05 Thursday Apr 2018
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The Python has reopened!
If you’re a member of any social media platforms, such as Facebook, you will have probably seen a barrage of posts about the Python renovation. It was quite a short renovation, but a few days ago, the Python was back on track (literally!) and open to visitors. This great video by our friends at Vijfzintuigen shows the making of the new Python, and it even has English subtitles so we can all enjoy it at Efteling UK!
15 Monday Jan 2018
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Prepare for a British invasion! The Sun Travel has posted an article about Efteling, and of course it shows Efteling in all its glory.
Read it here
The only thing I can’t quite understand is this:
‘The latest, Symbolica, is a refreshing take on the haunted house and keeps you guessing with regards to what’s coming next.’
It never crossed my mind that Symbolica was is any way linked to a haunted house, thoughts?
I also did not know that Efteling is the size of 144 football pitches!
The park may be seeing more Brits in the near future!
07 Sunday Jan 2018
As Efteling fans, there have undoubtedly been times when we have walked through the fairy tale forest, wishing that we too could have a musical toadstool at home.
Well now you can! Efteling have been selling ornamental musical toadstools (albeit indoor ones, but that’s ok!) for us to enjoy when we can’t make it to the park. I was lucky enough for Santa to bring me one last month, and now it has found it’s home, so I gave it a whirl…
04 Thursday Jan 2018
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Happy New Year everyone!
A new year seems to mean fresh Efteling news, so here’s a little look at what’s going on at the moment…
First off, the Python is being ‘renewed’. It seems that the track, which has been standing since 1981, is receiving most of the maintenance, as in previous years the ride cars themselves have been replaced several times. So for a while, that corner of the park will look a little naked, at least until March when it is due to reopen.
Elsewhere in the park, there’s the good/bad news that PandaDroom will remain open for at least the next 3 years, as a new contract has been signed with the World Wildlife Fund. As visitors are aware, the technology used in the show is now rather outdated, with this 3D show opening in 2002 and not really changing since that time (hence the ‘good/bad news’). It would be nice to see a new show here along the same theme, just more 2018 and less 2002!
And most importantly, Efteling is expanding! Between Vogel Rok and Python, 8 hectares of land will be added, and a new attraction is expected to open here by 2020. If you take a look at Google maps, it seems to be where the road ‘Horst’ is now, this is the road that Efteling Hotel guests need to cross to get to the park.
So, soon there’ll be more Efteling to love! Well, in a couple of years, but until then we have more PandaDroom to enjoy! 😉
Lastly, thank you to my friend Eftelwesley for continuing to produce beautiful Efteling videos that we can all enjoy. Especially this one below which is stunning! Thank you for braving the snow!
24 Sunday Dec 2017
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Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for continuing to follow the page. Look out for more updates in the new year!
24 Friday Nov 2017
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Efteling have started what appears will be a series of videos about their superfans. This first video sees Efteling fan Frank with his back garden ‘Efteling’ that he has built himself. It’s mightily impessive, and there’s also a surprise later on in the video. Give it a watch, it’s really lovely! Oh, and it has English subtitles!
You can submit yourself or a friend to Efteling to be their next featured fan by e-mailing youtube@efteling.com
20 Monday Nov 2017
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! On November 13th, Winter Efteling arrived again, and with it came a new Ice Palace! There have been many photos posted online of the new Ice Palace, but the best way to explore it is through a video:
This new palace is much ‘cleaner’ compared to previous years, which were based around a woodland/rustic theme. The eating place looks like something from the Efteling hotel, very bright and tidy! There’s loads of places to sit, as per previous years, and Efteling mugs and hats are sure to be found when purchasing food and drinks. If only we had smell-o-vision, as in previous years the smell in the palace has been divine and very festive.
It’s so beautiful, when can we go back?!
With thanks to Eftelwesley.
18 Monday Sep 2017
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So Disney has its fast pass, and other parks have similar ways of ensuring that you don’t need to stand in line for your favourite rides. Efteling however, have never installed these queue-beating solutions into their park. Now though, their new idea is for the guest to select a time that they want to ride, and then come back later.
Take a look at the BBC’s video on what this entails:
07 Wednesday Jun 2017
Posted in Accommodation, All Updates and News, Symbolica, Updates from 2017
There has been a lot going on in the world of Efteling lately…
On May 31st, Efteling celebrated its 65th birthday; and with that came the opening of a new exhibition in the Efteling Museum: 65 years of Efteling. Included in the exhibition is a very cool interactive map of the park, as can be seen in the videos below:
As part of the park’s 65th birthday celebrations, new accommodation, Loonsche Land opened on May 31st and will soon be joined by the park’s newest attraction, Symbolica, which opens in July.
Take a look below to see how Symbolica is coming along. You get a great view of the roof garden from Pagode, as you can see all of those 800 solar panels! Eftelwesley’s video also shows us the area around the attraction, including the queue.
Here’s a brief look at Loonsche Land from my friend Eftelwesley…There are loads more of his videos of the new resort at his site here
First impressions of the new vacation park are that it looks a lot like Bosrijk, but it just isn’t! It does look beautiful though, and I’m sure that many of us Efteling nerds will be planning ‘research trips’ in the near future.
In other news, Pandadroom is finally getting a new film, hurray! So far we know that the new film will be based around Klaas Vaak (The Sandman, or as Google translate likes to call him, the Sand Cauliflower), but little information is known at this time. Let us just hope that the restaurant Octopus remains mostly unchanged, as it is such a relaxing place to chill out.
There is also a rumour that Efteling, in conjunction with Europa Park, are looking into creating a flight simulator ride similar to that of Soarin’ in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We look forward to that, if it ever comes into being!
And last but not least, gefeliciteerd to Eftelwesley on his 10,000 subscribers! Thank you for sharing your Efteling videos with us!
15 Monday May 2017
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As the opening of Efteling’s newest attraction grows closer, the park ramp up their marketing, and it’s totally cool…
E-mails were delivered today to Efteling fans for a chance to win one of several prizes:
200x 6 Efteling tickets for June 30 include sneak preview Symbolica.
• 12x accommodation for 5 people in the Efteling Loonsche Country Hotel, including unlimited access to the Efteling.
OJ Punctuel, Lackey of His Majesty King Pardulfus, is sending out invites to the palace, and once you enter the competition you will receive a lovely little personalised video from him (some are subtitled in English).
The newest episode of The Making of Symbolica has also just been uploaded to Efteling’s YouTube channel. We’re getting more and more excited to ride!
