 He created many of the current Efteling landmarks, of which Fata Morgana and Dreamflight are considered to be his masterpieces.In 2002 Van de Ven retired from the park, and he could concentrate on his hobby - creating large paintings and sculptures of women.In Efteling, part of the St. Nicolaas square is renamed to Ton van de Ven square in his honor and his portrait appears in Villa Volta.