These Efteling attractions open early for resort guests
The May half-term holidays have begun! A perfect time to stay overnight in one of Efteling's hotels or holiday parks. But did you know that resort guests don't just sleep close to the park, they also get access to Efteling 30 minutes early?
During that extra half hour, you can already enjoy a number of attractions before the rest of the park opens. Ideal if you want a relaxed start on Droomvlucht, want to head straight for Baron 1898 or want to tick off Carnaval Festival early with the kids.
We've rounded up the attractions that open early for resort guests.
Access to Efteling 30 minutes early
Guests of the Efteling Grand Hotel, Efteling Wonder Hotel, Efteling Bosrijk and Efteling Loonsche Land can enter the park half an hour before regular opening time. From that moment, a selection of attractions is already open.
Also good to know: as a resort guest, you have access to the park on every day of your stay. That includes your arrival and departure days.
Special entrance for resort guests
Staying at Efteling Bosrijk or Efteling Loonsche Land? Then you can use the special entrance for resort guests. Just follow the signs for ‘ingang verblijfsgasten’ (resort guest entrance). Once inside, walk towards the Efteling Theater, where a staff member will check your digital key. After that, you can continue into the park via the route towards Fata Morgana.
Guests of the Efteling Wonder Hotel use the entrance by the Kleuterhof playground. This entrance opens 30 minutes before opening time and stays available until the last hotel guest has returned.
Staying at the Efteling Grand Hotel? Then you can enter the park via the entrance by the Sprookjesbos.
Which attractions open early for resort guests?
Several attractions open their doors early for resort guests. Here they are by park area.
Marerijk
Fancy a calm, fairytale start to your day? Then Marerijk is the place to be. Stroll through the Sprookjesbos or hop on one of Efteling's best-known dark rides.
Open early in Marerijk:
Reizenrijk
In Reizenrijk you can start the day with a cheerful trip around the world or with a ride in the dark. That makes this area handy for families and for visitors who want to tick off a ride straight away.
Open early in Reizenrijk:
Anderrijk
Anderrijk also welcomes resort guests early. Start with a mysterious boat ride through the world of the Arabian Nights or go for a ride on Max & Moritz.
Open early in Anderrijk:
Ruigrijk
Good news if you'd rather start the day with a bit more excitement: Baron 1898 also opens early for resort guests. A dive coaster first thing in the morning? Now that's a wake-up call.
Open early in Ruigrijk:
Get a smart start to your day at Efteling
Are you a resort guest? Then it's smart to make the most of that extra half hour. Especially during busy periods such as the May holidays, it can help to tick off one or two popular attractions before regular visitors enter the park.
Before your visit, always check the latest opening times and any maintenance information in the Efteling app. That way you'll know for sure which attractions are open during your stay.
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