Everland vs Lotte World Ticket Prices: What Foreigners Pay in Korea
Last updated: 8 October 2026. Gate prices are from Everland's fee page (에버랜드 이용요금) and Lotte World Adventure's ticket-price page (롯데월드 어드벤처 티켓 요금), read that day; price history from Korean press reports of each rise; foreigner-ticket prices from Seoul Pass listings the same day, which change often. Sources at the end.
Everland ticket prices crossed a line this week. On Tuesday 6 October 2026, Everland (에버랜드) raised its October day ticket from ₩68,000 to ₩71,000 (about $52 at ₩1,360 to the dollar). Korea's financial daily Money Today noted that no major Korean theme park had ever charged more than ₩70,000 for a one-day gate ticket. Lotte World (롯데월드) had already gone from ₩64,000 to ₩67,000 on 1 April. Almost every English guide still quotes Everland's top price as ₩68,000.
The gate price is not what most foreign visitors pay, though. Both parks sell discounted "foreigners only" tickets through travel platforms, and on 8 October 2026 those were listed at ₩51,000 for Everland in October, ₩44,200 in November and December, and ₩42,500 for Lotte World. Even the reseller pages are behind: they still show ₩68,000 and ₩62,000 as the "original" prices they discount from.
Below: the official prices, the price history and the foreigner prices side by side, then which park is worth your one theme-park day in Korea.
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Quick Guide: Everland vs Lotte World prices, October 2026
| Question | Everland (에버랜드), Yongin | Lotte World Adventure (롯데월드 어드벤처), Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Adult day ticket at the gate, as of October 2026 | ₩71,000 in October, ₩65,000 in November, ₩55,000 in December | ₩67,000 (all-day combined pass, same price every month) |
| Child or senior | ₩61,000 in October, ₩55,000 in November, ₩45,000 in December (age 3–12 and 65+) | ₩50,000 for age 3–12; 65+ pay the child price |
| Last price rise | 6 October 2026, +₩3,000 on every day ticket | 1 April 2026, adult ₩64,000 to ₩67,000 |
| Foreigner-only ticket (Seoul Pass, 8 Oct 2026) | ₩51,000 for September–October visits, ₩44,200 for November–December | ₩42,500 (park plus Folk Museum) |
| Cheaper evening entry | No evening ticket on the official fee page | After4 (from 16:00): ₩55,000 adult |
| Skip-the-line add-on | Q-Pass (큐패스), priced by ride and date | Magic Pass (매직패스), 5 rides: ₩54,000 to ₩80,000, app only |
| Getting there from central Seoul | About 1 hour on the new 4105 bus from Seoul Station, Myeongdong or Itaewon | Jamsil Station (잠실역) Exit 4, subway Lines 2 and 8 |
| Rain or cold | Almost entirely outdoors; big coasters pause in hard cold | Main park is indoors; some outdoor Magic Island rides can stop |
Everland's 6 October rise: ₩71,000, and why October is the dearest month
Everland's fee page lists a day-ticket (종일권) price for each month. Money Today (7 September 2026) explains the pattern: Everland usually treats April, May and October as peak months (극성수기) and June, September and November as high season (성수기), with the rest of the year cheaper. The 6 October rise added ₩3,000 to every tier: peak ₩68,000 to ₩71,000, high season ₩62,000 to ₩65,000, and the regular and low-season price ₩52,000 to ₩55,000.
The official page on 8 October 2026:
| Month of visit | Adult and teen (13–64) | Child (3–12) and senior (65+) | Approx. in US dollars, adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (from the 6th) | ₩71,000 | ₩61,000 | about $52 |
| November 2026 | ₩65,000 | ₩55,000 | about $48 |
| December 2026 | ₩55,000 | ₩45,000 | about $40 |
Under-36-months enter free with proof of age (a passport works), and the page warns seasons "may change without notice". Everland's card-discount page confirms the switch: ₩68,000 for 1–5 October, ₩71,000 from the 6th. (The 365 Standard annual pass went from ₩290,000 to ₩300,000, which matters only to residents.)
The practical point is the calendar. Late October is Everland's dearest month of the year; move your day into November and the gate price drops ₩6,000 and the foreigner ticket ₩6,800. The trade-off: November in Yongin is cold by late afternoon, and Everland's queues are outdoors.
