What Makes Efteling SO Special? | Efteling Theme Park REVIEW

We all have a special place, a place that will always stand out, a place that feels like home. For many around the world that place is a theme park in the Netherlands called Efteling. But what is Efteling and what makes it so special?
Take a cinematic tour of the beautiful Efteling uncovering the creative choices and wonderful details in this extra-special review. I proudly present to you - Efteling: A World of Wonders.
Check out my review of Phantasialand!
• Is Theming Important? ...
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
03:03 - The Fairytale Forest
09:20 - Fata Morgana
13:41 - What makes De Efteling special?
16:58 - De Vliegende Hollander
20:02 - Symbolica
26:33 - Droomvlucht
29:29 - Baron 1898
33:32 - Hotel Efteling Bosrijk
33:50 - Aquanura Water Show
36:41 - Conclusion
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[@cosmicwitchclarith]

Efteling employee here! And I justed wanted to rant 1. Baron oddly fits the Efteling formula, we use muted blue and yellow along with dark red for all our theming. 2. The reason Efteling is so pretty is because it is officially a nature park! 3. The essence of Efteling is definitely nostalgia. The park is 72 years old and people have been going there for generations. You go there with your grandparents and they tell you how they had their first date there, how the park has changed since and how we actually used to have a pool. Your parents will tell you Python what the it coaster of it's time, everyone just had to go there! You would open your picture book and see everyone grow up on the toadstools. You look at Max and Moritz and the building it's in and remember how BOB would leave you beaten and bruised and how much fun it was. You walk past Vogelrok and remember it as your first coaster. We all make jokes about how no one wants to go in Pirana because you WILL get soaked, and yet we go anyway. 4. This goes for all employees aswell. We love the park, it's our childhood. Some of the tech team today used to work with Pieck. We all grew up here and are now able to give that childhood joy to others. One guest told me "I'm sorry I'm acting like a child, it's dumb" to which I said "not at all! This is Efteling, everyone here gets to be a kid again!" We want you to feel that giddy joy and to make great memories. That's why we love our jobs and it lifts the mood of the whole park

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!

[@froufroudeluxe]

I know it’s a little off topic but I work at an arts and crafts store and people apologize for acting like a kid very often! I usually reply with “well we adults are just big kids!” That always puts a smile on my face

[@jeroenstolp9889]

@@froufroudeluxe What is adulthood if not the freedom to be a child when we want to.

[@thebugthatruinsyourpicnic]

​@jeroenstolp9889 can i quote that?

[@jeroenstolp9889]

@@thebugthatruinsyourpicnic sure lol

[@Emenje]

There is no way a Dutchman won't enjoy this loveletter to one of our country's absolute national treasures

[@WorldofThrills]

I love that you call yourselves Dutchies too! Thank you for watching!!

[@jotunfalls4026]

As a dutchie i just want to thank you for this video. It's an amazing tribute to a park I love dearly.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@Stijn2071]

I completely agree!

[@pokebrammer5733]

goed gezegd mede nederlander

[@user-id7nm9ut4v]

me to

[@user-id7nm9ut4v]

ja he vind ik ook@@pokebrammer5733

[@MikeFromTheParty]

It's so hard to capture the Efteling's off-beat charm and essence but you've done so magnificently here. What a gorgeous video, well worth the wait!!

[@ToldYouSo18]

Hey.. you the guy that made that video about dreamflight.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks for support as always Mike! 🎉

[@MikeFromTheParty]

@@ToldYouSo18 That's me! 👋

[@Themersive]

Agree This video is excellent

[@dutchman7623]

I am old, and was told 'bed time stories'. When I first visited the Efteling those stories came to live. I could see them while awake! The world of my childhood dreams was there. But the Efteling leaves room to fill the gaps, your own fantasy, the way you want it to be. That makes this park unique!

[@WorldofThrills]

That’s a really lovely way of looking at it

[@DanAndHoe]

Yeah, definitely! Every attraction has a story, but nowhere is it told in full. De Efteling doesn’t tell you what to think, what to feel. It gives some snippets of information and you can explore on your own, imagine your own stories around the attractions. I loved going there as a kid. It truly felt like being in a dream.

[@user-lz8ji4by2p]

Okay this dude might only have 595 subscribers but it's one of the most impressive videos i've seen of the Efteling. Props to you!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks dude! It was a labour of love to make. I'm sure the subs will come one day hahahah (I hope)

[@vangestelwijnen]

He gained 337 so far! This excellent and professional production may have helped a lot.

[@powerpuff_avenger]

Passed the 1K! :D

[@iknownothing8829]

He definitely deserves many more!!

