De Kleine Zeemeermin, Fairy tale ride in Efteling theme park, Netherlands.
De Kleine Zeemeermin is a mechanical ride in Efteling's Fairy Tale Forest that shows scenes from the mermaid story. The attraction features detailed settings with moving figures and decorations that display the journey from underwater to the human world.
The ride opened as part of the Fairy Tale Forest expansion, continuing Efteling's tradition of adapting classic literature into attractions. It arrived during a period when the park was steadily growing its collection of storybook experiences.
The figures and decorations tell Hans Christian Andersen's story of a mermaid who gives up her voice for love. Visitors see how the tale of sacrifice unfolds through colorful scenes and emotional moments.
The ride is located on the main path of the Fairy Tale Forest and is easy to find. Multiple viewing spots allow visitors to see the scenes from different angles.
The mechanical figures move in synchronized patterns to tell the story of a mermaid giving up her old world for a new one. These automated movements create an unusual, almost hypnotic quality that many visitors find unexpectedly captivating.
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