We love Efteling! Our Theme Park Review

We love Efteling! In this video, we talk all about our first trip to Efteling Theme Park back in 2019. We watch back footage we recorded on our little camera and share our favourite moments and rides from this incredible Theme Park located in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands.
We talk about food, Symbolica, Baron 1898, Joris en de Draak, The Flying Dutchman, Vogel Rok, Droomvlucht and more.
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[@ParkSpill]

Thanks for watching! If you like this go check out our latest VLOG from Efteling! 😄 Watch here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKuohH6rnLSJatE

[@MrFWStoner]

I live a 15 minute drive from this theme park. My girl, my children and I have an annual subscription to “De Efteling”. It’s quite expensive but man, do they love it 😊. And sometimes my girl and I do together for a few hours for some rounds in “de baron”. With a subscription you can go without spending all day. Awesome, nice and clean theme park 👍

[@ParkSpill]

@@MrFWStoner Amazing! I have a subscription to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Blackpool. It's nice when you can just take your time and not rush to try and get on everything!

[@keanovhuijgevoort6720]

I live in The Netherlands and the Efteling is a part of my life

[@keanovhuijgevoort6720]

And The Efteling have parks for vakation

[@ParkSpill]

@Mateo Jaden Flixzone is a scam

[@flinch9748]

The Efteling is engraved in every Dutch man or woman’s memory, even over the age of 70. The Efteling is a themepark we Dutch carry in our hearts.

[@ParkSpill]

I can see why, it's such a special place!

[@theothertonydutch]

I've never been there.

[@flinch9748]

Christiaan Jonker zeikpijp, ga jij effe een discussie opstarten over de Efteling. Als je als Nederlander de Efteling niet kent, zit je sinds je geboorte al in een gesloten inrichting

[@Jerrongamereview]

What a weird thread. Did someone delete their comments?

[@ParkSpill]

This thread took a weird turn 😂

[@MHTutorials3D]

Generations of Dutch people ( our parents and their parents ) have enjoyed Efteling for decades and it is so pleasing to hear that people visiting Holland enjoy it too

[@ParkSpill]

We love it so much, the world should be so grateul we have this park! Thanks so much for watching Mike. These comments are heartwarming.

[@rachellefey8675]

I am Dutch

[@jaspersnijders7809]

The music of Efteling, is the best in the world.

[@ParkSpill]

I have to agree! It's so good and listening to the music at home, transports me back there.

[@daanbeenders843]

So true

[@agerven]

It sure is good. But the composer of most of the music had to go to court and only won a lawsuite last year to get his rightfull money on playing the music, which is for me the one and only time the Efteling failed to show good manners.

[@ParkSpill]

@nomar Dinkleberg I kind of like it even though it gets stuck in my head haha.

[@LiftHillsandThrills]

It's rare to see parks that have that 'magic' to them, this one certainly has that in spades! Would love to visit one day

[@ParkSpill]

Exactly! Really something special!

[@MariekeLisette]

Lift Hills and Thrills You definitely should! As an Efteling fan myself, I cannot recommed you enough 😁

[@masculineguy37]

you won't be dissapointed, the Efteling really ia magical ;-)

[@MariekeLisette]

@l̼̓ Als je Walibi leuker vindt, is dat helemaal prima Ieder z'n eigen smaak :)

[@juultjesmits5903]

@l̼̓ ja maar we hebben het hier over een “magisch” park, en walibi heeft daar lang niet de thematizering voor, efteling gaat meer in op de visuals en walibi meer op de thrill.

[@itomg]

I've been growing up with Efteling. I remember still the time when it started mostly as a fairy tales park. From the start there was the magic mostly introduced by the Dutch artist Anton Pieck. This man's printed artwork shows the same detailing you two spoke about. I believe the special feel of Efteling is kept by staying true to the original work of Anton Pieck while turning the park into a bunch of modern attractions. I still recognize and feel the amazement I felt 55 years ago. I've been raised with it and so have my now adult daughters. I've relived my childhood memories of Efteling through there eyes. It makes me feel warm and exited even now. You've started building your memories with Efteling. I hope you will feel the same as I do, having reached my age. Thanks for this vlog!

[@bertschalk1798]

Fully agree......If you just "google" Anton Pieck and view the images, you will definitely recognize how Efteling has adopted his work and applied it all the way throughout the park.... Obviously he story about Anton Pieck will provide more context...... :-)

[@myravandasler9435]

Efteling is Dutch national PRIDE!! And you have seen why... It’s on another level. It has a very special place in the hearts of nearly all Dutch people.

[@ParkSpill]

I can see why, it's a very special place. It feels like nowhere else. It's much more than just a 'Theme Park'. Thanks for watching!

[@chea.5416]

Also Belgians! I've never been there but eveyone in Belgium (at least the Dutch speaking Belgians) nows about it or has been and loves it. I So wanna go one day!!

[@rachellefey8675]

I am dutch

[@91leonetammie]

I have never heard anyone that doesn't like Efteling! It is a very addictive themepark!!!

[@MrPatrickbuit]

Tamar Coaster Studios lol

[@ParkSpill]

I can't see why someone wouldn't love this park. It's a lovely place.

[@manuelapeters4232]

Efteling is soo lovely. We have pictures at the sprookjesbos for 4 generation

[@ParkSpill]

Oh WOW! That's fantastic! I bet it's brilliant to look through!