[@D.J.Themeparkvideos]

What an amazing video. Often when i see videos of foreigners in De Efteling they always say it's a great and amazing park but i always feel they do not really feel nor understand the essence of De Efteling. They don't really understand the nostalgia Dutch people have with this park (94% of all Dutchies have been there at least once in their lifetime according to research). It is literally ingrained in the Dutch culture. But you are different, you absolutely DO understand what Efteling is about. Almost like you've been going to the park since childhood.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you DJ, you that is such an honour 🥹

[@peterhallman9614]

Do you have a source for the 94%? It sounds like an extremely high number. Amazing if it's actually realistic though. It certainly looks like the park deserves all the praise and attendance it gets, worldclass park.

[@D.J.Themeparkvideos]

@@peterhallman9614 There's multiple sources but they're in Dutch. And when i look at my personal experience in it i can definitely confirm it's true and i'm pretty sure almost all Dutchies will tell you so. In my daily life i barely meet anyone who has NOT been to Efteling. Whenever the subject Efteling comes across everybody always starts telling their nostalgic stories. The most funny thing to me on Facebook is that a lot of my Dutch friends have that one photo of themselves when they were little, or of their own children, sitting on one of the many typical red and white musical mushrooms. It's not even a tradition that's been done on purpose. It just somehow happens because to children they're so inviting to sit on. It's crazy to me that i've seen 60 year old photo's of that phenomenon and it still happens to this day. I can actually see my own photo of little me sitting on a mushroom hanging on my wall when i look to my right while typing this.

[@ellenrobben4195]

This is so true, The Efteling just has a special place in everyone’s heart. (And yes, i’m a dutchie.) everyone loves it. Well, almost everyone. I go here for my birthday since i was very young. I just wanted to share this, bye bye fellow person reading this! Have a good day.

[@StorybookAmusement]

Oh my goodness. The storytelling, the camerawork, the editing, the sound design-this is all beyond wonderful! That story about the passport actually made me tear up-a lot of this did. The way you set up each attraction captured something really special, but then also letting the park speak for itself too. And describing Dream Flight as a dream was so beautiful. You should be incredibly proud of this. I can’t even describe how phenomenal this is. Well done!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks Matt, I really appreciate this! I really hope you get to ho here one day, I can only imagine how inspired you would be after a visit

[@StorybookAmusement]

@@WorldofThrills I hope so too! I've been avoiding spoilers for the rides all these years, but I couldn't resist with this. Symbolica got the best of me here. 😭

[@oelekegel]

literally almost crying at the passport section. it really is a special place.

[@_xnjcm]

Like so many Dutch said already, you really managed to capture what this themepark means to all of us. It's kind of ingrained in our DNA and passed on from generation to generation. I love this park ❤

[@WorldofThrills]

Aww thank you! It really is such a special place 🥰

[@mcfrog5473]

One of the things I think that make the Efteling special too, at least for me as a child, is the slight fear factor. Especially in the older parts like the Fairytale Forest, I always felt a little fearful and on-edge in certain parts, but in a wondrous way, much like how the characters in the fairytales would feel themselves. It allows kids to face their fears and be brave in a safe way. I don’t think the Efteling tries to scare kids on purpose, but it still works as a fantastic contrast to the overly sanitized and bright, colorful, consumer-pandering feel that some other theme parks sometimes have

[@WorldofThrills]

Oh totally! Especially when you think of something like Spooksbro, that’s a seriously dark story

[@jellbybelly]

I am a VERY big Efteling fan for years (as a Dutch person of course), and I often see a lot of people who mostly aren’t Dutch saying this park is a “scary” version of Disney which I find super disappointing to hear. But you capture the best and most beautiful parts that people tend to ignore. I absolutely love this video and you did an amazing job!!! I’m definitely showing all my friends this 💙💙

[@WorldofThrills]

Oh thank you! I hope they enjoy it too ☺️

[@elloimnotunderwater7813]

Which isnt really true disney is the watered down version

[@michaelsteel8059]

"I often see a lot of people who mostly aren’t Dutch saying this park is a “scary” version of Disney" this is because a lot of foreigners (mainly Americans) are not familiar with the fairy tales. Many fairy tales in Efteling were written by the famous European writers Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. That's probably why the misunderstanding. Plus the Efteling does not have English spoken text at some attractions because this is very difficult in addition to spoken Dutch at the same time.

