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Efteling used to be closed all winter ( only being open from April through October ), but the park's management, struggling to make the park more profitable and creating a better return-on-investment, has been experimenting with a so-called " Winter Efteling " since 1999 ( see index below for attractions closed during " Winter Efteling " 15px ).
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Efteling and used
Efteling has been divided in four sections: the theme park ( 1952 ), the four-star Efteling Hotel ( 1992 ), the 18-hole golf course ( 1995 ) and the new holiday park with bungalows ( 2009 ) The theatre which was used for park shows is to be developed in a property to house big theatre productions which are not included in park admissions.
The museum, designed by architect Anton Pieck ( known from the Efteling ) is currently used as a theatre.
His work for Efteling has been of huge importance for the future of the park, since almost all later designers used many of his graphic characteristics in their designs ( such as materials, colors and shapes ).
Efteling and be
There is some debate about whether May 31, 1952, was the actual start of Efteling: some argue that 1950 should be considered the official year of the park's establishment, since in that year Stichting Natuurpark de Efteling, or Efteling Nature Park Foundation, was founded.
As of April 1, 2010, Efteling has announced that it is going to be opened year round but keeping the Summer and Winter themes.
It is included in the entrance price to the Efteling, however during the summer, separate tickets are sold just to be able to see Aquanura.
Efteling and all
The divisions are contained in commercial corporations, but all shares are still held by the non-profit Efteling Nature Park Foundation ( Stichting Natuurpark de Efteling ).
Disney probably did not visit Efteling at all, though he did visit Madurodam and Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen ; the latter actually did provide some inspiration for Disneyland.
Efteling and winter
Thanks to great efforts to decorate the park using loads of pine trees and thousands of Christmas lights in winter, " Winter Efteling " is growing more popular every year, reaching a climax during the holidays when thousands of people visit the park.
Efteling and only
With 3. 963 million visitors in 2011, Tivoli is the second most popular seasonal theme park in the world, the most visited theme park in Scandinavia and the fourth most visited in Europe, only behind Disneyland Paris, Europa-Park Rust and the Efteling.
Not only the Fairy Tale Forest, but almost the entire Efteling park was built in a rather rural area, with lots of pine trees, giving it a ' nature park ' feeling.
The Efteling Nature Park Foundation ( Stichting Natuurpark de Efteling ) is the only shareholder.
Efteling and being
Efteling is the second park to receive a prize for their entire oeuvre, the first being Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Efteling and open
Efteling ' officially ' opened on May 31, 1952, when the Fairy Tale Forest ( het Sprookjesbos ), designed by the famous Dutch illustrator Anton Pieck, was declared open.
Efteling and from
A market scene from " Fata Morgana ( Efteling ) | Fata Morgana ", a ride in Efteling.
Efteling logo seen from Pagode
There is in fact a legend of sorts connecting Disney and Efteling: for years, rumors have circulated that Walt Disney got his inspiration for Disneyland ( which opened in 1955 ), from Efteling ( which opened in 1952 ) — and in the early 1950s Walt Disney travelled to Europe a few times, visiting tourist attractions.
" However, the rumour was discredited by Efteling: one of the causes of the rumour was an off-hand remark by a PR person for Efteling, who had dropped to reporters that Disney could well have visited Efteling — the reporters accordingly dropped the hypothetical from the phrase, and a legend was born.
Efteling and ),
* Fata Morgana ( Efteling ), an amusement park ride in North Brabant, Netherlands
When the park reorganized its infrastructure in the late 1990s ( adding the Pardoes Promenade and a central hub called Efteling Brink ), it also changed its area names.
* In 1971 the Efteling was the first theme park to receive the Pomme d ' Or ( Golden Apple ), in recognition of superior efforts in promoting and raising Europe's level of tourism.
* George and the Dragon ( Efteling ), a wooden roller coaster
* Pegasus ( Efteling ), a wooden junior coaster in the Netherlands
* Half Moon ( Efteling ), a ship swing in Efteling amusement park in the Netherlands
* Flying Dutchman ( Efteling ), a water coaster ride at Efteling amusement park in The Netherlands
Efteling and park
Kaatsheuvel is known for the amusement park Efteling.
Efteling is the largest theme park in the Netherlands, and as it opened in 1952, it is one of the oldest theme parks in the world.
Langnek, A well-known icon of Efteling theme park
* In 1992 the Efteling was awarded the IAAPA Applause Award for best theme park in the world.
* In 2005 the Efteling received the Thea Classic Award for the year 2004, a notable token of recognition for an amusement park, because it is awarded by other people in the industry.
Efteling and has
Efteling is located in the town of Kaatsheuvel, in the municipality of Loon op Zand, and has received over 100 million visitors.
The success of Efteling has been attributed largely to its high-quality ride designs and architecture and its pleasant green environments and gardening.
In 2009 the Efteling announced that the Burcht has been cancelled.
Efteling has a good relationship with the Disney theme parks.
* The Fairy Tale Forest ( Sprookjesbos in Dutch ) of the amusement park Efteling in the Netherlands has a three dimensional attraction showing the story of the Little Match Girl, called Het Meisje met de Zwavelstokjes.
From 1952 to 1974, Pieck was responsible for designing almost everything for fairytale park Efteling in Kaatsheuvel, which has become one of the most important theme parks in Europe.
Efteling and been
Van de Ven had already been working for Efteling for several years and Pieck was very pleased with his work.
The relationship between the two parks was emphasized when Efteling won the 2004 Thea Classic Award, the highest honour awarded by the Themed Entertainment Association: Efteling had, as it turned out, been nominated by Tony Baxter.
Efteling and with
Nowadays, Efteling caters to both children and adults with its cultural, romantic and nostalgic themes and its variety of amusement rides.
Efteling and for
Pieck worked for Efteling until the mid 1970s, when his position as chief designer was passed on to the young Ton van de Ven.
The hotel was operated by Golden Tulip for some years, but Efteling decided recently to manage it independently.
* Sinbad provides the theme for Sindbad's Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea, for a roller coaster at the Efteling theme park at Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands, and for an elaborate live-action stunt show, The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad, at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.
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