[@dorky_editor8261]

I’ve been to Efteling so many times but seeing it through your eyes makes me want to go again. I think I take it for granted because I’ve been like 6 times already but I have great memories there and it feels so comfortable for me.

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment. It is such a special park but we also take our own parks for granted too. Hope you go back soon!

[@dorky_editor8261]

ParkSpill I hope so too!

[@DominatorHDX]

Ever since I was a kid (grew up in the 80's) I've been to The Efteling many, many times. With family, school trips, friends and even colleagues from work. Still I go there almost once every one or two years with my little niece and nephew and almost every time there is something new. It's so hart warming to see them excited about some of the older sights and attractions I used to be amazed about when I was a kid myself. The Efteling will always have a special place in my heart!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks for sharing your special memories with us! We love this park so much and it's definitely got a hold on us!

[@lisetjelief3313]

I’m from the Netherlands and i’m a really big fan of the Efteling i go one time in a year

[@ParkSpill]

It's such a great park. We fully intened to go once a year from now on. We recently got back from there! Thanks for watching!

[@Pretparken2D]

I love that you both have such a gentle way of enthousiasm and reviewing.

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you so much!

[@h3liumb0y]

So nice to see the views of foreign people on the park, I grew up near the park so being young we had a subscription and came and went when we wanted. Still love the beautiful if the park and now I go regularly with my own kids. Great you liked it as well

[@Pleunekie]

Thanks for the nice video! I enjoyed watching it. I live nearby the Efteling and go every month. Almost every time I get there , I see something I don't think I've seen before. There are so many details that your eyes and ears are lacking, it's great! It motivates to search for the hidden figures. That's why it makes me happy to hear that you want to go every year. You will always come across something new that surprises you time and time again. Maybe we will meet in the park, otherwise I am looking forward to the next Efteling vlog ;) Goodbye! Or as we say in Brabant (the province where the Efteling is): Houdoe!

[@willekec4437]

Efteling is my home park and I totally love it. It is nice to see you guys liked it as well. :)

[@ParkSpill]

You're so lucky! It's such a beautiful park and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :D

[@marnox1755]

Thanks for a lovely review of my favorite theme park, your enthusiasm is infectious :) I've been to many others, but this is the one I always keep coming back to. Many of the rides are very thrilling, but how meticulously everything is themed is what really makes it special!

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you so much! There really no place like Efteling

[@rrijsdijk]

So cool that you guys are so enthusiastic. As other responders here, I too have been going to Efteling since I was a little girl. In the seventies, almost every wednesday afternoon I rode on my bicycle to the Efteling. Within 20 minutes I was there. Always loved it. Have even worked there one season, wheb they still had opening seasons from april till september (I believe). Working there took the magic away for me for a couple of years, I must admit. But now I'm almost 50 and get a warm heart when I think about it. My heart starts jumping.. The Aquanura watershow is beautiful. I get emotional watching it. It's a beautiful ending to a beautiful day there. Can't wait to see your next Efteling video. Take care!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful memories Rachel! It's such a beautiful park! We love this place so much! We actually went last week and our VLOG is up now. Alot busier but still just as magical!

[@rrijsdijk]

@@ParkSpill I will watch it tonight! Have a great day!

[@beepboop9750]

I’m so glad you got to experience the Eftelings magic. Just seeing the clips gives me some goosebumps! I can’t wait to after the pandemic is over ❤️

[@ParkSpill]

So glad you had the chance to go. We went again a few weeks again and we're already counting down the days until we go back in Winter!

[@dierandomtalkguy6629]

Actually this is the best review of the efteling yet I visie efteling Every 3 months and i CAN’T GET enough of it i like your vids!!!

[@jangaman7823]

Damn. You have a membership? Every 3 months

[@ParkSpill]

Wow, I'm really jelous! Haha. I'd love to visit that often! Thanks so much watching, it really means alot!

[@yeshuatheking9264]

Really nice video, I went there more often as kid. As kid the fairytale forest was so impressive. Thanks! 🙏

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks for watching and sharing your memories. We loved the Fairytale Forest!

[@LisaMariavanHarmelen]

I love your enthusiasm. It's always nice to see people loving the Efteling. Great video!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much!

[@s0012823]

Really great to see this review. It is exactly how I feel about Efteling. I live in The Netherlands and every 1-2 years i go to the park since I was 6 years old. I saw it grow, and it feels like coming home every time. I get emotional when I am there, the park does what it is designed for. I love the park and it's employees. I feel like a child again going to this park.

[@ParkSpill]

The employees are fantastic and they genuinely seem to love working there! We visited again a couple fo weeks ago and I felt very emotional just stepping into the park. It's so special and we're so luck to have it! Thanks for watching!

[@coastersam835]

Glad to see a new video out! Amazing content! Thanks again.

[@ParkSpill]

Cheers Sam! Thought it was too late but it's up atleast! Haha.

[@coastersam835]

@@ParkSpill Never too late! Never actually got a look at Efteling but it might be on my bucketlist now!

[@justanotherpileofmolecules6677]

Glad you liked eftelking. Im going there next week and I cant wait! Awesome review!

[@ParkSpill]

I'm so jealous! I really want to get back soon! Have a great time, their social distancing measures look the best in the world!

