8:26 RENE!!!! my best mate! When i work with him, its always a party. Its nice to hear that we eat people with python. if ower que is full its only a 25 min. waiting, so we never have al long waiting time

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Excellent ride attendant and an excellent team 😊

Watching this video just made me appreciate how differently people experience theme parks. I was blown away by Efteling when we visited last year, and experienced the fairytale forest and dark rides with my 5 year old son was magical. Symbolica… what I wouldn’t give to have a dark ride that good in the UK. And not with a dark theme! And what you said about the staff uniforms, I’m glad you noticed that as it adds to what makes Efteling so good. I can certainly appreciate how true coaster enthusiasts would not favour Efteling but for me personally, I go to theme parks to be transported to a different world and that is exactly what Efteling does. Give me a theme park with average coasters but amazing theming and a well maintained experienced over an amusement park with 10 thrill coasters over car parks every single day of the week

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

I think that goes back to the point towards the end, a roller coaster enthusiast is different than a theme park enthusiast. I want a coaster to be thrilling before it has some fancy rock work 😅

@user-px3ys4pl9t

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide I’d rather have immersive rock work than nothing 😂 ‘experience’ covers more than just coasters I would think? All jokes aside, love your vlogs and always value your opinions, just happen to disagree with you guys on this one - keep up the good content 👍🏻

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@user-px3ys4pl9tThank you 🙏

@paulbroomhead2214

3 ай бұрын

Great comment. 👍🏻

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, and your opinions are very valid as you have explained that your a coaster/thrill enthusiast. I class myself as more of a Theme Park enthusiast, but also love thrilling coasters. Ive not been to Efteling, but definitely want to go. Great content 👌

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 It’s definitely somewhere we should all experience but I can’t agree with the “most magical place on earth” tag line it gets

Efteling was never appealing to Thrill Seekers, they are all about families. Its a classic family theme park in a beautiful setting. Its good to see you a bit more positive about things there, I remember you and Mark having a right moan about Baron etc back in the day

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

If that's the case, why build a looping coaster, a duelling wooden coaster and a dive machine? Lol, they're clearly targeting families with their dark rides/water rides etc, and thrill seekers with the bigger attractions.

@Nitzpitz

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguidePython was built to attack a younger audience back in the day. The thrill rides are very family friendly . You can go on everything if you are 120 cm and on baron from 132 cm. It is for families to enjoy together.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@Nitzpitz They’re not what I’d called family coasters, not unless they’re aimed for older children.

@th01m3nn

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide I've seen 8-10 year olds on Joris, as well as Baron

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@th01m3nn Not every person that meets a height restriction will be ready to go on the ride. They’re not typical family coasters.

I see theres been some criticism in the comments towards you what I will say is I love how defensive the Dutch and any locals have always been over efteling, its a great park and ive always noticed its got a very passionate fan base which isn't a bad thing though.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Honestly, I respect it 😊

As someone who is a theme park person more than a coaster/thrill person, I really appreciate Efteling for what it is. It is absolutely magical if youre somebody who can get lost in stories and almost child like wonder. But its definitely *not* a thrill park and I actually think its a good thing because there's some nice entry level/intermediate thrills for younger audiences ready to experience it.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

I've never really understood why Efteling is considered to be a magical place, this recent visit was my third time there and most likely to be the last. I wouldn't really class Baron, Joris or Python as family coasters, I've got a 6 year old and he wouldn't do any of those even though he's tall enough for 2 of them.

