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Monday, October 19, 2026 at 12:09
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Efteling Wins Brass Ring Award for Best Sustainability Program

Thursday, 05. February 2026, 21:54

The Efteling has won one of the most prestigious awards in the global theme park industry: Today the IAAPA announced that the Dutch park will receive the “Brass Ring Excellence Award” for Best Sustainability Program. The jury praised the deep integration of sustainability into the park’s entire concept and awarded the highest overall score. The official presentation will take place in May. The jury, made up of experienced professionals from the worldwide attractions industry, was...

Fire Breaks Out at Efteling's Raveleijn Arena During Demolition – Four Workers Checked for Smoke Inhalation

Thursday, 05. February 2026, 13:44

This morning around 8:30 a.m., a fire broke out at Efteling in the arena of the popular park show Raveleijn, where demolition work is currently underway for a completely new production. Fortunately, no guests were present, everyone remained unharmed, and the fire department quickly brought the situation under control. Four construction workers, however, had to be checked for inhaled smoke. The fire started in the former basement of the iconic five-headed dragon Draconicon, which was...

Efteling App Adds Subtitles for Fairytale Forest Accessibility

Thursday, 29. January 2026, 12:51

Efteling is boosting accessibility by now offering synchronized subtitles for nearly all spoken narrations throughout the park via its free app. The texts are available in Dutch, English, German and French, automatically appearing in the selected language. Subtitles are provided for the attractions Baron 1898, Danse Macabre and Villa Volta. Before Villa Volta begins, Hugo van den Loonsche Duynen recounts the evening he was cursed, and visitors can now read this monologue in four languages....

Magicaluna: Efteling's New Illusion Show Debuts April 3

Thursday, 22. January 2026, 10:33

Efteling presents “Magicaluna,” a brand-new illusion show filled with surreal and dreamlike illusions. The 20-minute nonverbal production centers on enchantment and spectacle. Starting April 3, visitors can join the teenage girl Luna daily in the Efteling Theater for a journey through dizzying dreams, where magical illusions and whimsical creatures deliver a key life lesson: You’re never too old to dream. The story is set on the evening before Luna’s birthday. Determined to move on...

New Efteling Family Musical "Joris and the Dragon" Premieres

Monday, 15. December 2025, 09:56

On Sunday, December 14, the new family musical “Efteling Tells… Joris and the Dragon” celebrated its festive premiere at Theater aan de Parade in ’s-Hertogenbosch. The production is recommended for brave audiences aged six and older and is currently playing in more than 42 theaters across the Netherlands and Flanders. It will continue touring through May 31, 2026. The story centers on the Van Kampen family, who suffer a car breakdown on their way to Efteling. With no phone signal and...

12.5 Years of Prisma Pakhuys: Dedication at Efteling

Thursday, 11. December 2025, 10:20

Daily magic takes shape at Efteling through the efforts of dedicated employees from Prisma. The organization from North Brabant supports people with disabilities or those needing extra assistance, including in day activities and employment. For 25 years, it has partnered with the theme park, aligning perfectly with Efteling's core values: genuine connection and curiosity toward one another. In the Pakhuys, now closely tied to Prisma for 12.5 years, colleagues ensure seamless operations while...

New Themed Suites at Efteling Wonder Hotel: "Joris and the Dragon," "Max & Moritz" from Dec. 19

Tuesday, 02. December 2025, 10:38

Starting December 19, two new themed suites will open at the Efteling Wonder Hotel for guests seeking an overnight stay in a world brimming with adventure. The "Joris and the Dragon" Suite and the "Max & Moritz" Suite each accommodate five people and invite visitors to unforgettable nights filled with pranks and mischief. Both suites are already bookable and immerse guests directly in the stories of the Efteling theme park. The "Max & Moritz" Suite at the Efteling Wonder Hotel plunges guests...

Efteling Post Office: Free Winter Cards for Friends and Those in Need

Monday, 01. December 2025, 13:18

Today, the Efteling Post Office opens its doors, inviting visitors to send free, enchanting winter greeting cards to loved ones or strangers through nonprofit organizations. The post office on Anton Pieck Square fits perfectly into the nostalgic atmosphere of Winter Efteling and will remain open until at least March 1, with the postman available on weekends and during school holidays from noon to 6 p.m. The Efteling Post Office is located next to the De Smulpaap eatery and opens daily during...

Efteling's AI Market Kiosk: Mysterious Stones in De Bazaar

Friday, 28. November 2025, 10:46

Starting this weekend, the souvenir shop De Bazaar at Efteling will expand with an innovative market kiosk that draws visitors in with Middle Eastern flair and surprises from the Fata Morgana attraction. Traders from the forbidden city will make appearances here, loudly hawking mysterious stones and bringing the atmosphere straight into the store. This new feature blends tradition with modern AI technology. AI brings two characters from Fata Morgana to life. All-round creative concept...

Efteling Unveils New Family Musical: Joris and the Dragon

Tuesday, 23. September 2025, 10:22

Efteling theme park is bringing an exciting story to the stage with the new family musical "Efteling Tells… Joris and the Dragon." This production, which will tour Dutch and Flemish theaters starting in December 2025, is aimed at audiences aged six and up and features brand-new songs along with a real dragon. The cast and creative team presented themselves at a press event in Efteling.

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