[@fjbekkering]

I'm Dutch and this is a theme park I've been going to since my earliest days. Later, I worked for Disneyland in Paris, but this is still my favorite one. Thank you for promoting it around the world.

[@ParkSpill]

Absolutely, efteling is full of magic! Disney is very immersive and do really like them. Efteling just feels more real! Thanks for reading!

[@Iflie]

I grew up with Efteling and as a result when I see things about Disneyland it just looks so plastic and fake. At Efteling things are build from real stone and it has so much detail in every corner. You can see it was build by people who love their job and know it may be discovered by people for decades. Also I never had to wait long for rides while in Disney you may wait for hours for one ride, I think that will reduce your enjoyment a lot.

[@ParkSpill]

100% agree. I do really like Disney parks but they don't compare to Efteling.

[@marchel9322]

In Efteling in the eighties I waited for hours and hours... I remember waiting two hours for the ghost castle and Python and more than four hours to get into the Piranha. That was 1984/1985.

[@Iflie]

@@marchel9322 I'm sure you must have gone at peek times, sunny day during school holidays. We always avoided those. At other times it was always an easy wait if at all. I haven't heard of non busy days ever at a Disney park.

[@marchel9322]

Iflie you claim you never had to wait in Efteling. Well, everybody has to wait. Ofcourse when you are able to visit outside peek times you won’t, but that is the same in every other park and most people don’t have that option. Efteling is the same as every other park, you just have to wait.

[@Iflie]

@@marchel9322 It's not, it's rarely that busy which is what you see if you compare Efteling videos right here on youtube. Then compare it with stories of Disneyland/world. They always have to wait for hours for every ride, unavoidable. It's also not that hard to go outside of peek days, especially as an adult you just have to pay a little attention.

[@thomastoadie9006]

Very pleasing to watch. Informative but easy to digest. Lovely presentation. An overall superb compilation. Thank you!

[@dirk5388]

It is always lovely to see someone view on something I have taken for granted. You showed a lot of little things I have never payed attention to.

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for watching! We were astounded by the level of detail in this park! Love it so much!

[@Ricketik65]

I love the Efteling. First went there as a little boy, almost 50 years ago and I still like the Fairytale Forest the most, even though I'm 55 now. Great to hear that you liked it so much. Spread the word!

[@ParkSpill]

It's a great place. We went again last week and we missed out on some rides because we loved walking around the fairytale forest so much!

[@TreehouseCoasters]

Looks amazing can't wait to visit been on my bucket list for ages!

[@JonSillekens]

This really brings back childhood memories, we usually went there once a year but it was always the trip i was looking foward to the most because as a child (and as a adult as well) it is the most awsome experience, you can forget everything bad happening in the world and just enjoy your time there

[@ParkSpill]

Thanky you for sharing your memories with us! It's such an immersive place, you definitely do forget all your worries at the entrance!

[@Purdyfoxes]

For a Dutch person who has been to the Efteling many times since I was young, this was so much fun to see. Watching you experience everything for the first time kind of throws me back to my first memories of the Efteling :)

[@ParkSpill]

the Efteling already holds such a special place in our hearts! Thanks for watching!

[@jesper9150]

Great review of the best park in the world ! I live 5 minutes further and have a annual pass and everytime i visit the park i still finding out new things which i never seen before! This park never gets old or bored !

[@ParkSpill]

Amazing! There is so much to see and little touches everywhere you look.

[@juliettehout3746]

So glad you liked it!! I love the whole European nostalgic atmosphering the Efteling has. If you look up Anton Pieck, he’s one of the groundlayers of the park, you can recognize sooo much of his work from the park! I love that too. I’m also glad that you guys looked up a few things beforehand. Like the carrousel, most people skip it because they think bleh just a boring carrousel. But if you think about how old it actually is... that just makes it so amazing. Another simple fact that most people that are visiting from outside the Netherlands dont see is that everything (well, a lot) written in dutch, is written in rhymes and old Dutch language. That just makes it extra nostalgic. Loved to watch the review!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment! Since we got back from Efteling I've been looking up Anton Pieck's artwork, it's so beautiful and I'm really glad they stayed true to his vision even up to this day. We're big fans of heritage rides and the history of parks in general, so seeing that carrousel really blew us away. So cool about how everything is written in rhymes and old dutch, really shows you how they think of every little thing. We were so looking forward to visiting again this year but not sure that's going to happen now. Thanks so much for watching! Glad you liked our little video.

[@Nitzpitz]

ParkSpill loved your video, you should absolutely check put the other carousels on the Anton Piek Plein next time, they are all originals and one has moving coaches on it too.

[@emmadebemma572]

i went to Efteling last week, we try to go at least twice a year, love it so much! i love seeing my favorite theme park through the eyes of someones who's never been there before!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for watching! Can't wait to be back for winter!

[@Jeroen__Beer]

You did your research! Nice to see. Love the review

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you so much!

[@swx5789]

I really like that you are so interested in the history and the backstories. I love this video a lot. ❤

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much! We got so immersed in this park I wanted to find out everything about it! Thank you watching!

[@user-hn8ft]

I'm dutch and me and my family go there every year! Its so nice to hear people from other countries like it :)

[@ParkSpill]

It's so lovely, I can see why it's so special to you all! Thanks for watching!

