Everland

A much bigger theme park than Lotte World and tons more fun! The only thing is it is very far and is a hassle to get to.

Discounts:

I was subscribed to some kind of tourism page on Facebook that had an Everland discount promotion so that’s when I went!

Transportation:

You will have to use both subways and buses and this can be very confusing! It took us 3 times to get on the bus which comes every half hour, and our group got split up. There are so many people who try to get on and will PUSH you out of the way! That’s how we missed the first 2 buses. You have to be aggressive and knowledgeable about which buses to take. Don’t eat a heavy breakfast before you get on it either as you will most likely have to stand the entire way (about 2 hours) on the bus that takes some twists and turns at the end and made one of my friends sick.

Attire:

Wear shoes! TONS of walking! I think it’s the size of Disneyland or bigger! Everything is outdoors so dress appropriately for the weather, but bring a jacket if it’s fall because the evenings get cold fast!

Rides:

So many great ones! I loved the roller coasters there.  The T-Express has the steepest drop for a wooden roller coaster in the world! So fun! Get a map and plan which ones you want to hit first to avoid long lines later! One of my favorite non-roller coaster rides was the zoo bus ride because it got you super close to animals like bears, tigers, and lions. Also visit the baby animal park if you can because they are so adorable!

Lotte World

One of the amusement parks in Seoul that is not too far from Yonsei. Very fun! Indoor and outdoor rides and activities.

Discounts:

The first time I went to Lotte World in 2010 I brought my UH student ID to get a student discount!  During my study abroad in 2012, I used another discount through a holiday promotion!  So here’s the tip, if you’re planning on going to Lotte World, look for a discount because there WILL be one!  There’s a discount for those who go to the park after 4pm or so, which is cheaper, but I don’t think it’s worth it because the lines are a lot longer as the crowds grow throughout the day.

Transportation:

I caught the subway to the theme park which was about 45 minutes away from Yonsei. The subway ride is easy to navigate and there are a lot of signs at the station to point you towards the theme park.

Attire:

Wear shoes! You will definitely be walking a lot.  Since it is outdoors and indoors, you probably want to dress in layers so you can make the easy transition (depending on the weather).

Food:

Lots of snacks and restaurants available.  Lunch times do get very crowded! I paid about 10,000 won for a katsu lunch.

Rides:

My favorite was Atlantis! It’s a roller coaster that isn’t too big or scary but does provide lots of fun if  you like thrills!  This was the first ride we ran to that morning because the lines can get long as it’s probably seen as the best ride there! It’s located outside at the opposite end of the entrance. Pretty much all the rides are fun, there are some that are too kiddy for fun but see what other people are lining up for or grab a map that shows the details and locations of the various rides.

Ice Rink:

Didn’t get to skate there but there is an indoor ice rink!

Parade:

Every day there’s at least one parade performance which is cool to watch but time it well if you want to move anywhere in the theme park as it does cause roadblocks.