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https://www.everland.com/everland/announcement/CNT-7A927603-E186-44A2-BC7B-B2F82BABA57B/01 Just got informed of sad news. Fu Bao, a panda, will be going back to China in early April. It's stated that Fu Bao will be moving to Sichuan Province in China.

Just visited and experienced this myself! It was an amazing ride I've ever had. I will try to take more photos so I can describe some trip report for you.

Breaking News: Everland's 'Magic Tree' (which you can see after getting into the park) caught fire. Thankfully, there are no injuries, and currently it's under investigation what caused a fire. https://news.nate.com/view/20230512n29250 According to the Korean media, this 'Magic Tree' fire was quickly extinguished in 25 minutes, thanks to combined efforts of Everland firefighting team and firefighter from Incheon Songdo Fire Station. (Article has a photo of firefighter from Incheon Songdo Fire Station, who aided Everland firefighting team in their firefighting efforts.) He was in off-duty at that time, so he visited Everland with his wife and son. Everland proposed that they will provide new cloth for him, but he refused, stating that he already has one. One member in online Everland community posted the aftermath of fire. It's a tragedy this famous tree got damaged by blaze.

South Korea is facing unfortunate controversy due to 'Fast Pass' system. It started as one professor throwing a question in television program: "In capitalist society, more and more people buy time with money, and are these moves can be justified?" Some people who didn't agree with fast pass system stated these opinions: "If the person who came later enters first, it will be difficult for the children to understand." "The problem is some people use money to take away someone else's time." However, I have to say, this Fast Pass system is necessary, for several reasons. 1. "The problem is some people use money to take away someone else's time." -This is why many theme parks divide the line of fast pass with stand-by, so fast pass guests doesn't negatively affect stand-by guests. 2. "If the person who came later enters first, it will be difficult for the children to understand." -Then, how would you tell children about VIP tours, Backstage tours and other exclusive experiences? 3. People like foreign tourists and people who came from really far like countryside needs fast pass, as their visit can be final visit. Surely, I don't know why this became center of controversy in my country. I'm extremely confused...

I managed to obtain some videos of Lotte World new attraction: 'PUBG Battlegrounds World Agent', by Triotech. On May 2, C-130 transport plane took 50 lucky VIPs to island of Erangel for early experience. I will show the video taken by one of the VIPs. C-130 transport plane will officially start taking general public guests from May 5 (Children's Day in South Korea). Height limit: 140cm or taller, 120cm~140cm can be admitted with an adult. Due to 'PUBG Battlegrounds' theme, all employees working in this attraction will give you orders in military fashion, so don't be surprised. 'PUBG Battlegrounds World Agent' theme story: Guests, thinking about having a great time as PVP player of PUBG Battlegrounds, board on C-130 transport plane set to travel to the battleground on the island of Erangel. However, debris from an explosion near an abandoned nuclear facility hits the plane and forces it to crash land at the Sosnovka Military Base. https://pubg.fandom.com/wiki/Erangel/Sosnovka_Military_Base Guests survive the crash, but unknown enemies ambush them. Guests have to fight the enemies with their guns, and must escape back to Lotte World at any cost. Shooting area 1: Street Fight Shooting area 2: Gunfight on the moving truck Video of C-130 transport plane: Video of full experience:

Here's official departure schedule of C-130 transport plane to the island of Erangel. 1. May 2: Exclusive Private VIPs, selected from the event. From April 18 to April 25, Lotte world got Google form from interested people. Anyone who are interested in the experiencing this event early, have to submit Google Form. Lotte World officially announced special VIPs who will be taken on private exclusive early tour of the attraction on April 26, to total of 50 people. These 50 lucky VIPs will take early flight to island of Erangel on May 2. 2. May 5 (Children's Day in South Korea): C-130 transport plane will officially start to take general public to the island of Erangel. Be warned, to travel to island of Erangel, you have to be taller than 120cm. Got some recent photos, thanks to local media. 1. C-130 transport plane: C-130 transport plane takes off after guests board in. However, debris from an explosion near an abandoned nuclear facility hits the plane and forces it to crash land at the Sosnovka Military Base. 2. Street Fight (1st shooting area) 3. Truck (2nd shooting area)

