South Korea April '07

[CHILLERLC1]

I didn't expect South Korea to be as a mainstream coaster destination but I'll be there for the month of April with Rotary International for a Group Study Exchange. I saw a few months ago that Lotte World is closed for repairs after a government investigation. The amusements were supposed to be closed for 4 months from December 2006 or January 2007. Maybe I can still get a park credit for walking into the park. Hopefully I can get to Everland and ride Eagle Fortress, an Arrow Suspended. Are there any other notables in that country coaster wise? The members of our group notified the Korean host clubs that we have a rollercoaster interest. If we don't go as a group I hope my host family can take during the month. I appreciate any advice, Thanks.

[the sound]

As surprising as this may sound, coasterforce has a surpirsing amount of Information for South Korea and Japanese parks. Try going there.

 

Also rcdb might help you.

[georgeriley15]

I've been there (Lotte World) a couple of times back in 2001.

I can't speak for the current lineup, but they had very cool infrastructure when I was there. They built an early model spinning coaster completely underground, like "cut and cover" so when you're walking around outside, you're walking on the roof of the coaster enclosure. That was the most impressive engineering feat I saw. It's fairly common nowadays though. The indoor looping arrow-like coaster is okay, a little smoother than arrow, plus it loops around a walkway w/o fences or nets (Asians have a lot better self control when it comes to loose objects.) They also had a raft ride (you know, the type that rotates and soaks people at random) except this one was entirely indoors and was about as wet as Pirates of the Caribbean - not at all) that was a significant departure from Western versions. I kinda like the place. Not much graffitti, no pickpockets, lasers shooting you in the eyes without lawyers around to chase you down... an early S&S type space-shot powered by chain drive instead of pulleys... all very interesting and pleasantly disorienting.)

Want pictures? let me know...

[Shockwave]

There's a guy on Coasterforce who lives out in South Korea who'd be worth asking for tips.

[CHILLERLC1]

Thank you for steering me there gang. Coasterforce does have a nice guide and basic info about each park. It is much appreciated. When I'm there I'm pretty much in the hands of my hosts. I hope to print a couple homepages for the parks I'm interested and show it to them. I hope they get the clue. In the info guide they'll get with my Bio I included as a hobby my love of coasters. Lotte World looks more inticing now. I really hope it opens sooner than scheduled for the work it was supposed to get.