[@gladtobeangry]

I agree. Efteling isn't a scary version of Disney. First of all because it's not scary. And secondly because it's not a version of any other park, it's entirely its own thing. It's not based around movies or cartoons or comic books, it's just based around the theme of Wonder. Which may include magic, exotic places, nostalgia, thrills, humour, beauty, anything really. All fitting within this hard to define style that keeps the whole thing together and makes it uniquely Efteling. @WorldofThrills You do "get" this park, and why it is special. Thsnk you for sharing your thoughts.

[@ItsASuckyName]

Anton Pieck was so dedicated to his art, that already showed when he was just 3 years old, he was crying while looking out of the window in his house, and his mother asked "what's wrong?" to which he replied "I can't draw the rain".

[@WorldofThrills]

Why am I not surprised 😳

[@MartijnPennings]

You truly understood and conveyed the Efteling spirit with this video. So many Dutch people grew up visiting Efteling regularly and it means so much to us. It's not just going on roller coasters or enjoying a theme park; it's immersing yourself in a magical realm of otherworldly senses. From childhood to adulthood to parenthood, the spirit of Efteling is handed down from generation to generation. I remember being mesmerized by the musical toadstools, the scary dragon, the crocodiles from Fata Morgana and the miniature world of Diorama. These and so many more are and continue to be collective core memories that live on in the Dutch people who enjoy Efteling.

[@WorldofThrills]

Exactly! Thank you for sharing your story with us! 🤭

[@y.m.c.acoasters]

This is an outrageous piece of media, everything executed so well. Really emotional to watch and thoroughly enjoyable. Well done for making such an amazing piece of art. Love, your biggest fan 😅

[@WorldofThrills]

Awww thanks Tom, you're the best 😍

[@crwnd8172]

One of the slightly overlooked details, in my opinion, is the greenery! I love coming to the Efteling and just instantly feeling the contrast with other parks. Definitely in the summer all the trees and green really help make you feel more relaxed, and provide much needed shade!

[@WorldofThrills]

I 100% agree, so you can get lost in nature at Efteling 🌲

[@mevrouwroos]

This! I went to Phantasialand for the first time last year and while I thought it was very cool, exciting and detailed, I definitely missed the nature aspect. Most of the trees that were there, were far away. Again, amazing park, but it made me appreciate the 'embracing of nature' in De Efteling even more.

[@shadeblackwolf1508]

I think the main mafic of efteling is that the immersion in fairytales (almost) never stops. queues, preshows, walking routes, everything is heavily themed. Almost everything. Droomvlucht (dreamflight) could do with a major refresh of its queue area, and Python could do with more theming on its queue.

[@WorldofThrills]

Great points! The more the park up their theming quality, other parts could look out of date

[@jesperdekoning]

Man, I just didn't want this video to end, please if you're ever visting again make sure to do a part 2 about the other attractions you missed in this video :) I'm a frequent dutch visitor of the park and its a really big part of my childhood, this video made me emotional multiple times, it really did. And I wanna give you compliments of the quality of the cinematography, story telling and editing as well. This comes from a sincere place in my filmstudent heart, you made me wanna go to the Efteling and film it myself haha. Love it man, really one of the best video's I have ever had the pleasure of watching on this platform

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you!! I would love to go back once Danse Macarbe is open and do a whole video at nighttime! It could be all about the sinister side of Efteling or something 😂 You should make your own video!! I bet you know all the cool secrets and amazing angles that visitors myself have no idea about! I would love to see what you make! 🎬

[@joswonderland]

This video genuinely made me emotional. Having had my own efteling yearpass for over two years now, this park is indeed my "special" place and you've captured exactly why so incredibly beautiful. I've watched plenty of non-dutch videos about this park, but never in my life have I seen one that conveys exactly how beautiful this park really feels, thank you so much for delving into its wonderful stories (even though there is so so much more to discover, as you probably know). Again, thank you so much for this outstanding video, I will definitely be recommending it to everyone I know :)

[@Nitzpitz]

Agree 100%

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much! We'd be here all day if I talked about all of Efteling's beauties haha! 😉

[@Mordarch97]

I love how you use the actual soundtrack of the park, lots of videos from people talking about or visiting the Efteling cover the music with some royalty free songs, but the soundtrack is such an important piece of the park to me. There's no other park I know of that has an original score for (almost) every attraction and every piece is just so good.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you! Since I’m under 1,000 subscribers I can’t monetise videos anyways, so I thought Why not!! They’re too good to cover over 😂

[@paulvanhooijdonk4626]

You are seriously at risk to have over 1000 subscribers very soon :) @@WorldofThrills

[@MR.GreenBird]

as someone who goes to the efteling a lot, this video was truly remarkable, the quality is something special. ive never seen a video review of the efteling with this much effort.

