Kidzania Seoul

Why go?

From Korea Tourism Organization:

Kidzania, located in Jamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, is a unique family entertainment space especially for children age 3 to 16. The theme park provides children with a chance to experience jobs that they might want to have when they grow up! The park, which originated in Mexico and has spread throughout the world, opened its doors in Korea in February of 2010. Kidzania has a total of three floors and lets children experience over 57 different jobs. By experiencing a variety of realistic role playing jobs (all of which are included in the entrance fee) children can learn about real-life economic principles in a unique and interesting environment. Job experiences include working as a policeman, flight attendant, firefighter, or chef (uniforms are provided). When you work hard in Kidzania, you get paid in Kidzo (a virtual currency). You can put your money in the bank for your next visit or purchase goods at the department store. Kidzania mimics a real city environment, has diverse jobs, and is full of events. When there is a fire, a fireman rushes to help, and a news reporter covers the story. While 911 paramedics give first aid to fire victims, in another part of “town” delivery personnel are dropping off packages. Kidzania teaches the next generation how to live as responsible members of society and gives them an introduction to how the economy works. In order to make the environment as realistic as possible, every building, car, and tree is reduced to 2/3 its real size, helping children feel more adult-like in their new world!

How to go?
By subway

• Jamsil Station (Subway Line 2) Exit 4. Do not exit, but follow the signboards and cut through the Lotte Departmental Store (left of Exit 4)

When to go?
10:00 to 20:30 - Weekdays
09:30 to 20:30 - Weekends/Holidays

Duration required
2 sessions in a day. You cannot complete all the 60+ jobs even with 2 sessions. 1 session should suffice for most people.

Tips

Websites
http://www.kidzania.co.kr/web/eng/home
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Ferrari World

Why go?

From Wikipedia:
Ferrari World is a Ferrari themed amusement park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The central park is situated under a 200,000 m2 (2,152,782 sq ft) roof making it the largest indoor amusement park in the world. Ferrari World officially opened on 4 November 2010. The theme park is home to Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.

Guinness World Record for

• Largest indoor amusement park
• Fastest roller coaster

How to go?

When to go?

Duration required

Tips

Websites
http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/

Lotte World

Why go?

From Wikipedia:
Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of an indoor theme park, which is open all year around, an outdoor amusement park called "Magic Island", an artificial island inside a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened on July 12, 1989, Lotte World receives over 8 million visitors each year and is considered, along with Tokyo Disney Resort, as one of the most world-class theme parks in Asia.

Used to be world largest indoor amusement park, superseded by Ferrari World in 2010.

Also mentioned in

• Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

How to go?

By subway

• Jamsil Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 or 8) Exit 4.

When to go?
Open every day

09:30 to 22:00 or 09:30 to 23:00 - check out website for opening hours on specific days

Duration required
1 full day

Tips

• You may get discount voucher for admission tickets from the airport or buying T-money

Websites
http://global.lotteworld.com/main.asp
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