Line #67 Characters/Efteling


1	Characters featured at the theme park Ride/{{Efteling}} and in its related franchises.
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5	!!The Magical World of Pardoes / Symbolica
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7	[[folder:Pardoes de Tovernar]]
8	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/200px_pardoesdetovernar.jpg]]
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10	The mascot of Efteling, Pardoes is both a jester and a magician. He was created by designer [[https://www.eftepedia.nl/lemma/Henny_Knoet Henny Knoet]] in 1989.
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12	* AdaptationPersonalityChange: Pardoes is portrayed in the 2011 series as brave, serious, and sometimes stern, while Pardoes in the park is also heroic, mischievous, playful, and energetic. This could be justified, since the 2011 series was a {{Prequel}} series.
13	* ArtEvolution: He and Pardijn started out [[https://www.eftepedia.nl/lemma/images/5/57/Stickervel90.jpg cartoonish looking]] but were redesigned to look more humanoid in mid 2005, when their background and universe were fleshed out and expanded upon. His old design is spotted in some areas of the park (most notable is the Pardoes statue) and used at Villa Pardoes.
14	* TheCameo: In the ''Creator/Studio100'' music video [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCE-g7U8vAE Yippee Yippee]] by K3. A plush version of Pardoes briefly appears in the song.
15	* ConvenientlyAnOrphan: He was abandoned as a baby, and Aliciana took him in. He grew up as the jester of the Hartenhof, and learned the arts of magic under the teachings of Almar.
16	* CourtJester: He is the jester of King Pardulfus' court.
17	* HappyHarlequinHat: As part of his jester outfit.
18	* {{Keet}}: A very energetic character who loves messing and playing with guests for fun.
19	* MagicalClown: He happens to be a magician in addition to a jester.
20	* ThePollyanna: Pardoes is a very optimistic and cheerful character.
21	* TookALevelInBadass: In the 2011 series, Pardoes is a lot more serious and is the protector of the kingdom.
22	* NeverBareheaded: Before the 2011 series, Pardoes was never seen without his harlequin hat and jester outfit. In '' Pardoes en de vele Veranderingen'', it's revealed that Pardoes has brown hair and is mostly not seen wearing his jester outfit at home.
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25	[[folder:Pardijn]]
26	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/200px_pardijn.jpg]]
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28	Pardoes' girlfriend and the daughter of King Pardulfus.
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30	* AdaptationalAttractiveness: Pardijn was always pretty looking in park merchandise. In the 2011 ''Pardoes'' TV series, her pink hair is designed after her harlequin hat from her park appearance.
31	* AgeLift: In the 2011 ''Pardoes'' TV series, she's a young teenager compared to her park counterpart where she's much older.
32	* AscendedExtra: Pardijn used to only be seen in Efteling merchandise as the park's attempt to appeal to female guests before she become a meetable character starting in 2000. She also has a bigger role in the 2011 ''Pardoes'' TV series.
33	* CoolCrown: Her harlequin hat is topped by a crown.
34	* DeadpanSnarker: She's makes humorous snarky comments to Pardoes and the other royal members in the TV series.
35	* DistaffCounterpart: She was created in 1990 as this for Pardoes.
36	* EarlyInstallmentCharacterDesignDifference: Before her redesign in 2005, [[https://www.eftepedia.nl/lemma/images/d/d0/Pardijntjepin.jpg her old design almost looked the same as Pardoes]]. She also had three stuffed balls on her hat with a feather in the middle and her hat would sometimes be polka dotted in some merchandise instead of red.
37	* HappyHarlequinHat: Hers is topped by a crown, and it has no bells.
38	* PinkMeansFeminine: She wears mostly pink and [[GracefulLadiesLikePurple purple]] outfits.
39	* PrincessProtagonist: As she is the daughter of King Pardulfus. Since 2005, she's the princess of Harthenhof. However, she doesn't like princess duties and prefers to be free like Pardoes, as revealed on her character description on Efteling's website and the 2011 TV series.
40	* UglyGuysHotDaughter: She is certainly more attractive than her [[BigFun rotund]], goofy looking father.
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44	[[folder:King Pardulfus]]
45	[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/700x610_pardulfus_profiel.png]]
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47	The King of Symbolica, who lives at the Hartenhof (Court of Hearts).
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49	* AdiposeRex: He is quite heavyset, due to his love for feasts.
50	* CoolCrown: Topped by a heart, since he rules the Court of Hearts.
51	* TheGoodKing: Certainly not the tyrant type.
52	* MiracleFood: His feasts at "Symbolica" are fueled by a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornucopia Cornucopia]].
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55	[[folder:O.J. Punctuel]]
56	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/700x610_profiel_punctuel.png]]
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58	The protocol secretary of King Pardulfus.
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60	* AscendedExtra: He started out as a minor character in the Pardoes/Symbolica universe with his introduction in the comics in 2007. Starting with the "Symbolica" ride in 2017, O.J. Punctuel is now a supporting character [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J7HYqvoZl8&list=PLax_Jl-_6xzB8J2cyIf6-asY9fbnoRnzM hosting the behind the scenes videos]] and the LPS ride ''Symbolica'', showing up as a meetable character in the park and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26MoSUikWkU hosting some events]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka-zUDmThFI He even starred in his own music video]] in February 2019.
61	* {{Foil}}: To Pardoes, most notable in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edDmTBTZMII Symbolica attraction]] where he's frequently protesting Pardoes' decision on taking a tour around the castle.