[@WorldofThrills]

Some places just bring out the best of you and Efteling is 100% one of those places! 🍄

[@w00tz0rzZ]

Absolute credits to capturing the feeling the Efteling brings out for most Dutchies. As a kid it is truely like walking into a fairytale (and not a cartoon *cough* Disney *cough*). For those abroad while you did a great job covering a lot of rides you are still missing some absolute bangers like Villa Volta (I really wish the intro would be in English as well (maybe two entrances?) since the story is banging (just like the music)). Or the Vogelrok, Joris and the Dragon etc. Also big props for doing Fata Morgana justice. As a kid that and the dreamflight were my absolute favorites and I really hope they get preserved for future generations :)

[@WorldofThrills]

Vila Volta was closed the same as Vogelrok! I just focused on my favourite rides for this video, but I’m sure I’ll be back!

[@fleurjoesten]

I grew up in the Efteling. Every year my dad, my brother and I would go to the Winter Efteling. We would ice skate, and I got to pick sweets from an old fashioned sweet shop. They are some of my fondest memories from childhood. I haven’t been back there in probably a decade, but I really want to go back to the Winter Efteling. ❄️

[@WorldofThrills]

You should go back! Thank you for watching and your comment Fleur 🤭

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Efteling is magical

[@WorldofThrills]

It really is 😍

[@martijnkeisers5900]

The most beautiful park in the world.

[@MarceldeJong]

What a beautiful love letter to De Efteling! Thanks for showing what makes this truly the most magical place on Earth.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much!

[@loglog5]

i took my first trip to Europe specifically to visit Efteling, I was enchanted from the first videos of it I saw! It was so worth it and a great park!

[@silly_b0nes]

Im glad you love it as much as me, I grew up with the efteling and it is wonderful to still go sometimes, I live in the netherlands and its the place where I feel like a kid again :) life can be so overwhelming and stressful for me, because im autistic. Having a place where I can truely escape real life, its so nice and the efteling will always have a special place in my heart

[@WorldofThrills]

You’re so lucky to grow up with such an amazing place nearby! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment too 🤭

[@joepvissers3320]

Dutchie here, I went last November and I think that with this video you have caught the essence of Efteling EXACTLY. I really think it's a theme park anyone of any age can enjoy. I also wanted to thank you for sharing such a special and quite vulnerable video, I can see how much Efteling means to you and I love the story of the airport and how you also knew how much it meant to her. just thank you for this amazing virtual tour of Efteling

[@WorldofThrills]

I really appreciate that ☺️

[@chaosmisha]

De Efteling really is that place for Dutch people. It's childhood, fantasy and joy with a sense of family and home all wrapped in one place. It's not just a commercial brand, but in a sense it's Dutch culture without the windmills and cheese.

[@Maya9396]

The first time i went to de Efteling ( 60 years ago) my favorite was the dancing waterlelies. It’s so nice that the music is still the same, every time I hear it I am 5 years old again.

[@WorldofThrills]

The music is so perfect I hope they never change it!

[@superbartjee]

Thank you for making this video! Goosebumps, this is Efteling. ✨🍄 And thank you for sharing our tradition on the mushrooms, that brought back up so many good memories while watching the video.

[@WorldofThrills]

Really appreciate that Bart! Thank you for your help too!! ☺

[@Bobsk3]

I’ve been lucky enough to have visited 42 counties in my life time and when possible I’ve been to the local amusement park. Disney in Tokyo, Universal Studios in La, Europa Park in Rust, Alton Towers in Staffordshire were all great, but seriously De Efteling in Kaatsheuvel was legendary! 💕

[@WorldofThrills]

Hopefully one day I’ll be able to say the same! ✈️

[@kronosytest]

how the... Man this video... No words... You managed to bring 200% nostalgia to me...

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you!

[@Habs2802]

Dutchie here. One of my favorite child memories is eating my boterham met hagelslag (slices of bread with chocolate sprinkels) on the lawn by the Fakir. He endlesly floating on his magic carpet from tower to tower and playing his flute, making the tulips grow. Sitting there, in the sun, munching, hearing the flute, watching. So comforting.

[@WorldofThrills]

Sounds so relaxing 😎

[@ghost.mp5]

efteling captures something truly magical to me that nothing can replicate. there is an authentic dedication to the original tales' whimsy and creativity you just do not see in the fairy tale inspired aspects of some disney locations! this video was so beautiful, i cant wait to hopefully visit this park one day 🫶

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much 😀 I hope you get to visit soon!