Lotte World in Seoul, South Korea will be opening new attracton: 'PUBG Battlegrounds World Agent' this year. It is the work done combined with Lotte World and Triotech. As you know Triotech is famous for several attractions, including 'XD Dark Ride', which Lotte World already has one. Recently, Lotte World's XD Dark Ride changed its ride film to 'Robot Riot'. Story: Breaking News! Armies of alien robots have descended upon the earth and are wreaking havoc in a bid to take control of the Earth. Famous cities around the world is under attack, with the civilians panicking. Use your gun to take these alien robots down and save the world! Good Luck! Bonus Points (+500): Canister with green light Don't Shoot (-500): Fleeing civilians Now, Here's a main story for today: Triotech officially announced at IAAPA, they're building a new attraction themed as 'PUBG Battlegrounds', world famous PVP game. It will be opening in Lotte World this year, with construction already reaching final steps. It can get 16 people at once. Theme Story: Guests, thinking about having a great time as PVP player of PUBG Battlegrounds, board on C-130 transport plane set to travel to the battleground on the island of Erangel. However, debris from an explosion near an abandoned nuclear facility hits the plane and forces it to crash land at the Sosnovka Military Base. https://pubg.fandom.com/wiki/Erangel/Sosnovka_Military_Base Guests survive the crash, but unknown enemies ambush them. Guests have to fight the enemies with their guns, and must escape back to Lotte World at any cost. https://blog.naver.com/themeparkbuff_blog/222993861268 According to images from famous Korean blogger, this experience will have 2 shooting areas. Shooting area 1: Street Fight Shooting area 2: Gunfight on the moving truck I just realized this experience might be similar to experience of 'Fear The Walking Dead: Survival' in Trans Studio Bali. Located in Indonesia, this indoor amusement park in shopping mall is extremely famous, and currently, this ride is still open, but with some ride name change. Story: Guests are a group of survivors who seek refuge after zombies attacked Bali, Indonesia. However, a leader of shelter sends a bad news that he can't accept guests into the community, due to lack of supplies and survivors. With a new deal, guests are sent into the building basement where they shoot down the zombies while survivors try to collect supplies before leaving to new safe zone in airport. With supplies retrieved, now guests are sent into the truck that sends them into hospital overtaken by zombies and the streets of Bali, where zombies have taken over. Guests must defend themselves using a gun until they successfully arrive into a safe zone in airport. Order: 1. Elevator: Guests ride a elevator down to shelter, only to hear a bad news from a leader of shelter that he can't accept guests into the community, due to lack of supplies and survivors. With a new deal, guests are sent into the building basement where they will shoot down zombies while survivors try to collect supplies. 2. Basement (1st shooting area): Guests take down zombies with their guns to help survivors collect supplies. Later, alarm gets triggered, sending guests into a truck, ready to transport them to new safe zone in the airport. 3. Truck (2nd shooting area): Guests ride on the truck that goes through fallen hospital and streets of Bali. They have to shoot down zombies while truck is taking them to new safe zone in the airport. 4. Safe Zone (End Results): Once truck arrives in the safe zone, guests can see their scores by their pictures taken in the middle of the ride. 'PUBG Battlegrounds World Agent 'expected order: 1. C-130 transport plane: C-130 transport plane takes off after guests board in. However, debris from an explosion near an abandoned nuclear facility hits the plane and forces it to crash land at the Sosnovka Military Base. 2. Street Fight (1st shooting area): Guests hide on the building debris and engage themselves in a gunfight, taking down unknown enemies who ambushes them. 3. Truck (2nd shooting area): Guests ride on the truck, and engage themselves in a gunfight, taking down enemies while truck tries to transport them into escape area. 4. Escape (End Results): Once truck arrives safely back to Lotte World, guests can see their scores by their pictures taken in the middle of the ride.

