Factor Nostalgia: a Parkcast

We visited the Efteling over Easter weekend, and have some thoughts and experiences to share. We'll discuss rides (including Danse Macabre), snacks, and overall experience.

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• Get an idea of what we did, saw and ate over on Instagram: @factornostalgia
• Episode: Efteling Hotels: What, Where and Why
• Episode: Efteling's Latest Ride: from Spookslot to Danse Macabre
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  Efteling vs. Disneyland Paris: a ride for ride comparison
  
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Now we know that Universal Studios is coming, we explore what this means for other parks in Europe. We discuss Universal vs. Efteling, Europa-Park and, of course, Disneyland Paris.

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Episode: Universal Studios Coming to Europe
• Episode: Europa-Park: What You Should Know
• Episode: Everything You Want to Know About Disney Adventure World
• Episode: Trip Report: Danse Macabre First Impression at the Efteling

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Hours after I finished recording and editing the last episode, we got official confirmation on a Universal Studios park in Europe! Here's what we know.

Rumors about Universal Studios coming to Europe have been swirling for a while and were amplified last year. It looks like there may be some more news heading our way soon. But what do we really know about this? Is it going to be limited to one park? Will it be in the UK only? Or does Universal also have plans for mainland Europe? Dive in and speculate along!

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Episode: Walt Disney Studios: A Retrospective
• Episode: The History and Future of Disneyland Paris
• Episode: Disney's Space Mountain: Past, Present & Future

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Visual effects (VFX) is not limited to movies, you know? In this episode we're taking a closer look at the Pepper's Ghost effect. Find out how it came to be, how it got its name, and where you can find examples of it.

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This episode gives a rundown of the news that has been trickling out of Disney as it concerns Disneyland Paris, with a focus of course on Walt Disney Studios - soon to be Disney Adventure World. We discuss possible opening dates, more stuff that has been revealed around the Lion King log flume ride, and some of the work going on in Disney Village as a little added bonus.

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Episode: Trouble for Disney Adventure World?
• Episode: Everything You Want to Know About Disney Adventure World
• Episode: ⁠Disney Remakes: Which Parts Work?⁠ & ⁠Disney Remakes Part 2: Top 10 Movies That Deserve a Remake

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As we're preparing for theme park season, we're making a list of all the spots to visit and doing our homework! Join us today for a closer look at Europa-Park, the third most-visited theme park in Europe.

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Grand Prix of Europe Trailer
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We know that the Disney Decade meant a renewed focus on animation, and it brought us our favorite movies. But what did it mean for the Disney Parks worldwide?

We also have some pricing info for the brand new Efteling Grand Hotel!

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Episode: Efteling Hotels: What, Where and Why
• Episode: Disney Remakes: Which Parts Work? & Disney Remakes Part 2: Top 10 Movies That Deserve a Remake
• 
  The History and Future of Disneyland Paris
  
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The transformation from Walt Disney Studios to Disney Adventure World is definitely phased, so which phases can we expect, what do we know about the opening dates and could there be trouble on the horizon for the later phases?

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• Episode: Everything You Want to Know About Disney Adventure World
• Episode: The History and Future of Disneyland Paris
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It's about time we take a look at the hotels over at the Efteling, including some info on the brand new Efteling Grand Hotel that's opening... soon.

RESOURCES & CONTACT INFO

• Episode: ⁠Efteling vs. Disneyland Paris: a ride for ride comparison
• What are your Efteling hotel experiences? Tell me via ⁠Instagram: @factornostalgia⁠
• Feedback? Comments? Concerns? Shoutouts? Contact me via ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.