Everland has been on our list of things to do in Korea since we got here, and we finally made it there a few weeks ago. The whole park is filled with all things adorable and aesthetic, and it’s also home to the single scariest roller coaster I think I’ve ever been on. Seriously. It was the kind of coaster where afterwards I thought – I wouldn’t ride it again and I don’t think I’m glad I rode it at all!
Everland Korea
Let’s be honest: I’m a Disney person. I grew up going to the Disney parks every few years, I dragged my husband to Disneyland California for our fifth wedding anniversary, and we’ve brought our kids to Disney three separate times. And so, as a Disney person, I will compare every single park we visit to Disney. And nothing really measures up.
That being said, Everland Korea was THE most Disney-esque park I have been to, besides an actual Disney park. It’s clear that Everland is more than just a bunch of rides and attractions – they are trying to create a whole experience. And they completely succeed. Everything was well-planned out and thought through, down to every last detail.
Our kids loved exploring the park, seeing all the cute things (and of course all the amazing “selfie spots” throughout the park), and riding the rides. And the big kids loved getting daring and riding both of the big roller coasters (although they were on my side when it came to the big wooden coaster… it’s just a little TOO intense for our liking!).
Because we only spent a day at the park – and because we were unable to arrive at the park before about noon – we weren’t able to see everything. We didn’t see any of the “zoo” section of the park, which I think we would have really enjoyed. But you can bet that we will be back sometime very, very soon!
’til next time…
Ash
Things to know about visiting Everland Korea
Directions: We pasted 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 에버랜드로 199 into Naver and it took us right to the main entrance of the park.
Parking: Because we were there on a warm Saturday, the parking lots close to the main entrance were already filled up, so we followed the signs (and the workers who were directing people) to one of the satellite lots a short drive away. From there we caught the free shuttle from our parking lot to the main entrance. There were even bathrooms right by the shuttle pick-up area, which we appreciated after spending an hour in the car!
Cost: We spent ₩4,700 for tolls (each way) to get to Everland. Once we arrived at the main entrance, we went to the information desk for foreigners where they helped us get our tickets. Prices for park admission range from ₩46,000 – ₩68,000 per adult, depending on the day and time of year that you visit. Likewise, the price for children ranges from ₩36,000 – ₩58,000 per child. Check the Everland Resort website (and translate it to English) for more information ahead of time and visit the foreigner information desk (right outside the main entrance to the park) upon your arrival.
Accessibility: The entire park is easily accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, although sometimes you have to walk a little extra to find ways around the stairs. The grounds of Everland are littered with hills, which may impact what kind of stroller you want to bring. We brought our small umbrella strollers, but we saw many Koreans walking around with wagon-strollers, which is what we would opt for the next time we go.
Food and shopping: Finding snacks and food was not something we struggled with at Everland. The number of different restaurants and snack stands was quite the sight, and I wouldn’t have expected anything less from a Korean theme-park. In addition to plenty of food options, there are gift shops EVERYWHERE. So if you’re going with little kids, just be aware that they will probably want to stop at every gift shop. Overall, we found the prices of souvenirs to be reasonable for a theme-park, and you can bet we got some cutesy hats and headbands!
Height Requirements: We had a couple of kids that were SO CLOSE to the right height for some of the big rides, but not quite tall enough. They were bummed out, but I felt like there was still plenty for them to do. I won’t make a list of all the height requirements for each of the attractions, but I recommend looking them up and measuring your kids before you go.
For Visitors with Little Kids: While there was plenty to do for all ages, we found it challenging to visit Everland with five young kids. Because so many of the rides require each child to be accompanied by an adult (meaning one adult per child), it was challenging to find anything that I could ride with the two toddlers while Brandon was off with the big kids. Would it keep us from going back? No. But I think it’s something to be aware of if you’re visiting with young kids.
