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'''Everland Resort''' is a [[theme park]] in [[Yongin]], a city in [[Gyeonggi-do]] province, [[South Korea]].
'''Everland Resort''' is a [[theme park]] in [[Yongin]], a city in [[Gyeonggi-do]] province, [[South Korea]].
'''''Bang A Fat Chick.'''''

Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. In 2007, Everland ranked tenth in the world for amusement park attendance<ref>[http://www.connectingindustry.com/downloads/pwteaerasupp.pdf]</ref>. Along with its main attractions, Everland also includes a [[zoo]] and a [[water park]] known as Caribbean Bay. Everland is operated by [[Samsung Everland]], which is a subsidiary of the [[Samsung Group]].
Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. In 2007, Everland ranked tenth in the world for amusement park attendance<ref>[http://www.connectingindustry.com/downloads/pwteaerasupp.pdf]</ref>. Along with its main attractions, Everland also includes a [[zoo]] and a [[water park]] known as Caribbean Bay. Everland is operated by [[Samsung Everland]], which is a subsidiary of the [[Samsung Group]].


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Everland Resort
Korean name
Hangul
에버랜드 리조트
Revised RomanizationEbeoraendeu Rijoteu
McCune–ReischauerEbǒraendǔ Rijot'ǔ
Everland Resort
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Coordinates37°17′44″N 127°12′14″E / 37.295632°N 127.203999°E / 37.295632; 127.203999{{#coordinates:}}: cannot have more than one primary tag per page
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Websiteeverland.co.kr

Everland Resort is a theme park in Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi-do province, South Korea. Bang A Fat Chick. Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. In 2007, Everland ranked tenth in the world for amusement park attendance[1]. Along with its main attractions, Everland also includes a zoo and a water park known as Caribbean Bay. Everland is operated by Samsung Everland, which is a subsidiary of the Samsung Group.

Some say the park is a low-scale copy of Disneyland, noting the architecture, scale, themes, and general atmosphere.[2]

The name of the park is of note, as the name "Everland" is English. In Korean, the name is approximated as "Ebeoraendeu" - in other words, there is no authentic Korean name for the park. This park was formerly called "Ja Yeon Nong Won" which roughly means "Nature Farm". Its former English name was "Farmland".[3]

T Express

Main article: T Express

The T Express, debuted in 2006, is the first wooden roller coaster and the largest of any kind in South Korea. The T Express is the 6th longest wooden coaster in the world at 5,838 feet long. It is also the steepest, with the first drop inclined at 77 degrees. Its name comes from the logo of conglomerate SK Corporation's SK Telecom service.

Characteristics & Records of T Express (2008)

  • South Korea's first wooden roller coaster
  • World's steepest wooden roller coaster (77 degrees)
  • Drop : 57m (7th in the world)
  • Attraction time : 3min 00sec (the longest in Asia, 7th in the world)
  • Air time : 12 times (the most air times in South Korea)
  • Altitude : 56m (the highest in Asia, 3rd in the world)
  • Maximum Speed : 104km/h (the fastest in Asia, 8th in the world)
  • [+] Gravity Force : 4.5g
  • [-] Gravity Force : -1.2g

Everland

Everland is divided into 5 distinct zones; Global Fair, Zoo-Topia, European Adventure, Magic Land and American Adventure.

Global Fair

Global Fair is primarily a place for food, souvenirs and pictures as visitors make their way into and out of the park. There are many shops, and restaurants as well as special services such as stroller rental and lockers.

Zoo-Topia

Zoo-Topia is an animal themed portion. There is a petting zoo, pony rides, and animal shows. There is also a small zoo with polar bears, sea lions, penguins, bears, tigers and primates. A safari bus ride is available which shows animals such as ligers and bears roaming in a contained habitat. The visitors are caged up in the bus. Amazon Express is a raft ride, where most visitors get wet to varying degrees. The petting zoo provides animals such as goats and sheep to pet. Kosik, one of Zoo-topia's elephants, made headlines when he demonstrated an ability to imitate Korean words.