[@kristofvl2441]

As a Belgian, I only live like an hour from the efteling. I remember going with my parents when i was young, those were some good times. Now I have 2 daughters, and they also love the Efteling. For the last 4 years, in the summer we go for 2 days to the efteling and it really is also fun to go as a parent to see your kids enjoy it. I really like the production and presentation of your video. That is why when i checked your subscribers, I first thought it said 1,28m subs. Keep up the good work.

[@WorldofThrills]

Much be so special to show your family the same roads you have been walking for years. Thank you for the support, here's to 1.28million hahaha

[@oelekegel]

i was just trying to watch more efteling content as a big fan and now i’m here crying. you did a fantastic job at capturing the magic, unique essence and nostalgia the efteling brings so many people. thank you.

[@WorldofThrills]

Aww thank you so much! 😊

[@znhelder]

Hey, Im Dutch myself and the Efteling is like my second home. Every year I go to Bosrijk with my parents, sister, grandmother and since last year Im bringing my boyfriend. I just want to say, thank you for making this video. You call the Efteling: The Efteling. You dont compare with a Disneyland or even call it a Dutch Disneyland (which is what a lot of people do) and I am so happy you dont. You truly show the magic of this park and I am so greatfull. Thank you

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you! I tried to keep it as authentic and respectful to Dutch culture as I could, if only I could pronounce all the ride names in Dutch too haha! 😂

[@hagelslagfabrikant]

Great video! As a kid I used to visit Efteling once a year with my parents and being a parent myself now I've started taking my own children :) Efteling is such an important part of The Netherlands, it's the theme park we compare all others to whenever we visit them anywhere in the world. I'd say the Efteling has been doing such a consistently good job throughout the years that every other park you visit just slightly dissapoints. One thing I missed in your video though: Villa Volta. A ride that opend not long after Droomvlucht and is located right next to it. A great ride and in my opinion the best piece of (original) music in Efteling. Its seems to be left out of a lot of KZbin videos and I feel it deserves a little more love.

[@WorldofThrills]

I would have loved to have rode Villa Volta just unfortunately it’s always been shut for me! One day I will get on it 😎

[@Chinchompers]

@@WorldofThrills Such a shame that you didn't have the opportunity to go! I completely agree with that it has the best piece of original music which enhances the ride by a ton! If you haven't given it a listen you should! Unless you don't want to spoil yourself the full villa volta package in future 😉

[@sammaes1108]

This is such a good video! As a belgian person I have also been going to the park with my family for years now and it always feels magical. It truly makes you forget about your struggles and absorbs you in the fantasy, I really love the efteling and I can't wait to go back! ❤

[@wiebevdmeij]

I don't think I've ever seen a video/review from a foreigner about the Efteling that captures the essence of the Efteling better. Magnificant work, I am astonished.

[@WorldofThrills]

That’s very kind of you to say! I think once you start to understand the fairytale forest the rest starts to make sense!

[@Nakinyerk]

in Belgium as well, as a kid we have ALL been to Efteling at once in our childhood!

[@FeatureByte]

An absolute winner, this video. I've seen many Efteling reviews but this one's next level. Moved me to tears and made me proud indeed! Thank you!

[@WorldofThrills]

This comment makes me so happy, thank you for watching my friend 🥹

[@rudodejong]

All the praises in the comments are well deserved IMHO and I totally agree with them. Probably the best video about the Efteling on KZbin.

[@WorldofThrills]

I’m so grateful for the responses! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@ellaniamh_]

Such a special video for such a special park, thank you!!

[@______4575]

Duuude your channel is so underrated! Most high quality, most beautiful theme park videos out there.

[@WorldofThrills]

I try my best 😂 Thank you dude!

[@briarroseella7142]

I absolutely LOVE that you're dressed in theme for lots of the rides when you're talking about them!! And also more in general, love this whole video!! Thank you so much

[@WorldofThrills]

YES! Thank you for noticing 😂

[@aliashvh4991]

Im dutch, Efteling has never been a favourite of mine even tough now that im 21 i look back at that place with nothing but joy, as a kid u dont understand a lot there and are more so focused on the eerie vibes that these stories give off, atleast for me as a kid. But with that said i think alot of these stories in The sprookjes bos are more sophisticated then we could even imagine as a kid thats why whenever i goto the efteling i still to this day find out new things within these stories and some life lessons even. its about getting to know these stories that makes you look at them different and you really start to realize these stories were made to amuse kids but also are there for adults to understand. its a unlike any other park anywhere which makes it so beautiful. i realize the older i get the more i love that park. With that said thank you for this video and hope to see you back someday much love

[@WorldofThrills]

That’s a really good way of explaining how much we change as we get older. And great design is all about catering to all age groups! Thanks for watching, and I hope to be back soon!

