Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Seoul-searching - Day 10 (of 12) of our South Korea Adventure - Everland Resort

It was a lovely day to go to Everland.  We went to Gangnam for our Bus 5002 ride. Lo and behold, the line was longer than expected.  We waited for about 30 minutes for our turn.  It took us around an hour before we finally arrived at Everland's grounds.  But a shuttle brought us to the Park.  And there were droves of people. Talk about going on a weekday.  So we lined up for our tickets (they have a special lane for foreigners) and went in.

This outing was extra special because we went with a Filipino family friend.  We went together with the Baldonados - 4 on 4. We really had a grand time.  Below are the top attractions that we tried.

1. K Pop Hologram
We enjoyed the hologram concert of Super Junior. It really felt like the boy band was performing live, especially since there was a legion of teenagers screaming their lungs out right in front of us.

2. Racing Coaster
We had a grand time in this 4-year old friendly roller coaster.


3. Sky Cruise
We rode a cable from American Adventure to European Adventure.

4. Magic Garden
It was so beautiful. The garden was full of tulips in various colors.  It was even more beautiful than the tulips in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay.

5. Festival Train
We were able to take in more of the view because we rode this. It toured us around the Magic Garden.

6. Madagascar Live!
We were able to catch Alex and the gang in a live musical presentation.  The whole thing was in Korean though but we don't really mind because it was very entertaining.

7. Safari World
The place where we experienced the living nature with wild animals asuch as lions, tigers and bears while riding inside an enclosed shuttle.

8. Amazon Express
We rode a floating buggy that led us to an exciting journey through a 580-meter jungle. Although we were protected by a plastic cover, we still got wet! But no one's complaining.

9. Lost Valley
One of Everland's newest attraction.  We rode an amphibious car and met some exotic wild animals from around the world in an ultra-large safari-like attraction. 

10. Moonlight Parade
Much like Disney's Electric Parade, this gave us a spectacle of lights.

11. Skyway
We got a lift from an open chair-ride from European Adventure to American Adventure.

12. Rolling X Train
Ramir and R, rode this exciting super-fast roller coaster with two 360-degrees complete revolutions for two consecutive times.  They even forgot to take a photoIf this is not enjoyment, I don't know what is.

The park closed at around 10pm, and we left around that time.  The kids were still high from all the rides. We rode the Everline going back to our respective hostels.

Things you might need to know:
1. Everland Resort is at 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

2. Going by bus to Everland Resort

Take Subway Line 2 (green). Go down at Gangnam Station, take exit 10
Walk to Ride Bus 5002 to Everland (this stop is near Krispy Kreme and Who.a.u Clothing shop)
Approximate time from Gangnam to Everland: 40-50 minutes
Bus fare (one way): KW2,000 

3. Going by train to Everland Resort
Take Subway Bundang Line to Giheung Station
From Giheung Station, transfer to Yongin-Everline, go down at Jeondae Everland Station (last stop), take exit 3.
Everline operation hours: 5:30-23:30

4.  There's a free shuttle from Everland Station and Everland bus stop to Everland Resort (and vice versa)

5. Everland Resort Entrance fees:
KW46,000 adult, KW3,600 child

6. Everland Resort Operating Hours (Spring):
9:30am to 22:00


1 comment:

  1. We had so much fun with your family, too! Thanks a lot, Amiga!

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