Europe’s Disney-alternative theme park reveals huge £17million land with new spinning ride and live show
A HUGE new land is opening at a European theme park you may have never heard of.
Efteling in the Netherlands is one of the oldest theme parks in the world, and often compared to Disneyland for its fairytale themes.
And now has revealed that it will reopen its Raveleijn land on December 1 after a €20million (£17.2million) upgrade.
The star of the show will be the new €5million (£4.3million) Ravenring attraction.
The new ride features 18 winged vehicles seating up to 36 people, inspired by the Raveleijn ravens and takes them on a flight-like ride.
The new city at the park will also have a new show launching at the same time called Battle for the City.
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The €10million (£8.6million) show will be packed with stunts and follows a dark force awakening on two characters’ wedding day where a battle then breaks out.
A total of €5million (£4.3million) has also been spent on upgrading the surrounding area including the De Verslaeghen Draek Inn which has a menu inspired by recipes travellers have collected from around the world.
There’s a new souvenir shop too – In den Ravenkorf – where visitors can pick up costumes, toys and other Raveleijn products.
Raveleijn originally opened back in 2011 and has been closed for nearly a year for upgrades to take place.
The area is themed around the story of five children who pass through a secret gate and transform into “brave riders”, according to the park.
They must then defend the city against evil.
Director of Product, Marketing & Image Koen Sanders: “The sets have been extensively revamped and Raveleijn is getting a brand-new show packed with spectacular stunts, created in collaboration with the French theme park Puy du Fou.
“At the heart of the story: when evil arises, the heroes of Raveleijn join forces.”