Symbolica - AMAZING Trackless Dark Ride - Efteling Theme Park

[@charless.7701]

Hearing those kids go "Woah!" That is what a good ride does.

[@flammerfalcon6642]

To annoy other people?

[@justinm2697]

@@flammerfalcon6642 If hearing kids having fun annoys you then you best stay away from theme parks.

[@TR-xb9bz]

@@justinm2697 that's right

[@RicoLee27]

@@flammerfalcon6642 its made for kids, its good that they have fun

[@You-mr3lo]

I think its A great ride.. 35 mil, is a small prise if you compare it with ratatoiule in Disney (200 mil)..i think symbolica has even better theming.

[@AJ-hy9si]

Beautiful attraction. It's good to see more trackless rides that aren't screen based. They did an amazing job on this!

[@tmcprod]

It' such a shame that the whale 3:55 did not work

[@xR0dz]

@@tmcprod Yep normally it works

[@ageoflove1980]

Yeah the physical detailing is amazing. There are like no dead zones.

[@TVARecordings]

THANK YOU! I thought i was the only one who bothered the screens in other darkrides like Ratatouile

[@Wig4]

@@TVARecordings I'm bothered by them :-)

[@mj-rg9kp]

It’s so strange in the coolest way. So unique like nothing you see in the states. It legit felt like you were lost in an old European magical castle. 🤩

[@alisterfolson]

Major Theme Park Companies: We've closed all our theme parks, sorry! SoCal Attractions 360 : We've got you, fam

[@coopercooper3470]

Is that something to brag about

[@-DumpsterFire]

@@coopercooper3470 no

[@kickingpanda773]

true

[@SvenvanOijen]

This POV shows the music tour. There is also a hero tour and treasure tour. Especially during the end it takes you in totally different scenes.

[@olliedayze]

That's so cool!

[@arentsteen5452]

They really aren't all that different tbh. That part was a bit overhyped

[@tedioustotoro4885]

Arent Steen yeah, it’s about as different as seeing Trader Sam in Mystic Manor instead of the singing knights

[@oliviervanheugten1065]

I like the hero tour the most

[@sandra7790]

It ist one room that is total different, and some little aspects in the rest of the ride. I like the treasure tour most.

[@marionchua7543]

This ride is incredible from start to finish. I've never seen a trackless ride that masterfully incorporates animatronics, projector screens, and space so seamlessly. It has a lot of heart, which I sometimes feel is lacking in trackless rides.

[@activemindset]

I've watched the "behind the scenes, in the making" videos and it was definitely a work of love

[@Taijifufu]

This ride is right up there with Disney quality production. And that ride length!

[@jvanness90]

This has to be one of the best rides I’ve ever seen outside of a Disney or universal park.

[@koen4069]

Efteling has got that Disney/ universal quality but is just not as well known

[@mstrmren]

@@koen4069 Efteling is well known! Sadly Phantasialand isn’t... They aren’t even in The Top10 Theme Parks list by Visitors

[@dutchshark1580]

@@mstrmren Yeah, Phantasialand is underrated, but so is Efteling cause not a lot of foreigners talk about it

[@mstrmren]

@@dutchshark1580 Thats wrong, Efteling is the thrid most visited Theme Park in Europe after Disneyland Paris and Europa Parm, meanwhile Phantasialand is not even in the Top 10

[@dutchshark1580]

@@mstrmren Outside of Europe do you hear anyone talk about Efteling? But you’re right, Phantasialand deserves much more credit

[@Bobsheaux]

Oh man... Trackless cars, sure, but to have them taking different routes, checking out this bit of the ride while others are looking at that bit, none of them ever in danger of colliding with each other... This ride had some MAD designers on it. Woof!

[@patrickvanschijndel4633]

normally at Efteling they do in-house designs

[@why6212]

I was also amazed by this. I think it would be cool if there were more areas that you may or may not interact with based on a variable path. That way the ride could be fresh for several trips, and to see every bit you would have to be lucky and ride it many times.

[@46numanr]

When you visit this parc, forget Disney. When you come here see it as a magical adventure. When you come in the fairytale forest (started wth 10 storys in 1953 ) don't expect parts from Disneyfilms but enjoy the (sometimes scarry) old fairytales from Europ. Everything in this parc is developt here and all the music that you hear is speciali compost for this parc. (excuse for my English, i am Dutch)

[@silver17s91]

Ja da kenne we merke xD

[@michaelrandall4862]

I was wondering what this was based on and you have clearly answered my question.

[@bussehoes8758]

1952*

[@s_b156]

@@michaelrandall4862 This is actually based on a mascot from the park, not a fairytale.

