Baron 1898 • Efteling

First Drop Theming Comfort Too short Capacity

Theming is nicely done, especially the tower structure of the lift hill and the building with the preshow and station look really authentic. Unfortunately, the capacity is not the best and the outdoor queue is not that great, a roof protecting from sun or rain would be nice. The story is easy to understand and matches with the ride experience which is very short, but still good fun: the first drop packs a punch, but the rest of the layout is fine, but could have been better. Overall, it is a nice thrill coaster for the attraction lineup of Efteling.

First Drop Theming Inversions Too short

Baron’s my favorite ride at Efteling and one of the best dive machines I’ve been on. The theming’s great, like everyone points out, but I think what this ride really does well is the execution of its elements. Despite being less than 100 feet tall, the drop gives great floater airtime, and the two inversions are whippy. The finale leaves a bit to be desired, but overall, Baron 1898 surprised me as a very good attraction.

First Drop Theming Fun Too short

VERY VERY VERY NOICE NOICE THEMING! It is also a VERY FUN RIDE and THE FIRST DROP IS VERY FUN! The problem is that it is WAYYY TOO SHORT.

First Drop Theming Comfort Too short Airtimes

My first dive coaster. It has very good theming but it's way too short

First Drop Theming Too short

Baron 1898 is amazing, Efteling smashed everyone's expectations once again. The theming is so incredibly good, the pre-shows are so good. This is a personal favourite. The ride alone isn't that good, the drop is okay and the zero g-roll is alright but the rest of the layout is boring and way too short. Baron Gustave Hooghmoed just brings this coaster to life.

First Drop Theming Too short

First of all, the theming of this ride is amazing. The preshows really get you pumped up for this ride, especially the preshow just before the lifthill is really good. Then the main part of Baron is obviously the first drop. Do this one on the frontrow for the amazing views. But after that Baron just dies off. The helix is decently forceful, but that's really all there is to it. This is the only dive coaster I've ridden thusfar, but this one really feels like a one-trick pony with that first drop.

First Drop Theming Harness Too short

I really liked this ride. Incredible theming and of course a wonderfull first drop. The over the shoulder restraint was suprisingly comfortable and it is a extremely rerideable ride. It is really short tho.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

One of the most iconic coasters in the Netherlands Drop go wheeee Theming very good Pre-show is iconic Lil bit short Still very smooth after 7 years

Theming Too short Layout

The ride is soo short and it has nothing more to offer than the first drop. Just a boring way back to the station. Operations were amazing btw.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

Love the last airtime hill before the brakes, the first drop is always good as well. Could use some more inversions and a longer layout tho.

Theming Layout

I would have listed "First Drop" as a con. Being this my first dive coaster, it didn't live up to my (actually rather low) expectations. Of course, the theming is outstanding, nice pre-shows, pleasant soundtrack and it stands wonderfully from outside. However, the layout itself isn't much, a nice immelman and a zero-G roll, but the helix is too slow and pointless. I understand this kind of coasters are usually short, but duration is not what bothers me. It's just a big family ride, not as intense and breath-taking as I would have liked it to be. And worst of all is the drop. I have experienced many drops which do not even come close to vertical, and yet are far better than this one. Perhaps the problem is height, I don't know, and that the train is stopped facing down too soon, in my opinion. That's what ruins the ride. Unless you are at the front, you will be sitting nearly horizontally until the drop actually beggings, ruining the characteristic "dive factor". In comparison to Vekoma's Giant Inverted Boomerangs, whose hanging experience while climbing up that amazing drop really stands out, Baron 1898 feels like a kiddie coaster.

Theming Comfort Smoothness Too short

I really like this one. It has the best theming of any Dive Coaster I know; A great boarding station, three pre-shows, and even real tickets to get in. The ride is pretty good for a dive coaster. I think it's to short (because it is) but this is the case with every Dive Coaster I've done.

