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The Efteling is generally known as a family-friendly theme park in the Netherlands, but a handful of the Efteling’s attractions offer a more thrilling ride experience. As of early 2026, thrill-seekers and coaster enthusiasts can claim eight unique ‘coaster credits’ across the park, and we’re ranking all eight of them based on our own ride experiences!
After visiting the Efteling in Kaatsheuvel (Netherlands) in the summer of 2023, we were quick to fall in love with this charming Dutch theme park. But as the temperatures drop and the sky clouds over, will the winter experience be able to hold a candle to the summer experience? We made a glorious return to the Efteling this past November with the goal of answering that very question.
A’DAM LOOKOUT delivers sweeping skyline views, a record-breaking swing and reliably delicious food in the heart of Amsterdam. Here’s why we think this towering tourist attraction is worth a visit during your next trip to the Netherlands!
The Efteling offers several different kinds of hotel and resort accommodations for the overnight guest, so what is it that makes the Efteling Bosrijk such a popular stay? Cozy cabins, rustic theming, great food and a storybook sense of place make Bosrijk far more magical than its price point suggests.
2025’s “Krampus Nightmare” event marked the debut of Holly Hexen, Katie’s first fully original haunt character at Laurel’s House of Horror. A lot goes into building a character from scratch, and going from concept to costume distressing to makeup is a laborious process, especially if you’ve never done it before. So, how did it happen…and what did we learn from it?
Feeling displaced as a Halloween enthusiast? Tired of the merry, missing the scary? Looking for an atypical way to celebrate the holiday season? If your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, then you’re likely to be the target audience of the holiday haunt…and we’ve got two holiday haunt experiences that you won’t want to miss!
Planning a trip to Cologne? We recently spent a day in one of German’s largest and best-known cities, and with dozens of attractions and cultural touchpoints like Kölner Dom, Rhine River cruises, fragrance history, and a chocolate museum with functional production lines, there is no shortage of things to do during your visit!
Dark Acres is proof that passion can turn even the smallest haunted attraction into something truly extraordinary. What began as a small home attraction in upstate New York has evolved into a major production with pro-level sets, effects and scares. After thirteen years of scaring people on his front yard, its owner is now looking to take his “home haunt” pro.
Class is back in session at the Final Bell Haunted Schoolhouse. Step inside Maryland’s newest haunted attraction, built inside the shell of a former high school in Carroll County, and face sinister staff, detention and prom night all in one go at one of the most ambitious first-year haunts that the industry has ever seen!
Following a breakout debut in 2024, Hera’s Nightmare returned to the TownMall of Westminster bigger and bolder for its second season. Now spanning 27,000 square feet and offering new mazes, immersive sets and expanded midway attractions, this award-winning haunt is quickly cementing itself as a Maryland must-do!
Lincoln Mill Haunted House returns for another chilling season in Manayunk, weaving story and scares into one of Pennsylvania’s most immersive haunted attractions. With its eerie 1930’s lore, masterful design and actor-driven storytelling, this riverside haunt proves once again why it’s “actually scary.”
DarkWood Manor is celebrating twenty-five years of haunting Luray, by going back to its roots! This season's theme, Mother Grimwood's Appalachian Horror Stories, builds on the folklore of the Shenandoah Valley, offering an intimate, handcrafted scare experience unlike anything else in Virginia state.
After years of doing the same shoots over and over again, Laurel’s House of Horror invited us to hand over creative control to their team of ghouls and goblins and we leapt at the chance to do something a little different. What began as a wild experiment in narrative filmmaking became one of our most chaotic, hilarious and unforgettable haunt collaborations yet!
Venture 10 miles beyond the bustling city streets of Pittsburgh and into the rolling hills of Bethel Park, and you may just stumble upon a strange castle in the heart of the woods. This past September, we made our way to this castle and walked the winding path through Hundred Acres Manor - one of Pittburgh’s top-rated haunted attractions - for the very first time.
Fright Farm continues to be hailed as one of Pennsylvania’s most immersive haunted attractions, and with good reason! 2025 saw the haunt open for its 36th season with one of the largest, boldest and most ambitious themes yet, and we were invited out to see what PJ Marinelli and his team had “entombed” for their guests this year.
Step inside Phantasialand’s Hotel Charles Lindbergh and explore the steampunk world of Rookburgh! Your stay includes exclusive park access, fine dining, private lounges and front-of-line priority for the F.L.Y. roller coaster. We’ve done a full writeup on everything you need to know before booking at one of the best-themed and most immersive resort hotels in the world!
Phantasialand is a world built on imagination, detail and heart. Every corner overflows with creativity, every realm feels alive and every moment pulls you deeper into its magic. It’s the kind of place that makes you believe in wonder all over again - here’s why we think it should be on your theme park bucket list!
We went out to Six Flags Great Adventure to check out the inaugural DC Heroes & Villains Fest. This special, limited-time event features a character cavalcade, live shows and performances, themed food and meet-and-greets with heroes and villains from the DC Universe. Here’s why we think this event is worth an annual renewal!
Rulantica, Europa-Park’s massive indoor–outdoor water world in Rust, Germany, spans 97,000 square feet and boasts over 20 water-based attractions. Well known as one of the best waterparks in the entire world, this immersive waterpark blends Nordic myths with family fun, promising thrilling slides, thematic river runs and heated pools every day of the year.
After years of being told that Europa-Park in Rust, Germany was one of the best theme parks in the world, we finally decided to check it out for ourselves. With the help of an app and a new friend, we set out to explore everything there was to see and do in this massive European park over the course of three glorious days!