@ScaredyCatRidesRides

3 ай бұрын

@yourexperienceguide oh no I wouldn't class them as family coasters either, but I think they're a good level for those dipping their toes into thrills. Like if you have a family with some kids who just want to eat ice creams and watch shows and some kids who've been waiting to try going upside down and are excited for it, then it's all bases covered. They're probably not for most 6 year olds but I'm sure there are more than a few with parents dreading the thought of having to go on a big ride with them 😂 at least then they aren't too big. It's really hard to describe why I find it so magical but as a child I LOVED fairytales, like had a big book of classic ones an could just devour them. Now as an adult I get to skip off in that world and forget my responsibilities. I love disappearing into the realm of the fairies or seeing Pardoes get into mischief - literally when the stairs part in Symbolica I feel like a five year old, it's magical each time. But I think you're either someone who can get lost in that or you're not and it's all valid! Ps at the secret weapon event on Saturday- SO looking forward to it

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@ScaredyCatRidesRides See you there 😁

Nice park Efteling. I remember going up Pythons lift hill thinking christ I'm gonna need another shave by the time we get to the top 😂. Another good vlog 👍🏻

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Haha takes forever 😂

how to insult an efteling fan in a single vlog

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

😮😮 Thought we were very positive about the coasters lol

@B-b-bot1

3 ай бұрын

fr lol

@B-b-bot1

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide "this was mid, that was mid, wouldn't come again for this" ..............

@ballbag

3 ай бұрын

@@B-b-bot1 He's a very simple person who has simple tastes, big rides. very closed minded!

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@ballbagYou have “ball bag” as your username, simple minded and not funny. Anyway, Gotham City Escape isn’t a “big tall coaster” but ranks in my top 10, likewise Velocicoaster because I enjoy the full experience of it. Kingda Ka isn’t a top coaster for me but is the tallest in the world. Don’t speak on my behalf again 👍

Alot of enthusiasm about this place lads😅

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

We were more enthusiastic at the start than the end lol

@andrewbrazier9664

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide Too much dark ride exposure 👀

@danivaneekelen5403

3 ай бұрын

I heard you guys like a lot of colours. 🤣 Isn't the migraine place called disney something?

Great set of vlogs as always Scott and Stephen. All a great watch. Now then, I too am a thrill seeker who loves big thrill coasters first and foremost, but when visiting Efteling you have to put yourself into child mode. I LOVED this park. It's absolutely magical!! The best selection of darks rides in any European park. I cannot wait to get back there as I didn't manage to get everything done. Ps. Congrats on getting to 500 creds Scott. 🎢👍🏻👍🏻💚

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul. It’s just not for me mate, coasters are mid and dark rides just don’t do it for me. Europa Park has better dark rides 👀

Scott you need to go back with your son and see it through his eyes. We went with my sons and there’s so much to explore and they loved it which meant we loved it. The park is obviously aimed at families so youre not going to enjoy it going as a roller coaster enthusiasts but try it with the family and give yourselves more time and I think you will have a very different experience.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

I think as a family we're looking at Disney Paris and possibly Parque Warner next, honestly don't think Charlie would enjoy any of the dark rides at Efteling they're all a bit too weird.

@traceym1425

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide I think its the weirdness my 7 year old enjoyed especially the troll / fairy ride. Their favourite bit was exploring the fairytale forest there is so much to discover. We are doing Europa park in may and disney in august. Just getting out there and discovering new things is amazing now weve done BPB and the merlin parks so much 😀

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@traceym1425 It’s ace getting to new parks 😄

Efteling has clearly built its reputation on dream sequence dark rides. So plenty for the whole family here 👍

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Depends on what your family is into 😅

@andrewbrazier9664

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide The fact that they were very busy during your visit indicates the park has found a niche. As you say more theme park rather than a high octane coaster park.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@andrewbrazier9664 It was a weekend visit, first time I’d seen it busy

@th01m3nn

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide Efteling is always busy, especially during spring and summer

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@th01m3nn I don’t always visit, I’ve been 3 times in my life (I’m 35). Last week was the first time I’d seen it busy.