First Drop Theming Hangtime Too short

Baron 1898 is a dive coaster. This fact means that the ride is way too short, but I do think Efteling makes up for this pretty well, by having the 2 pre-shows. With confidence I can say that this is the best themed dive coaster in the world. The tower is verry impressive not only when you're on top of it, but also when you're looking up at it's 30 meter height. What I think is very underrated about this ride is the amazing hangtime it offers. Especially the Zero-G-Roll never dissappoints. This is one of the few rides which I think is better in the morning than in the evening, because the hangtime on the Zero-G-Roll and the Immelman is way better, probably the best in the country. The first drop is also just amazing. By far the best airtime moment in the park. Efteling did everything they could considering the plot of land Baron 1989 is on and the type of coaster. When you visit Efteling, Baron 1989 is defenitely a must ride. Try getting to Baron 1989 as the first ride of the day, when it's at it's best. You should probably try to do it more than once per day, but the lines do get very long often.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

This ride is just way too short. In the summer, you sometimes wait for over 60 minutes for a short ride. That's why I often skip this coaster when I visit Efteling. I love the theming and storytelling, it certainly builds tension. The droptower looks spectacular and is the eyecatcher of the park. I like the inversions of this ride, the ride is smooth and the seats of the trains are comfortable. The best spots are on the sides of the first or third row.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

At Baron 1898, the theming really makes the rollercoaster. It's an incredibly short course. Still, there are very good elements incorporated into this roller coaster. The first drop is phenomenal, and at the bottom of the tunnel the roller coaster is very intense. The rest of the track is nothing special.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

One of the best theming and pre-shows.

First Drop Theming Too short

Best coaster of the Efteling. Theming is beautyfull. The ride is too short, but still really good.

Airtimes First Drop Capacity Too short

FUN i love the coaster its smooth!

Theming Smoothness Intensity

In comparison with Oblivion: The black hole or Krake, the first drop is a big con for me. It doesn't work. For a dive coaster that should be scary moment but on Baron is not. With the highest drop it would be much better coaster. It is very good, but could be much better.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short Capacity

This is regarded as the star attraction of the park, and I can definitely see why. It’s a smooth, intense ride with amazing theming, and that first drop is really good. Unfortunately, it suffers from both long wait times and, more importantly, an incredibly short ride duration. So after you’ve waited an hour, you only get around a minute of actual ride time. I personally think Joris en de Draak is better, although I haven’t ridden it in a while. Nevertheless, this is still a very good coaster!

Airtimes Theming Comfort Too short

This coaster is the best for this park. It have a great story like a fairy tale and also great theming as a experience. The Dive Coaster itself is short and to tame for a good one but the total picture is awesome.

Theming Fun Smoothness Too short

Baron 1898 is easily the best themed Dive coaster and it looks really gorgeous. The ride is fun and at least it has more track than Krake, but it can't be compared to other thrill coasters.

Theming Inversions Smoothness Too short

I really liked this mini dive coaster! It had intense inversions and banked turns, compared to larger models such as Sheikra. It also had a decent airtime hill! The theming is obviously some of the best in the world. It is a truly beautiful coaster and it is a pleasure to ride. Sure it isn't huge or long in duration, but the ride itself is top notch.

First Drop Theming Too short

The efteling is king in theming rides, but most of them are not so intense. So when they announced a new coaster with inversions I was thrilled! It is a good ride, really smooth, but it is too short and I feel there was more focus on the theming than on the ride itself.

First Drop Theming Too short

They could've done way more with this. The theming is too much in my opinion. The coaster itself is pretty fun, but way too short.

Theming Too short

Nice dive coaster baron better than Krake (Heide Park) Nice story in quene

First Drop Theming Too short Dead spots Intensity

11/10 theming sadly can't compensate for the issues most dive coasters face: too short, everything post first drop is basically a dead spot.

First Drop Theming Too short

Great rollercoaster only the ride is a bit too short..

Theming Too short Disappointing!

The story and the theming are the saving grace for what is a mediocre but smooth layout.

