Conquer Lotte World in Korea like a Pro

When in Seoul, you’ve gotta do the Korean Disneyland – Lotte World! Whether you’re travelling with your whole crew, want a magic memory for the kids, or you’re a kidult with an aptness for adrenaline, Lotte World is your world. 

This all-weather theme park has indoor and outdoor elements, Korea’s largest aquarium, a folk museum, oh – AND the 5th tallest building in the world! Thrill-seekers can experience drops of up to 70 meters or take it easy and watch the beguiling Beluga whale.

Lotte World is split into two zones. The indoor area is called Lotte World Adventure and is home to 22 different rides, parades and shows. The outdoor area, Magic Island, is built in the middle of the Seokchon Lake and boasts 17 different rides. Download the Lotte World Magic Pass app for show timings and special events. Don’t let your stuff cramp your style – lockers are available for all visitors at 9 different spots across the park! If you’re visiting with a bub, rent a stroller if you don’t want to BYO!

When you arrive, head to the central information counter at Lotte World Adventure 1F to get bracelets for your kids. These help park handlers identify them if they wander off. Adventure 1F and Magic Island also have amenities for nappy changing and feeding, as well as sinks, bottle cleaners, water purifiers and microwaves!

Theme parks are all about the adrenaline rush; the addictive, heart-thumping, stomach-dropping feeling! Plus, if you’re there for a date, what better excuse to hold your crush’s hand than on a scary ride? Here are some of our favourite thrilling rides at Lotte World Adventure:

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See Lotte World upside down as you go through a 360-degree loop. Heads up – the ride stops at its peak, so prepare yourself! 

Location: Lotte World Adventure 1F

Thrill Meter: 4/5

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Virtual Reality (VR) Fantasia is an adventure with a difference. Escape from a zombie-filled laboratory or conquer the track like a Formula One driver all with the help of motion stimulation and wind effects. It’s better than reality!

Location: Lotte World 3F

Thrill Meter: 3.5/5

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Rotating at 360-degrees and even up to 540-degrees in some parts, this is THE ride for adrenaline lovers. The coaster goes through buildings so you’ll need to nurse that near-miss feeling that ups the thrill factor.

Location: Lotte World Adventure 2F

Thrill Factor: 5/5

If the thrill is not what you seek, gather your don’t-devils and try one of these rides that’ll still get you excited without you peeing your pants!

Take the perfect Instagram selfie while riding one of the wooden horses. It’s a great way to rest your weary feet after conquering those heart-thumping rides!

Location: Lotte World Adventure 1F

Thrill Factor: 0/5

Get a birds-eye-view of the park as you sail around in your hot air balloon! Look down on the colourful funscape and see if you can spot your favourite rides.

Location: Lotte World Adventure 4F

Thrill Factor: 2.5/5

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All aboard the Adventures of Sinbad as you sail through the Amazon tropical forests. See Sinbad fight three-headed dragons and skeletons. It’s mighty fun me-mateys!

Location: Lotte World Adventure 1F

Thrill Factor: 2/5

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For a change of pace, don’t miss the Lotte World parade every day at 2pm on the first floor of the Adventure indoor park. From March to June, it’s masquerade-themed with a dazzle of masked dancers gliding across the floor. From June to August, revel with the Rio Samba dancers as they strut their fiery moves down the street. From September to October, catch the ghosts and ghouls as they attempt to scare the bejeebers out of you. And of course, get merry with the Christmas-themed parade from November to December.

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This spectacular lights and fireworks display features electronic aerial balloons, flying lanterns, and crazy costumes galore. The show goes for 30 minutes every night, and 8 lucky kids are randomly selected to participate.

Location: Lotte World Adventure 1F

Time: 8pm Daily

So you’re in Lotte World during Halloween? Have a haunting great time at the Horror Halloween event! Come darkness – zombies roam the park in search of tasty humans. Other rides will be spookified to heighten your Halloween experience. For little ones, take the scare down a notch at the Halloween parade with costumed characters and themed menus.