I found interesting video from ReviewTyme. Apparently, he is frustrated that Disney is making same ride in different place, like Runaway Railway, and Tron LightCycle Run. Some people say parks should have different, unique rides to make themselves special, but for Tron LightCycle Run, I disagree, since due to China's disastrous Zero-Covid policy, I became uncomfortable with visiting China anytime soon, so I hoped Disney could bring the Tron light cycle to the USA, and with that happening, I'm delighted to see it in Magic Kingdom, and I can't wait to go on it. What are your opinion? Should Disney have different unique rides that could be experienced at only one park, or multiple parks so guests can ride it in their town without leaving to another country?

Can't believe even phone's owner was so irresponsible! This is the reason why roller coasters in my country strictly say 'no' to smartphones on the ride. One park I know even displays one damaged smartphone they found below the coaster, adding the fact it hit another rider on the hand, causing the injury. I think it was 'T-Express'. 답글

https://news.naver.com/main/read.naver?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=214&aid=0001173931 Everland just got hit with the disaster, which is criminal case. Woman (who was the guest) detected suspicious activity in the woman's restroom near the Snow Buster (sled riding area). It was revealed that someone was filming secretly with the phone, from the next room. According to victim's statement, culprit was covered with the coat, while trying to act like a woman. He tried to flee to man's restroom, but arrested. According to police, it is assumed that the man used the backdoor of the woman's bathroom to get in there. It was revealed that the culprit was a part-time employee of Everland. According to media, Everland had another incident of spycam last month (for this incident, culprit escaped undetected, and case remains unresolved).

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2022/01/113_321998.html It's extremely tragic event for Everland...

Indian multinational news channel, WION, just released a video report featuring Everland.

The Light of Hope from Sonic Forces It's my favorite, since it raises me up in the pandemic.

Before going to a new park that I don't know, I always check the park's website. In the website, I check for park hours, refurbishment schedule (meaning check which rides will be closed on the day of the visit), complete map of the park, any seasonal events taking place (like Halloween, Christmas), directions to reach the park , shows and parades, whether the park has an official app on the mobile etc. After that, I always make reservation for tickets, so I can go directly to the entrance gate once I arrive. When making reservation, I check for extras that can be added on my purchase, like paid line-jumping (Ex. Express ticket in Universal Studios, Flash Pass in Six Flags) and dining deals. Things I buy in website depends whether the park is easily reachable or takes a lot of time to arrive. If the park is easily reachable, like local theme parks, I always go for a general entry ticket with no extras. On the other hand, if the park is in foreign country or so far away, I always buy extras like VIP ticket so I can have best experience, while making reservation on hotel if I think I need an extra day. In addition, I always check for weather forecast so I don't ruin the day by the rain or inclement weather. Finally, I check for facilities in the park, like restroom, phone recharging service etc. Oh, about phone recharging service...it is the facility that my local theme parks provide. You have to drop some money to use it, but it fully recharges smartphones, so phone battery doesn't go dead in the park. On the day of the visit, arriving at the gate early is theme park survival tip 101. I always rush to the popular rides so I can ride it with less wait time, and after that I look at the map and take some time to determine next ride that I will be riding on. Due to my personality of being shy and not much being a talker, I prefer ordering food in kiosks and mobile. If there is any show or parade that I want to watch, I go to the spot early so I can get a best view. Then, I have fun until the park closing time. This is how I visit the new parks.

https://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&sid1=102&oid=001&aid=0012488346 https://www.everland.com/web/everland/now/news/1222075_10436.html Everland just announced they will be no after-shows (where people come out and get hit by water right after main performance ends) in 'Shooting Water Fun' performance, due to the media article, revealing that authorities alerted the Gyeonggi-do and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to investigate, fearing there is serious risk of virus spread due to lack of social distancing and masks becoming ineffective after getting wet.

