On July 5, 2025, it was time once again for our Family Day! This year, we chose the Efteling once more, primarily because the park offers something for virtually all age groups. We deliberately select the month of July because the Efteling is open until 10 p.m. — and several families definitely made use of that.
This year, we had 102 participants from Belgium, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. The Efteling also seems to be very popular among young adults around the age of 20, as we noticed.
Due to the size of the group, we gathered at the bus station, where each family received a new and unique CMTC-OVM backpack filled with goodies (water, a donut, and chips). Alexandra, Laurens, and Naomi took care of both printing and packing the backpacks — a considerable task!
After the initial park visit, it was time for an extensive lunch buffet at 1:00 p.m. Once everyone had eaten well, it was time for the next round of exploring the park. Especially after lunch, several families ventured out together. New members were warmly welcomed into our CMTC-OVM family and had the opportunity to get to know others better. For many returning families, it was a joyful reunion.
Around 5:00 p.m., we had another planned meetup at “De Gebrande Boon” for a delicious ice cream.
Several families didn’t manage to visit all the attractions — even those who stayed until around 10 p.m.!
We look back on a wonderful day together!
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Yesterday was once again a successful CMTC-OVM Family Day at the Efteling. It has truly become a tradition, with something fun to do for every member of the association.
In one word: AMAZING ♥️… Everything was perfectly organized again. The weather was also in our favor. Luna went upside down for the first time and even received a diploma for it. We even got VIP tickets for the Ravelijn show for ourselves, another family, and Lex. Olivia went on attractions with other members that we didn’t dare to try ourselves. It was a very long day, but we did everything the kids wanted.
What a wonderful day! We started our visit calmly in the Fairytale Forest. After lunch, we joined two other families and spent the entire afternoon together with 13 people. While the children enjoyed all kinds of attractions, we enjoyed watching their immense joy and finally had time to connect personally with others. The children immediately bonded and spent the rest of the day together. We’re already looking forward to the next event and hope the other families will also be there!
What a fantastic day we had! With a bag full of goodies, our family of five went to the Efteling for the very first time. So many impressions! During lunch, we met up with the other families, some of whom we already knew. It was lovely to see each other again and exchange updates about our lives. After lunch, we explored the park again with another family. The kids had a great time together, and by now it really feels like one big family. Thank you, CMTC-OVM, for making this beautiful day possible!