And I can understand the carnival festival hate but Dreamflight?! That ride is simply magical

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

It wasn’t hate, both were very odd. Dream flight is just boring 😐

I've not been to Efteling for a few years and won't return until something gets built that appeals to me. There's plenty of other parks in europe we return to, sometimes each year purely because of the coasters. Efteling, for me, needs a proper thrill coaster to get me thinking about returning, and then maybe repeat returns. Same reason I haven't been to DLP for 12 years, nothing thrilling enough. Parks like Efteling and DLP do have magic, and are great for young families, but not for me or my older family.

I know I sometimes criticise, but wow. Them povs are the best I have ever watched. It was like I was actually on the ride.. Is that a new camera?.. As again it was brilliant.. Suppose a well done is in order.. Great vlog aswell by the way..

@manchester1972

3 ай бұрын

And that last dark ride, looked just brilliant.. I'm deffo going to this park. 😊😊😊

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Same GoPro but thank you, much appreciated 😅

Efteling is a family park, I guess you are just not the target audience. If you ever have a chance ti go with kids, this is a great park to explore. The magic through kids eyes is something else

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

I’ve got a 6 year old who loves theme parks, he’s got absolutely no interest in visiting this park after the videos he’s seen. It’s lacking in the magic other family parks have IMO.

@th01m3nn

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide What does it lack in your opinion?

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@th01m3nn It just doesn't live up to the hype, not for me anyway. Lacks in atmosphere, coasters are mid, dark rides don't do it for me and the park feels quite dull in places. It's always baffled me why it gets so much hype.

@th01m3nn

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide In my opinion, Efteling does atmosphere better than anywhere else. Especially during summer the atmosphere is at it's peak for me. Forget the rides, but just take a look around. All the trees, flowers and wild life such as ducks and geese that live here. Especially when you go on the boat ride close to Vogelrok when you take a break to eat and drink, it's just good. And then all of the theming and storytelling. Disney sugercoated a lot of fairytales, they are originally much darker, and is known to use cheap materials and paint them just the right way to make it look good, whilst Efteling uses the more expensive material. And the dark rides, for example Dreamflight and Fata Morgana. You say that Dreamflight is weird. And I think you say that is because you don't understand a story. But there isn't a story, the ride just shows a dream world. And this isn't a place with bright colors like you said. Falls back to the fairytale sugercoating Disney does. And the entrance alone leaves quite an impression to say the least

It’s one of those parks I’d absolutely love to experience, but I agree, it’s not exactly a thrill seekers paradise. Appreciate the candidness and honest review.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

2 men who didn't understand the Efteling at all, but your analysis was correct. Indeed, when you seek Thrill's, don't come to The Efteling. The Efteling is a Themepark, stories packed in an attraction. When you are a Rocker, don't go to a houseparty!! 🙂 The Efteling as park is the best in the world, when you can enjoy the nature, the ambiance, the Efteling style, the staff indeed and that kind of things and no stress ofcourse, that will ruined your day!!

@yourexperienceguide

2 ай бұрын

I've travelled to theme parks all over the world, and Efteling in my opinion isn't very good. I respect your opinion and accept we are in the minority. Why build coasters like Python, Baron and Joris if they don't wish to have thrill seekers visiting? :)

@Yochemm

2 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide Becaause the Efteling is a foundation, they have rules like, not building above the treetops and they may build only 11% of the park, the rest must be nature. They wanna give a day out for all ages, so they did build Python. They will never build an rollercoaster like Taron or Force 1, it doesn't fit in The Efteling. There is only 1 Efteling in the world and a park like Blackpool are everywere, like Walibi in the Benelux, they are attractionparks, The Efteling is a up and top Themepark.

@yourexperienceguide

2 ай бұрын

​@@Yochemm I'll be honest with you, I have no idea what Blackpool has to do with Efteling other than pass holders can gain entry? I wasn't commenting about the trees, plants, lakes or nature side of it, my main feeling about the park is why build coaster concepts appropriate for thrill seekers in a park that isn't for thrill seekers? Height limits do not automatically mean kids will want to ride something like Python or Baron, those coasters are typically for thrillseekers not for young families. No amount of defensive for the park will change my opinions on it, I've been three times and each time come away disappointed.

