Karel Willemen

Karel Angèle Antonius Willemen (born May 15, 1967 in Dongen) is a Dutch designer. He is mainly recognized for his contributions to the fantasy-themed amusement park Efteling, located in Kaatsheuvel in the Netherlands.

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

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)