WE'RE OFF TO EFTELING! PREP, PACKING & BUCKET LIST! | Day In The Life Vlog

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We're going back to Efteling and we are so excited! Join us for a day in the life vlog where we share our bucket list, prep and pack for our trip! :)
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[@ilseruwalder1499]

Baron might be closed due to the weather... but I´m sure you´ll do all the other things on your bucket list. Enjoy the snow and have fun!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We were lucky and it was open yesterday so Helena was able to ride 🙌 thank you so much for watching 😊 x

[@Phoeniiix]

Oh you must have caught the snowfall! I was at efteling yesterday and efteling when theres snow is a rare treat !

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We couldn’t believe the snow! It was incredible. Thank you for watching 😊 X

[@debdelooze7993]

I wish you a fabulous trip to Efteling! Looking forward to the vlogs!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you so much 😊 x

[@Eggsysworld]

Have so much fun lovelies!!! Keep in mind there's a lot of construction and maintenance going on atm though! But regardless, enjoy the winterse weide

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment 😊 we’re looking forward to taking it in and having a different pace to this visit. X

[@yula3723]

Your pronounications of the attractions are spot on!!🤩 And at the moment a lot of attractions are closed (due to constructions) , but also the main entrance area is under construction (due to the new hotel opening in '25. So it is a little bit uglier/less beautiful atm :( (for everyone reading this and planning to go to Efteling) Watching Aquanura in the dark is such a good one! I'm going in february, so that'll go on my list as well :) Renting skates is 2,50 euro's (or between 2,50-4,50, differs per year, but last year it was €2,50) Looking forward to the video's! Hope you have a fantastic time🍄✨🧚

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

That's so kind of you to say. We've still found the park extremely magical and we've had a super time so far. The construction hasn't hindered too much for us. Aquanura last night in the dark was spectacular. We loved it so much. What a great alternative to fireworks. Thank you for the heads up on the ice skating and thank you for watching 😀 x

[@brightfurys]

hooray for efteling!! love how you set fun little goals for each trip, hope you both have a great time :D

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

It really helps us get done the things we definitely don't want to miss. It's a fun little challenge. Thank you so much for watching 😀 x

[@saskiapanter]

Cool, if you are here now, snow snow snow. Makes it extra wintery. I hope you didn't plan going on Python, it's also closed. Have a lot of fun❤😊

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Hiya 😊 the snow has made it so atmospheric and magical. We’ve been very lucky, we’ve just managed to ride Python 🙌 thank you for watching x

[@theshelpols]

I have never heard of Efteling till I started to watch you guys! It looks magical and I am looking forward to more vlogs from there :)

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We'd definitely recommend it. We'd heard so many good things about it and last year cemented our love for it. Thank you for watching 😀 x

[@chriswilcox9215]

I'm sure you'll have a great time, construction or not. Look out for the machines that give you a small souvenir in exchange for a coin. You have the Donkey, The Smithy, Crowned Duck and The Stone Hen. Consider getting a Magic water or kids meal at Polles Keuken, for more cheap souvenir ideas.

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We'll have to see if theres a way to get a coin as we don't have any. We've seen the machines though. That's cool that they give you a souvenir. Thank you for watching 😀 x

[@brendazaal7739]

Sounds like you are perfectly prepared! Sleeping beauty is currently under construction, but if you keep left you will start at the second stop in the fairytale forest. Enjoy ☺️

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Cheers for the heads up 😊 we’ll be trying to make sure we go the right way this time. Thank you for watching x

[@Tracey_Armstrong]

Yaaaay! How exciting - and for us too as we get to tag along 🤭 double yay! It all sounds completely wonderful. I am wanting to read more this year too - there just aren’t enough hours in a day sometimes ❤

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Hope you enjoy watching 😊 it’s definitely taking a conscious effort to read more. I know exactly what you mean. My commute has been the perfect time. Thank you for watching x

[@sasmitatjhie]

Please also go to the fairy tale forest when it's dark! It's also different experience

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you so much for the suggestion. We took up that idea tonight. You were right. We loved it! 😊 thank you for watching x

[@kimberlyboomaars8119]

If your are comming during the weekend make time to visit CARO the Efteling theatershow. It's a very good show with Efteling music and you don't need to known Dutch.