[@juliusfucik4011]

sorry to disappoint you, but not all music is custom written. Do some research.

[@cc-fy8dw]

Reminds me of mystic manor at Disneyland Hong Kong

[@captain_lizzeard]

When they were designing the ride, they've actually based it on Mystic Manor.

[@ophthodoc]

Collin Cheema exactly what I was thinking.

[@leggidicomputer991]

Most of the disney attraction take is idea from this park.

[@grantedklass777]

Collin Cheema yes

[@Toast0808]

Thefollower Gamer This park rips off Disney.

[@bwcarter921]

This looks incredible. Has to be one of the top 10 best rides in the world...

[@MrJasonshores364]

This park is pure magic, I think I like this more than Disney, just from what I've seen. So magical and beautiful.

[@michaelabrewer5445]

This is the most beautiful ride I’ve ever seen! ✨

[@UKinUSA-xx5zo]

As an American I salute you for this ride. Really takes you into another world.

[@rex88moser]

And it has different tours as well

[@Vixx89]

This ride makes me crave food from The Cheesecake Factory for some reason

[@chrisulmer694]

VixxenEyez Why is that? What does this ride have to do with some factory that makes cheesecakes?

[@chrisulmer694]

Naughtysauce I’m hungry talking about cheesecake 🧀. Will you please make me a cheesecake?

[@moonstar3819]

Same. The decor seems similar.

[@vinstinct]

Lol i can totally see the decor is similar.

[@Shadow_from_the_sun]

lmao

[@twc8356]

Now that’s a Journey into Imagination

[@Nathandelange]

They themed the floors!!! They themed the floors of a trackless ride yall

[@justimagine2403]

Efteling has to be a top go to place. Not only this ride but a few more are top notch dark rides.

[@jeroen3241]

3:48 nooooooo. The fish was broken in this video..... it is supose to come down like a big reveal and destroy the glass.... This ride is fun and all, it is just a little slow for me. There are a lot of ''dead'' moment in this ride where there is nothing to see really. Wish it was more active as Mistic Manor..

[@Coastephoto]

I think it goes way too fast lmao 😂

[@MamaVanMeesje]

Ja, super jammer!

[@CarloRufinoSabusap]

*whale

[@Vivereee]

Also the touchscreen on the ride feels broken, because it doesn't do anything.

[@AwkwardTurtle10]

@@Vivereee It actually does do something at several moments. Maybe yours was broken? If you have the opportunity to ride Symbolica again you definitly should and try it again!

[@CaptBarbosa77]

I’m very impressed by this attraction! It’s on par with Disney park rides! Maybe even better!

[@samendenmarc1849]

Nice to see our local Dutch pride!

[@DanielHs04]

@@wimcornelissen1045 eigenlijk is Disney Efteling 2.0 😉

[@DanielHs04]

@@dave04 Uh ja.

[@WouterTV]

You helped building it? Cool!

[@joeyh.a]

@@WouterTV they said that they were proud of it, a great park not even from disney.

[@Thijs9215]

@@wimcornelissen1045 nee

[@AlexChipman]

This gives me a strong "Little Nemo in SlumberLand" vibe

[@fartsnrainbows]

Alex Chipman omg soo true

[@Camquarters]

dark rides are the best. im glad this theme park actually embraces them and not just screens and 3D glasses

[@ipdvb4853]

Too bad the whale didn't work that day ;-) When it does it takes on a swimming motion and breaks the glass with its tail. Fantastic ride. Not perfect but impressive for a park not run by Disney. The original soundtrack is also just brilliant.

[@happiestplace3754]

Oh, that makes much more sense, but I did like the effect of the glass cracking and real water leaking out.

[@MissMoontree]

I once went on it and there was no whale or water... it was weird. It is way better when it functions.

[@Taijifufu]

That explains it. I figured it must've been broken at the time because it was oddly stationary, especially compared to the rest of the ride.

[@briancline7349]

The animatronics and detail like that may only be “impressive for a Park not run by Disney” but the great and imaginative artistic vision of this ride and the magical feel of the many scenes place this ride right in the top tier of all dark rides for me.

[@michaelbreckshot6589]

I have a feeling That's a trait that goes with Europe as a whole

[@ONCIE_Lee]

I didn't even knew this ride and amusement park existed because I have never went there in my whole entire life... But as I rummaged through youtube and listened to one of this ride's OST I quickly became a fan of this ride!!! I really like the story and the OST (& I really like pardoes! The jester mascot of efteling who could use magic with his magic wand!) 심볼리카 대박!! 파르두스 귀여워!!!

[@MiNombreEsElCamaron]

ONCIE Lee what is OST?

