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Attractiepark Toverland
Map
Interactive map of Attractiepark Toverland
LocationSevenum, Netherlands
Coordinates51°23′46″N 5°59′10″E / 51.396°N 5.986°E / 51.396; 5.986
StatusOperating
OpenedMay 19, 2001; 25 years ago (2001-05-19)
OwnerGelissen Group
SloganDiscover Your Own Magic
Attendance1.032.000 (2022)
Attractions
Total36
Roller coasters
5
Water rides5
WebsiteAttractiepark Toverland

Attractiepark Toverland is an amusement park located in Sevenum, the Netherlands. It first opened in 2001 as an indoor family entertainment centre,[1] operated by the Gelissen Group. Toverland won the European Star Award for the Best Theme Park in 2018.[2] More recently,[when?] the park partially rebranded and added new attractions.

Themed areas

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Toverland is divided into six themed areas, two of which are situated indoors.

Land van Toos

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The Land van Toos is the original indoor area of the park. The attractions include the Vekoma Junior Coaster "Toos-Express," crossing through the building. The themed area is characterised by the many children's rides and playgrounds.

Wunder Wald

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Wunder Wald is an indoor area located in the same building as the Land van Toos with a ski theme. The area contains playgrounds, a beer garden, and two attractions - a powered toboggan named "Maximus' Blitz Bahn" and Expedition Zork, a log flume. Between 2015 and 2018 Wunder Wald was rebuilt as a theme area about alpine countries. Before that, Wunder Wald was called Magic Forest and did not have any decoration. The ride Maximus' Blitz Bahn was the first ride in the theme park with a background story and a themed queue.

Ithaka

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Ithaka is the original outdoor section of the park, themed to the Ancient Greeks. Ithaka contains three major rides including Troy, a wooden coaster built by Great Coasters International. The area was originally simply named "Troy-Area" in reference to its largest attraction. It features a replica of the Trojan Horse.

Magische Vallei

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The Magical Valley is themed as a fantasy land populated by 'Dwervels'. Major attractions in the area includes rollercoasters Dwervelwind and Booster Bike, a rapid river attraction, and several restaurants.

Port Laguna

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Opened in 2018, Port Laguna is the new entrance area of the park. The area is circle-shaped and features a Mediterranean theme with brightly coloured buildings containing shops, drink and food stores, a game gallery and an interactive show. Port Laguna contains no rides. The area was inspired by the entrance of Disney's Animal Kingdom and the theme area Port Entry of Universal's Islands of Adventure, with some notable differences, such as a curved main street.[3]

Avalon

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Avalon is the newest area in the park, opened in 2018. Based on the Arthurian legend, the area includes the Bolliger & Mabillard-built wing coaster Fēnix and the boat ride Merlin's Quest. In 2023, Avalon was expanded with a car ride and three flat rides.

Rides

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Water rides

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NameTypeArea
Aqua Snake
Hara Kiri		Water slideLand van Toos
Djengu RiverRapid RiverMagische Vallei
Expedition ZorkLog FlumeWunder Wald
Merlin's QuestBoat RideAvalon

Roller coasters

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NameTypeManufacturerModelOpenedStatusOther statistics Pictures
Toos-Express
Formerly Boomerang
Formerly Achtbaan		 Steel Vekoma Junior Coaster (Custom) 2001 Operating
  • Length: 1,049.8 ft (320.0 m)
  • Height: 39.3 ft (12.0 m)
  • Speed: 37.3 mph (60.0 km/h)
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Booster Bike Steel Vekoma Motorbike Coaster (600m) 2004 Operating
  • Length: 1,968.5 ft (600.0 m)
  • Height: 49.3 ft (15.0 m)
  • Speed: 46.6 mph (75.0 km/h)
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Troy Wood Great Coasters International Wooden roller coaster 2007 Operating
  • Length: 3,534 ft (1,077 m)
  • Height: 104.5 ft (31.9 m)
  • Speed: 54 mph (87 km/h)
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Dwervelwind
Formerly d'wervelwind		 Steel Mack Rides Spinning Coaster 2012 Operating
  • Length: 1,640.4 ft (500.0 m)
  • Height: 65.6 ft (20.0 m)
  • Speed: 43.5 mph (70.0 km/h)
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Fēnix Steel Bolliger & Mabillard Wing Coaster 2018 Operating
  • Length: 2,667.4 ft (813.0 m)
  • Height: 131.3 ft (40.0 m)
  • Speed: 59 mph (95 km/h)
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Other attractions