Now you’ve conquered everything indoors, head outdoors for more great times. Here are some thrill rides you can’t miss.

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This jungle-themed ride will take you back to the Jurassic Era as you sail around the park. Prepare yourselves for that big splash when your log boat plunges into the waterfall!

Location: Magic Island

Thrill Factor: 3/5

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Arguably the most popular ride in the whole park, there’s a reason why it gets top billing! Zoom at speeds of 72km per hour, then brace for the ultimate thrill when the coaster soars 20 metres down a 72-degree angle!

Location: Magic Island

Thrill Factor: 4/5

Freefall from 70 metres up at a speed of 100km/hour! The drop happens so fast, you’ll get that sinking feeling. Hold the handles of your shoulder restraints for dear life!

Location: Magic Island

Thrill Factor: 5/5

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This Tarzan-like experience sees you seated, and strapped in, as you swing up to a height of 42 metres! Make sure you try and keep your eyes open so you can see beautiful Seokchon Lake and surrounds while you swing from side to side.

Location: Magic Island

Thrill Factor: 5/5

Photo Credit: Lotte World

No trip to an amusement park is complete unless you stuff yourself on treats. Check out the adorable bear-shaped fairy floss or lick a Lotty-shaped popsicle to beat the heat.

At Lotte World, you can also take one-of-a-kind photos at hidden photo zones. These backgrounds are optical illusions so you can trick your friends and take souvenir snaps.

Once you’ve conquered the theme park, take on the other Lotte World features. From Beluga whales to traditional Korean folk games and even a glass-bottomed observatory.

At the Lotte World Folk Museum, learn about Korea’s rich culture and history, dating back to the stone age. Check out the historical figures recreated as miniatures, and get interactive with traditional games like Tu-Ho.

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An underwater world awaits at the Lotte World Aquarium; Korea’s largest indoor aquarium. With over 650 species of sea creatures, see family favourites like Dory and Nemo, as well as rare Beluga Whales and 2-metre-long Grey Nurse Sharks!

Take the world’s fastest elevator to the Seoul Sky observation deck on the 123rd floor. Walk around this vertigo-inducing glass-floored deck if you dare and watch the world pass you by while suspended over a bustling city intersection.

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Make a night of it at the Lotte World Hotel! Kids will love the Lotty and Lorry themed rooms; even the bathroom features fun characters. Grown-ups can enjoy the stunning view over the theme park.

Take the Seoul Subway to Jamsil Station (Seoul Subway Line 2,8) and take exit 4. Lotte World is directly connected to the station! If you’re taking public transport while in Korea, Klook yourself a South Korea Railplus Transport Card. Use it in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Busan and Chungcheong-do. You can also use this card to pay at convenience stores!

Rain, rain – go away! To avoid disappointment over closed rides, check the weather forecast and the official website for ride closures before you go! Remember, your Klook tickets are open-dated, so you can wait for the weather to be on your side.

Lotte World is popular, so be prepared to use your waiting muscles. Skip the queue with a Magic Pass and make advanced reservations for selected rides using the Magic Pass app or a Magic Pass kiosk. Register your validated ticket, select the attraction and desired time from the list, and you’re all set! Magic Pass can only be used once per ride. Download the Magic Pass app and get 3 extra rides with Magic Pass perks!

We’ve put our comparison hat on to help with your decision: Lotte World Or Everland? Which Korea Theme Park Should You Visit? In terms of rides, Lotte has over 40 of them, both indoors and outdoors while Everland is Korea’s biggest theme park with a whopping 5 zones and the rides tend to be larger. Location-wise, Lotte lies near Jamsil Station, which you can reach on public transport whereas Everland is an hour from the city centre. The lines at both are busy during weekends, but Lotte feels more crowded because it’s smaller. To skip the queue at Lotte, use the Magic Pass or a Q Pass at Everland. When it comes to crappy weather, as a general rule, Lotte is less likely to be affected, and when it comes to cost, it looks like this:

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