Everland ( Korean : 에버랜드 ) is South Korea 's largest theme park . It is located at the Everland Resort in Yongin , Gyeonggi Province . In 2018, it received 5.85 million visitors and was ranked 19th in the world for amusement park attendance. As of 2010, Everland is measured to be approximately 1,200,000 square yards. Along with its main attractions, Everland includes a zoo and water park known as Caribbean Bay . Everland is operated by Samsung C&T Corporation (formerly known as Samsung Everland, Cheil Industries), which is a subsidiary of the Samsung Group .
25-729: It first opened under the name Yongin Farmland ( 용인자연농원 ; lit. Yongin Natural Farm), and received its current name in 1996. The park is accessible by public transportation (buses and the EverLine railway), as well as by dedicated shuttle buses that stop by various places in Seoul. Construction on the park first began in 1968. Initially, plans existed to build the park in Anseong , but that city ultimately declined to host it. It eventually opened to
50-588: A Rose Festival, which one JoongAng Ilbo reporter claims was the first flower festival in South Korea. The park also began a tulip garden, which began hosting its own festivals in April 1992. For its 20th anniversary in 1996, the park changed its name to "Everland". That July, it also opened its water park Caribbean Bay: the first such water park in South Korea. Caribbean Bay reached 1 million visitors 13 months after opening. In 2001, it had 9.1 million visitors, making it
75-477: A capacity of 133 passengers. All stations are in Yongin-si , Gyeonggi-do . The line is 18.1 km (11.2 mi) long. Ridership was lower than expected on opening day; around 9,000 people per day in April 2013. Daily ridership totals eventually grew to around 30,000 people by the middle of 2015. The increase is touted to be the result of a fare integration program introduced on September 20, 2014. After
100-702: A period of unstable patronage caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic , daily ridership rose to 40,000 by May 2024. There are plans to extend the line 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Giheung Station to Gwanggyo Station on the Shinbundang Line . Additionally, Neo Trans , the operator of the Shinbundang Line , took over operations in 2016. Operation of the trains was transferred back to Yongin Light Rail Co., Ltd on August 1, 2023. Initial forecasts from 2001 expected daily ridership to reach 140,000 people per day at
125-485: Is a flower garden encircled by a train, games and arcades. It includes the Mystery Mansion attraction, in which visitors can shoot at ghosts. In March 2008, a ride named " T Express " was added. It is the first roller-coaster in South Korea to be constructed out of wood. Magic Land encloses a display of buildings and rides. There is a section called Aesop's Village where the characters and themes are primarily drawn from
150-840: Is a fully automated driverless 18.1-kilometer (11.2 mi) people mover line in Yongin , Gyeonggi Province, Seoul Capital Area connecting Everland , South Korea's most popular theme park , to the Suin-Bundang Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway , a system which it is arguably a part of. The system is identical to the AirTrain JFK people mover and airport rail link in New York City , using single-car Bombardier Advanced Rapid Transit vehicles controlled by Bombardier CITYFLO 650 automatic train control technology. Planning for
175-402: Is an animal-themed zone. There is a petting zoo , pony rides , and animal shows. There is a small zoo with a variety of animals including birds , pandas , polar bears , sea lions , penguins , bears , lions , tigers , and primates . A safari bus ride is also available, allowing watching some of the animals, such as ligers and bears, roaming in a contained habitat. The visitors stay on
200-518: Is the first drop, and the slope here is 77 degrees. Its name is based on T World , a Korean wireless phone company run by SK Telecom which sponsored the ride. The Jigu Maul (which means "Global village") was established in August 1985 as the first dark boat ride in South Korea . It shows worldwide traditions, cultural customs, scenery with dolls and iconic miniatures from more than 18 countries, similar to
225-682: The " It's a Small World " attraction at Disney Parks . However, due to safety reasons, it was torn down in 2016. Currently, there is a children's playground in the same location, called "Hide Away". Everland hosts the Tulip Festival from March to April each year. There are also special performances such as musicals and parades. [REDACTED] Media related to Everland at Wikimedia Commons EverLine Yongin EverLine (or EverLine ; Korean : 에버라인 , Yongin Light Rail Transit )
250-495: The "Jet Coaster" ( 제트열차 ), a carousel , a sports car ride, boat rides, a chair swing ride, and spinning teacups . Around the 1980s, the number of rides was significantly expanded. Additions included a flume ride (1981), Space Ferris Wheel ( 우주관람차 ; 1982), Viking (1983), Flying Dragon Train ( 비룡열차 ; 1986), and Fantasy Express ( 환상특급 ; 1988). A facility for sledding now called "Snow Buster" ( 스노우 버스터 ) also opened in January 1988; it
275-469: The behest of the International Chamber of Commerce . The city of Yongin and Yongin Light Rail Co., Ltd. re-negotiated a new operating contract in 2012, which required the city to pay approximately US$ 20,000,000 per year to cover for losses. South Korean authorities investigated possible corruption by Bombardier Transportation officials over the building of this line and concerns that ridership