[@slspierings]

You two brought a big smile on my face.. how enthusiastic you talk about my back garden theme park. On every Wednesday me and my mam went to the Efteling so she could do here thing for school (she was a teacher) and I was playing around. This was from the 1978 till 1984.. As a youngster we went there with friends to swim (it used to have a great swimming pool).. So you went to the Python and after that took a dive..

[@ParkSpill]

Oh that's so cool! I bet you have so many amazing memories from this park! So glad we visited and now we can start making our own memories from this place!

[@oxithius_official]

We grew up near efteling, going there when i was young with my parents, still some fond memories, as teens out friendgroup had a subscription and just hung out there when we were bored in the weekend, i'm 37 now, still go 2 times a year, in wintertime, it's just.. that extra special warm fuzzy feeling when you go there with loved ones, open fires trough the park to warm yourself, it gives this really cozy feeling, and normally in summer during what's called 'Negen Pleinen Festival' longer opening times, live music, it's what we call 'The Brabant Feeling and way of life', really enjoyed your review ! cheers

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your memories! Winter looks amazing here and we're planning on attending this year, hopefully. I didn't know about 'Negen Pleinen Festival' so thanks for letting me know. Guess that isn't happening this year?

[@oxithius_official]

@@ParkSpill Thank you! Great, the two of you will love that extra bit of magic and romance it will bring :) And my bad, it's actually called Negen Pleinen Festijn (Nine Square Festival), and sadly not this year due to COVID normally on the efteling website in the summer section there will be notion of this, and what is going on at every square, the event nights align with when the park has extended opening hours, here's the link for the summer section www.efteling.com/en/park/seasons/summer

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much! Having a look at it now!

[@oxithius_official]

You're very welcome, I found the program from last year, this will show up on the website as soon as it's announced, no english though sorry pbs.twimg.com/media/D-D-ygDX4AE_N-0?format=jpg&name=orig

[@janwijdeven]

I live 1 mile away from Efteling and I love it it never gets old

[@ParkSpill]

Never! I want to live there! Haha

[@emmadebemma572]

there's always at least one couple dancing to the piranha theme song when you're queueing, it's mandatory!!!

[@ParkSpill]

Haha! Yes! That couple is us now!

[@xentothemoon]

The best Efteling Theme Park review ever! 👍😎 Pirana and Fata Morgana are my favourites. I am watching you latest video about Efteling. Well done! 🎖

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad we finally got ride Fata Morgana on our latest trip! Such an amazing ride!

[@sonlives]

Anton Piek designed the efteling. He is a very good artist. There is also a museum for his work somewhere..

[@ParkSpill]

I olny found this out after we visited. Now I love viewing Pieks work as it reminds me of Efteling!

[@denniskuchar5643]

Im not sure but i think the museum is in Hattem

[@BommeltjeNL]

The Anton Pieck museum is in Hattem indeed. Been there. Wonderful place Hattem. By the way; Pieck is pronounced as peak. Been to the Efeling twice as a kid and 3 or 4 times as an adult. I had the most fun at the Efteling when there was a storm forecasted and everybody was asked to leave the park. First thing we did was running to the far end of the park and then slowly moved to the entrance/exit, but not before we had a final ride in every attraction haha we saw 😂

[@klimentmiroslavml]

Thanks a lot guys for this beautiful video ! I am happy you enjoyed your stay by Efteling! I actually work there and do so everyday with a smile on my face. ^^ next time I gladly welcome you in our hotel.

[@ParkSpill]

That's fantastic! I bet it's a lovely place to work! We can't wait to come back and stay at the hotel. It's looks incredible!

[@marcdafmaf]

Lovely review and comments about Efteling my home park 😁👍

[@ParkSpill]

So lucky have such a fantastic park close by!

[@Tripsngiggles]

Great vid guys! 👏🏼

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you!! 😁

[@bertinenorg5753]

16:12 🎉🎉🎉yess bedankt nu zit het in mijn hoofd voor de komende maand🇳🇱 Now it's stuck in my head! Thnx

[@ParkSpill]

Hahaha, now it's stuck my head again 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@Morvven]

I love seeing this fresh perspective, as i grew up with the Efteling. So often times there are things I don't really pay attention to anymore, which i should! I go there probably once a year as a Dutchy :)

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much! I know what you mean, I live close to Alton Towers and go all the time. I love watching people from other countries visit there as I take it all for granted now. Thanks so much for watching!

[@sanderflop]

When I was a little kid my aunt would always bring me and my sister to the Efteling when we were staying with her. I don’t go to it nearly as often now but it’s surreal every time I go back to come to this place that has remained absolutely unchanged since my childhood

[@ParkSpill]

That's amazing! It's so nice how they keep the original things but also make sure the new additions fit in with the old!

[@julioso011]

It wasn’t busy at all when you went, that’s lovely!

[@ParkSpill]

It really was lovely! Thanks for watching!

[@debbievanlissum8671]

Its so nice to hear your story. I myself work there and have a annual pass of course and many times after work i visit the park myself and it's still magical!

[@ParkSpill]

Amazing! What's your role at the park? We were there yesterday and had a fantastic day!

[@debbievanlissum8671]

@@ParkSpill ohw what nice I work at the vrolijke noot, the restaurant close to the entrance of the park.