62	* TheComicallySerious: He is very stern and serious with guests, which can cause amusing results. Even Pardoes likes [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0Ojpc2IofI messing with him]], such as during the preshow for "Symbolica". During [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMBG9kg_PeI summer parties]], he tries to resist dancing.
63	* GratuitousForeignLanguage: Inside the "Symbolica" ride, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A23O2lYCb3Q he can be heard speaking English, French or German]] between mostly Dutch sentences and words such as "The Palace Of Fantasy? No, no, no obey the rules" and "The King is always right, even if it comes to comparing oranges to lemons.".
64	* HammyHerald: He is pretty hammy when announcing the king's invitation at the Hartenhof (Court of Hearts) to the guests within "Symbolica".
65	* MeaningfulName: Very fitting for someone who insists on his king's guests' punctuality.
66	* PerpetualFrowner: Is always seen frowning due to being very stern.
67	* WholesomeCrossdresser: A humorous example during the "Symbolica" ride where guests encounter him dressed in female clothing as a way to catch guests after disobeying his words.
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70	[[folder:Almar]]
71	[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/700x6100_almar_profiel.png]]
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73	The advisor of King Pardulfus and the grand wizard of his court. He's also Pardoes' mentor who taught him magic and gave him the Twinkle Torch.
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75	* AscendedExtra: Almar was a minor character but was given a supporting role in the 2011 live-action show [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ojm1XHY7bZA&list=PLqPLpMJqSZ6vbcazsQnOkQAE_IL-Rbqz- "Pardoes"]] that aired on Nickelodeon in the Netherlands and given a minor role in the "Symbolica" ride. He also makes occasional meet and greet appearances in the park.
76	* TheConsigliere: He is the main advisor of King Pardulfus.
77	* CourtMage: The grand wizard of Hartenhof, the Court of Hearts.
78	* InTheHood: His robe includes a hood.
79	* MentorArchetype: He taught the arts of magic to Pardoes.
80	* OmnidisciplinaryScientist: Aside from studying and practicing magic, he is also an astronomer.
81	* {{Seers}}: He's able to predict the future, most notably the TV series.
82	* TrademarkFavoriteFood: He loves Aliciana's blueberry pies.
83	* WizardBeard: He has a long white beard.
84	* WizardClassic: The only thing lacking is a pointed hat.
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87	[[folder:Pantagor]]
88	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/700x610_pantagor_profiel.png]]
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90	An evil sorcerer who was banned from the kingdom of Symbolica for practicing BlackMagic.
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92	* ArchEnemy: To Pardoes.
93	* BeardOfEvil: Sports a villainous goatee in his 2005 redesign.
94	* BigBad: He was introduced in 2000 to serve as the main antagonist in the Pardoes/Symbolica universe, as well as in the TV series and comics. He also got a more threatening redesign in 2005.
95	* TheDarkArts: Practicing these got himself banned from the kingdom.
96	* DarkIsEvil: He dresses all in black.
97	* EvilCounterpart: To Almar, the wizard of King Pardulfus' court. And to Pardoes to some extent.
98	* EvilSorcerer: A textbook example.
99	* {{Expy}}: He looks and acts a lot like a male version of [[WesternAnimation/SleepingBeauty Maleficent]], not to mention his outcast background.
100	* SinisterSchnoz: He has a sinister hooked nose.
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103	!!Others
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105	[[folder:Jokie]]
106	[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/jokie1.jpg]]
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108	The former mascot of Efteling and main figure of the ride ''Ride/CarnavalFestival''.
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110	* AbandonedMascot: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS6FFW4N07c For a period in the 1980's]], Jokie served as the mascot for the entire park, before being relegated to the "Carnaval Festival" ride, although he made a brief return under the spotlights for the park's 60th anniversary in 2012. He eventually got replaced by Pardoes as the main mascot for the park. Meanwhile, Kleine Boodschap and Langnek are still iconic enough to be secondary mascots for the park since the 1950's. However, during the Main/TheNewTens, Jokie actually gained a resurgence in popularity where he stars in various live shows and entertainment (mainly as puppets) with Efteling Theater even creating a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEiL5ZcpTk0 stage show dedicated to him]] in 2023 called ''Jokie en Jet, reizen is een feestje!".
111	* FloatingLimbs: Like the other characters in ''Carnaval Festival'', Jokie has floating arms with no limbs in sight. He is given a full set of hands in his puppet design.
112	* TheBusCameBack: Vanished in the late 1980's when Pardoes become the current park mascot. He returned in 2012 with an [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vcRyGk2tjc animated TV series]] that aired on Nick Jr in the Netherlands and returned in the ride with a new female bird friend Jet. Beginning 2014, starred in live entertainment in front of the attraction with Jokie [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oM-S4lvn5Q originally portrayed by a costume actor]]. Efteling later stuck with Jokie and Jet being [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20V7rBiG5RE portrayed as puppets performed by two actors.]]
113	* HappyHarlequinHat: Part of his outfit.
114	* KidAppealCharacter: He was designed to appeal to very young children.
115	* NewJobAsThePlotDemands: Changes job as the plot demands in his animated show.
116	* TheThemeParkVersion: "Carnaval Festival" is an 8-minutes trip around a theme park version of the world, with multitudes of Jokies reproducing easily recognizable clichés and NationalStereotypes from each continent.
117	* VoiceGrunting: In the animated series, Jokie is only heard laughing or gasping while Jet only chirps. In live performances in the park, he and Jet are able to speak full sentences.
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Context Characters / Efteling