get off at Jamsil Station and you’ll be there =D.
so rome-mantic!
socks vending machine *jaws drop*.
the entry fee’s ain’t cheap. to be honest, even more expensive than Everland. but because we are long term residents here so we have a lot of discount cards and stuff. but as of that day, we went in for only 10,000won!! =3. it’s normally 40,000won, that’s like 120ringgit D=. after 4 it’s 9,000won cheaper haha.
you need to hold your pass whenever. because they do not give you a wristband PFFT. quite stupid if you ask me. some people bought tags to put these in so they can wear them on their neck and save the trouble of flashing it everytime you ride a ride.
the entrance!
there was a “K-Pop” performance on the Garden Stage upon entry but performed by Caucasians hahahaha.
the famous ice rink!!! where a part of Fullhouse was filmed =3. I watched fullhouse like 5 times when I was a kid so this skating rink mean a lot to me pfft. very romantic spot hahaha. except I can’t skate T_T.
apparently the sphere will open up on some special days and it’s one of the biggest attraction where some hot air balloon comes out.
sorry Jia Yii don’t keel me =P.
TADAH! very Disney to me except a little smaller haha. but still as pretty anyway!
Lotte Castle!
Koreans and their couple dressings. they are all over. not only in Lotte. trust me. some goes to the extreme until every single detail must be the same. normally around the Sinchon area couple shoes and t-shirts are very popular but some….. even the pants, bags must be the same. =S. look damn weird. either the guy look gay or the girl look tomboy haha. there was one couple where they wore same girly slippers. I couldn’t stop laughing.
DO YOU REMEMBER RAIN RUNNING THROUGH THIS BRIDGE IN FULLHOUSE?!
Gyro Swing. look damn scary, but it’s actually pretty alright =D. but yeah, a LITTTTTLEEEEEE scary. =3.
I went on a Saturday but surprisingly the queues weren’t as long as I expected. but still had to wait for like 30mins-an hour for the popular ones. so.. during the free time.. I take pictures.. of myself.
decent picture of Jia Yii. =D. we’re the same age but why do I look so much older!
I actually sat on this D=. it’s like the Salero Shot in Genting, Malaysia. which I have never actually been on but heard from my sister that going up is much scarier than dropping. I MUST AGREE.
this is fun but I wasn’t too interested =P. I prefer the scarier stuff hehe.
this look scary from the picture but I guarantee you that it is nothing. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!! =P.
Koreans are number 1 for vandalism. they should be awarded for it. this light was probably so high up that only a 200cm guy can touch it. and yet it’s still filled with “nakseo” which means scribble.
Comet Express is a MUST RIDE! no matter how long you gotta wait for it. haha. because it’s worth it. I waited for about 40minutes. it was really good. dark and pretty fast. because it’s dark it’s fun. you don’t know when it’ll hit a sharp corner and it’ll just take you by surprise.
and queuing for another ride. the most famous ride. queued for about an hour. my friend came here last time and waited for almost 3 hours lol.
and it’s the Atlantis Adventure! but there’s a story behind it. where I didn’t know before riding it until I told my Korean friend about how awesome this ride was. and she told me about it. =S. now if I go back I would really think twice. or hold on the bar tight. real tight.
apparently there was already 3 cases of people slipping off their seat during their ride and 2 died. this was REALLY FAST. no joke. once it starts. it’s like fast all the way without pausing. but it was really really really good. I would place this as the 2nd scariest other than T-express in Everland. this is fast and steep but their steep falls aren’t too high up so.. =D.
but ride it for it’s speed. they used to have no personal belt but now they do! =D.
anyways towards the indoor. was afraid it might rain so we went for the outdoor rides first which got me tan tan tan T_T.
only when we are inside I discovered the MAGIC PASS! seriously, go get this for Atlantis because that ride requires the longest wait. just scan your ticket and get the magic pass where they will provide you with a time usually within 2 hours. but for the 2 hours you cannot apply for another magic pass.
