The Dutch amusement park Toverland is on the verge of a significant expansion of its offerings. Recently surfaced plans reveal details about the planned holiday park “Ithaka Resort”. This project marks an important milestone in the development of the park and promises to elevate the visitor experience to a new level.
Ithaka Resort: A Vision Becomes Reality
According to the available development plans, the Ithaka Resort will be constructed near the popular roller coaster Troy and is set to offer numerous accommodations with a Greek theme. This development is a clear indication of Toverland’s ambitions to transform the park into a comprehensive holiday destination.
Resort Design: Harmony Between Nature and Entertainment
The schematic drawings of the resort show a well-thought-out layout that includes water features, ancillary buildings, and pathways to the amusement park. Notably, the integration of ponds will embed the resort into a picturesque landscape and serve as a key element of the overall design.
Diverse Accommodation Options
The resort plans to offer a wide range of accommodations: from sixty detached hotel rooms and one hundred tents to forty pitches for campers and tents. This variety is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of guests, offering a broad spectrum of overnight options.
Reconstruction and Reorganization of Infrastructure
The implementation of the Ithaka Resort necessitates a redesign of the existing park infrastructure. This includes the conversion of around five hundred parking spaces, which will be used by resort guests in the future. The park plans to compensate for these by adding additional parking areas on the overflow land and converting the current bus parking area.
Project Status and Future Development
Despite a temporary pause, caused by the prioritization of a new office complex, Toverland remains committed to the Ithaka project. This is evidenced by a recent job posting for a designer with experience in accommodation development.
A Comprehensive Experience: The Philosophy Behind the Ithaka Resort
Toverland views the expansion of holiday accommodations as a central component of its growth strategy. Unlike other parks such as Efteling, Toverland plans to establish the accommodations as an integral part of the theme park, aiming to create a holistic experience that goes beyond just providing a place to stay.
Past and Future of Overnight Facilities
Since 2020, visitors have been able to stay overnight during the summer months at a temporary camping site in Toverland. The increasing number of overnight stays at this “Pop-Up Summer Camp” has highlighted the potential for permanent accommodation offerings. Consequently, the focus has shifted from developing its own hotel to realizing a permanent camp resort.
Vision for the Future
With an average stay of one and a half nights at the resort, Toverland anticipates that the uniqueness of the offer and the close connection to the amusement park will represent minimal competition to other accommodations in the region. While the temporary summer camp returns in 2024, the exact opening date of the Ithaka Resort remains uncertain.
Conclusion
The Ithaka Resort promises to be a significant addition to Toverland. With a combination of thematic accommodations and proximity to one of Europe's best amusement parks, the resort aims to expand the visitor experience significantly. Although some details are still to be clarified, the plans reflect Toverland's commitment to providing its guests with an unforgettable experience.
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