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#1732852023755300-583: The bus. Amazon Express is a raft ride, where most visitors get splashed. The petting zoo contains animals such as goats and sheep to pet. Kosik , one of Zoo-Topia's elephants , made it to the headlines when he demonstrated an ability to imitate Korean words. In 2016, giant pandas Aibao and Lebao arrived at Everland. In 2020, Aibao gave birth to her daughter Fubao . Fubao is the first giant panda to be born in South Korea, In 2023, Aibao gave birth to twin daughters Ruibao and Huibao . European Adventure has restaurants with European architectural styles. There
325-409: The fables of Aesop . The Ferris wheel provided views of the whole park until it closed in 2011 to allow for more rides. There is a log flume, a futuristic flying ride, and a robot ride. Along with the rides, there are restaurants and stands. Themes from American history are presented in this portion of the park. There is one Western themed ride located in this section called 'Rodeo'. In Rock Ville,
350-427: The history of the park. By 2024, the park had around 270 million visitors total throughout its history. Everland is divided into five zones: Global Fair, Zootopia, European Adventure, Magic Land, and American Adventure. Global Fair is primarily a place for food, souvenirs , and pictures as visitors enter and exit the park. There are shops and restaurants, also services such as rental stroller and lockers. Zootopia
375-531: The inventor of silk, Leizu ; mother of Huang Di the Yellow Emperor ; and, wife of Shaodian . However, the mythological genealogy varies. Fubao is viewed as an ancestress by the Han people who form the majority of the population of China . Fubao was mother-in-law to Leizu , who was the inventor of sericulture , the art of silk production, according to Chinese mythology . Silk and fabrics made from silk are some of
400-452: The line started in April 1996. Ground was broken for construction in November 2005. Starting in November 2009, the operating company conducted test runs of the trains. The opening was delayed several times but finally opened for service on April 26, 2013. A physical transfer to the (underground) Suin-Bundang line at Giheung Station opened on January 9, 2014 and a transfer discount to the line
425-452: The public on April 18, 1976 under the name "Yongin Farmland" ( 용인자연농원 ; lit. Yongin Natural Farm). At the time of its opening, admission fees were 600 won for adults and 300 won for children. For its first year in operation, it received 880,000 visitors. The park initially had an area of 1,500 ha (3,700 acres), and was mostly themed around nature. It had around 200 species of animals and an orchard with fruit trees. The park
450-399: The sixth most visited theme park in the world. In 2008, it opened South Korea's first wooden roller coaster, T Express . The ride has since remained popular. For the 45th anniversary of the park in 2021, it opened a Natural Farm Homage Garden ( 자연농원 오마주 가든 ) as a tribute to the park's beginnings. It also had a number of events and exhibits that evoked the technology of the time, as well as
475-494: The theme is the 1950s and its music. The Double Rock Spin is a main attraction where live bands play near the Rolling X-Train, one of the roller coasters in the park. It was formerly named Fantasy Express. The T Express , which debuted in 2008, is the first wooden roller coaster and the largest in South Korea . The T Express is the 3rd longest wooden coaster in the world at 5,838 feet (1,779 m) long. The steepest point
500-459: The time of opening. However, later estimates revealed that this number would instead be closer to 32,000 riders per day due to the improvement of existing transportation options and construction delays on the Suin–Bundang Line at Giheung station (which would not open until 2011). As a result, the city government of Yongin was ordered to pay the consortium ₩7.79 billion in compensation at
525-630: The world's important textiles. Silk is believed to have been produced since neolithic times in China. The " Silk Road " was named after the trade in silk across Eurasia. Fubao married Shaodian , who according to the Records of the Grand Historian , was the father of Huang Di. Fubao was the mother of Huang Di, also called the Yellow Emperor. According to Chinese mythology , the birth was miraculous. Fubao
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#1732852023755550-497: Was also agriculturally productive, and shipped products abroad. Visitors were able to go on "safaris" to see exotic animals, such as lions, tigers, and giraffes. The park was the first in East Asia to offer a safari experience with free ranging lions. Until the 1990s, an acrobatics show featuring boars was a popular attraction in the park. The park also had a rose garden with 3,500 roses of 122 species. The park initially offered 9 rides:
575-459: Was exaggerated to have the technology preferentially chosen over other contenders. No charges were filed due to a lack of presented evidence and the case reaching its statute of limitation. Fubao Fubao ( traditional Chinese : 附寶 ; simplified Chinese : 附宝 ; pinyin : fùbǎo ), a woman from the Youjiao clan , was, according to Chinese mythology sources, the mother-in-law of
600-433: Was introduced on September 20 of the same year. Trains run every 6 minutes (9 minutes on Sundays and holidays). One-car trains are operated, a feature unique to this Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) system; trains can be lengthened to two cars if necessary, similar to the AirTrain JFK . Despite being a medium capacity system, at 3.2 meters (10 ft 6 in), they are ironically the widest trains in South Korea. Each car has
625-425: Was the first of its kind in South Korea. In 1989, it opened an exhibition about dinosaurs, and in 1991 it opened an exhibition about mummies. In 1992 it opened the roller coaster Eagle's Fortress ( 독수리 요새 ). The Amazon Express ( 아마존 익스프레스 ) opened in 1994. They introduced several more safari options, including a tiger safari (1980), a bear safari (1990), and a herbivore safari (2010). In June 1986, they began running
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