First Drop Comfort Fun Too short

I'm a huuge fan of dive machines so this is probably a bit biased :P But I really really love the Baron :D It's soo comfy and soo smooth! (I rode in Dec 2018) .. I got 5 rides in a day, 1 night ride (which was awesome looking up to the stars on the lifthill!!) It's unique to not have the turn around section at the top.. but i think i prefer it with the turn around.. of course its big let down (as with all dive machines) is that its over waay to soon !! But I still love it and is up there with my top coasters just cuss i enjoyed it so much ! (and the theming and track color is pretty awesome!)

Theming Too short

The theming is actually very impressive. Even though the coaster is very short it’s so much fun and it tells a nice story.

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

Great B&M ! Very smooth and for a Dive Coaster the Layout is pretty good,but still short

First Drop Theming Too short Disappointing! Layout

Nice theming, but way to short and to soft

First Drop Theming Fun Too short

Excellent and appealing theming which truly fits the Dive Coaster type. I find the drop very fun, but the rest of the ride not particularly striking - though very smooth.

First Drop Theming

Baron 1898 is a excellent mini-dive coaster from B&M featuring the best theming in the world for a dive coaster. Special designed lift supports and the world's first no turn before a drop! ;)

First Drop Theming Pace Too short

First Drop Theming Location Too short

First Drop Theming Too short

First Drop Theming Comfort Headbanging Disappointing!

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First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

Theming Smoothness Too short

Airtimes First Drop Theming Too short Capacity

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

First Drop Theming Fun Too short

First Drop Theming Too short Pointless Dead spots

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Theming Smoothness Layout Too short

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First Drop Theming Masterpiece Too short

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First Drop Theming Inversions Too short

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First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short Harness

First Drop Theming Too short

First Drop Inversions Fun Too short

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Theming Too short

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First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

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First Drop Theming Rattle

First Drop Theming Location Too short Disappointing!

Comfort Fun Too short

Theming Inversions Smoothness

First Drop Theming Too short

First Drop Theming Masterpiece Too short

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Theming Launch Too short

First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Too short

Airtimes First Drop Theming Too short

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First Drop Theming Too short

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Theming Comfort Masterpiece

First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Too short

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First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

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Theming Location Masterpiece Too short

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First Drop Theming Headbanging Too short Disappointing!

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Theming Too short

First Drop Theming Comfort Too short

Theming Harness Too short

Airtimes Theming Intensity Too short

Airtimes Theming Layout Too short

First Drop Inversions Fun

Theming Smoothness Too short

Theming Nice surprise! Harness

Theming Capacity Fun Too short

First Drop Capacity Comfort Rattle Too short

First Drop Theming Fun Headbanging Capacity

Airtimes First Drop Too short

First Drop Nice surprise! Masterpiece Too short

First Drop Theming Masterpiece Too short

First Drop Theming Inversions Too short Capacity

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

Theming Nice surprise! Smoothness Too short

Theming Comfort Too short

First Drop Theming Too short

Theming Nice surprise! Pace Too short

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First Drop Theming Location Too short Layout

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Too short

First Drop Theming Smoothness Capacity

Theming Comfort Too short

First Drop Theming Too short

Theming Comfort Masterpiece Too short

First Drop Theming Inversions Too short

Theming Location Comfort Too short

First Drop Theming Intensity Too short

First Drop Theming Inversions Too short

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First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

Theming Too short Dead spots Intensity

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

First Drop Theming Too short Pointless Intensity

Theming Comfort Smoothness Too short

First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Too short

First Drop Theming Too short

First Drop Theming Fun Too short

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Theming Smoothness Too short Layout

First Drop Capacity Comfort Too short

First Drop Theming Comfort Too short

First Drop Theming Too short Capacity

First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Too short

First Drop Theming Pace Too short

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First Drop Theming Nice surprise! Too short Layout

Theming Comfort Smoothness Too short

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short Pointless

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First Drop Theming Too short

First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

First Drop Theming Harness Dead spots

Theming Location Comfort Too short Disappointing!

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First Drop Theming Smoothness Too short

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