Final up to date: 8 Feb 2022 (with new Covid-19 measures under)
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 outside 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 treatments and hacks to make our journey to Everland a neater and more cost effective one. So, we’veprovide you with the information under. Half the battle is received if 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 gentle of the present pandemic.
New Covid-19 measures: Masks should be saved on always and a social distance is inspired. As much as teams of eight are allowed in Everland, of which at the very least 4 individuals should be vaccinated. Operation of slim indoor amenities and parades have additionally been suspended.
1) Pre-purchase your tickets on-line
Tickets might be bought from the ticket counters at Everland itself, however truthfully, nobody queues up for tickets anymore. Save time by getting your entrance tickets earlier than even getting there.
For an Grownup day ticket that often prices ₩50,000 – ₩60,000 (~S$56 – S$67) relying on the interval of go to, get it at a reduced fee on-line!
2) Attending to Everland from Seoul Metropolis
There are a number of methods to get from Seoul to Everland, test them out under:
(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 Value: ₩2,450 (a method)
(2) By Public Bus
– Bus No.5002 from Gangnam Stn. Exit 5
Approx time: 40 – 50 minutes Value: ₩2,450 (a method)
(3) By Shuttle Bus
For ₩12,000, there’s an Everland shuttle bus that leaves from central places inside Seoul reminiscent of Hongdae, Myeongdong, Gangnam, straight to Everland. You’ll be able to pay for the ticket once 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 Folks Village. For ~S$123, round-trip transfers to and out of your lodge can be supplied, plus entry tickets to each points of interest.
3) Peak intervals and Korean Holidays to keep away from
Aside from the apparent weekends, attempt to keep away from Summer season trip (mid-Jul to mid-Aug), Chuseok Holidays a.okay.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 path: World Honest, American Journey, Magic Land, European Journey, and Zootopia.
There are paper maps obtainable on the entrance and most stands, seize a map and orientate your manner! Be aware of the rides you completely should expertise earlier than leaving. Our unanimous favorite was the T-Categorical — one of the vital exhilarating picket curler coasters on the planet.
There are not any printed programme lists in Everland, so do pay attention to programme timings if you’re fascinated by watching performances or catching the parade.
*Professional-tip: Programme timings are flashed on the TV screens on the entrance, so snap an image along with your cellphone or digital camera for straightforward reference!
*Professional-tip: Arrive early for the parades and fireworks present to safe viewing spot.
6) Preferrred 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-Practice, Let’s Twist) (4) World Honest (Kpop hologram, Grand Emporium to buy) (5) Zootopia (Safari World, Amazon Categorical, Misplaced Valley)
Whereas that is probably the most logical route for thrill-seekers, don’t restrict your self if you find yourself there! Be open to adjustments (in case sure rides are shut) and check out different rides that aren’t listed right here!
The primary picket curler coaster in South Korea, T-Categorical stays a high favorite to each locals and international guests of Everland. With pace topping at 104km/h and a vertical drop peak of 77º, T-Categorical is admittedly not for the faint-hearted.
*Professional-tip: In the event you’re buying just one Q-Go ticket, T-express is the one you should buy for. There are not any single-rider lanes for this journey, and ready time can transcend 200mins on weekends or holidays.
2 — Robotic VR
You recognize the longer term is now when Digital Actuality (VR) is integrated into rides.
In Everland, there’s the Robotic VR that permits riders to expertise rides like by no means earlier than, turning 360º on a robotic arm, whereas trying by way of VR goggles.
Be aware: You’ll have to pay a separate charge of ₩5,000/pax (~S$6) for this journey. Fee through T-Cash or bank card solely.
A rotating pendulum curler coaster that permits riders to really feel what’s it like being caught in a hurricane. This journey is extra enjoyable than scary and should you’re fortunate, you would possibly even catch a workers dancing together with funky strikes to the tunes.
Ever questioned how being in a washer seems like? Marvel 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 can be screaming on the high of their voices. Of us who’re susceptible to movement illness would possibly wish to give this journey a miss.
This journey is a mini curler coaster that boasts spiral rotations and two full 360º loop-to-loop sections. Whereas it’s not the scariest journey, it positive will depart one feeling disoriented from all of the twists and loops.
One purpose why Everland is so well-liked amongst individuals throughout ages is that there are various totally different zones that cater to company of various age teams and pursuits.
In case you are travelling with younger children or older people, you would possibly wish to spend extra time in World Honest, Magic Land, and Zootopia.
In World Honest, there are a few retail outlets reminiscent of beauty outlets Etude Home, and even a LINE Associates 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 Automobile, and Helicycle, that are loved by all ages.
Then, head over to Zootopia and rise up near animals reminiscent of lions, tigers, giraffes, and extra!
Lastly, catch the evening parade and fireworks earlier than calling it a day.
The must-dos if time is tight:
Solely deliberate half a day for Everland? In the event you’re not a FOMO freak, it is going to be excellent news to know that the perfect of Everland might be conquered inside simply 4 hours. Skip the kiddy Magic Land fully and simply deal with American and European Adventures.
*Professional-tip: Ask theme park workers for shortcuts and the quickest routes to your supposed places.
9) Rides which require high up $ with the T-money
Earlier on, we talked about the Robotic VR Trip that was a paid facility. Aside from that, there are different paid amenities inside the park which are price your bucks.
Gyro VR. Credit score: samsungcnt
The Gyro VR, one other VR journey, brings gamers on an alien-invasion journey with its 360º spinning rig. Just like Robotic VR, there’s a charge of ₩5,000/pax for every journey.
Different paid amenities embrace 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 you probably have sufficient time and credit in your T-Cash.
10) Consuming in Everland
There are lots of meals stalls inside Everland’s varied themed zones. In case you are 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 outside 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 (brief rib patties) with each course menu ordered. Additionally, theme park staples reminiscent of Turkey Leg and Churros are additionally obtainable at varied snack stands inside the park.
*Professional-tip: Outdoors meals might be introduced into Everland, in order that saves you some cash as everyone knows meals in theme parks might 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 getting into rides, nevertheless, 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 ultimate purchases as it’s situated simply subsequent to the principle entrance/exit.
*Professional-tip: Go away your procuring to the final to save lots of time! Since Grand Emporium has most, if not all, of the merchandise you discover within the smaller present outlets of every themed space anyway.
12) Seasonal Occasions
After we visited Everland in October, the complete theme park was embellished with Halloween components. 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. A further Halloween-themed zone, Blood Metropolis, was additionally arrange.
In it, there are actions reminiscent of haunted homes, VR rides, and video games for company. The T-Categorical, Amazon Categorical, and Horror Safari continued their operations effectively after sundown. Experiencing the rides within the evening does add to the fun and scare issue.
Do look out for upcoming festive occasions in the course of the Christmas interval if you’re planning a visit to Korea this year-end when Everland transforms into an enormous winter wonderland. Additionally, though sure rides can be closed throughout winter, there can be sledding actions arrange in Everland!
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