You don’t go to the Efteling for the thrillrides, but the overall experience with the theming, the music, the greenery, the excellent darkrides makes the Efteling a themepark you just want to get back to. Can’t wait until Danse Macabre opens.

Every time when I see tourists enjoying Efteling, it's a bit like watching your favorite soccer team win. You did absolutely nothing for it, but you still feel kinda proud.

As a Dutch person, It fills me with pride watching you praise this park.

What you have to keep in mind, is that Efteling are NOT thrill ride builders. They are Story Tellers. And it shows.

50 years ago The Efteling used to be just a very finely styled theme park, fairy tales instead of thrills, everything designed by Anton Pieck who was my mother's drawing teacher in school.

Being dutch and having visited the Efteling a couple of times, I only now realize that the Python track is supposed to be a snakes skeleton. Somehow never noticed and it makes the track look far more badass.

You do know you missed a lot of the theming from the Flying Dutchman by entering single rider right? The queue is telling the story of the mad captain setting sail on the second Easterday, cursing his ship.

The Efteling is probably one of the most "finished" parks. You'll have a hard time finding a bare concrete wall or ugly dead end anywhere.

Not only the most beautiful, also the park with the friendliest employees. They know how to take care of their guests!

When Disneypark Paris was being made the builders actually went to this park to get inspiration on how to do a fantasy european amusement park. Or at least that is what I heard

Videos like this one make me proud to be one of the park's employees :)

I don't know your schedule, however during winter the park transforms into "Winter Efteling". And especially when its still a bit dark or starting to turn dark, its absolutely magical. They also have winter themed attractions during that time. Can highly recommend.

Its Disney feel is not a coincidence. The story is that Walt Disney visited Efteling and modeled his parks after Efteling in terms of theming and storytelling. Efteling is a direct inspirator for the Disney parks.

As a park pass holder its always refreshing to see the park trough the eyes of first time visitors. For me it feels so "normal" to walk there, but it never loses its magic

As a person who lives at the Efteling's doorstep, one tends to forget how beautiful that place actually is. The coaster that goes over the water is called The Flying Dutchman in English. Back in the day I used my season pass to go in after school, go on a few rides and have a meatball sandwich from Grootmoeder's Keuken. Sadly, that place closed down, but a lot more just as good food stands opened up. I'm glad you had fun. As you leave our little town, let me bid you goodbye in our special way. Houdoe! (It's our slang for Keep well!)

Everytime i see an international channel post a video about the efteling i scream inside. I love love love seeing it getting the international recognition it deserved. Extremely proud to say i work there, genuinely my favourite place. Glad you enjoyed it!

For me the Efteling has an experience that i havent found anywhere else. The design, the environment, the stories, the rides and rollercoasters all contribute to the overall experience which i just love to get back to any time.

Good of you to emphasize on the thematic stuff, most of the rides are meant for families to enjoy. This also goes for the historic theme park that all Dutch people grew up with for like 70 years now. The Efteling is Dutch heritage.

The park is one of the oldest still open theme parks in the world: the Efteling nature park opened on May 11, 1951. On May 31, 1952, the Fairytale Forest also opened.

4:12 the irregular intervals of these boats make this ride so much fun. Sometimes there's so many that they get stuck for a while and they pile up until the force breaks them free again.

22:17 Efteling was started in the 1920's as a nature park, and it still is. Only a certain percentage of their grounds can be built upon.

I'm sure someone said it, but you miss out if you just do the rides. The old part with the animatronics and fairy tale theme is not only a nostalgia trip for most locals, but also just something to see. Kids can easily spend a day there while the adults sneak off to the thrill rides.

As a Dutchie I haven't been there that much, but every time I was there, as a kid or as the grown up with my own son now, it's always special. It never ceases to amaze me.

De Efteling is themed with (famous) fairytales, regional legends and classic saga's. The Python rollercoaster was initially built in the late seventies and when it was worn out, the park management decided to rebuild it in accordance with the original design, as it was still incredible popular. And as it was built with modern design and fabrication techniques, it is easily explainable why the ride is so smooth. By the way, you've missed out one of the coolest attractions; there's a haunted house called Villa Volta. Although it is not a rollercoaster, you will get out thrilled nauseous for sure when you visit it for the first time. And again, this is also fitted with an incredible theme.

I love the Efteling, came there as a kid, later with my kids and maybe someday with grandkids, but im so happy every time in the Efteling!!

It always suprise me how clean and well maintained the Efteling is. I’ve been in a lot off parks. It looks like because the Efteling gives nature more room and lesser stone and tarmac pavement it looks more friendly

You could go to The Efteling and not go on any rides and you'll still have a amazing time. It's atmosphere is unmatched.

Literally every time I'm in line for a ride I'm dancing, Efteling music slaps

Phyton has actually 2 lifthill settings. Fast if they ride with 1 vehicle and slow if they ride with 2!

Its our favorite parc we go there every year and it never gets old. Great atmosphere

I always wanted to go to Efteling as a kid, now as an adult it's on my bucket list!