[@raphaellauf7786]

For alot of Dutch people this park is ingrained in their lives, my grandmother went to this park then took my mother, and so one three generations going there, its for many Dutch people one of the first parks they visit, even when i was still a baby we went with my mother and grand parents, uncles and aunts.

[@WorldofThrills]

Efteling is so unique with how important it is to Dutch culture!

[@raphaellauf7786]

@@WorldofThrills i'd go as far as to say its apart of it, a huge amount of schools have the Efteling as their default trip location

[@tijmen24nl]

Wow this was a loving tribute to the Efteling, you caught the charm and feeling many of us dutchies and especially Brabanders have about this place. One thing that stands out to me about the Efteling is that it feels like everything is/was made by real people trying to tell real impacting stories. Your Disney's and universals of the world while yes being absolutely beautiful feel corporate to me. And the Efteling doesn't have that, while still being a massive park. You touched on the music a little in this video, but that's also another massive part about this wonderful park. It's iconic and written by again real people and not companies like IMA-score, which music can blend into another even between parks. Sadly the composer of Fata Morgana, Villa Volta, Droomvlucht and more has passed away this year, you will always be remembered Ruud Bos just by your legendary scores alone. (Also if your dutch and you haven't listened to the tribute episode for Ruud from ochtend in pretparkland go do so) The history of this park is massive, luckily some people made the Efteling wiki also known as eftepedia. Well worth a look! And as a little sendoff, here is a little secret about De Vliegende Hollander. You can turn off the front lantern if your sitting on the back row, there is a button behind the seats on either side of the boat on the raised part that turns it off and on. Do with this power what you will...

[@WorldofThrills]

Oh wow now that is an awesome tip! Thank you for much for watching too 😊

[@BennywoodOfficial]

I went today to the Efteling! It was so fun! I love the Efteling because of it style.

[@WorldofThrills]

I'm so glad you had a great time!

[@SJAAKYT]

De Efteling is like the Disneyland of The Netherlands. The Music, the theming, the workers, it just makes you feel a type of way.. From 15:50 the story of the border patrol lady, thats what makes Efteling DE Efteling. What a beautiful piece of art you made my dude. The shots and storytelling is top notch.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks dude, appreciate you watching 🍄

[@mcrclaire]

If you need me, I'll be over here watching the Hollander section on a LOOP. You've created something special here my friend ❤

[@WorldofThrills]

Ohhh thank you Claire ❤️

[@Buenossss]

Impressive review. Fata Morgana is my favourite as well. Love the music.

[@UnknownChannelTV]

This is so insanely well made, awesome tribute!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks a ton!

[@milasaurusrex3184]

Oh my goodness! This video made me feel so many things! I go to Efteling so often and you really captured the essence of it, thank you so much!

[@WorldofThrills]

I'm so glad! I cant wait to go back now!

[@brendazaal7739]

What a great video! Although Baron is not based on a fairytale, it is does contain a local folk tale/legend (the white woman), which is quite a common theme as well. For example, villa volta and the Flying Dutchman are based on folk tales. Making it very Efteling for me 🙂

[@WorldofThrills]

That's a great point! I think the point I was trying to make is that most of the scenery at Efteling has an almost hand-made feeling. Like and old knitted sweater. But the theme of Baron is very different than that, very Industrial Revolution feeling. I love Baron just as much and think it is a beautiful piece of design, but doesn't have that cosy charm a lot of the other parts of the park has.

[@nagranoth_]

​@@WorldofThrillsyeah it doesn't have the cozy feel, but for the story that's exactly right. As far as I recall this disjoint, the industrial abuse of nature, is exactly what the witte wieven are fighting against. There's a beauty in the designs of the industrial revolution, but there's the dark undercurrent of disregard of nature as well. And the story and theming catch this perfectly. It wouldn't work if it had the cozy feeling.

[@ASongForU]

Great Video, nice editting, and thx for the way you feel the Efteling. Its A fantastic park indeed!!

[@WorldofThrills]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jalapenojack]

Such an amazing video this is! The film making, the story telling *chefs kiss*. Love your enthousiasm about the park and all the stories within! Thank you!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much!!

[@HenkKraaij]

Woah, awesome video and crazy production quality! Love how you changed your setting to fit with each of the rides you talked about.

[@GreeffD]

Loved this video. have been there about 4 times and this video made me want to go again.

[@Poet_03]

What an amazing video this is... you have really captured the essence of the Efteling like no one else really has done, ever!

