On October 31 2024, on the spot where their iconic 'Spookslot' haunted castle used to stand, Efteling’s newest attraction, Danse Macabre, opened its doors to visitors.
The new ride system, supplied by Intamin, is the first of its kind in the world and is making its debut at the beloved Dutch theme park.
Danse Macabre is a ghostly spectacle full of dark twists that allows visitors to dance to the music of the piece by the same name. On a large 18-metre diameter turntable, topped by six smaller turntables, there are six choir stalls that seat a total of 108 visitors. The large turntable will rise, tilt and fall, spinning like a coin before falling flat. The expected capacity is 1,253 people per hour.
The attraction is part of a completely new themed area. The surroundings are a mysterious setting in which the 20-metre-high attraction building immediately catches the eye. The themed area with catering, retail and other entertainment forms the creepiest part of Efteling. The attraction has an advisory age of eight years and a minimum height of 1.2 metres to ride.
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Koen Sanders, Director at Efteling:
"Danse Macabre is unique in the industry. Nowhere else in the world can this ride system be experienced. Combined with the haunted show experience, visitors will be frightened the Efteling way like never before with a focus on the story of the entire themed area. Some 500 colleagues have worked hard for months to build this exceptional attraction, and I am extremely proud of the final result."
Jeroen Verheij, Head Designer at Efteling:
"It is the first time at Efteling that we are realising a completely new themed area in one go, adding hospitality and retail in addition to a major attraction. The entire themed area has been designed with great respect for and inspired by the iconic building of the Spookslot Haunted House. I am proud that my drawings were brought to life so beautifully by all the skilled people involved. Efteling visitors those who dare of course - will be completely immersed in a spooky world at Danse Macabre."