Best park ever.. been going there every year since i was 8 years old... early 80ties!!

as an efteling fan that goes monthly, im so proud to be able to go here because videos like this make me realize its a really special place💚

The peacock actually has a name and is quite famous....his name is JEROEN ! Great video guys. I grew up with the Efteling, living nearby. It is a wonderful place ❤

We from the Netherlands are quite proud of this park. I visit once a year or 3 years.

Good to see efteling still manages to amaze people. I have to go again soon, been a couple of years since i been there. Probably before covid. Used to love going their when i was young, such an amazing place.

I've been to the efteling one time for two days when you stay there you have 1 hour without other guests, so we went 9 times with the Baron 1898 the staff was incredible. If no one was coming, they repeated the ride. Great experience by far.

The Efteling was the best thing ever to go to as a kid, you always felt like you were really in the fairy tale yourself 😆

It's so great to see someone who has so ridden so many coasters enjoy the theme park of my childhood. Through primary school, me and my family went there almost every year. There was just so much to it, even though I wasn't physically or mentally ready for the big coasters most of that time. You enjoying this made me very happy.😄

Goes to Max and Moritz, walks in the opposite direction. I love seeing this with new people visiting the Efteling they just wander around and explore. As a weekly visitor it’s amazing to see how you enjoyed the Park like we do.

a very unique park in the world and a must for themed park fans

Fun fact, de Efteling is where Walt Disney got his inspiration. Without the Efteling there would be no Disney

the music is so nostalgic and so beautiful!! really love the park

This park is almost in my backyard (3 km away). When I was a kid we used to go there everyday, taking multiple rides in the Python, etc… In the past decennia is has grown to this amazing park, where I went with my kids. And where I will go very often with future grandchildren. It is great to have this fantastic park so nearby.

The most beautifull from the netherlands for sure! 🇳🇱

22:26 That's "Jeroen", one of the most famous animals in the Efteling. 23:30 Not really, it looks like the old design but it is acutally from BHS München with gondola's from Translift/Siemens (after the bankrupty of CPM) Really interesting system.

Im dutch myself and im realy suprised to see how english perplex or others languages also enjoy the park and make video's off it but you should see at night there are HUNDREDS off tiny lights attached to the mail entrance and if you luck enoug to stay untill new year or the middle off the night idk when anymore they will shoot fireworks! I've been around 7 to 8 times al ready

If you wanna see all of Efteling, you need 2 days!

This Is Absolutely a Fantasy Island I also think it's very very beautiful Disneyland doesn't compare with this🎉🎉

as someone that lives a 25 minute car ride from this park im so happy to hear that it blows the minds of everyone that visits the netherlands :D

As a Dutchie, yes... yes it is

We really look forward to an eventual visit there.

Within a few months there will be a new Ghost Ride that will be amazing! When you get back to Holland you have to try it. I follow everything about this ride, from the story and the new building mechanics..it will be mindblowing! (dont let yourself be spoiled online!)

I've lived like 10 kilometers away from The Efteling most of my life. It's am amazing park. Best I have ever seen.

Should have shown the big dragon they built beside the Joris en de Draak coaster

Great video. Have you been to Droomvlucht? Droomvlucht and Fata Morgana are my favorite dark rides in Efteling. In Droomvlucht (dream flight) you sit in a cart underneath a track and you fly through an enchanted forest, with fairies, etc. It's so beautiful. Fata Morgana is old, but still a fun dark ride, in a boat. Lots to see. And some parts might be scary for some young kids. Love the music for Fata Morgana too.

Fun fact about the entrance is that its the biggest building with a straw roof

Efteling is my favorite park here in the Netherlands. It's not really for the thrillseekers, you don't usually go there just for the coasters (though I do think those are great). The dark rides are probably the most amazing thing of the park in my opinion. And then of course there's the Fairytale Forest and Land van Laaf. You have to experience those at some point if you ever return there. In my opinion Efteling has something for everyone. I was six when I first went there, and I enjoyed it just as much as I do now, 30 years later. The entrance to the park is actually called 'the House of the Five Senses' There's some very strict rules on where they can and cannot build in order to preserve nature and wildlife, which is why the park has a very natural feel to it. In my opinion it adds to the fairytale vibes, and the whole feeling of mysticism. Also, if there's one ride I would still recommend, if you haven't done it already: Villa Volta. It's a Vekoma madhouse with great theming and the music is something that'll stick in your head throughout the day.

Even though i am not a little kid anymore (i am a teen) i still enjoy the park, not because of the rides. The rides are not scary to my meaning, but the vibes and music are soo good. Its not even because the park is layed out nice but As a kid it made the park feel magical, what it is supposed to be. I also love some of the food there (not everything, but a lot) and how some rides are designed with music, lights and motor driven things. Although sometimes some rides have problems "storingen" i enjoy the vibes and the pretty friendly employees, when i got stuck in a ride because of a storing, the employees were friendly and helped everyone get out and calmed everyone

The entrance has its own name: The house of the 5 senses. Atleast Rok the bird was nice enough to provide shelter under his wings.😂 He does have a mention in the Guiness book of records as being the largest bird (30'18" tall with a wingspan of 72'18").😉

I enjoy Droomvlucht more than Symbolica! Glad you've enjoyed the park as much as I do ❤

In this park you can literally just walk around until closing time and forget to ride anything lol

It really is one if the most stunning parks 🥰

I went here yesterday for like the tenth time because I live in the netherlands. But the Efteling is an entire experience and there’s nothing quite like it

I grew up 20 km away from here.Let's say my childhood was awesome!