Just for a reminder: According to information obtained from Everland Community Cafe in Naver, there are two things to know: 1. Water Park reopening date is set as the first day of March 2020. This means this year's operation of water park is completely finished. 2. Everland will have Halloween Season this year, but there will be no zombies due to the corona. This means there will be no Horror Maze and Horror Safari this year. Only Horror Amazon Express will operate at night time.

Emergency Notice Caribbean Bay has closed down again, after the alert that infected guest visited there on Aug. 18. It was a middle school student who visited there with his friends.

I won't go to theme parks until the cure for the virus is found. I prefer experiencing the full, live theme park, filled with everything I love like parades, shows, character greetings. So for me, just going to theme park this year isn't worth it.

I just got breaking news about Coronavirus in South Korea. Lotte world announced they will be closing their doors following: June 7, June 8, Reopening on June 9. This happened due to the fact that the infected guest visited the park on June 5, last Friday. I checked Facebook and one Lotte World employee asked people to self-isolate if you have visited Lotte World at last Friday. Currently, lots of people are expressing outrage, stating 'who thought it was a good idea to visit a theme park while Coronavirus is at full swing?' In addition, Lotte World announced they will be shutting down 'Kid's Sightseeing Car' and 'Beluga's Talk Show' permanently. Oh, and did I mention that Lotte World also permanently shutdown 'Undersea Kingdom theme park', the theme park that belonged to children, on May 31?

https://blog.naver.com/everland5000/221891310314 According to the news from the Korean blogger and Everland Community Cafe in Naver, Everland got some strong measures to combat Coronavirus. 1. You MUST wear mask to get in. Anyone without masks won't be allowed to enter. No mask, no entry. 2. Your body temperature will be checked upon entry. 3. The following rides are closed until further notice: Hello Turning Adventure, Kidscovery, Ball House, Spooky Fun House, Kids Village, VR Adventure, Shooting Ghost, Lenny's Magic School, Space Tour, Robot VR, Gyro VR 4. All parades and firework shows are canceled. 5. Park changed operation hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6. While waiting for rides, Everland will try to maintain social distancing, so you may have to wait for longer than usual waiting time that is posted outside. 7. Water Park: Caribbean Bay is closed until further notice.

[youtu_be] [/youtu_be] More Info More info and pictures Everland just opened a new attraction called 'Raptor Ranger'. Raptor Ranger is like an escape room, where you have to find five code numbers spread in the area, and put them in to open the exit gate while avoiding raptors. 'Raptor Ranger' theme story: Guests visit the secret army research base, where Raptors are born back to life by modern technology and DNA. This work is called 'Everland Resort's Dinosaur Creation Project'. Everland is making 'Superpower Raptor', or 'Raptor Ranger', which is a special group of raptors that can be used in the military missions. However, we got an emergency. The power of the research base is suddenly cut off, freeing all the raptors from the cage. Raptors are currently roaming around in the area, devouring anyone in the sight. The only hope of your survival is searching the area for the 'Mission Levers'. When you active the 'mission lever', it will reveal one of the five numbers that are needed for escape. There are five mission levers, meaning you have to find five numbers that will open the escape door. Also, time is limited, so be quick or you will be Raptor's next meal. Be in mind, this attraction requires to obtain an entry ticket (no extra charge) from the ticketing area near the attraction. It's the area where 'raptor ranger ticket' sign is posted. In addition, if you wish to use this attraction, be careful about these two important facts: 1. I strongly recommend to visit Everland in the opening time and quickly go to the ticketing area and obtain an entry ticket. The number of entry tickets that are issued each day is limited, so if you come after afternoon, entry ticket could be sold out. Once again, the entry ticket for this attraction is limited, so be quick if you want to experience this attraction. 2. Raptor Ranger is not suitable for little kids and children. This attraction is full of scary raptors, special effects and loud noises that can easily frighten children, and many visitors reported that children and babies burst into tears by the fear. If you are trying to experience this attraction with children or babies, take extra care since they can get scared, and it's not a good idea to experience this attraction with babies and toddlers.

