Droomvlucht (Dreamflight)

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A World of Wonders where you can sleep with your eyes open and gently glide past the stars, rocking to and fro as you dream; where a heavenly carriage flies you through the Wood of Wonders to the places where elves and trolls live…

Dream Flight ‘Droomvlucht’ was opened in 1993 and has since become the most popular attraction at the Efteling. During a 6 minute ride you are taken on a dream flight starting at a height  of 13 metres, and left  to descend past imaginary dream-like creatures in a wonderful fairytale land.


Due to the ride’s popularity, the original entry was moved from the thematic hall to a standard queue line. The original entry hall is still in use for special events. The ride starts with some animatronics. Integration between the scenes consists of scarcely lit tunnels with ambient music.

  • The Castle Realm
The dream begins upon entering the Castle Realm. Four lighted castles float against the evening glow. The hazy realm also has a waterfall and a smell of moist vegetation.

  • The Wondrous Forest
The forest is filled with fairies and creatures that look like fauns, but because of the lack of goat-like legs they appear to be satyrs. Another one is a troll-like creature, the Squelch, here playing a harp. Behind a magic fairy a satyr can be seen bathing in the nude, and above him is a unicorn.

  • The Fairy Garden
In this garden fairies can be seen paddling and swinging, while others watch the visitor from branches on all sides. A deer is quenching her thirst. The troll king Oberon is waving the guests out, into a long tunnel with stars.

  • Heavenly Strongholds
In this scene there are several moons and strongholds circling each other against a starlit sky. The moons are urbanized with magical cities. Several giant lighted strongholds are floating in the latter part of the scene.

  • Squelch Forest
The last scene spirals 13 meters down into a rain forest, populated by trolls and squelches who are enjoying themselves in the rain. A troll comes at the car when at ground level. Some elves, trolls and squelches conclude the ride.
  • Ride length: 425 metres in 6 minutes
  • Height: 17 metres
  • Capacity: 1800 persons/hour
  • Maximum speed: 20 km/h
  • 48 fairies, 10 trolls, 38 animals, 1 million flowers, 1.5 million plants and 3.8 million leaves[1]
  • ​Not wheelchair accessable (VR experience available for wheelchair users)
  • Children under 1m require supervision
  • Indoor attraction​
  • Baby switch available
  • Souvenir Photo available
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You can buy Dreamflight themed items at the Efteling souvenir shop!
​Relive the experience in this 360 VR POV!

Accessibility

Guests with physical limitations can enjoy the ride with their friends through a VR experience.
​See smell hear and feel the same things as your companion

Science behind Droomvlucht

25-11-2013: Dreamflight is remodeled

The Dreamflight has undergone a few changes in the latest maintenance works  Some new doors have been added to the waiting area as well as a snack point. The Ceiling has been covered in leaves and lighting so we have something to admire while waiting to enter the dreamworld. The ride itself has been given a new star tunnel. The fairies have been given new clothes, and more flowers. The lighting has been updated an a new troll friend can now be seen swinging from the vines in the swamp forest.
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Behind The Scenes

The Making Of

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1993: The Dreamflight is built

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Image Source: Mam een duppie voor de kip
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