Final up to date: 8 Feb 2022 (with new Covid-19 measures beneath)
Being the largest theme park in South Korea, Everland’s sheer dimension is sufficient to ship some into panic assaults. Not solely are there each out of doors and indoor rides, there’s even a zoo inside its compounds!
Additionally, located in Yongin, attending to Everland is an journey itself as taking public transportation can take as much as two-hours from Seoul metropolis.
Like most individuals, we sought to seek out cures and hacks to make our journey to Everland a neater and less expensive one. So, we’vegive you the information beneath. Half the battle is received when you find yourself armed with a complete Everland information.
However earlier than you go on, right here’s a useful information to assist in your planning for a visit to South Korea, plus some new measures in mild of the present pandemic.
New Covid-19 measures: Masks need to be stored on always and a social distance is inspired. As much as teams of eight are allowed in Everland, of which at the least 4 folks should be vaccinated. Operation of slender indoor services and parades have additionally been suspended.
1) Pre-purchase your tickets on-line
Tickets could be bought from the ticket counters at Everland itself, however actually, nobody queues up for tickets anymore. Save time by getting your entrance tickets earlier than even getting there.
For an Grownup day ticket that normally prices ₩50,000 – ₩60,000 (~S$56 – S$67) relying on the interval of go to, get it at a reduced charge on-line!
2) Attending to Everland from Seoul Metropolis
There are a number of methods to get from Seoul to Everland, examine them out beneath:
(1) By Subway/Metro (Yongin Ever Line)
– Seoul Station → Suwon Station – Switch to Bundang Line: Suwon Station → Giheung Station – Switch to Everline Line: Giheung Station → Jeondae Everland Station From Jondae Station, take the free shuttle bus service to Everland
Approx time: 122 minutes Price: ₩2,450 (a method)
(2) By Public Bus
– Bus No.5002 from Gangnam Stn. Exit 5
Approx time: 40 – 50 minutes Price: ₩2,450 (a method)
(3) By Shuttle Bus
For ₩12,000, there may be an Everland shuttle bus that leaves from central areas inside Seoul akin to Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, straight to Everland. You’ll be able to pay for the ticket while you board the bus.
Time: Approx. 50 – 70 minutes Bus fare: ₩12,000/pax OR S$11 on Klook (round-trip)
(4) By Tour
Klook additionally has a Day Journey Package deal, which features a go to to Everland in addition to Yongin People Village. For ~S$123, round-trip transfers to and out of your lodge will probably be offered, plus entry tickets to each points of interest.
3) Peak intervals and Korean Holidays to keep away from
Aside from the plain weekends, attempt to keep away from Summer season trip (mid-Jul to mid-Aug), Chuseok Holidays a.ok.a “Korean Thanksgiving Day” (fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month), Christmas, and New Yr.
4) Everland’s Themed Zones
There are 5 themed zones in Everland, ranging from the principle entrance in an anti-clockwise route: World Honest, American Journey, Magic Land, European Journey, and Zootopia.
There are paper maps out there on the entrance and most stands, seize a map and orientate your approach! Pay attention to the rides you completely should expertise earlier than leaving. Our unanimous favorite was the T-Categorical — one of the crucial exhilarating wood curler coasters on the planet.
There are not any printed programme lists in Everland, so do pay attention to programme timings in case you are thinking about watching performances or catching the parade.
*Professional-tip: Programme timings are flashed on the TV screens on the entrance, so snap an image together with your telephone or digital camera for simple reference!
*Professional-tip: Arrive early for the parades and fireworks present to safe a great viewing spot.
6) Splendid Route for Thrill Seekers
Adrenaline junkies, right here’s a extremely beneficial route for you.
Everland Information for the Thrill-Seekers
(1) European Journey (T-Categorical, Rotating Home) (2) Magic Land (Thunder Falls) (3) American Journey (Robotic VR, Hurricane, Double Rock Spin, Rolling X-Prepare, Let’s Twist) (4) World Honest (Kpop hologram, Grand Emporium to buy) (5) Zootopia (Safari World, Amazon Categorical, Misplaced Valley)
Whereas that is essentially the most logical route for thrill-seekers, don’t restrict your self when you find yourself there! Be open to adjustments (in case sure rides are shut) and take a look at different rides that aren’t listed right here!
The primary wood curler coaster in South Korea, T-Categorical stays a prime favorite to each locals and overseas guests of Everland. With pace topping at 104km/h and a vertical drop top of 77º, T-Categorical is admittedly not for the faint-hearted.
*Professional-tip: Should you’re buying just one Q-Move ticket, T-express is the one you can purchase for. There are not any single-rider lanes for this trip, and ready time can transcend 200mins on weekends or holidays.
2 — Robotic VR
You understand the long run is now when Digital Actuality (VR) is included into rides.
In Everland, there’s the Robotic VR that enables riders to expertise rides like by no means earlier than, turning 360º on a robotic arm, whereas trying by VR goggles.