Don't forget, that Gyro VR and Robot VR has changed the ride film. (Both requires riders to purchase a new ticket: only credit/debit card is accepted. Use Kiosk next to ride to buy a ticket and reserve a time.) 1. Robot VR: Homecoming In the future, there is a big aquarium called 'Aqua Dream.' In here, the most popular thing is 'robot fish', a highly intelligent, high-technological robot built in this aquarium. One day, a new fish called 'Discus' appears and offers robot fish to explore the ocean and the outside world. To everyone's surprise, robot fish accepts an offer and the pair start their wonderful journey... 2. Gyro VR: 1 inch VR You discover a strange marble and you're shrunk to the size of 1 inch, like Antman. What adventures and dangers await you? 3. News: 'Lost Valley: Wild Road' will open on April 8. Lost Valley: Wild Road 'Lost Valley: Wild Road' theme story: There is a rumor of animals suddenly vanished with the treasure that contains great power. Lots of explorers and adventurers tried to find the animals and the treasure, but no one managed to find it...until now. Moments ago, George T. Wild and his team of explorers have discovered a new road in Lost Valley, called 'Wild Road'. What animals and adventures are hiding there? Only one way to find out...ride in an exploration vehicle! Tip: Sadly, according to the news from my country, the vehicle will no longer go into the water. 4. Everland issues campaign to wait in the line properly. Everland Waiting Line Campaign Looks like there are still some people cutting in the waiting line. Everland just issued a campaign to ask guests to wait in the line properly. -If you're visiting with the group, all the group members who wish to ride must wait in the line together. Letting other group members to cut in the line later is counted as a line cutting. -If you have to leave the line for the moment for any reason like buying food or using the restroom, let the guests in front and in the back know about it. Don't forget to notify this to the attendant at the entrance, too.

Ride Videos have been discovered. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Theme Story ( with my theme): In Hong Kong Disneyland, right next to Ironman experience, by the Stark Expo, the new section has just opened to the public. It is 'S.H.I.E.L.D. Science and Technology Pavilion', where S.H.I.E.L.D.’s latest technological developments are shown, and shows the guests how S.H.I.E.L.D. uses technology and science to protect our world. However, there is a big emergency situation right now. Arnim Zola, and his forces of Hydra is attacking Stark Tower (Ironman experience), and he also sent an army of Swarmbots to steal the 'data core', which contains highly classified information. I'm S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, trained in Busan, South Korea. As an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., I can tell this is a simultaneous attack launched by Hydra. Tony (Ironman) is currently busy, trying to protect the tower, so Antman and Wasp arrived to help. Your mission is to ride on to 'Dagger (D/AGR – the Defense/Assault Ground Rover)' and use the EMP Blasters on the vehicle to shoot the Swarmbots and defeat Zola. Don't let data core fall into the hands of Hydra! Oh, by the way...about me... For a limited time, S.H.I.E.L.D. recruited new people to be an agent in Busan, South Korea. I gladly answered the call and trained to be an agent. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]At that time, I fought with Red Skull, Viper (Madame Hydra) and MODOK. Red Skull and Viper was captured, but MODOK managed to get away. However, S.H.I.E.L.D. viewed me as worthy enough, so I became a new agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Currently, S.H.I.E.L.D. is recruiting new agents in Bangkok, Thailand.

