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Efteling Packages through DFDS Seaways

26 Tuesday Jul 2016

Posted by EftelingUK in Accommodation, All Updates and News, Updates from 2016

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“We have set ourselves the target to grow into an international destination instead of a one-day attraction” – Fons Jurgens, Director of Efteling.

Well, Efteling are definitely reaching out to an international audience lately, as recently we saw the launch of the Chinese Efteling website, and now Efteling are trying to capture residents of the UK by offering Efteling packages on DFDS ferries (a long time coming I think!).  At the moment, the route only seems to be available from Newcastle to Amsterdam, and it is mandatory to take a vehicle with you, but other that this seems like a very positive step for the park!

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Here’s what it says on the DFDS site:

If you’re looking for a family getaway this year then look no further than the magical Efteling theme park in Holland. Discover an enchanting world full of wonders, perfect for young and old alike, where fairy tales come to life!

Book a ferry crossing from Newcastle to Holland and package together with tickets and accommodation at Efteling theme park, staying at Bosrijk Village’s self-catering lakeside cabins, located just outside the park.

  • 2 nights onboard our Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry in an en suite cabin
  • 3 or 4-nights’ self catering accommodation
  • Entrance tickets to Efteling theme park
  • Includes transport for you and your car

Click here to go to the DFDS page.

Attracting visitors from a wider range of countries is all part of Efteling’s plan which will hopefully see the park meet their target of 5 million visitors by 2020.

This is not only good news for Efteling, but good news for the UK in terms of holiday destination choices!  Based solely on ticket prices online (1 day ticket) Efteling comes out pretty well:

Alton Towers: £36.12

Disneyland Paris: £36-£52 (depending on date)

Efteling: €34.50 (approx £30)

Europa Park: €44.50 (approx £38, price drops in Winter)

You have to stay at Bosrijk with this package (no option for Efteling Hotel at this time), and as mentioned above, you must take your own vehicle.  One thing that seems to be quite obviously missing from this package which would complete things, is an Efteling bus.  While progressing through the booking, there is no option to add a coach transfer.  Normally, you have to call DFDS to arrange coach transfers to Amsterdam, but in this case where the package is specifically a holiday to Efteling, one might think that there was a bus to Efteling included, particularly for people who don’t want to navigate the Dutch rail and bus networks possibly with young children.  This is where Disney have the upper hand, with their airport shuttles.  Of course, this explains why they insist that you take your own car!

These buses operate in the Netherlands, providing day trips to Efteling.  A bus like this would be perfect to shuttle guests straight to the park from the ferry terminal:

From http://www.pretparkreizen.nl/

From http://www.pretparkreizen.nl/

I think we can all agree that that is one nice bus!

So, a positive step forward for Efteling, or do you think this means that the park will become too popular?  Either way, I may feel a research trip coming on!

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Efteling is Disappearing

03 Friday Oct 2014

Posted by EftelingUK in All Updates and News, Updates from 2014

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We received this today, and every word is true!

Train

People who visit Efteling soon realise what a beautiful, unique place it is – blending thrills with more tranquil areas in a stunning natural setting.

Attendance seems to be growing year on year, and new attractions appear on a regular basis.

In England however, Efteling seems to have gradually disappeared over the years. When I first visited the park, in about 1997, several tour operators included Efteling in their literature. This year (2014), as an experiment, I enquired at several travel agents. Only one woman in one of the shops had vague memories of hearing of it.  Another offered to Google it for me!

In earlier days those loyal ambassadors the Laafs had a strong presence in many Garden Centres, with elaborate displays naming them as “Laafs of Efteling”.  All are now gone – some retreating to the Laaf village or into private collections, and a few fighting a rear-guard action on e-bay.

The contrast with the publicity for that other well-known European theme park is dramatic. A multitude of travel brochures and TV ads all try to persuade you to visit the home of the “Mouse”.  Eurostar will whisk you there faster than it takes to say Supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus.

Why is Efteling being forgotten by the British public and travel industry? Is it the difficulty of getting there?  Without an organised trip, getting to the park by public transport can be rather involved, and not everyone will want to drive there. It should be easy for a travel company to put together a package of air and/or rail travel with a dedicated mini-bus transfer from the nearest station. But none seem to think it worthwhile.

Could it be a deliberate marketing policy by Efteling? Is the park in its present form approaching capacity, so that overseas visitors are not actively sought?

Whatever the reasons, it seems a great pity that many UK children (and adults) are, by lack of knowledge, missing out on a fabulous experience.

From Dave H.

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Efteling Advert at Schiphol Airport

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

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It must be new, because we didn’t see it a couple of weeks ago when we were at the airport, but Efteling are promoting themselves at Schiphol Airport until the end of September.  If only we could see an advert like this on UK TV 😉

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Updated: Getting There

26 Sunday Aug 2012

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Our ‘Getting There‘ page has been updated.  Hopefully it is crystal clear, but if you have a question about it, send us a message on Facebook or at info@eftelinguk.com.  Efteling don’t seem to make getting there too obvious, so I hope this helps the people who have been asking about it!

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