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We would absolutely love to see this show. We'll definitely have to look into a weekend trip. Thank you for watching x

[@chelseasadventures]

So excited for this new series me and my boyfriend were just looking at a visit for august as we have a European wedding near by! So this will be giving us all the Inspo!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Amazing! We definitely recommend visiting Efteling. It’ll be a bit different during this winter season but recommend watching our May vlogs from last year too. Thank you for watching 😊 x

[@marielle.leonie7752]

So fun!! Too bad so many attractions are closed in the Efteling atm but the winterefteling is really cosy anyway

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Looking forward to the cosy vibe 😊 thank you for watching x

[@marielle.leonie7752]

@@sohelenaandmartyn I can't wait to watch the vlogs :) I've been stuck at home with a burnout for a year and it has really helped me to watch your vlogs at Efteling and Disney, because I couldn't go myself, so thank you so much

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

@@marielle.leonie7752 sending you all our best ❤️ your support means so much to us x

[@Jedi.prince.ross.]

Martyn you look really really well 😁 can tell you've been hitting the gym! I'm so excited for you both!!!!! Can't wait to see the vlogs!!! ♥️

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you for watching 😊 definitely tried to keep consistent recently in my personal challenge. X

[@agentXphoenix]

Yay! Delighted you're going back to Efteling!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you so much for watching 😊 we’re excited to return x

[@SuperDutchjohn]

Not the best time for going back, Efteling is a complete construction and renovating pit at the moment, all the coasters were down in the past week, except Max and Moritz and Vogelrok......There is one big plus though........the lighting in the evening is stunning, especially around the winter area......Hope you have a lot of fun and that Martyn finally does Baron, have a tip for him, and I know, it sounds weird, but it is the best to do Baron on the FRONT row for the 1st time, trust me, you can see the track, so it is less scary, besides, the last row is a lot more powerfull also! Thumbs up!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thanks for the heads up. We’re just excited to have a more laid back approach and taking in whatever Efteling has to offer at the moment. We’ll really be making use of our accommodation too. Time for books and board games. Cheers for the tip on Baron. Thank you for watching 😊 x

[@SuperDutchjohn]

Just one more tip, forgot to mention it before, but do NOT forget to go on the Pagode tower in the evening, the view on the park will blow your mind!!@@sohelenaandmartyn

[@57sapke]

Efteling love it, I went 2 years ago to Loosche Land. Unfortunately many things are now under construction, but you will love the Winter-Efteling. Don't forget to visit Bäkerei Krümel, Helena will love it. 😁 Hopefully you can see Aquanura, as lake is frozen.

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We’re looking forward to a chilled (more ways than one) and laid back trip 😊 hopefully we can catch Aquanura, thank you for watching x

[@jaychristiaans2177]

You should also really check out the show caro!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

We’d love to! Think we’d need to come back for a weekend trip. Thank you for watching 😊 xx

[@jaychristiaans2177]

@@sohelenaandmartyn yess that is a good reason to come back and not to forget danse macabre opening around october this year so a lot of excited things to come.

[@ilsekuiper01]

I think you are check all things on your bucketlist this time! Also you try, if you haven’t yet, am Eigenheimer. It’s a spiral potato stick. Lovely! You have the shuttlebus in Loonsche land by the hotel that Will bring you near to Efteling entrance. Have a great journey over to Efteling. And enjoy your stay 🎉😊

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Ah yeah, we tried one of those on our trip last year. Though there were a couple more flavours we haven’t tried. Love the snacks. 😊 Thank you so much for watching x

[@sherriw890]

Looking forward to the vlogs

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you so much 😊 x

[@Rascarrr]

Efteling yaaaayyyyyyy

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you for watching 😊 x

[@RHTubeOnYouTube]

Can't wait to follow along as we're hoping to return this year. Loving the Dr Who scarf (maybe you should call in at Walibi Holland and ride Lost Mavity 😂). Have a fantastic time

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

😂😂 hope you enjoy following along. Thank you for watching x

[@jessieberns2577]

Would have loved to welcome you to Loonsche Land or Bosrijk at the reception! Enjoy your trip 😊

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Thank you so much, we're having a magical time. 😀 x

[@TheMagicInWonderland]

Awww Efteling - we still haven’t been but your trip inspired us to do so. We ALMOST went over Xmas but it was going to cost quite a lot so, we didn’t do it x. COME ON MARTYN! Time to face your fears there 😊.