I got some news in South Korea... 1. Gyeongju World Diving Coaster, 'Draken' opens to the public (First day of May) Draken, the first diving coaster in Korea, opened to the public in the first day of May. The place where Draken is located named as 'Darken Valley'. The theme is based on Norse mythology, taking place after 'Ragnarok', a great battle that resulted in deaths of major gods like Odin, Thor, Freyr etc. Draken Valley Theme Story: It's been years after 'Ragnarok'... Skaði, awaken in 2018, freezes the world with her magic. The only way to stop her magic and save the world is finding the treasure that represents four elements: Water, wind, fire, earth and finally an 'absolute ring', represents 'love'. Our hero, 'Peter' is ordered by 'Odin' to find these treasures and stop Skaði. Actually, you are 'Peter', and I managed to track down locations of these treasures. 1. Water: Snow Park, resist snowstorm and speed! (Note: Only available in Winter) 2. Wind: Dragon Race, resist the powerful flight of baby dragons! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzOCoon_rpk 3. Fire: Klake, Klake is a firebird that 'Thiazi', father of Skaði, transformed to keep you away from the treasure. Resist his powerful attack! 4. Earth: I located the treasure in the rocky mountain of 'Fenrir', near Draken. 5. Absolute Ring, Love: Draken has an absolute ring. Resist his attack and find the ring and save the world! I managed to find some videos by brave thrill-seekers and heroes out there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOCr1u3K4GA Draken is mostly dispatched with the announcement from the speaker. Here is a translation of Draken dispatch announcement: To find the five treasures to save the world...Draken, take off! 2. Everland opens 'Mystery Mansion' after refurbishment Everland opened 'Mystery Mansion', a ride where you shoot ghosts with your gun, after a long refurbishment. Refurbishment made new pre-show, new ride vehicle, and new ride experience including screens. It's in a soft-opening, so it's in some technical difficulties and can close anytime. Mystery Mansion theme story: 300 years ago, this mansion belonged to Count Mysterious. Everyone had a good life, until ghosts, who wanted this place, attacked and took over the mansion. Since residents of mansion didn't have any way to fend off the ghosts, you are called in to take care of ghosts. Your mission is to take out ghosts with the guns, mounted on the ride vehicle. The residents, including the butler who takes charge of pre-show, are counting on you. Take out ghosts and save the mansion! Tip: Shoot ghosts, and you must work together to take down the final ghost. Be quick, or final ghost will get away and you will lose. Take down the final ghost in time to save the mansion, or else the ghost will escape and you won't be able to save the mansion. 3. Lotte World Gyro Drop VR: Zombie Drop opens to the public Age limit: 15 years old, height limit: 130cm www.lotteworld.com/notice/view.asp?cmsCd=CM0051&ntNo=476 Lotte World Gyro Drop has opened new VR experience for riders. The new VR experience is called 'Zombie Drop'. Go up to the drop tower and plunge down while trying to survive the zombie attack! Lotte World Gyro Drop 'Zombie Drop VR' theme story: A terrible zombie virus has been spread across Seoul. Seoul has been overrun by zombies The city is overrun, and more and more people are dying. You have no choice but abandon the city, and escape. However, lots of zombies are heading in your way. It's a matter of time before this place is overrun. South Korean SWAT Team is in the scene to protect you Good news is SWAT Team have arrived to help you escape the city. They're doing anything they can to protect you, so hang on, and survive. Scene in the VR...Seoul City is overrun by zombies.

Check out some videos from Blood City. I visited Everland like 5-6 times for Halloween. Zombie Make up for this year I enjoyed Horror T Express, Horror Safari (Costs Extra, limited), Horror Amazon Express, and Crazy Zombie Hunt. For this year's Halloween, Everland used some hologram technology, provided by Panasonic. 1. Horror T Express Watch hologram video of zombies trying to brake-in to T Express station. This T Express train is only way out of Blood City. Be careful of any zombies that could be waiting when you're exiting T Express. 2. Crazy Zombie Hunt (Performance) [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Be sure to get your spot early as possible, or you will be forced to see from way behind. 3. Horror Amazon Express [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] We've got a news of strange creatures appearing in Amazon Express, with the news of some missing people. 4. Horror Safari (This attraction requires ticket with extra cost. It runs out quickly, so buy a ticket once you arrive at Everland.) [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] You're the one of survivors who fled to Safari, located to the east of Blood City. You're riding a bus that will take you to the sanctuary. Be careful that some zombies made into Safari. My Everland outfit for Halloween I themed myself as a ZPD officer for this year's Halloween, again. (Safari is located in Zootopia section in Everland)