[@debbievanlissum8671]

I mostly stand at the door or behind the Cashregister. And also a lot of the time I'm cleaning tables hihi. Its a nice job and I love to work at the efteling! Even my sisters have worked in the park XD one at the droomvlucht and the other sister worked at the restaurant near max and moritz (the newest ride in the park)

[@TheSampo12313]

I live in Belgium, it's a 2 hour drive to the the Efteling from where I live, but it is totally worth it! I try to go twice a year because the park looks totally different in winter time and in summertime. It's been my favorite park since I was about 11 years old. And now, since I have my drivers licence I try to share the magic of the Efteling by taking my friends and family on a daytrip or a weekend. Also the accomodations (hotels, little houses) are wonderfull to try out!

[@ParkSpill]

I really can't wait to stop in their accomodation. Hopefully going to try and get a winter visit in this year, I can imagine it being beautiful park in the winter. Do they operate Flying Dutchman in the winter?

[@imnotjoseluisgaya4125]

Always awesome content! 👏🏻

[@ParkSpill]

Cheers bro! :D

[@TheDjmvt]

So much fun to see how people enjoy Efteling. We live really close to the park and go at least once a month just to enjoy the ambiance, always doing a few rides and a bit of strolling through the park. When I'm in my backyard I can hear the steam train whistle and sometimes even the music from Aquanura and the big bell from the Baron. Love this park!

[@ParkSpill]

Incredible! That's a bit like when we go to our local park, Alton Towers. We just enjoy walking around and doing a ride whenever we can. It's more about the ambience than the rides now.

[@TheDjmvt]

@@ParkSpill well next time you'll plan to visit you can always try to contact me, maybe we have some friends tickets left, they go for half the usual fee 👍👍👍

[@ConsciousAtoms]

Efteling is my favourite theme park, it's great to see that you had such a lovely time there. It's a bit strange to hear it pronounced without "The" though. In Dutch we say "De Efteling", apparently the English name drops the The? "Special" frites is a Dutch thing, not just an Efteling thing. And you can have special sauce (mayo / curry / onions) with other snacks as well. A classic one, and my favourite is the frikandel speciaal :). On George and the Dragon: I heard that Efteling went to great lengths to ensure both lines have approximately equal chance of winning, and I have seen both sides win. It all depends on the loadout and distribution of passengers. My favourite is Water as it seems a bit more intense than Fire. It's a shame that you did not have a chance to go on Fata Morgana when you were there. Although quite old it is still a very good, very well-themed darkride. It won prizes for the quality of its animatronics back when it was built in 1985 or thereabouts. Did you know that Gondoletta (the boat ride briefly visible at 11:45) is the prototype for the boats in Fata Morgana? They built it to test the cable system that is used to propel the boats through the water and decided to keep it as it turned out to be quite popular.

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for watching! We'll be back soon hoepfully!

[@4._h4nn4h_.4]

In my family it’s a tradition that I go to the Efteling with my family and after al these years I still enjoy it because of the theming and music which makes the park really special

[@agerven]

Very nice video and story! Glad you enjoyed our national pride parc and got enchanted by it. Here's some local footage you may be interested in: The fairy tail section was designed on commission by Anton Pieck, a dutch painter famous for his nostalgic fantasy drawings of Holland. Additional attractions for older children came later and were mostly not by Anton Pieck but, as you noticed, they were and every attraction still is, kept in a similar style and mood. Nice to know: The fairy story of the water lilies, that is the story itself, was written by the then queen of Belgium, queen Fabiola. What is nice about it, imo, it that initially it tends to be somewhat scary to the little children with the witch and all, but then as the elves start dancing there is beautiful happy music uplifting all the little children's hearts. In winter Efteling is open, and all the figures are dressed differently with shawls and caps for the cold. Frequently, not every year but every few years, there is a new attraction. Your video lists a few I haven't seen yet! Most of the trees you see from the air is land that is owned by the Efteling, and can be used either for vacation houses or future attractions or otherwise. Thanks for the video and hope you get a chance to return there, maybe in another season. When corona is over, it is advised to check their website first for days that have the fewest visitors to shorten your waiting list!

[@MaudOfZoiets]

So happy that you like our beautiful fairytale forest! Greetings one of the forest keepers ❤️

[@ParkSpill]

We love it! Thanks for all your hard work, the forest is beautiful!

[@l.1827]

I am Dutch and I visit the Efteling since I was a little child and this is so nice to see!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much! We love this park!

[@jvt3057]

I love this video, very laid back and nice to see you liked the Efteling, it's a great park. Keep up this kinda content! I just subbed. Much love from the Netherlands❤

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for watching and subbing! It means alot to us that you enjoyed the video!

[@AlfaToTheOmega]

I love how you're all excited over "frietje speciaal", as it is the type of food we'd reluctantly wolf down at 4 am after a night out.

[@ParkSpill]

Haha, we get way to excited over it. We make it at home now 😂

[@pieteradriaanmaartencornee5803]

Its on my bucketlist :)

[@piiinkDeluxe]

Really nice video, i like the chemistry between you guys. ☺ I have been to efteling a few months ago, to face my fear of rollercoasters. 😇 Well, it worked, i LOVED it. My favorite ride was Python, i was also surprised about the bags like you guys were. 😄 We had such a great day! We're from Germany.