[@ONCIE_Lee]

@@MiNombreEsElCamaron Original Sound Track! (The main theme song kinda stuff!)

[@QDude24]

@@ONCIE_Lee The Vogel Rok OST is the best imo, you should visit sometime!

[@yigoh8437]

@@QDude24 jammer dat alles kapot is in vogel rok🤷

[@peeryoutube]

If you like this soundtrack, you should listen to more Efteling music, they’re all wonderful.

[@eggsforbreakfast2718]

This is a ride I’d just want to walk around in

[@bryantjuh4914]

Megthe egg I did. :-)

[@flammerfalcon6642]

Why???

[@vidlink]

This is very impressive, like Disney level impressive. I would love to see this in person.

[@bruceke13]

The theming in efteling are way better then disney

[@yeetboi2134]

Bruce van de Ven 🤨

[@vidlink]

@@yeetboi2134: Lol, that was also my reaction when I first read his comment.

[@bas9682]

It actually has. You should visit it. Efteling doesnt have only blue fences

[@timhulsen7385]

I wouldn't say better but different in a good way

[@danteferrise6742]

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS OVER AND OVER UNTIL YOU SAW EVERY PART OF THIS RIDE!!!! SOOOO PRETTY!! AND MAGICAL!

[@EftelwesleyHD]

As always a nice video! 👍 Only had the big fish a malfunction, but it's still a very nice Dark Ride. What am I glad that I close living and weekly this attraction can visit. :)

[@cas73]

A whale isn't a big fish😏

[@KapiteinOoglap]

Cas Timisela It’s not a whale, it’s a Fablefish. Fish.

[@3Davmawey]

@@cas73 According to Dory, it is 😂

[@cas73]

@@KapiteinOoglap wist ik niet, je hebt helemaal gelijk👌

[@MinecraftAgency12]

Gotta love Dunglish ;)

[@lars7282]

I love how that sparkle effect is such an easy thing to do, but it’s still so effective

[@bswift1991]

Crazy good dark ride in a ridiculously unknown theme park. This park is up there with Disney in my opinion. Such a unique and interesting theme to the whole place.

[@OrangeStar222]

It may be unknown in America, but it's the third most visited Theme Park in Europe just behind Europapark and Disneyland Paris.

[@bswift1991]

@@OrangeStar222 That's good to know. I live in the UK but we've managed to go twice and it's always mind blowing how good it is there.

[@DanielHs04]

The Efteling luckily is in the top 25 visited theme parks in the world and just surpassed 'Walt Disney Studios Park' in Paris. There are 1 milliom foreign visitors each yeat and their still growing! With Symbolica they tried to appeal to foreign markets, which helped them a lot in term of foreign visitors!

[@bswift1991]

@@DanielHs04 I'd love to come back to ride symbolica, it looks incredible! Hopefully I will get the chance soon :D

[@Eftel_edits0]

Efteling is a very big themepark in Europe (funfact the efteling exists longer than any of the disney parks)

[@ophthodoc]

Wow great attraction. Really so much to see and it’s cool how the cars break away from one another for unique adventures. You could ride and reride and have different experiences.

[@groovyroses]

it is so cool and magical. I love the music.

[@gilbertlozano902]

Lovely brightness feeling about the experience!

[@connieshultz8137]

I just watched another ride video from this same park,and they were both breathtaking!! Thank you for sharing these videos so I could enjoy these beautiful rides!💜

[@嶺々稲荷雅楽Garaku]

すごい世界観好き！ 乗ってみたい！！

[@jay10071981]

Proud to be a Dutchie! Efteling is Amazing. Love it

[@tfdarric]

Wow. Best dark ride ever

[@MrOnYx26]

FOR ALL THE PEOPLE SAYING THE FISH IS BROKEN. I went today and it works perfectly fine again

[@kevinleentvaar2893]

MrOnyx30 it was just broken that day

[@Wig4]

@@kevinleentvaar2893 It happens more ! ... (probably relay safety device) I like the gentle movement style of the BIG 'wonderfish' while it is "swimming down" :-)

[@Taijifufu]

WHALES ARE MAMMALS!

[@flammerfalcon6642]

@@Taijifufu You are correct.

[@jt8162]

As with anything else you only say whales are mammals because someone else told you they were.. but how do you know that person was right? lol

[@janeporter818]

So beautiful and magical. 💗💗💗💗

[@foetsie85]

the whole park is magical, not like disney but different. it's a different twist

[@Itzplayz189]

Seeing you going in the same cart as I always go makes me so happy ❤

[@GabriellaGabig]

this park seems so cool. I love the nederlands. always hoping to be back there soon. I am dutch heritage but born in america. worked there as an au pair years ago. would love to go back and make a surrealist film about these magical spaces and the nature.