European Adventure

European Adventure has many restaurants in various European styles. The architecture imitates different European styles. There is a flower garden encircled by a train, games and arcades. A favorite attraction here is the Mystery Mansion in which visitors can shoot at the ghosts. In March 2008, a new ride named, "T Express" was added. It is the first roller-coaster in Korea to be constructed out of wood.

Magic Land

Magic land is an elaborate array of buildings and rides. There is a portion called Aesop's Village where the characters and themes are primarily drawn from the fables of Aesop. The Ferris wheel here provides a spectacular view of the whole park. There is also a log ride, a futuristic flying ride, and a robot ride. With the rides, there are many restaurants and stands.

American Adventure

Themes from American history are presented in this portion of the park. There are 2 Wild West rides, including the "Eagle's Fortress" thrill ride, and the rodeo. In Rock Ville the theme is the 1950s and its music. The Double Rock Spin is a main attraction as live bands play near the Rolling X-Train, a roller coaster located within the park.

Roller coasters

Ride Year Opened Manufacturer Description
T Express 2008 Intamin AG South Korea's highest, fastest, longest, steepest roller coaster. Also South Korea's first wooden coaster.

It has world's steepest wooden roller coaster record (77 degrees, 2009)

Eagle Fortress 1992 Arrow Dynamics South Korea's first suspended coaster. Reached up to 40 miles per hour (64km/h) by a trim brake on the drop when opening, but now reaches 52 miles per hour (85km/h) by eliminating the trim brake.
Rolling-X Train 1988 Arrow Dynamics (Trains built by Vekoma) Built for the celebration of 1988 Seoul Olympics. Two loops and two corkscrews. Former name was "Fantasy Express"
Herky & Timmy's Racing Coaster 2005 Vekoma A Family roller coaster placed in Aesop's village.
Dragon Coaster 1987 Zamperla A two circuit powered roller coaster.

Everland Speedway

Everland Speedway is South Korea's first racing track. The speedway has held racing events of various scales. It also gives opportunities to experience and enjoy race car driving for ordinary people with no previous racing experience.

Caribbean Bay

Main article: Caribbean Bay

Caribbean Bay is South Korea's largest (2010) water park. The outdoor zone is not open all year due to weather conditions (Winter and Rainy Seasons). The aquatic center(inside) opens all year. It is divided into 5 distinct zones.

Wild River

Wild River (opened at 2008 summer) is a zone for more advanced water play. It has 6 water tube slides including the Tower Bumerango.

Sea Wave

Main attraction in the Sea Wave zone is the Wave Pool. It generates 2.4m artificial waves. It also has a sandy rest zone.

Aquatic Center

Aquatic Center is an indoor zone in Caribbean Bay. It has several normal pools, 3 water slides, indoor wave pool, spas, and saunas. It is open all year.

Fortress

Fortress is a water-themed ride. It has streaming pool (called ‘Lazy Pool’), a Surfing Ride, an Adventure pool and spas.

Bay Slide

Bay Slide is a water ride located within the park. It has 6 tube rides and 3 water bobsleighs.

  • View of a crouching tiger from a Safari Adventure bus
    View of a crouching tiger from a Safari Adventure bus
  • The skyline ride (like a ski lift) is a popular way to get from one section of Everland to another
    The skyline ride (like a ski lift) is a popular way to get from one section of Everland to another
  • Children riding on the camel at Everland
    Children riding on the camel at Everland
  • A scene of the animal nursery at the zoo at Everland
    A scene of the animal nursery at the zoo at Everland
  • A meerkat relaxing at zootopia at Everland
    A meerkat relaxing at zootopia at Everland
  • Everland at dusk
    Everland at dusk

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Cochran, Jason (2007-08-14). "AT A THEME PARK IN KOREA, EVERYTHING'S STRANGELY FAMILIAR SMALL WORLD". New York Post. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  3. ^ http://kin.naver.com/qna/detail.nhn?d1id=9&dirId=90103&docId=74286128&qb=7J6Q7Jew64aN7JuQ&enc=utf8&section=kin&rank=12&sort=0&spq=0&sp=2&pid=f/Al8loi5UCssucYZbdsss--497117&sid=S-igvm%40b%40EsAADvtCUw
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