July 9, 2026 10:34 am ·

Theme parks love to chase records with new roller coasters. The park is bragging about the specs of their new thrill ride. The ultimate goal is to build a coaster that is faster, taller, or higher than similar coasters.

The ultimate speed record is of course the universal speed limit – the speed of light. In 2029, Efteling will open a new roller coaster to challenge this.

Missy Luminar Not actually at or near the speed of light. Physically, this is impossible. But the challenge of reaching the grating will be the theme of the new attraction, which will be the park's first suspended roller coaster.

The Vekoma Thrill Glider's actual top speed will be just under 50 mph, which would make it the second-fastest roller coaster at a Dutch theme park, behind Baron 1898. Like that coaster, Missie Luminar is set in the late 19th century. This two-minute journey will complete your journey to the Five Senses Island, departing from a “science institute” near the entrance to the park.

“As soon as guests enter Efteling, they will see vehicles whizzing by, setting the tone for their day at the park,” said Fons Jurgens, CEO of Efteling. “Missie Luminar will be a great addition to our line-up of thrill rides.”

“Guests embark on a mission to explore the unknown with one ultimate goal: to break the light barrier,” the park said of the ride in a press release. “Around the attraction, guests will experience the atmosphere of extraordinary 19th-century natural phenomena, scientific experiments, and journeys of discovery.”

The first installation of the new Vekoma Thrill Glider is scheduled for Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, but an opening date for the coaster has not yet been announced.

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