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Efteling will be there waiting for you. No rush. 😊 we hope you have a fab time when you experience it. Ooooh that’s a good pep talk. We’ll see if he can conquer it. Thank you for watching x

[@TheMagicInWonderland]

@@sohelenaandmartyn awww I really hope so, that will be awesome. Can’t wait to experience it all again through the vlogs xx

[@ilsekuiper01]

Oh fairytail forrest (sprookjesbos) is also Winter. You, specially Helena 😊

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Yay! Thank you for letting us know and thank you for watching 😊 x

[@JennyAmponsah]

Is Efteling like a version of Disneyland Paris? 😊😊😊😊😊hope you both had a good time!!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Efteling is very unique with its own identity. 😊 Very magical, based on fairytales and a world of wonder. Great rides, theming, nature and very friendly. Highly recommend. We love both theme parks. Thank you for watching Jenny x

[@ilsekuiper01]

Super Nice you are going to WinterEfteling today. Loonsche Land is really Nice. We stayed There a few years in a row. Nice and quit, Good vibe, Good food. If you are during the week waiting is not bad. You Will see. Maybe I Will see you There. I am going this week 😊🎉. Love Efteling

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Have the most amazing time in Efteling. 🙌 we’re looking forward to our trip. Excited to see our treehouse. 😊 Thank you so much for watching x

[@Britt425]

Oh that is so nice to hear! It's my 'home park'! If you like to have more tips, i've got a lot of them😊. Did you already visit 'Caro'?, i recommend that. I'm very often in the Efteling, would be so nice to say hi! Have a lot of fun!

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Hello Britt 😀 thank you so much for your wonderful support and for leaving us this message. We'd love to do Caro, think we might have to return for a weekend at some point to make sure we tick it off our bucket list. ♥️ x

[@Britt425]

@@sohelenaandmartyn That's a great reason to come back!😀 It was so nice to meet you both today!! Enjoy the rest of your stay🥳

[@marielle.leonie7752]

Ice skating is €2.50 to rent a pair of skates btw so not expensive at all :)

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Ah fantastic!! We’ll give it a go then we think 😊 thank you for letting us know and for watching x

[@GuidoXclusive]

To bad your visiting at this moment because its a bit of a big building depot at the moment. Many rides closed, many fences, a lot of buidling going on in the park. Efteling is always fun, but at the moment... I can imagine it wont be the experience your would expect or want of the park. Hope you still will enjoy your stay, because you already planned it, but keep in mind.... its not the full experience your gonna get.

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Hiya 😊 thank you for your comment. We’re having such a fantastic time on our 2nd trip to Efteling. We’ve been loving it and don’t mind the construction or closures. Still plenty to keep us entertained. ❤️ it’s been very magical so far. Thank you for watching x

[@GuidoXclusive]

I love watching your videos and tripreports from foreign visitors to the Efteling. We are yearpass holders and visit the park around twice a month. But love seeing the comments and reactions of people that are visiting the first (or second) time. Enjoy your stay, because its still a very special place to be!! 🎉😊

[@GuidoXclusive]

@@sohelenaandmartyn if your visiting the fairytale forest, stop at the gnome village to find the hidden creatures. Mouse in the big mushroom house chimney, hidden squirrel above the door in the house with the gnome in the window. Your bucketlist sounds real fun! If you have some spare time in the evening, you could visit the Doloris Meta Maze in Tilburg. ;-)

[@renebakx1963]

Januari is cheap because they close a lot of the rides.

[@sohelenaandmartyn]

Ah I see. We’re looking forward to taking things at a laid back pace this trip. Excited to take in a different vibe. 😊 thank you for watching x