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See the made-in-Korea hand warmers on AmazonTen years of price rises at both parks
English pages take years to catch up with these. The record from Korean press reports:
| When | Park | Adult day ticket | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Everland | ₩48,000 → ₩52,000 | First time in the ₩50,000s |
| 2022 | Everland | Top price ₩64,000 | A new peak-season tier was created |
| March 2023 | Everland | Top price ₩68,000 | The price most English guides still quote |
| November 2024 | Lotte World | ₩62,000 → ₩64,000 | The ₩62,000 reseller "original price" dates from before this |
| 1 April 2026 | Lotte World | ₩64,000 → ₩67,000 (+4.7%) | Teen ₩58,000, child ₩50,000, baby ₩17,000; on 3 April the 7-ride Magic Pass was abolished |
| 6 October 2026 | Everland | ₩68,000 → ₩71,000 | Every day-ticket tier +₩3,000; first rise in 3 years 7 months |
Industry News calculated that Lotte World's two rises added 8.1% in about 17 months; Lotte World's Gold annual pass also went from ₩310,000 to ₩340,000. Everland cited "new content, infrastructure improvements, and rising prices and costs". For perspective, Money Today set ₩71,000 against Tokyo Disney's new top price of ¥12,400 (about ₩107,000): Korean parks are still cheap by regional standards, just not as cheap as English guides say.
What foreigners actually pay: the foreigner-only tickets
Both parks sell discounted tickets for foreign visitors through licensed travel platforms (Seoul Pass, Klook, Trazy and others), not at the gate. You book a date, receive a QR or PIN voucher and redeem it at the gate. The Everland listing warns that Koreans may be restricted from using it, so carry your passport.
These were the Seoul Pass prices on 8 October 2026, set against the real gate price:
| Ticket | Foreigner price | Real gate price that day | You save | Refunds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everland day pass, visit in October | ₩51,000 | ₩71,000 | ₩20,000 (28%) | Refundable if unused |
| Everland day pass, visit in November | ₩44,200 | ₩65,000 | ₩20,800 (32%) | Refundable if unused |
| Everland day pass, visit in December | ₩44,200 | ₩55,000 | ₩10,800 (20%) | Refundable if unused |
| Lotte World + Folk Museum day pass | ₩42,500 | ₩67,000 | ₩24,500 (37%) | Non-refundable |
The listings' crossed-out "original" prices are stale: ₩68,000 for Everland and ₩62,000 for Lotte World, a price Lotte World dropped in November 2024. So the real saving is bigger than advertised, and biggest at Lotte World, more than a third of the gate price. Search results for the same Everland listing still show an older "from ₩42,100", but nothing that low was on sale for October to December when we checked. These are day tickets only: no Q-Pass, Magic Pass or paid extras.
Lotte World's April rise, the After4 ticket and the park-only pass
Lotte World Adventure's official page lists two kinds of admission, and the difference catches people out.
| Lotte World ticket, as of October 2026 | Adult (19+) | Teen (13–18) | Child (3–12) | Baby (1–2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined pass (종합이용권), 1 Day | ₩67,000 | ₩58,000 | ₩50,000 | ₩17,000 |
| Combined pass, After4 (entry from 16:00) | ₩55,000 | ₩47,000 | ₩39,000 | ₩17,000 |
| Park pass (파크이용권), 1 Day | ₩64,000 | ₩56,000 | ₩49,000 | ₩17,000 |
| Park pass, After4 | ₩52,000 | ₩45,000 | ₩38,000 | ₩17,000 |
The combined pass adds the Lotte World Folk Museum (민속박물관, last entry 18:00); the park pass is ₩3,000 cheaper, skips the museum and takes no general discounts. Babies under 12 months enter free, and from 12 to 36 months entry to the park itself is free too: the ₩17,000 baby ticket is only needed for the toddler rides. Visitors 65 and over pay the child price.
After4 is the ticket Everland has no answer to. On 8 October 2026 Lotte World was open 10:00 to 21:00, entry closing an hour earlier, so After4 buys five hours for ₩55,000. If you can use the ₩42,500 foreigner day ticket, that is cheaper even at 16:00. The official page also says mobile screenshots are not accepted, so keep a platform voucher live on your phone.
Skip-the-line costs: Magic Pass (매직패스) and Q-Pass (큐패스)
Lotte World's Magic Pass was restructured on 3 April 2026. The 7-ride pass was abolished, and the 5-ride pass now comes in four versions by which rides it covers: Light ₩54,000, Standard A ₩65,000, Standard B ₩65,000, Premium ₩80,000. It is sold only in the Lotte World app, on top of admission, in limited daily numbers: from 08:30 on the day, or for Premium only, from midnight two days ahead. Maximum four per person, one rider per pass, no refund if unused, and five big rides, including Atlantis and the Comet Express (혜성특급), count once each. A ₩42,500 foreigner ticket plus Premium is ₩122,500, worth it mainly on weekends and school holidays.