[@WorldofThrills]

Oh, thank you!! ☺️

[@andichane2205]

Thank you so much for this video. I have many international friends and as a huge fan of the Efteling I could never really explain what makes this park so special to me as it is just so difficult to do it justice with just words. This is the perfect video to send their way to finally explain how this one themepark has such a strong grasp on me.

[@WorldofThrills]

No, thank you for watching my friend!

[@droneshotslevi8284]

Beautiful video about the Efteling! The edit is amazing!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much!

[@Marius5]

Rarely have I seen the beauty of Efteling captured and explained so well in a video. This is incredibly well done, thank you!

[@WorldofThrills]

You're very welcome!

[@ThemeParkNetYT]

This was really great! Efteling is my home park and your video is probably the best at explaining what the park is truly about. Thanks for this!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@lunavdheuvel3227]

I have an anual pass for the Efteling, i got it because of the memories it gave me as a child. As someone who gets to be in this park weekly, it never gets boring. I met my most amazing friends in the Efteling community and have spend my most wonderful moments there. The ride attractions ofcourse but the music and the whole atmosphere will never fail to make me fall in love with the park all over again. As a big musical lover, the park has beautiful theatre entertainment pieces in the winter and summer seasons. Not to forget the Caro show in the Efteling theatre. For everyone outside the Netherlands who wants to visit. It’s worth everything, it truly did change my life. Wonderful video, it really captures the beauty of the Efteling.

[@WorldofThrills]

It's such a beautiful place. Thank you for watching!

[@evivanberkel2790]

This video is amazing! It brings tears to my eyes. To see the wonder and amazement when you talk about the attractions. Thankyou for making this video!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you for watching it!

[@HalfNorthern]

This. is. a. masterpiece. Your video has given me so many feels. Efteling is so magical and I need to go back as there is so much i missed out on. Bravo!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks Laura, and yes you definitely DO need to go back 🤣

[@Puiker]

The way you describe it and edited the video makes me fall in love with De Efteling again. Well done and thank you for making and sharing this.

[@WorldofThrills]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching! ☺️

[@sheepje]

Wow, what an amazing production. You can clearly see the time and dedication you put into this.

[@WorldofThrills]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Nitzpitz]

Love the video! You captured the magic of Efteling. There are a few places on earth that are just as magical as this one

[@WorldofThrills]

I agree! Than you for watching :D

[@Photographsbydjen]

Wow, What a magical video and so relatable. Efteling is truly an amazing park, im blessed that it is my home park and i have an annual pass for the park. This video is a magical tribute to the park i love most! Thank you so much

[@WorldofThrills]

I couldn’t agree more! Thank you for sharing your park with me! 🥹🍄

[@warrhlol]

i just found your channel and it's so beautifully well done, this video is so nice to watch and the editing makes it even better

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much!!

[@DGroesser1979]

Wonderfully made vlog and excellent explanation of the essence of the magig of Efteling. You may and can be proud of yourself. Stellar job!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Fillixxx]

The story of the passport made me tear up, cause it is so true that having the smallest thought of the Efteling will put a smile on anyone’s face. I still remember going to the Efteling as a child, together with all my nieces, nephews and my grandma. It has brought me so many amazing memories. It was amazing growing up, having experienced many the fantasy and spirit of the Efteling. It holds such a special place in my heart. ❤ Thank you for so expertly showing the magic and music that is the Efteling.❤

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@Kruzhh]

I really appreciate this video, very well done. What strikes me most is the story with the airport worker. It triggered some sparks of joy in me as well. I'm thinking of planning a trip to the efteling again, and invite some British friends over. I'd love to see their faces when they fall in love with it as well as you have

[@WorldofThrills]

I bet they’re going to love it!

[@KieranAdams]

This is a masterpiece! Should be very proud of this🔥

[@WorldofThrills]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it! 🙌

[@sgirwan]

What a stunning video you made about our national pride that is De Efteling. You captured the true spririt of the park through your great videography, narration and music. Very well done! And your Dutch pronounciation is impeccable!

[@WorldofThrills]

Dank je wel 😉

[@semkoppejan]

What an beautiful video! So proud to say this is my homepark :) and definitely don't miss out on the magical theatershow: caro in the Efteling theater! You're gonna have tears :) one fantastic attraction you didn't mention is vogelrok, the music makes the ride so eftelings! And aquanura is even 10x more beautiful by night!

[@WorldofThrills]

Vogel Rock was closed both the times I visited De Efteling! But I would love to ride it soon! Don’t worry I will be back to watch aquanura in the dark😂

[@brainwaves71]

What a beautiful video and good review. Clearly a lot of attention was paid to it. You have captured the Efteling feeling very well. My compliments!

