it has water fountains and pyrotechnics and is musically supported by almost all the theme songs of the attractions in the parc and a really nice way to close off your visit and stay in that magical moment just a bit longer while leaving. I highly recommend them both, but if you can do only one pick the fountain show at parc closing time. Love the channel, and that you have found a home here with us.

[@jorybrenders]

Droomvlucht is closed till march 2023. They replacing some parts of the track. It's a big maintenance. And at the entrance there building a new hotel with 700 beds.

[@TTHBLOX_]

Glad you loved it. Be sure to return for Dance Macabre opening in 2024

[@remconet]

13:40 Yes! You should absolutely get passes. They are reasonably priced and you get to go whenever you want. I live about 30 minutes away and sometimes I go during the week (I work on weekends) to just relax and walk around the forest, maybe do a couple of rides. It always relaxes me!

[@hiq4509]

How are u guys

[@sjoerdderks4731]

You were a bit to late for spookslot, one of the oldest attractions of the Efteling that retired in September (you walked past by when you went to baron, also it was stomach friendly )

[@plumdutchess]

I spent three days in the Efteling with my family during the fall school vacation. The first time we went for more than one day was in 2019 and it will be something that we'll keep doing every few years or so. I still miss it so much and I want to go back now. Unfortunately Symbolica was closed when we were there. Also for maintenance. Also Joris en de Draak is completely taken apart, so I think that'll be a long while before it's open again.

[@gert-janvanderlee5307]

My favorit ride in the Efteling is Villa Volta. I can't go on any of the rollercoasters either as I will get sick too on rides that move fast. But there is stil plenty rides left without the fast moving ones.

[@Dasypodidae45]

I also don't like vogelrock. If you wanna become a fighter pilot however it's a nice introduction to g-forces ;)

[@fleurayz]

I really love the old merry go round they have indoors and also the museum part of the efteling, there is also a part with train dioramas I think they are called. I would watch it for hoooours as a kid

[@TheFreedutch2008]

Always like your videos but I think this was the first one with annoying background music? Or did you always do it and I have never noticed. I doubt that.

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Hello j van den heuvel! We had to put music over the Efteling’s music because of copyright’s.

[@TheFreedutch2008]

@@SoultoSoulTravels Ah that explains it. Btw when I was a little kid Efteling was almost nothing more then a couple of hobbit type houses and garden gnomes.

[@marijkie1202]

I live 12 kilometers from Walibi Holland (I've been there once😬) but I rather go to efteling. I always have the feeling you got so much more for you're money over there🙂

[@ewolthaus]

So glad you loved the Efteling. Thank you for your fun videos.

[@Ihy744ppp]

Great shots from the park, guys

[@SoultoSoulTravels]

Thank you!