Word: You’ll must pay a separate price of ₩5,000/pax (~S$6) for this trip. Cost by way of T-Cash or bank card solely.
A rotating pendulum curler coaster that enables riders to really feel what’s it like being caught in a hurricane. This trip is extra enjoyable than scary and in case you’re fortunate, you would possibly even catch a workers dancing together with funky strikes to the tunes.
Ever puzzled how being in a washer seems like? Surprise no extra.
The Double Rock Spin spins riders at 360º for 5 to 6 consecutive rounds whereas blasting rock music you’ll by no means hear anyway as everybody will probably be screaming on the prime of their voices. Of us who’re vulnerable to movement illness would possibly need to give this trip a miss.
This trip is a mini curler coaster that boasts spiral rotations and two full 360º loop-to-loop sections. Whereas it’s not the scariest trip, it positive will depart one feeling disoriented from all of the twists and loops.
One motive why Everland is so well-liked amongst folks throughout ages is that there are lots of completely different zones that cater to visitors of various age teams and pursuits.
If you’re travelling with younger children or older of us, you would possibly need to spend extra time in World Honest, Magic Land, and Zootopia.
In World Honest, there are a few retail retailers akin to beauty retailers Etude Home, and even a LINE Pals Retailer.
Everland Information for the Household-Oriented
World Honest > Magic Land > Zootopia > Parade (Carnival Sq.) > Fireworks (4 Seasons Backyard)
Magic Land
In Magic Land, there are semi-adventurous rides for the little ones who take pleasure in some breeze of their hair. There’s the Magic Swing, Bumper Automotive, and Helicycle, that are loved by all ages.
Then, head over to Zootopia and stand up near animals akin to lions, tigers, giraffes, and extra!
Lastly, catch the night time parade and fireworks earlier than calling it a day.
The must-dos if time is tight:
Solely deliberate half a day for Everland? Should you’re not a FOMO freak, will probably be excellent news to know that one of the best of Everland could be conquered inside simply 4 hours. Skip the kiddy Magic Land totally and simply deal with American and European Adventures.
*Professional-tip: Ask theme park workers for shortcuts and the quickest routes to your supposed areas.
9) Rides which require prime up $ with the T-money
Earlier on, we talked about the Robotic VR Journey that was a paid facility. Aside from that, there are different paid services inside the park which are value your bucks.
Gyro VR. Credit score: samsungcnt
The Gyro VR, one other VR trip, brings gamers on an alien-invasion trip with its 360º spinning rig. Much like Robotic VR, there’s a price of ₩5,000/pax for every trip.
Different paid services embody the Dwell Hologram at ₩3,000/pax (~S$3), and the Horror Maze at ₩5,000/pax.
Though we didn’t personally get to expertise these paid points of interest, we’ve heard nice issues about them. So do give them a strive when you’ve got sufficient time and credit in your T-Cash.
10) Consuming in Everland
There are various meals stalls inside Everland’s varied themed zones. If you’re on the lookout for quite a lot of choices, head to Holland Village, the place there are 12 European-style eating places with 1,000 out of doors seats.
If Korean delicacies is extra in the direction of your liking, there’s the Korean restaurant Han-ga-ram that serves up free parts of Tteokgalbi 떡갈비 (quick rib patties) with each course menu ordered. Additionally, theme park staples akin to Turkey Leg and Churros are additionally out there at varied snack stands inside the park.
*Professional-tip: Outdoors meals could be introduced into Everland, in order that saves you some cash as everyone knows meals in theme parks could be costly. We personally purchased rolls of Kimbap from Myeongdong station which have been actually yummy and a handy snack to have on the go.
*DO NOT maintain the meals gadgets in your palms when coming into rides, nonetheless, as they are going to be confiscated.
11) Procuring in Everland
The Grand Emporium in World Honest is the most important retail store in Everland. Make this the final cease of your day in Everland for closing purchases as it’s positioned simply subsequent to the principle entrance/exit.
*Professional-tip: Depart your purchasing to the final to save lots of time! Since Grand Emporium has most, if not all, of the merchandise you discover within the smaller reward retailers of every themed space anyway.
12) Seasonal Occasions
Once we visited Everland in October, the whole theme park was embellished with Halloween parts. Additionally, the park prolonged its closing hour to 10PM, which made it a extremely whole lot as we had extra time to utilise our day tickets. An extra Halloween-themed zone, Blood Metropolis, was additionally arrange.
In it, there are actions akin to haunted homes, VR rides, and video games for visitors. The T-Categorical, Amazon Categorical, and Horror Safari continued their operations nicely after sundown. Experiencing the rides within the night time does add to the joys and scare issue.
Do look out for upcoming festive occasions throughout the Christmas interval in case you are planning a visit to Korea this year-end when Everland transforms into an enormous winter wonderland. Additionally, though sure rides will probably be closed throughout winter, there will probably be sledding actions arrange in Everland!
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