[@WouterPlanet]

Finally a new ride longer than 2 min!

[@cookieemunster]

That's one of the best none disney dark rides I've ever seen! Incredible! 😀 👍

[@hannahblespecter5325]

This is an amazing looking ride. Even though I didn't completely understand the storyline it was so much fun. I'd love to visit one day.

[@peeryoutube]

It’s about Pardoes (the guy you see throughout the ride) so basically, you’re going to visit the king and you meet the strict guy called O.J Punctuel (the guy standing on the stairs) but then Pardoes suddenly interrupts and uses his magic to open the stairs and takes you to a hidden world full of fantasy.

[@thespiafangirls1291]

A GREAT DARK RIDE NOT FROM DISNEY! I LOVE IT!!! Disney is a master when it comes to environmental dark rides, and here, theyve done wonderfully to match their standards

[@skellington15]

Ride with a Disney budget. That's rare.

[@MrOnYx26]

This park is even better than Disney

[@3Davmawey]

@@MrOnYx26 Though I'm absolutely in love and awe with the Efteling, I respectfully disagree.

[@3Davmawey]

Actually this ride's budget is rumored to be around 30.000.000€,which isn't even half of the average Disney dark ride budget! :O

[@brentr1846]

MrOnyx30 better than disney? Wait for rise of the resistance!

[@DanielHs04]

@@3Davmawey the budget for the ride was €35,000,000.- but for a ride with such a 'low' budget it can compete with Disney. 😁

[@LFELIPE_FB]

Efteling is simply amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Cutelatinguy2]

That was pretty Efteling amazing!!

[@Actionfan19]

This ride also has some re-rideability to it.

[@LittleTut]

An explosion of movement and sound. :)

[@linasithlady7377]

Would everyone please refrain from calling that whale a fish? It's a virtual mammal and you know it, heathens!

[@vinstinct]

Lol, I saw comments about the fish but i didn't realize they were talking about the whale. I thought I missed something.

[@QDude24]

Well, fact is, according to Efteling, it is not a whale, but a fish. So....

[@uncaboat2399]

@@QDude24 so Efteling needs an education in marine biology, no big

[@QDude24]

@@uncaboat2399 thats not how it works

[@MarceldeJong]

The Dutch do have an excuse, the Dutch word for whale is "walvis", which has the word "vis" in it, which is Dutch for fish. Also the creature is called Fabelvis which would translate to Fable Fish, but I think Fable Whale would be better.

[@greenbrown7776]

What a strange and enchanting ride! I'd love to give it whirl!

[@CallardAndBowser]

I have to say that ride is impressive !

[@FuriosasWarRig]

Oh this is absolutely beautiful

[@cornjobb]

such a wonderfully-designed ride. and thankfully, no shooting involved

[@Wig4]

4 times interactive trough the touch screens in the ride vehicle, but amazingly, MOST young people sit there, literally frozen before those screens... (HELLO KID GAMERS ? Do you still exist ?? ... lol) ... then, the OLD guys take over to get action in it ... lol (I see this every time when I go in the ride... the KIDS don't PLAY ... lol)

[@coastermadian5728]

Yes i know thank god i like rides which u can just sit on and enjoy

[@TheSpelledMilk]

Art at its FINEST. This is AMAZING

[@bunniesandthorns]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@AshleyCatamus]

How beautiful!

[@RicMorton]

Impressive. Most Impressive!

[@ashleyrosa6029]

Based on what I’ve seen on this channel the U.S. theme parks needs to step their game all the way up. Wigs have been snatched people have been shooketh.

[@arielperez3613]

This ride looks way better than the Remy’s Ratatouille adventure trackless ride at Epcot!

[@94CakeCup]

This is an actual fairytale 🥹

[@whatsmyname4784]

This’s unbelievable!!! They really did a great job on this ride mashallah 😍😍

[@pamelahicks517]

It's amazing and fantastical. Wonderful ride.

[@toxicbambi6208]

those ride vehicles are adorable!

[@OrangeStar222]

I remember being extremely disappointed in this darkride after all the hype, but it grew on me over time. I still like the other dark rides better. Maybe it's nostalgia. The first scene with grandmage Almar is still my favourite, such a wonderful room with loads of details everywhere!

[@yigoh8437]

I read it as grandma almar

[@blue_wisteria]

演出が全て良すぎる😍

[@eviehammond9509]

Every video from this park is amazing!!! Wish it was closer!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!💜💜💜

[@rivermegan]

Absolutely stunning ride wow!!!