[@mark7880]

0:00 I can remember i did this as a child not realising that the dragon came to life. That was so scary and awesome at the same time..

[@yvonnecampbell7036]

Yeah, but it doesn't lean forward anymore because that was to scary for a couple of kids.....:(

[@cosmicwitchclarith]

I would cry every time we went to pass it. I was soooo scared of the dragon and my dad would always trigger it and stand there calling me saying "look hunny it's okay! He won't eat you!"

[@shasita3361]

Always fun to hear how non Dutch people experience the Efteling. Makes me want to go again. My future parents in law (from Orlando FL) visited the end of November. Despite it being so very cold, they still had a good time there. It was one of their favorite things here in the Netherlands. They can't wait to visit again (with warmer weather). I always enjoy the Efteling most when I'm going with people who aren't familiar with it yet 🙂

[@ParkSpill]

Amazing, really glad they experienced the Efteling charm! We've been fortunate enough to have very warm days on our last two visits. Looking forward to winter Efteling because it looks even more fantastical. We're trying to convince friends to come so we can witness them experience it for the first time, haha! Thanks so much for watching!

[@paulb1894]

Loved your video, For all of you that live to far away from the park for a annual pass, the way i "took" some of that magic home, i started a small Anton Pieck collection a couple of years ago. ofcourse he didnt just drew for the Efteling, but thats the vib i get , looking at his work, i am back 25 years, with my parents and grandparents in the Sprookjesbos. Happy days.

[@ParkSpill]

That's cool, I know exactly what you mean. Everytime I look at Pieck's work it just reminds me of Efteling! So glad you watched our video and that you're back at Efteling!

[@mustangwmx8331]

I like to hear from foreign people from England or wherever you are from and so nice to talk about the efteling here in the Netherlands

[@ParkSpill]

We love it! Thanks for watching!

[@Dutch-Hobbit87]

Haha 😄 the baby pancakes are called: poffertjes. Love youre enthousiasm about special frites (frietje speciaal). Great video's you really capured the Magic of the Efteling. .🤗

[@ParkSpill]

Haha! Yeah we love poffertjes! We just find it funny to call them baby pancakes! 🤣

[@jeroenduineveld9050]

Been at the Efteling at least 10 times. As a kid with my parents, with friends, with school (as a teacher) and the most beautiful time of all: when the supermarket brand that I worked for at that time (during my studying years) celebrated its 50th anniversary we had a Saturday evening in the Efteling only for the people that worked for that supermarket. So it was really quiet that evening, could go into every attraction very quickly. And: all the food was for free... :)

[@ParkSpill]

Sounds amazing! I can't think of a better way to spend an evening!

[@Maranna95]

Appieeee!

[@MikeStofmeel]

Wonderful to hear you had such a good experience in Efteling. Next time you're in The Netherlands, try getting to Toverland. It's a smaller park compared to Efteling, but I'm sure you two would love spending a day there.

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks Mike! We actually did Toverland in this same trip. We absolutely loved it and was blown away by the themeing! Troy is easily my favourite woodie in the world right now!

[@vanderquast]

Great summery of Efteling 👍

[@ParkSpill]

I'm glad you think so!

[@marcoanonymous8434]

One of my first childhood memories is the singing in the mushrooms in Sprookjesbos.

[@ParkSpill]

Amazing! I'm so glad they keep alot of their older additons, it created memories for all generations!

[@marcoanonymous8434]

@@ParkSpill Absolutely. I really enjoy your enthusiasm in the comments. You have a keen eye on all the details the parc has to offer. Kind regards, Marco.

[@vincenzodigrande2070]

I've been going there since I was a little toddler, now almost seeing Abraham and I go there with my own kids now and I still see new stuff, it is one of those parks that has so much to offer it just never gets boring. We have also been to Euro Disney and we also love that a lot, and there are definite similarities between the two, but I think if there would exist a person that never knew Disneys work and never knew either of the parks and then compared them, I'm afraid Efteling would be in favour. And it keeps growing out to be better and better.

[@ParkSpill]

Thans so much for sharing your memories, really fascinates me hearing other peoples experiences of this park. I have to agree, we're both big fans of the Disney parks. They don't compare to the Efteling!

[@everythingdutch3121]

We go to this park every 2/3 years from the age of 6, and now my kids are that age and they are loving it too.. Efteling captures every age their attention ❤️ please go back and enjoy the ride

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you for such a lovely comment. What we love about Theme Parks is the amazing memories they give us. Efteling seems to be one of them parks that just keeps on giving! We'll be returning to the park next week! ❤️

[@everythingdutch3121]

@@ParkSpill don't forget to reserve your place.. Do to carona there are not as many spots to go in.. And it's now open till really late so the evening water show near Fata Morgana is a must ❤️

[@Korilian13]

Symbolica wasn't open last time I went, but I hear its amazing. I need to go back sometime.

[@ParkSpill]

It's fantastic! One my favourite dark rides!

[@treesvelthoven2612]

Oohh noo, that song from the Carnaval ride, when you hear it, it gets stuck in your head the whole day🤣. But really the Efteling, I love it. The first time I went there was in the sixties, I was about 8 years old and obvious there wasn't that much as there is now. But I was so impressed by it even than. I went back a few times and every time I spotted different details. It's been a long time now since I've been there so I think it's time to visit it again. I'm glad you liked it. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🙋‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you for your kinds words! I really like that Efteling keep true to their past. The new attractions blend in so well whilst also being unique.