Hearing you butcher Dutch pronounciations is so funny I love it

this park was my my entire childhood

Glad you enjoyed the amusement 😉👍🏻

Efteling is gorgeous.

I always love to see videos of foreigners visiting our beautiful Efteling haha, even though i've been to this park countless of times

super fun video! love the vibe of you guys. Love efteling forever

Yes. It is the most charming amusement parking the world.

I love your positivity and yes, Efteling is a great park. Quite expensive nowadays, but still kinda worth it I guess. And also love that you called the Pagode a must-do, bc I always skip that one hahah

De vliegende Hollander= The flying Dutchman😉. Hope you didn't mis out on the watershow, because thats an awsome show! And the rest of the rides😊. Come back next year! They are opening a new haunted house. The old one you can find on you tube.

Did you also go in Villa Volta? One of my favorites, I love the tricks the ride plays on your mind, love it, and droomvlucht (dreamflight). I have a subscription to this park, I love about a 10 minute busdrive from it. I know I'm a lucky girl😊

You missed a lot: Land van Laaf Villa Volta Droomvlucht dark ride Fairytale forest Fata Morgana dark ride Ravelijn.

went today,.... and i still love it, coming to the Efteling every time.

it is certainly one of the most beautiful and unique parker in the world. for me, Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is even more beautiful and special, but you cannot completely compare these parks

The Efteling is truly one of the best theme parks on earth.

For families with little kids who don't need the theme rides; this is the best park for the youngest. That's where the Efteling started. It kept it's roots for children. They will never forget what they have seen. It's clean, no building facades, beautiful gardens made by professional gardeners. Special wishes for kids who need a bit of extra help to cope with all these impressions; contact the park. They will do everything to help you as a parent and give your kid the day that it deserves! 😉

I been myself at least 10 times . I totally agree it's absolutely fantastic

The peackocks are great in winter. Efteling fiull of snow, a large bon fire and a hot drinks stand at every crossroad. And for some reason 3 peacoks hanging out around one of the fire and occasionally playing with the snow. It's bloody surreal

Nice video. Love the side by side videos of Joris en de Draak race / wooden coaster 😍🐲

You missed the best parts of the Efteling. (Coasters are great family fun but not the most exciting). Lovely shots, great quality video. 👍 Top notch.

I understand you focus on coasters. But the park is so much more than that. It has a great history and many of the original rides ate still there. My favorite theme park for sure.

python has recieved a new track 3 years ago. it also is the worlds first dubble loop.

😅 As a teacher we went every year on a school trip to the Efteling. After 20 years of experiencing the park, I know every tune of the attraction. My colleagues drove me crazy every year. Somebody somewhere started the tune from "carnival" and I was done for the day/week. The tune sticks in your brain like nothing ever!!

Being Dutch, very fun video to see. Glad you liked it!

Im from Holland and the Efteling is indeed one of the nicer Parks in Europe, Fantasialand, Europapark, Disney Paris are also nice, btw i would also recommend Energylandia in Poland

The retract on Python is amazing especially since it has been a historic coaster. It was the first attraction of its sort in the nation and even caused some controversie because of the unknown it was to the dutch public.

This was so fun to watch! Been to Efteling maaany times since I was little and I miss it already even though I've been there 2 years ago most recently 😆 Thank you for this video!

As a dutch person, I am proud to say that our themeparks may not be the most expensive or have the coolest rides which huge drops and stuff, but I'm proud of our themeparks

When I was a kid, my dad used to work for DHL. DHL would rent out a part of the park around Christmas and we’d celebrate there. It was awesome. Edit: you can get a little storybook made with your own names, in the enchanted forest :). Amazing for kids.

"I'm actually speachless." Keeps on talking.

The Efteling is really amazing i have grown up with it and its so magicall

Josh Homme and Jack Black teaming up together in my favorite theme park

I usually don't really enjoy theme park videos, even about the Efteling (been there MANY times as a teen, had a season pass and live within biking distance), but you had some great shots! Had me engaged for the full video 😁

You know, the Efteing is way older than the.first disneyand park. It is even so that Walt Disney starten his park after being to the Efteling. The Efteling inspired him to make Disneylan🎉and

and you know what is really cool? the entrance, like what you are so shocked by is even part of the efteling lore 😊

we come here twice a year, im 45 now, never boring, we went 2 weeks ago after the show of caro, it was free from 8-10 pm, no people anymore and did like 12 rides in 2 hours, perfection, you skipped the whole "sprookjesbos" "festival carnaval" and "volk van laaf" and many other tings but time goes quick