Everland's Q-Pass is sold through Everland's smart reservation system and app, mostly bundled with a day ticket, and the price changes with the ride and the season, so there is no single figure to quote. Everland's biggest ride also changed its name: T Express (T익스프레스), the wooden coaster with the 77-degree drop, was renamed Monimo RUSH (모니모 러시) under a Samsung Financial Networks tie-up announced on 14 April 2026, so guides may use either name.
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Which park for whom
| If you are… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| On a short Seoul trip with one free afternoon | Lotte World | On the subway at Jamsil, no day lost to travel, After4 or a foreigner ticket |
| Facing rain, a cold snap or a heatwave | Lotte World | Most of the park is under a roof; only some outdoor Magic Island rides stop in rain, strong wind, below 0°C or above 30°C |
| A coaster fan with a full day | Everland | Monimo RUSH (ex-T Express) and a far bigger outdoor park |
| Travelling with children who like animals | Everland | Safari and the panda house are inside the day ticket |
| Visiting in October on a tight budget | Lotte World | ₩42,500 against Everland's ₩51,000 foreigner price |
| Visiting in November or December | Either | Everland's foreigner ticket falls to ₩44,200, within ₩1,700 of Lotte World's |
| Combining with shopping or a city view | Lotte World | Same complex as Lotte World Mall and the Seoul Sky observatory |
See our Seoul observatory comparison for Seoul Sky next door, and Seoul with kids for strollers on the subway.
Getting there, and what it adds to the day
Lotte World is simple: the official directions page says Jamsil Station (잠실역) Exit 4, subway Line 2 or 8.
Everland is in Yongin (용인), and the journey was the hidden cost. Since 1 August 2026 the 4105 express bus has run from Seoul Station through Myeongdong and Itaewon to Everland, about an hour against 1 hour 40–50 minutes with transfers before. From Gangnam, the 5002 bus stops at Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam and Yangjae. By rail, take the Suin-Bundang Line to Giheung (기흥), change to the Everline light rail (에버라인, 용인경전철) to its last stop, Jeondae·Everland (전대·에버랜드역), and ride the free shuttle bus to the gate. An Everland day starts before 09:00 in Seoul and ends after dark; Lotte World can be an afternoon.
When the foreigner ticket isn't the deal, and when to skip
When a Korean card beats it. Everland's own smart-reservation page gives holders of Korean partner cards 50% off at the gate price, which is ₩35,500 for 6–31 October, and 30% off for companions travelling with them (₩49,000). Both beat the ₩51,000 foreigner ticket. The catch: it needs a Korean-issued partner card that meets its spending condition, paid by the cardholder. Residents should check their card first.
When the saving shrinks. In December, Everland's gate price falls to ₩55,000, and the ₩44,200 foreigner ticket saves only ₩10,800.
When not to go. The Hangeul Day long weekend is Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2026, and October is festival season at both parks (Lotte World's site was promoting its Dark Fantasy Festival on 8 October); expect the longest weekend queues of the autumn. After the Suneung exam on Thursday 19 November, theme parks run half-price offers for exam-takers. In 2025 Lotte World sold them combined passes at ₩26,000, and parks stay busy with students into December. See our Suneung Day plan and exam-day explainer.
When the weather wins. Everland is almost all outdoors, and its big coasters pause in hard cold. In early 2025 T Express stayed shut through the cold snap and reopened only on Friday 14 February. Lotte World's official page says some Magic Island rides can stop in rain, strong wind, below 0°C or above 30°C, but the indoor park keeps running. For a cold or wet December day, Lotte World is the safer ticket; our December guide has the month's weather normals.
Honest notes. Lotte World treats any Magic Pass bought outside its app as fraudulent and may cancel it. Do not pay for priority passes on a quiet weekday. And with only half a day, skip Everland.
FAQ
Q: How much is an Everland ticket in October 2026? A: ₩71,000 for an adult or teen and ₩61,000 for a child or senior at the gate from 6 October 2026, the highest Everland has ever charged. The foreigner-only pass was ₩51,000 on 8 October.
Q: How much is a Lotte World ticket in 2026? A: Since 1 April 2026, the all-day combined pass is ₩67,000 for adults, ₩58,000 for teens, ₩50,000 for children and ₩17,000 for babies. After4 is ₩55,000; the foreigner pass was ