The Netherlands: Symbolica Enchanting Visitors to Efteling
On July 1st, Dutch Efteling theme park opened its all-new “Symbolica – Palace of Fantasy” attraction after a construction phase of around 18 months, celebrating its 65th anniversary this season. Behind the palace’s masonry the guests can now discover hidden corridors and magical rooms in King Pardulfus’ castle – of course accompanied by the court jester and mascot “Pardoes”. The investment volume for this new indoor family theme ride amounts to 35 million Euros, representing the park’s largest investment into a new attraction until to date.
“Our aim was to create an extraordinary family attraction especially for our 65th anniversary this year. Our efforts were successful as we can see with all the families coming to our park thanks to Symbolica. A great feeling for me and for all the people who have been involved into the creation of this large-scale attraction”, said Fons Jurgens, Chairman of the Board. Read more about Symbolica in EAP issue 5/2017 (September/October). (eap)