[@treesvelthoven2612]

@@ParkSpill 💞🇳🇱🙋‍♀️

[@LifeWithPaulax]

We also had a tv show where elementary schools will battle eachother on quests in the efteling and minigames. (It's called de schatkamer (treasure room)) One time we were elected, and after the recording the show we had the park for ourselves 🤩 I went in the vogelrok back to back, I didn't even needed to get out, went like 20 times and I still love it 10+ years later. We also went on a yearly schooltrip to the efteling.

[@ParkSpill]

Oh wow! I NEED to watch this show now! I'd love back to back rides of Vogelrok! It's such a fun ride. Thanks for watching!

[@mikekaraoke]

A really good video guys :-) Been going too Efteling since I was 4 years old in summer of 1985 + have really good memories-Going onThe Bob Ride now sadly gone as you know, + Carnival Festival, Classic Car Ride, Remember crying + getting scared on Spookslot when the graves + rails were moving, seeing + hearing the thunder and lightning, a hairy arm stretches from the roof, holding a big chandelier lol, And remember crying as wasn't allowed on: Python as wasn't tall enough lol You both have a special place in your hearts for: Efteling, When will you next go there do you think ? -Loving the: Fairytale Forest for the 1st time and obviously still do. Among other memories of 1st going there and been going nearly every year since Soo glad my first time wasn't when I was 18 months old or wouldn't of remembered anything! I'm also from the UK in England-Kent

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks so much for watching! It's such a special place to us now. Spookslot is such a cool expeirence, genuinely a creepy attraction!

[@mikekaraoke]

@@ParkSpill No probs, I did reply back to your fb message a few days back :-) Europa Park is also another one of my favs- esp as it has like 8 Dark Rides :-)

[@alexwatp1704]

Great video!

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks Alex! Appreciate it!

[@lucisano]

We're going mate, dgaf now, obvs a trip the Netherlands is needed next year. But need to go here

[@ParkSpill]

Can't wait man!

[@Lily_and_River]

I think what you were calling 'the law behind efteling' which makes everything look so authentic and cohesive is because of the influence of Anton Pieck. He was the first designer of the park and you can see his style everywhere around you, the buildings, the restaurtants, the playgrounds for the kids, the decoration, everything. Though they have other designers now, they really try to stay true to that romantic fairytale style. I think that's indeed what makes Efteling so special, that they carry this theming throughout the whole park. And btw, as a Dutch kid I really knew almost all of those classic fairy tales. I was brought up with the classics more than with Disney. I was so excited when they added the 'little match girl' because that was one of my favourites as a kid (don't ask me why). I've seen Americans calling some aspects of the park quite dark because of these classic fairytales, I guess they compare it with Disney or aren't used to it. But I was glad you guys pointed out how cute the figures are and that the fairytale forest is an absolute dream for children all around the world.

[@morrizo7826]

Fun fact, almost each stained glass windows found in the house of the 5 senses contains a few names of Efteling employees!

[@ParkSpill]

That's really cool! How did they earn their name on the glass?

[@xxroxxnixx]

ParkSpill the park had achieved a record number of visitors that year. therefore everyone who worked there at the time was allowed to give their name and that of their family as a thank you for their hard work.

[@mrmrsdancariler7986]

Nice Vlog. Echt Mega geworden

[@ParkSpill]

Thank you so much! You're mega!

[@MalphasMikaelson]

I went there last when I was a teen, 29 now. And I remember really thinking Vogel Rok was amazing, definitely unique and just fun to ride.

[@ParkSpill]

It's amazing, my favorite place ever! Vogel Rok is such a coaster! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MowjiSukisyo-TheOneAndOnly]

`Fairytail Forest is based on the drawings of Anton Pieck. He was a famous Dutch illustrator. We stil have at home a big fairytail book with his drawings. It's so gret to see those pictures come to life in that forest. Throughout life shows and themes appear and dissapear. Land of Laaf, last time I've visited the Efteling, there was hardly anything left of it. I still have their peculuar drink glasses. To use them correctly, you actually have to have small holes in your table. They sometimes also reuse old buildings that used to house a different show. It gets redone inside to serve for a different show or get a new function all together.

[@ParkSpill]

Wow, I need to get a book of his illustrations as I love that style, it really has captured me! I love how they've stayed true to that style even with the modern additions! The Land of Laaf was something we discovered on our last video (vlog on our channel) and it's really charming!

[@Phoeniiix]

I grew pretty much in the efteling and ive been going to the efteling a lot for the past 5 ish years and it makes me so happy to see other people enjoy it! Sadly havent been able to go since February, which is a long time for me :p

[@ParkSpill]

Thanks for watching! It's a very unique park and have such a lovely vibe, can't explain it haha. We visted last week again, alot busier but just as fun!

[@ruhalfoyls]

some of my fondest memories are in this park. this is my second most beloved park ever right after the now long gone and all but forgotten land van ooit (land of ever). it was also a fantasy park and very unique. but a guy died in a live show and they could never recover sadly.

