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Efteling: General Discussion

Everything about it looks stunning in my opinion, from the area to the show building, to the queue line, to the interior and the shop. Looks a tremendous addition.

I’ve read it was a €25m investment, has there been any indication of how much of that was the ride hardware itself and how much was all the theming and ancillary costs?
 
We’ve had time to think about it, here’s a brief “review”

The theming is amazing. There’s so much to look at in the queue, grave stones, bats, animatronic cat, planting, herb garden, detail such as dented down pipes, it’s all amazing.

Queue moved at a slow shuffle - I find this much less irritating than a queue that stop starts.

There is a pre show of sorts, all in Dutch, but seems somebody messed with spirits they shouldn’t have, and everyone dies 13 Oct 1876.

You then go onto a wooden bridge into the woods with howling wolf noises and loud rumblings before entering the building. You’re batched and step forwards. The building is DARK. Flickering torches add atmosphere. You then go into the main hall which is HUGE. I can’t even think of something to compare it with. We got front row, but I’m not sure it would matter.

I can’t really describe just how amazing what happens is. You spin, you tilt, you lift and drop, there’s animatronics everywhere, there’s a ghost, a huge organ (ARF) and it’s just amazing. Didn’t make us dizzy, but was absolutely amazing. I’ve never seen anything this good.

It’s not a thrill ride. But it is absolutely gorgeous and took my breath away. Brilliant.

I’ll add photos when we’re back home just in case they don’t tag as spoilers.
 
Is there scenes in the bottom to see when it tilts down? Can’t see anything but can remember the video from Efteling a few years back showing that this could be done?
 
deathproof69 said:
Is there scenes in the bottom to see when it tilts down? Can’t see anything but can remember the video from Efteling a few years back showing that this could be done?
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I saw a hazy glimpse at one in a POV. It’s either people aren’t pointing their cameras down, the effects aren’t ready or maybe a bit of both
 
Moving on slightly from danse macabre, we saw Caro tonight.

I’ve not paid for a theme park show before, and I’m not sure I would again. It was just a bit… odd? Some acrobatics, a bit of a story, they wove in some of the ride themes, but it was 1.5 hours long which in my view was about double what it should’ve been. Ravelijn was much more my cup of tea (even though it’s not vegan). Short, action packed, and had FUEGO.

Caro felt a little self indulgent… but maybe I’m just grouchy we missed the queue close of Danse Macabre because of it… 😭
 
It can be a little OTT. I think some people take it particularly seriously (which in honesty is how I think it’s intended), but for a British audience I think it’s just a bit too much such that it becomes borderline parody.

It is a beautiful show regardless.
 
The_bup said:
I saw a hazy glimpse at one in a POV. It’s either people aren’t pointing their cameras down, the effects aren’t ready or maybe a bit of both
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Think it's been mentioned that the effects aren't ready yet in the crypt areas.

That being said, it's understandable that the focus is in the upper levels.

Themeparksandy1981 said:
Right as I not been before I watched the closing day of Spooksalot before I compared the pov of the new ride and I thought it feels like a downgrade from the original attraction.
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Needs more explanation here. Though the Spookslot show was definitely longer (especially whilst waiting for it if timed badly), but it was very much an observation from distance attraction rather than the now ride. Guess it depends what looking for from it.
 
We rode Danse Macabre on Friday - we only queued about 45 minutes in total as we went straight there when hotel guests were allowed in.

I really enjoyed it but I wouldn’t want to wait some of the crazy queue times it is getting! I purposefully didn’t read any spoilers before going on so I had no idea what to expect. I recommend reading the storyline on the app beforehand as the preshow is only in Dutch.
 
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