Matt 236 Posted December 1, 2021 Report Share Posted December 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Mattgwise said: You know my answer then All too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CineramaMax Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) Designs have leaked for Efteling's new hotel by The House of The Five Senses. https://www.looopings.nl/weblog/185...n-nieuw-hotelcomplex-bij-Efteling-entree.html I think this looks great though at the same time... it does take away from the House of The Five Senses somewhat? Edited December 23, 2021 by CineramaMax To add a screenshot from the above link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 It intrigues me as it would make the entire entrance area very different. Also what would it mean for the Efteling Hotel? Every addition to the resort side makes it look more out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 It seems that some inspiration was taken from Disneyland Paris, given this will be a ‘lucrative’ hotel right by the entrance. All gone full circle. Judging from the concept, it does look very pretty and should further enhance the area if carried out as planned. The thing I want to know is if they any plans for the Efteling hotel? As both appear very similar in their design and function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Doyle Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 On 12/1/2021 at 11:11 PM, Matt Creek said: All too well. He has his flights to Amsterdam booked for next year for Efteling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 15 minutes ago, Martin Doyle said: He has his flights to Amsterdam booked for next year for Efteling!! When they build some more thrilling attractions that I might enjoy perhaps. Until then not a priority for me sadly, though I do understand why those who love dark rides would love the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 In a surprising yet unexpected position, it has been confirmed that Efteling will be removing their Spookslot (Haunted House) attraction after the summer season. It will make way for a brand new indoor attraction (presumably a dark ride). Source-https://www-looopings-nl.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB&_x_tr_pto=wapp Whilst not everyone’s cup of tea with some left a little confused by the attraction, I find this news rather saddening. Sure it wasn’t the best thing there, but it had much charm, character and history. It will be missed! https://youtu.be/1YQlUKLcYcI JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted January 24, 2022 Report Share Posted January 24, 2022 Here's the official news: https://www.efteling.com/nl/blog/nieuws/20220124-nieuw-hotel-en-vernieuwd-themagebied-in-2024 So we'll get a new attraction opening in 2024, with a throughput of 1250pph, as well as some sort of 'theme world', which makes me think this investment might see more than just the attraction. No news on what the attraction is yet, and I'm still a little hesitant to refer to it as a ride just yet. The park will spend 25 million euros on this new investment (for comparison, Symbolica was 35 million) The park will also open a new hotel in 2024, next to the main entrance, so that it will overlook Aquanura (the water show) and the Fairytale Forest. It will have 7 floors, 143 rooms, 2 restaurants and a spa, and represents a 50 million euro investment. For comparison, the most recent hotel offering (Loonsche Land) cost 30 million euros, and the previous (Bosrijk village) cost 52 million euros, but both of those have pretty substantial outdoor bits too, which seems less like with this hotel. Matt N and terrortomb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 New hotel officially announced: https://www.efteling.com/nl/blog/nieuws/20220406-efteling-grand-hotel I'm not a fan of the location, but it'll look fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Should hopefully complement the lovely entrance they have there and not mess it up. House of the five senses for me is already up there amongst park entrances such as Disneyland Paris’s and Europa Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 13, 2022 Report Share Posted April 13, 2022 As with Benin, like the idea and sure it'll be fab. Little concerned by location, as it will be difficult to effectively compliment the park's current entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 Efteling have shared their first teaser for the Spookslot replacement: It will be called Danse Macabre, which is also the name of the song from Spookslot (and used in the video above), and is set to open in 2024; the same year as the new hotel. That video is the darkest thing I've ever seen out of Efteling, so will be interesting how far they go with the theme and style, whilst remaining family friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, JoshC. said: That video is the darkest thing I've ever seen out of Efteling, so will be interesting how far they go with the theme and style, whilst remaining family friendly. Considering the original Spookslot had a hanged man in it... That video isn't much. Seems to be more of an update of the original based on that clip rather than something brand new? But might be more paying homage to it rather than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Doyle Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 All in all I see this being a great move for the park. Spookslot may be an aging attraction and dated by Symbolica standards, but it is a huge part of the parks heritage. So to see Efteling move for a newer dark ride whilst keeping the theme of Spookslot just sounds a win in the sense of keeping the park moving with the times whilst also preserving park heritage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Benin said: Considering the original Spookslot had a hanged man in it... That video isn't much. Was this removed at some point then? My memory of Spookslot is hazy, but I definitely don't remember that! 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 17, 2022 Report Share Posted May 17, 2022 The way forward for this new attraction definitely looks the best one the park could opt for. By opening an attraction which works on the strengths character of the original, whilst utilising the advancements in technology. This seems an excellent decision IMO. It’s pretty clear the original attraction is on it’s last legs and needs a renovation now. And given development hiccups and it’s low KPI, a modernised replacement seemed imminent. The original was very dark indeed, with demons, religious figures and even a hanging corpse. That’s Spookslot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Confirmation of the ride system. Looks funky and an evolution of the original show/ride. Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 Efteling replacing the often broken water curtain effect on Dutchman with some physical effects/props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Doyle Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 7 hours ago, Benin said: Efteling replacing the often broken water curtain effect on Dutchman with some physical effects/props. A positive move for Efteling as frankly, on my last two visits the ride was in diabolical condition and in particular this scene. So hopefully this move makes for a more reliable and efficient show section as opposed to being a dark ride full of broken effects*. *I can get that at Chessington or Pleasure Beach without the need to travel abroad quite frankly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 So, I went back to Efteling for an express visit after all this time. The park was looking great in some areas, but maybe less-so in others. The entrance, Danse Macabre, fairy tale forest segments and other pathways were closed. We were also spited Baron (darn). Main notable changes being the addition of Max & Moritz. These were fun and whacky rides, not the best powered coasters by any means but they fit the park. I do like the interaction in the station though. The new scene In Dutchman works perfectly well, I can’t remember for the top of me what the old one was like, given it’s been six years since my last ride. But I liked it. The new track on Joris doesn’t feel different, although the operations didn’t seem to be great. The Sinbad retheme looks ok, however I didn’t understand what they were trying to do with the Six Swans in the fairy tale forest. Now, the dark rides. Fata Morgana was just blissful to ride again, I love its mysterious atmosphere. Symbolica was great too and it was nice to see Carnaval after its changes. Droomvlucht looked much more refreshed and updated from its refurbishment and it’s amazing how popular that ride really is. Managed another meal Polle’s, fantastic as always and a daytime showing of Aquanura. Was pleasant but is far more effective at night. I do like Efteling, it’s a very charming park and can be enjoyable if you aren’t one for thrilling coasters. As much as I enjoy aspects of this park, It will likely be some time before I return here again. Even with Danse Macabre opening next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted October 31 Report Share Posted October 31 Danse Macabre opens today! It looks like pure theatre and I cannot wait until my Christmas visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted November 4 Report Share Posted November 4 Visiting this park next week for the first time. Can't wait!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 Just returned from my first Efteling/Phantasialand trip. Will write a full report at some point once I've recovered, however Danse Macabre is incredible! Inferno and JoshC. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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