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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Griffin

We swapped Disneyland Paris for a cheaper Dutch theme park – and my kids preferred it

Efteling is just over an hour's drive from Amsterdam Airport and offers a magical experience for families - (Efteling)

As my eight-year-old tore across a sun-dappled clearing in the forest, his eyes locked on a golden coin that had just flown out of a donkey statue’s bottom, my daughter and I were doubled over in hysterics.

“Mum, this is the best weekend I’ve ever had in my whole life!” he gushed, brandishing his loot like pirate treasure.

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