Efteling | Symbolica | ETF Rides Trackless Dark Ride

[Screaming Coasters]

this ride was a stunning example of what could be done and I think will really appeal to families. The attention to detail was fab, as it is with the whole park! For me it seemed like a great addition to the park.

And to think this thing cost over 35 million quid to build and Derren Brown cost something similar and yet look how big of a flop that was... Just goes to show what you can really do if you have the right team together.

 

[Dar]

Blast from the past, with a bit of a silly question: Is the whale real or does that bit use screens? I think it's real, but can't be sure from POVs

 

[GuyWithAStick]

Yeah, they imported a live whale from the Pacific just for that scene. It took 3 cranes to lower it into its tank.

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[Sandman]

Can't tell if related to April Fools or not...

 

[Pear]

CNN is now producing the sequel to Blackfish and that whale is the star of it

 

[Dar]

Yeah, they imported a live whale from the Pacific just for that scene. It took 3 cranes to lower it into its tank.

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Nice! They must have done it at night though, none of the construction pics managed to catch it?

Smartarse

OK, is the whale a model/animatronic or does it use screens?

 

[Ben]

It's a big ass plastic whale.

Symbolica is really fab.

 

[CSLKennyNI]

After some new theming elements in the ride and queue and some other improvements and changes over the past year Efteling are now adding another interactive element.

"The Efteling will sell interactive wands next autumn. With the so-called Twinkeltoortsen visitors will soon be able to activate special effects in and around the newest Efteling attraction Symbolica.

The Twinkeltoorts is the magic weapon of Pardoes de Tovernar, the main character of Symbolica. He treats guests to a guided tour through the secret rooms of the Palace of Fantasy. In the attraction, the jester keeps the striking attribute in his hand.

"With an interactive Twinkeltoorts you will be able to bring the magic to life at seven points in the themed area Fantasierijk", says design coordinator Peter Koppelmans. "In the scenes of Symbolica, the interactive torches clearly respond to the magic of Pardoes." He promises that the work will take place as much as possible outside the opening hours.

A year after the opening, the Efteling is still not entirely satisfied with the dark ride of 35 million euros. "Certainly at a new attraction like Symbolica we keep a close eye on whether there are any improvement points," says Koppelmans. Multiple new lights, a moving car in the queue and a floating cake have been added in recent months. From today, passengers will also feel falling drops in one of the scenes. "This way we want to immerse our guests even more."

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