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Opening Hours & Park Calendar

Check daily operating times, expected crowd levels, entertainment schedules, and scheduled attraction maintenance before your magical journey.

Today's Park Hours
09:00 - 19:00

Resort Early Access: 08:30

Crowd Forecast: Pleasantly Busy

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Crowd Forecast & Hours Calendar

September 2026 October 2026 November 2026 December 2026

October 2026

Autumn Magic & Autumn Break
Tranquil & Calm Pleasantly Busy Lively & Busy Peak Holiday
1 Thu
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
2 Fri
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
3 Sat
10:00 - 19:00
Lively & Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
4 Sun
10:00 - 19:00
Lively & Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
5 Mon
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
6 Tue
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
7 Wed
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
8 Thu
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
9 Fri
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
10 Sat
10:00 - 19:00
Lively & Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
11 Sun
10:00 - 19:00
Lively & Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
12 Mon
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
13 Tue
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
14 Wed
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
15 Thu
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
16 Fri
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
17 Sat
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Peak
Hotel early: 09:30
18 Sun
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Peak
Hotel early: 09:30
19 Mon
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Week
Hotel early: 09:30
20 Tue
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Week
Hotel early: 09:30
21 Wed
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Week
Hotel early: 09:30
22 Thu
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Week
Hotel early: 09:30
23 Fri
10:00 - 19:00
Autumn Holiday Week
Hotel early: 09:30
24 Sat
10:00 - 20:00
Peak Autumn Day
Hotel early: 09:30
25 Sun
10:00 - 19:00
Lively & Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
26 Mon
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
27 Tue
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
28 Wed
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
29 Thu
10:00 - 18:00
Tranquil & Pleasant
Hotel early: 09:30
30 Fri
10:00 - 18:00
Pleasantly Busy
Hotel early: 09:30
31 Sat
10:00 - 20:00
Halloween Weekend
Hotel early: 09:30
Tip: Visiting on green "Tranquil" days ensures lowest wait times on signature coasters. Book Tickets for Selected Date
Safety & Upkeep

Attraction Maintenance Schedule

Efteling conducts regular technical inspections certified by TÜV Rheinland to ensure peak ride safety.

Anderrijk (Huyverwoud)

Danse Macabre

Under Active Maintenance
Maintenance Period: 25 Sep 2026 – 28 Sep 2026

Scheduled precision calibration of the 400-ton dynamic motion turntable and hydraulic dampening systems.

Alternative: Visit Symbolica or Villa Volta Ride Lore →
Ruigrijk

Python Roller Coaster

Scheduled
Maintenance Period: 05 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026

Annual magnetic brake fin inspections and rail ultrasonic testing in compliance with TÜV safety certifications.

Alternative: Ride Baron 1898 or Joris en de Draak Ride Lore →
Anderrijk

Piraña River Rapids

Winter Hiatus
Maintenance Period: 02 Nov 2026 – 26 Mar 2027

Scheduled winter shutdown for channel desilting, pump refurbishments, and frost protection.

Alternative: Experience De Vliegende Hollander or Fata Morgana Ride Lore →
Ruigrijk

Halve Maen (Swinging Ship)

Scheduled
Maintenance Period: 19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026

Brake lining replacement and pendulum suspension lubrication.

Alternative: Ride De Oude Tufferbaan Ride Lore →
Marerijk

Droomvlucht

Scheduled
Maintenance Period: 09 Nov 2026 – 13 Nov 2026

Suspended track cable maintenance and lighting adjustments in the Kastelenrijk fairy scene.

Alternative: Wander through the Sprookjesbos or visit Symbolica Ride Lore →
Shows Timetable

Today's Spectacles & Entertainment Times

Magicaluna

45 min

Efteling Theater

14:00 16:30

Aquanura Water Symphony

12 min

Aquanura Lake (Fantasierijk)

18:15 19:15 20:15

Efteling Residents

20 min

Park-wide

11:00 13:00 15:00

Meet Pardoes the Magic Jester

20 min

Hartenhof (Fantasierijk)

10:30 12:00 14:00 16:00

Fairytale Tree Live Open-Air Show

20 min

Fairytale Forest Open-air Theatre

12:00 13:30 15:00 16:30

Jokie & Jet Plaza Show

15 min

Carnaval Festival Plaza

11:30 13:00 14:30

Dr. Charlatan's Cabaret Macabre

15 min

Huyverwoud Plaza

11:30 13:00 14:30 16:00

The Huyveraars

15 min

Huyverwoud Entrance

11:00 13:30 15:00

The Fairytale Collector

20 min

Park-wide

11:00 13:00 15:00

Princess Pardijn

20 min

Polles Keuken Plaza

11:00 13:00 15:00

Baker Krümel & Frau Schmetterling

20 min

Park-wide

11:00 13:00 15:00