Cinderella! what are you doing in Lotte! go back to Disney! =P. oh wait. this isn’t Cinderella. D=.
absolutely love how pretty it is. =3.
ride which was closed T_T. but shouldn’t be too nice since it wasn’t among the famous few where you can take a magic pass.
when I saw the carrousel I immediately thought of PSY’s Gangnam Style. and later on I saw some people filming the Gangnam Style dance HAHAHAHAH.
just had to line up for this!
this was the most boring ride. but it was fun because me and Jia Yii tried talking normally on the ride. even when we were upside down hahahah. we just started blabbering random stuff and see who could sound most normal hahah.
when it’s near 8, you should save your spots!
FOR DA PARADE!
if you’re boring you wouldn’t understand the fun part about the parade. only people with a little kid somewhere inside them will like it =P.
they are like celebrities.
phail T_T.
there was some vehicle blowing bubbles and when you pop the bubbles smoke will come out *sparkly eyes*. well they blow the bubble with smoky air so…… it’s very miraculous to see how the smoke is trapped in the bubble.
if only I was wearing red (or something matching) I would buy that.
HAHAHAHHAHA. ever seen a guy with a ribbon.. and a veil?
but right before you leave, please remember to go back outdoors to take a picture with the beautifully lit castle.
because it’s really pretty.
overall if you were to ask me to compare Everland with Lotte I would still pick Everland though the only few rides worth sitting there is T-Express, Safari and the skiing cable car thingy. but the thing is there’s a zoo and it’s much huger and much more to see. here, come here at 2pm and you’d still get to ride all of the games before it closes. but I got to say, most of the rides here are pretty damn amazing. especially the Viking here. it’s so bloody scary. I’ve never been so scared on Viking before. and their spinning cup is awesome. really, it’s different. there’s no which is better as they give a different feel. if you don’t have the whole day then go to Lotte World, if you do, then Everland. that’s my advice.
Everland – more of a zoo and theme park combined. the scariest Roller Coaster is there.
Lotte World – all about the rides!
and a very very lame video. haha. Manglish FTW.
thanks for taking us to Lotte!!! Because of this entry, I had the hugest impulse to watch full house again and again….i miss rain and song hye kyo!!!! btw, you look great!!!!
I laughed over people doing Gangnam style at the carousel. I’ve never been to Lotte since I always went to Everland whenever I go there but I think it’s about time. I need to look for Jaejoong’s scribble while they were filming Protect the Boss there. By the way, most of Stairway to Heaven was filmed there too. I especially remember the scene on the skating rink where Choi Ji Woo and Kwon Sang Woo kissed. Gah! I’m squealing while thinking about it. haha!
Wow totally looks like fun! This is definitely on my to-do list when i go to Korea =) btw, your dress is soooo cute! I’m sure Korea has such cute dresses *jelly* haha
Hi Jamie, looks like you’re having so much fun in Seoul! Jamie, this is a new place I saw in one of the ‘running man’ shows. I dono whether you’ve covered it or not. Check-it out!
http://www.stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/events/3d-live-events/2180-a-new-kinect-theme-4d-park-opens-in-seoul.html
I was there.. back in 2003! Almost 10 years ago, and I can’t really recall much. 😛
Nice photos!
OMG! this place is way too awesome! really, i need to go Korea for vacation wey! =P
Hiya great blog you have there! I am a new reader and have been reading your blog about Yonsei (I’m still at the April entries) because I just started my Yonsei exchange in August. Curious to know, are you still a student here?
Omg the rides sound so awesome! It’s like a combination of Disneyland and Thorpe park (London) combined! 😀 Disneyland rides are super kiddy and no fun 🙁 and the only awesome thing are the deco and parades and stuff (went to Tokyo D land+sea twice)
Didn’t go lotte world in my Seoul trip but I imagine it to be quite difficult since I’m no good at Korean (& no personal korean translator haha)
Hi 🙂 I’m going to Seoul at the end of July and since it’s summer I think I will go to Lotte World instead of Everland. Was it enough to ride the good attractions when you entered the park at 4 PM? I’m considering getting the late admission ticket too hehe.
By the way, nice dress! Looks so good with the pretty background ~ 🙂