[@ParkSpill]

We really can't wait to get back, really sad we may not be able to get back this year due to everything going on in the world. I've never heard of land van ooit, it looked stunning though. Definitely going to be doing more research on it. Is there much left of the park?

[@ruhalfoyls]

@@ParkSpill no i do not believe there is much left of it they sold everything they could in to private hands as far as i know. if you need some translating help or getting some stories about the park i would be glad to help.

[@wjansen1270]

So few people when you were there: you were lucky. On their website you can see which days are busy and which are less busy. I love The Efteling. There are also a lot of things that are nice for young kids (apart from the ‘fairy forest’). And there’s a theatre with shows and the park show ‘Ravelijn’. It’s a magical place.

[@ParkSpill]

Yeah it was very quiet! There really is so much todo for everyone, no matter the age. That's very rare. Thanks for watching!

[@brendaalblas9204]

We go to Efteling every year and love it better every time we go. If you can afford it, next time stay over at Bosrijk (our favorite) or the hotel or Loonsche land. That will really make your experience even more special. And another tip: ask Dutch people about the small hidden things that make Efeling so special. For instance knobs you can touch which make animatronics work. There are no signs, but every Dutch child knows where they are.

[@ParkSpill]

Wow, Bosrijk looks stunning! As does all the accommodation! We've learnt so many secret and hidden things in Efteling since posting this video. So many helpful comments on here. We have a long list of things for our next trip haha. Thanks so much for watching!

[@whimsyandwitchcraft4226]

I might be biased because I am dutch, but actually have some prints of the designer Anton Pieck hanging in my home. So I always have a piece of this magic in my home. 😊

[@ParkSpill]

Love Pieck's work ever since experiencing Efteling! It's amazing how they've kept the same feeling of the park just by keeping true to his work! Thanks for watching!

[@linda3482]

Being Dutch Efteling is something I grow up with, and still love it. Even going there tomorrow with my son. It simply never get's boring. To me even Disneyland is not really better, even though I really like that one too

[@ParkSpill]

Hope you all had a great day! Yeah I like the Disney parks but they don't compare to Efteling in my opinion.

[@milaneenkhoorn5409]

I been there for my whole life it is the most biggest park from the beneluxe and it means very very mutch for dutch ppl

[@ParkSpill]

You're so lucky to have this so close to home. Beautiful place!

[@sensunory]

Fun fact: Kate bush performed wurthering heights inside the spookslot haunted house! it's on youtube ;) I grew up in the town where Efteling is, soo many great memories!

[@ParkSpill]

I watched the whole episode that was filmed there the other day! Being a Kate Bush fan it's so cool! Thanks so much for watching!

[@muhammad-amiindhimbiil6066]

That was Beautiful. Efteling.

[@ParkSpill]

Efteling is so beautiful!

[@frdml01]

Did you find a lot of the hidden features, like in the "spookslot", along the way when you touch a certain door knob, the door starts shaking and ratling with a loud noise, at Hansl and Gretl you need to touch the gate handle for the witch to come out, and some more like that. I've been there so many times, nowadays I simply like walking around enjoying the park scenery, take the occasional ride and have "poffertjes".

[@frdml01]

By the way, my daughter doesn't want to go to the "Girl with thee matchsticks" anymore, it keeps making her cry. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHbKc2Vriq1ni8U

[@ParkSpill]

No we didn't see that hidden bit, only found out about it tonight! Can't wait to go back and find out all this secrets! 'Girl with the three matchesticks' was my favourite story from the forest but I can see how your daughter may find it upsetting.

[@chrilou7163]

ParkSpill my wife heard the story last week for the first time .. she was upset haha

[@lilybee7334]

I saw you mention that this was the first time that you were visiting the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam. Next time, go and see Groningen, Utrecht or Maastricht. Or lovely smaller cities such Delft, Schiedam, Deventer, And Roermond. And if you’re going to the Efteling again, make sure you visit nearby Den Bosch (‘s Hertogenbosch), which is probably my favourite Dutch city. Check out the medieval artist Jheronimus Bosch!

[@ParkSpill]

Wow, thanks so much for all the tips! I really can't wait to get back to the Netherlands and explore more of it. It's such a beautiful country!

[@lilybee7334]

You’re welcome 😉 I always find it such a shame when people only visit Amsterdam when they’re in the Netherlands. I usually visit the UK 3 times a year on average, and I love it, but I’ve only been to London once, and I enjoyed cities such as York, Liverpool and Bath much more ♥️

[@jeroentwee]

Did you ring the bell at Station de Oost? It starts the Zoetrope! The park has lots of interactive things. Another one is the first door handle at the Spookslot queue, and a lot of door handlers at Fairytale Forest as well. There is also a magical telescope near the Gondoletta lake, which shows flying dragons around the Gondoletta's.

[@ParkSpill]

Totally missed that! Can't wait to go back this winter as I've found out about all these new interactive things! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jeroentwee]

@@ParkSpill I might have to make a video about those things!

[@tiaxanderson9725]

As fun as it would've been to add to our "world influence list" (which already is surprisingly extensive), there's no evidence that Walt Disney was inspired by the Efteling. People who worked with him for long years and his own diaries make no mention of it. Much more important though, glad you enjoyed your time at the Efteling! :D

[@ParkSpill]

Yea that's very true. However he viaited other parks Efteling had inspired. So that's something!