@whoknew2273

14 күн бұрын

@@Yochemm Efteling is a Family Theme Park with a few thrill coasters buts its problem is the Family aspects as the operations can suffer to the huge groups. I seen 40 min queue times which for the dark rides is unforgivable also there disabled policy is downright awful expecting people waiting in areas for 2 hrs. That's why I prefer Walibi Holland and Toverland .

Refreshingly different 🌊 Park conveying a great atmosphere 👍

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

It’s an interesting park, one for theme park enthusiasts not thrill seekers

Wowza 500 coasters. Congrats. I made a list yesterday and think I will hit 100 from visit to Europa park in may

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I love this park so much! Watching your video just made me want to plan a return trip to Efteling! However, the best parts of most of Efteling’s rides are the queues and their theming and you’ve left those out of the POVs.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Love the theming on Vliegende Hollander, pre-show on Symbolica was alright but the rest of the park is quite dull and just not for me. Much prefer the rides and the theming in other theme parks.

That looks to be a really good Vekoma retrack. Enjoyed the POV 👍

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

CSM did an excellent job with it

@andrewbrazier9664

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide Could they retrack Infusion Please ? 👍

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@andrewbrazier9664 It’ll make no difference

@andrewbrazier9664

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide Oh 🤔

Schools have holiday these weeks so thats why it was busy. Although looking at the wait times (you went sunday if i am correct) the queue times were still allright. Like in previous years it had been busier there.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

It was acceptable queuing times in all honesty

Interested to know if you think your wee boy would like this park more? My wife would like us to take our son who is just a little younger. Enjoyed the vlog as always 👍

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I don’t think so, he’d find the dark rides pretty disturbing as they’re very weird in places. He’s got his mind set on Disney Paris next.

One of the problems with Efteling is the height issue same as Alton Towers hence the reason why they have so many dark rides

Scott, this is blasphemy. Efteling is heaven, and I'll fight you on that 👊 😂 😘

@yourexperienceguide

2 ай бұрын

I don't think it'll ever be for me, kinda hoping they don't build anything that appeals to me so there's no need to go back 🤣

@elizabethhellier3814

2 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide Unfortunately for you there's rumours of a 'major coaster' being their next project after Danse Macabre. 🎢

We went PortAventura last week, first trip, loved it but the Que times , especially on the Thursday and Friday was insane, getting the express passes was 100% worth it

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

I always get fast pass there as a backup 😆

Scott... did you see your hat in the camera or something? I swear i read your hat and then you said Europa Park! Lol Nice vlog... sad no rapids!

@yourexperienceguide

Ай бұрын

It was a shame about the Rapids

Hi, I don’t know if you can help, I bought Blackpool pleasure beach tickets earlier but forgot to add speedy passes for this Saturday, is it possible to buy them separately as it doesn’t seem to let me before the day

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

You can get them on the day but I wouldn’t rush into it, BPB hasn’t been busy at all in 2024.

@jordanmorley7571

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguidethank you, even on a Saturday? I’m taking my daughter for her first time and don’t fancy waiting more than 30 mins a ride

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@jordanmorley7571 One of our recent BPB vlogs was filmed on a Saturday, check it out to see how quiet it was kzread.info/dash/bejne/oISbpsqjnMSXh9o.htmlsi=q6xzcqKU82g49Br8

Amazing the difference between parks. Eftelling take your bag on a looping coaster. Energylandia security scanners so you can’t even have something in your pocket on Hyperion

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

It’s very strange

@th01m3nn

3 ай бұрын

You can take the bags on Python because the forces in the loopings will keep the bags on the train, they explain this somewhere in the queue

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@th01m3nn Shouldn’t really be having to take bags on rides in 2024