[@WorldofThrills]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RonSmitz]

Yes you made us proud! We love the Efteling and been there many times in my life!

[@WorldofThrills]

Aww thank you!

[@ndekamper]

Your video quite literally made me cry a little. Thank you for capturing the essence of Efteling so well❤!

[@WorldofThrills]

thank YOU for watching it! ❤️

[@Coastache]

What a beautiful video full of passion and love. I’ve only been to Efteling once, and it was just recently in June 2023. As a Frenchman, I never had the opportunity to travel there until then, yet I felt exactly the way you did. There’s this unspoken nostalgia at every corner even if it’s your first time visiting. I’m definitely going to try to go back this year 😊 Efteling is indeed special and seeing the park through your eyes made it even more beautiful and inspiring to mine. Thank you for this wonderful video, I’m glad to have found you and your channel 🥰

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you for your comment my friend! I'd love to go back this year too!

[@Coastache]

@@WorldofThrills I’ve learnt they’re doing a special event where the park closes at 1am on New Year’s Eve, I think that’s what I’ll be setting my eye on for Efteling next year among the other trips that I’ve got planned 🥰

[@nathalievijge8729]

What a great tribute to the Efteling!!!! Dank je wel 😉 for sharing!

[@WorldofThrills]

Alsjeblieft! 😉😂

[@nathalievijge8729]

@@WorldofThrills well done!!!

[@robwilkinson11]

What a fabulous video! Can't wait to finally get back to Efteling this year 34 years since my last visit!

[@WorldofThrills]

Oh I hope you have a fabulous time!

[@tomg709]

Best theme park in the WORLD

[@WorldofThrills]

THE VERY BEST!

[@kamsel79]

Loved the video, love the Efteling. And your voice is so relaxing 🥰

[@WorldofThrills]

That’s very kind of you 🤭

[@jpdyoutube]

This video deserves to blow up! Wonderful editing and well told!

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you!

[@wesselvandermeer6019]

I loved your heartfelt video. You managed to grab the exact nostalgia that so many feel for this park. I've seen other positive reviews of the park, but this is the first one that captured its ambience...

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it ☺️

[@KootFloris]

It's also the amount of trees and park feel that adds to the atmosphere.

[@izzee9900]

The part about Droomvlucht made me tear up, funny enough. I've been to De Efteling at least once a year since I was a baby. It's special to me and my family. Droomvlucht is a personal comfort, a world I want to live in forever. It's gorgeous

[@WorldofThrills]

I can’t wait to go back on it ✨

[@brightfurys]

wow. the videography here is truly admirable. you presented efteling in such a beautiful way, making it feel like my home - despite the fact i've never visited it! methinks i will be checking out your other work 💭

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you! And I hope that you enjoy it 🎬

[@Narrator_01]

This was one of the best reviews of Efteling I ever saw. It was just so beautiful and made me as a dutchie tear up a bit

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@asaki2769]

Thanks for this beautiful video about the Efteling. I've visited back when I was a kid, and now I get to bring my own kids to the park. I've watched this with a tear in my eye as you are spot on with pretty much everything.

[@WorldofThrills]

Aww thank you so much 🥹

[@betieakumaai8927]

Im a dutchman, 48 years old, and when i go to the Efteling and i parked my car, my wife gets angry, because the closer we come to the entrance, i start to walk faster and faster automaticly. Efteling is magic, its memorys of 44 years of going there. With family for the first time, with schoolclass, with your mates, the first time i went there with my Hungarian wife.. Efteling is just it. Point.

[@PINDAPELLERKIP]

I had a grin on my face for the entire durations of the video. Thank you for such an in depth video for theme park i have been to too many times.

[@WorldofThrills]

There's no such thing as "too many times" hahah!

[@johnvandrunen7511]

Wow Jack, what a great video! You really did your homework about the park and you managed to capture the unique Efteling fairytale vibe perfectly.😊 Dreamflight has been renovated so on your next trip I hope you will be able to experience it.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you John I really appreciate your comment! I’d love to get back on Dreamflight soon!

[@palantir135]

Great to hear that you also love my most favorite theme park. I visit it for over fifty years already. I love your calm camera work and storytelling.

[@WorldofThrills]

Thank you! That's very kind of you to say

[@mgarringerkcify]

Thank you for sharing your vlog, It was wonderful! I love theme parks and I can't afford to travel around, it makes me happy that a park like this that is pure magic is out there and I can see and visit via yt and get that feeling even if it is not in person! Safe travels, Michelle from Omaha Nebraska.

[@WorldofThrills]

Awww thank you Michelle. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Jack from Kent, UK ;)