Welcome Fellow Theme Park Lover
We're Joost and Jolanda, creators of Dutch Themepark Network (DTN)! Since our launch in May 2023, we have dedicated ourselves to spreading high quality information about theme parks. Our lifelong passion for these magical destinations drives us to share the most comprehensive and insightful information with you, our fellow theme park enthusiasts.
At DTN, we pride ourselves on delivering up-to-date travel tips, in-depth news, and thorough reviews. Our expertise isn't just limited to the accommodations, the rides and attractions; we delve into the culinary experiences at the parks, offering you a taste of the best food and restaurants each park has to offer. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned park-goer, our guide aims to enhance your theme park adventure with practical advice and insider knowledge.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN HERE AT DUTCH THEME PARK NETWORK
If you’ve ever wanted to plan smarter theme park trips, avoid the crowds, discover hidden gems, and make your visit truly magical you’re in the right place.
DTN is built for theme park fans who want real, reliable, experience-based advice. Whether you're planning your first visit to Efteling, a trip across Europe’s biggest parks, or a once-in-a-lifetime Disney or Universal adventure, we’re here to help you get more magic for less money, less stress, and less guesswork.
Here’s what you’ll find on our website:
On DTN, you’ll discover:
✔️ Tested Theme Park Tips: We share practical, road-tested tips based on years of visiting theme parks across the Netherlands, Europe, and the world so you know exactly what works.
✔️ Community Stories & Guest Insights Different voices, different experiences. Fans from all backgrounds share how they plan, visit, budget, and explore theme parks.
✔️ A Supportive Global Community DTN isn’t just a website, it’s a welcoming family of theme park lovers helping each other plan unforgettable trips.
✔️ Clear Budget & Cost Guides We break down ticket prices, travel costs, upgrades, hotels, and food so you can plan your trip without surprises.
✔️ Tips That Apply to Any Theme Park Whether it’s Efteling or Europa-Park, Disneyland Paris or Tivoli Gardens our advice works anywhere.
✔️ Honest, In-Depth Reviews We test queue-skipping options, dining plans, annual passes, shows, rides, hotels, and special events to help you avoid wasting money.
Our Mission: Helping You Have the Best Theme Park Experience
Every day we ask ourselves:“How can we help theme park fans have better trips?” Our goal is to create the most helpful, honest, and comprehensive theme park resource available — from detailed guides to insider tricks we’ve learned during hundreds of park visits.
Come Explore With Us
DTN is here to help you:
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travel sooner and more often;
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have fun planning;
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save money;
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avoid stress in general;
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and enjoy theme parks like never before.
Dive in, learn something new, share the magic — and when you’re ready, send us a photo or message from the park you visited.

Meet our team
These are the members of the DTN Editorial Staff and contributors who dedicate many hours of their time to researching, writing, scouring news feeds, working behind the scenes, and MUCH more!
Joost
Joost is one of the two owner and Executive Editor of DTN. Joost has been a theme park fan since childhood, especially Efteling holds a special place in his heart.
Jolanda
Jolanda is the other owner and Executive Editor of DTN. Jolanda has also been a theme park fan since childhood.
Sanne
Sanne is a regular contributor to DTN especially when in comes to food. She loves theme parks and she especially loves the snacks.
Koen
Koen is a regular contributor to DTN, he narrates videos for DTN. He is a theme park fan and an English teacher.
Carmen
Carmen is a regular contributor to DTN being a travel agent based in the US and a big Theme Park and his knowledge an insides helped make several vlogs.
Love Dutch Themepark Network? Be Part of the Adventure!
Every week we receive messages from readers, fans, creators, and even companies asking how they can work with DTN or support what we do — and we absolutely LOVE that. DTN has always been more than a platform; it’s a community. A family. A place where theme park fans from all over the world come together to share their passion. Whether you're a fan, creator, or brand, here’s how you can join the magic:
Join Our Community
Dutch Theme Park Network is built on passion, long nights editing, early mornings in the parks, monthly guides, comparisons, travel tips, breaking news, and stories that help you plan unforgettable visits. If you love our content and want to help us grow even further, you can join our exclusive DTN Group.
This private community is for people who believe in what we do and want to be part of the adventure behind the scenes.
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Exclusive video's, posts & tips not shared anywhere else through our What's App group;
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Direct input on future DTN projects, videos, and trips;
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Behind-the-scenes updates from Efteling, Toverland, Europa-Park & beyond;
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Priority access to meet-ups and in the future special community events;
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A supportive, friendly community of people who love theme parks as much as you do;
- Discounts and extra opportunities you get a discount to our store and extra entrees in our contests.
Got an Idea? A Dream Project? A Wild Concept?
Pitch it to us! Let’s create some theme-park magic together. At Dutch Theme Park Network, we love teaming up with creators, storytellers, photographers, videomakers, designers and every passionate theme-park fan with spark of adventure and glitter in their heart.
Got something cooking?
- A blog post bursting to be written
- A video concept that would make even Mickey Mouse jealous
- A park review only you can tell
- A creative special project
- Or maybe you want to join our production team and help build the future of DTN
If you’re nodding right now… we want to hear from you.
Just scroll down and leave a message. We’re always welcoming new talent, fresh ideas, and creative energy into the DTN family.
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