[@ycrep1993]

Definitely the best darkride in the Netherlands

[@realboltfan]

Jesus H Christ that was f’ing amazing! One of the best I’ve seen. Visually stunning.

[@hortondlfn1994]

Gorgeous!

[@1000HolyPlaces]

Oh my goodness, I NEED to go there!

[@coastermadian5728]

Yes its such a well put together ride with so much theming its worth a ride

[@lyeehaw5556]

Its truely a beautiful place, when i feel sad i ask a friend to go there together and even go alone sometimes the park is both calming and thrilling, it also has some awesome rollercoasters like "Joris en de draak" or "Baron 1898" i really reccomend going there at some piont in your life

[@Mc64REAL]

Loraine Jansen i love efteling there is so many good rides like fatamorgana and piranja

[@BB-wc9jx]

Magnificent ride 👍

[@chikepico7]

なにこれのりたーーい！！🥺🥺🥺🌸

[@daniellekendall53]

That ride is really impressive. Alot of different things going on to the individual car, someone is going somewhere else at the same time you're somewhere else, love it . Got to be a magnetic system under the floor?

[@colinbastiaens5882]

nope it is all done with the help of programming

[@tydes23]

Underneath the floor lies a cable which the vehicles follow.

[@danielarm.1658]

Looks so magical

[@sydneyalmanza2768]

I want to go back just to ride this ride. It wasn't there when I went before. Looks amazing!

[@べーやちゃんだべー]

ピースしてんのかわいい

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Masterpiece

[@turinggirl6432]

I have no idea what this ride is about but I don’t care. I love it and I want to ride it. This ride just oozes pure joy.

[@queenmedesa]

Beautiful!

[@coastermadian5728]

I love this attraction all three tours are amazing its really well put together i wish we had something like this in the uk thanks for sharing its really good quality asweell

[@stressmuffin]

It’s so adorable! I don’t get why the whale cracking & breaking the aquarium is irrelevant to this ride, which is the scariest, yet coolest part. However, the rest of the ride is so enchanting & magical.

[@energizedviper42]

I went on this yesterday. It was the first trackless ride I have been on, the 3rd dark ride I have been on (the first was also yesterday) and the first time I have seen an animatronic like these.

[@alx42013]

Pretty amazing

[@IntergalacticSpaceKitten]

I want that sparkling/shimmer rain effect for like my bedroom or something. Is it just a light doing that? It'd be awesome

[@jenschi3833]

Beautiful ride.

[@najnebe3356]

Bare in mind y’all Efteling has always taken the standards seen at Disney parks and made it their own. Their storylines are unique and fun. And I love that they strive to outdo the industry standards.

[@julieallen5371]

Efteling was around before Disney :)

[@Userhandleidk]

I'm just wondering how I've never heard about this magical place until now

[@timhulsen7385]

I would love to see more rides from Disney not really based on any movie or story, like Mystic Manor, Pirates of the Caribean and Splash Mountain, (ye I know, but Its not really based on song of the south) that are the best ones

[@sheena333]

this is beautiful!!

[@demondeano]

That was fantastic!

[@turyjordan3827]

Instead of Disney ripping off people maybe they should these talented creators.

[@briancline7349]

This ride is nothing short of an incredible work of art...

[@Greenkai3000]

I love it! Reminds me of Mystic manor at HKDL, and Pooh's Hunny Hunt at TDL

[@yigoh8437]

This is miiiilllleeeesss better than pooh's honey hunt

[@tallulahahrens-siegel9832]

TT Rides In what ways?

[@eftelboy]

Pooh’s Hunny Hunt? Because it’s also trackless?

[@ciscoduncan1490]

Great ride. Thanks for the video. 👍🏾✌🏾

[@cocopun]

I guess this is the closest thing we could get from the tokyo’s beauty and the beast ride. Imagine that ballroom scene with belle and the prince dancing. It would be fantastic

[@kaasmeester5903]

Part of the Efteling's charm is that the themes aren't based on any of the big movie franchises, they stand on their own. You go in with no expectations to see certain characters or scenes, you get to discover it all for the first time.

[@LetterRedMedia]

Really cool. I wish these kinds of rides were common at amusement parks in the US.

[@levin4440]

I love to see my favorite darkride in such a good video quality! (sorry for my English if i make a mistake, i'm Dutch. That's also why i like the Efteling videos on this channel so much!) Edit: this is the music tour for the ones who don't know. There are 3 tours: Treasure tour, heroes tour and music tour. It's only one scene that's different btw. This scenes, along with some others, are interactive. Another edit: in this onride the "whale" is broken. normally it also moves!