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Name Type Manufacturer Opened Area
Alpenrutsche
Formerly Swampie's Swing		 Kontiki Zierer 2004 Wunder Wald
Arthur's Tournament Training Playground Merry Go Round 2018 Avalon
Coco Bolo Lifting tower Heege 2013 Magische Vallei
Djinn Wave Swinger Wooddesign 2015 Land van Toos
Dragonwatch Parachute Tower Intamin 2023 Avalon
Dwaalhof Maze 2001 Land van Toos
Exploria Magica Walkthrough 2020 Port Laguna
Fort Boreas Playground Eibe Benelux 2013 Magische Vallei
Garden Tour Car ride Metallbau Emmeln 2023 Avalon
Jumping Juna Jump Around Zamperla 2023 Avalon
Karussell Merry-go-round Preston & Barbieri 2001 Wunder Wald
Kletterabenteuer Slides Kaiser + Kühne 2005 Wunder Wald
Kletterparcours
Formerly Survival-Parcours		 Adventure park Exponent 2001 Wunder Wald
Klimhoed Climbing volcano Sidijk 2001 Land van Toos
Klokhuis
Formerly Appelcarrousel		 Caterpillar Train SBF Visa Group 2001 Land van Toos
Little Dragons Playground Replay Speeltoestellen 2023 Avalon
Maximus' Blitz Bahn
Formerly Woudracer		 Summer toboggan Wiegand 2004 Wunder Wald
Maximus' Wunderball Rolling ball sculpture Monz Naturerlebnisanlagen 2022 Wunder Wald
Paarden van Ithaka Electric horse riding track Metallbau Emmeln 2010 Ithaka
Pixarus: Flight School of Magic Sky Fly Gerstlauer 2023 Avalon
Scorpios Santa Maria Metallbau Emmeln 2010 Ithaka
Sim sa la Klim Volcano climb Sidijk 2001 Land van Toos
Sparky's Splashdock Water playground Monz Naturerlebnisanlagen 2023 Avalon
Speelkasteel Indoor Playground Eibe Benelux 2001 Land van Toos
Speeltuin Playground Kaiser & Kühne 2001 Land van Toos
Theekopjes Teacups Zamperla 2001 Land van Toos
Tolly Molly Carousel Metallbau Emmeln 2013 Magische Vallei
Toverhuis Magic Wand Lagotronics 2008 Land van Toos
Truukjes Convoy SBF Visa Group 2001 Land van Toos
Villa Fiasko Funhouse Kumbak 2004 Wunder Wald
Villa Toverhoed Walkthrough Lagotronics 2008 Land van Toos
Vliegend Tapijt
Formerly Morrelhopper		 Kiddie Tower SBF Visa Group 2002 Land van Toos
Waku Waku Water playground VelopA 2013 Magische Vallei
Wirbelbaum
Formerly Twist & Turn		 Flying Wheel Metallbau Emmeln 2005 Wunder Wald

Visitors

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YearNumber of visitors
2005410,000
2006465,000
2007500,000
2008525,000
2009530,000
2010495,000
2011517,000
2012520,000[9]
2013620,000[10]
2014673,000
2015698,498[11]
2016682,932
2017682,000
2018812,000
2019862.000[12]
2020534.000
2021717.500
20221.032.000
20231.170.000
20241.174.000
20251.137.000

References

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  1. ↑ Pretparken, Sebastiaan Timmermans, Volkskrant, April 23, 2011
  2. ↑ "Award best Theme park". Toverland. Retrieved 2020-08-10.
  3. ↑ "In Avalon zit zoveel diepte en detail". Parkplanet. Parkplanet. December 17, 2017.
  4. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Boomerang (Toverland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  5. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Booster Bike (Toverland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  6. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Troy (Toverland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  7. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Dwervelwind (Toverland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  8. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Fenix (Toverland)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  9. ↑ "Nieuw themagebied in Toverland". www.telegraaf.mobi (in Dutch). Reizen. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  10. ↑ "Bezoekersrecord voor Toverland". www.l1.nl (in Dutch). L1 News. 18 November 2013. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  11. ↑ "Gelissen Group | Jaarverslag 2015". www.gelissengroup.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2018-01-28.
  12. ↑ "Loooopings | Historisch moment voor Toverland: voor het eerst meer bezoekers dan Walibi". www.looopings.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2020-04-15.
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