Today Efteling theme park in the Netherlands have announced a brand new attraction coming to the park in 2029.
Name Missie Luminar this brand new roller coaster will be the park’s first suspended launch coaster manufactured by Vekoma.
The vehicles are suspended beneath the track and launched with the story behind the ride putting guests front and centre of a launch from a scientific institute. A mission into the unknown, with one ultimate goal, to break through the light barrier.
With a ride duration lasting 2 minutes the coaster is packed with speed, surprise elements and several moments of weightlessness.
The entire area around the ride will allow visitors to experience the atmosphere of the remarkable natural phenomena, scientific experiments and voyages of discovery of the 19th century. Missie Luminar will be located near the theme park’s main entrance.
What a remarkable sight this will be as you enter the park and see the outstanding Grand Hotel, lake that is home to the Aquanura show and now this brand new roller coaster further adding to Efteling’s thrill line-up. I’ve always thought that they need a few more coasters and I’m so glad something like this is coming to the park, a ride which we all know will be themed as beautifully as the rest of the park is.
Fons Jurgens, CEO of Efteling said:
“Missie Luminar will be a fantastic addition to our collection of thrill rides. This type of roller coaster is new to Efteling. The top speed reaches 80 km/h, but it may feel even faster.
All of this creates excitement from start to finish. It will be a truly unique and distinctive experience, even more so because of its location. Missie Luminar completes the Island of the five Senses themed area. Visitors will see the vehicles racing past as soon as they enter Efteling, setting the tone for their day at the park. We still have a little while to wait, but we’re looking forward to seeing our visitors’ first reactions.”
Together with the House of the Five Senses, the Efteling Grand Hotel, the Efteling Theatre and water show Aquanura, Missie Luminar forms the Island of the five Senses, located near the park’s main entrance. This themed area is a vibrant place of travel, arrivals and departures, where every visitor will find something to discover.
Most recently at Efteling on Fairy Tale Day (July 7th) the theme park celebrated the 25th anniversary of Rapunzel.
To mark this milestone, 25 guest donated their braids to the Dutch Hair Foundation as five hairdressers were stationed in the heart of Fairytale Forest. The donated braids will be used to help people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or hair disorders.
