Dutch Themepark Network

11/12/2025

Efteling released new music on streaming. This time Sleeping Beauty. What song are you hoping for next?

11/12/2025

At Efteling Penneveer is out of maintenance, it’s not turning around anymore and the writing has improved. Did you know Penneveer is the monument for the day Efteling decided to open 365 days a year?

10/12/2025

Plans have emerged for “Dracula Land,” a €1 billion theme‑park resort near Bucharest, Romania. It would span 160 hectares and feature a 780,000 m² theme park with six zones, over 40 attractions, a water park with 30+ rides, a 22,500‑seat arena, 1,200 hotel rooms, a 4.5 km race circuit, a large outlet mall and a digital “metaverse” layer with NFTs and AI‑based personalization. Organizers anticipate three million annual visitors and 5,000 jobs — but as no construction firms are contracted yet, the project remains conceptual.

Looks cool, it should open in 2026 / 2027 we’ll see if it will.

10/12/2025

The most wonderful time of the year! ❄️ is back at Safaripark Beekse Bergen!

We tell you all about this years edition and show you around. Come travel with us through time.

We visit the Light Safari at Beekse Bergen Safari Park! See the magical lights, glowing animals, and beautiful nighttime views. Perfect for families and them...

10/12/2025

Your 70-Page Efteling Travel Guide Is Here!

Plan the perfect Efteling trip with our 70-page e-book packed with practical planning advice, insider tips, ticket guidance, crowd strategies, and seasonal insights — all updated for 2026.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning fan, this guide helps you save time, avoid queues, and experience more magic.

📥 Download the Efteling Travel Guide today link in comments.

10/12/2025

Dutch recreation group Libéma, owner of Safari Park Beekse Bergen, is buying two financially troubled British zoos: Paignton Zoo and Newquay Zoo. The takeover is official on 2 January 2026. Libéma plans a ten‑year upgrade to animal enclosures, including new savannah habitats for giraffes, zebras, and rhinos, plus new exhibits for baboons, tapirs and warthogs. The move aims to secure animal welfare and strengthen conservation efforts under Libéma’s management.

10/12/2025

Raveleijn is closing in the beginning of the new year which means the dinner experience will also go away for at least a year.

The coming weeks are your last opportunity to experience the character dining. Are you going to miss Raveleijn?

08/12/2025

This year, the opening of Efteling Grand Hotel featured the world’s largest ribbon bow — a record recognized by Guinness. Rather than discarding the oversized green ribbon, the park honored its sustainability commitment by recycling the fabric. Part of the material will be transformed into limited‑edition miniature bows, made by a local social enterprise in Waalwijk that supports people with a distance to the labor market. Starting 20 December, visitors can exchange a voucher at Efteling ticket offices (Kassa 18/19) to take home this unique souvenir — a small piece of Efteling history.

07/12/2025

NEW BLOG: 41 SIGNS YOU'RE ADDICTED TO THEME PARKS AND PROUD OF IT)

Let’s be honest. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already caught it: The Park Bug. It starts out innocently, a trip to Efteling as a kid, a spontaneous visit to Disneyland Paris, a single YouTube video of a ride POV at Europa-Park and then suddenly you’re watching maintenance updates, memorising queue lengths, and planning entire vacations around opening dates.

There’s no known cure And frankly… I don’t want one. Because if chasing themed lands, riding coasters until sunset, and booking off-season trips to beat the crowds makes us “addicted,” we’ll happily wear that badge.
Not sure if you’re one of us?

Here are 41 signs you might just be a certified theme park addict (link in comments)

07/12/2025

Winter Efteling presents a lot of extra entertainment. We ranked all acts for non native Dutch speakers.

Do you agree with our top list?

You’ll see our complete ranking of every winter show at Efteling — from magical musicals to snowy spectacles. We reveal which show truly shines under winter ...

07/12/2025

BON Luxury Theme Park Opens in 2026 — But There’s a Catch

A brand-new theme park destination is set to open its doors in Mexico in 2026, BON (Beauty of Nature) Luxury Theme Park, the newest addition to VidantaWorld Nuevo Vallarta in Mexico. The project is being promoted as “the world’s first luxury theme park,” aiming to blend high-end resort experiences with immersive attractions.

While details about the attractions and themed areas are still under wraps, the focus on “luxury” suggests an experience different from traditional parks. We’re curious, how about you?