@CoasterJames

3 ай бұрын

@@th01m3nnthat might be the case. But when someone drops a phone or bag at some point on the ride and causes an injury or derailment then they might reconsider the policy. It’s not a risk I’d be taking if I owned the park

@th01m3nn

3 ай бұрын

@@CoasterJames Holding phones isn't allowed, only GoPro with the vest. And the bags shouldn't cause any injuries if you just keep them between your legs

I would be interested to know your (including Steven’s) recommended best European parks for a thrill seeker. As need to think where to visit later this year / next year with my daughter. Have visited Phantasialand/portaventura/Energylandia and soon Europa park

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Check out our recent Walibi Holland vlog 🤩

@kylem8811

3 ай бұрын

Parc Asterix?

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@kylem8811Good call

@kylem8811

3 ай бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide I'm at asterix on Saturday. I hope you lads enjoy walibi Belgium 👌

@AdamHickman78

3 ай бұрын

Possibly Liseberg. Good coasters and flat rides. Very easy to get to from the airport and a city to explore if you want that as well.

I appreciate your honesty and I can see that it isn't the park for you if you're a trillride enthusiast. If you're kid of 6 only has seen your vids and heard your opinions I wouldn't be too keen to go to this park either. Maybe you have to take him/her there one day and do all the kids stuff and make up its own opinions. Like your vlog and your right it's not a trill park it's a Themepark with a capital T.

@yourexperienceguide

Ай бұрын

I would imagine we’ll go to other parks first, loads to pick from that are much better theme parks overall 😎

Is Overrated the Disability access is shockingly bad expect long waits

As trhill seekers you must go to walbi holland

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

We did, check out our vlog 😄

I think you summed up the park very well. It's not for me or the hard core rollercoaster thrill seekers although the woodie is probably the highlight.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

It’s definitely not a place for thrill seekers but probably worth a visit at least once to fully experience it

@kylem8811

3 ай бұрын

I'd visit if I was in the area. It looks a wonderful park for themimg ect but it's not high on my list of parks to visit purely because I'm a thrillseeker

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@kylem8811It’s definitely not a thrillseeker place

Brilliant vlog

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Bright colors in de efteling 😂😂 look up anton pieck

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

My opinion isn’t likely to change after 3 visits 👀

@Kimmermaid

3 ай бұрын

@yourexperienceguide yes then don't come its oke

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

@@Kimmermaid Plenty of other parks to visit 🎢

It’s the perfect place for an under 10.. if it had want you wanted it would no longer be that. They don’t wanna see a load of rides they can’t or won’t ride. Thanks for vid nonetheless

@yourexperienceguide

17 күн бұрын

@@danparker3093 Lots of attractions I’d have not done before I was 10 at Efteling.

Steven let's go 👀🤣

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

🎢🎢

34:47 My Cheese, My Cheese!

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

🧀

I may get some stick here but if Efteling is not the most overhyped park in the the world, I dont know what is!! On my last two visits, I was treated to broken effects galore across most of the dark rides there. Given its the dark rides that its fans sell it on, that is a pretty darn big thumbs down. Especially the sheer amount of comparisons that are made to Disney. I ALSO found myself evacuated from Ravejin and had aquanura break down on me midway through it followed by it being just cancelled. In terms of coasters, the parks line up is absolutely no better Towers,Thorpe or BPB. So its a hard sell to go abroad to a park with weaker coasters than I can get without the need to go abroad. Also I could just go to BPB if I want dark rides with inconsistent broken effects!! Best description I can give of this park?? All style and no substance. Unless they put in a thrill machine coaster, I'd far rather visit walibi and tover whilst in the Netherlands.

@yourexperienceguide

3 ай бұрын

It’s extremely overhyped, I’ve visited 3 times and come away with the same underwhelming feeling each time. The park is pretty “dull” to look at even with its heavy theming. Coasters are average, dark rides are weird. I doubt there’ll be another vlog from there on here because it’ll be a long time before I go back again.