Karel Willemen

Karel Angèle Antonius Willemen (born May 15, 1967 in Dongen) is a Dutch designer. He is mainly recognized for his contributions for Efteling.

Willemen started at Efteling in 1988, after completing the Royal Academy for Arts and Design in Den Bosch, as a Senior Modeler, Sculptor and Decorator. In 2001 he moved completely to themes & design, and since 2005 he has been working as a Senior Designer for conceptual experience and theming.

Efteling-portfolio

Fairy Tales

Fairy Tree

Cinderella

animatronic for The Castle of Sleeping Beauty

model for the animatronic of Tom Thumb

contributed at Rumpelstiltskin

contributed at The Chinese Nightingale

several contributions at The Wishing-Table

Rides:

Flying Dutchman

theme for George and the Dragon

contributed at Dreamflight

contributed at The People of Laaf

side entrance and other contributions for PandaVision

design for new Python trains

design for new Bob Track trains

new waiting area and other contributions for Bird Rok

Other creations:

Forest Realm

East Station (Station de Oost)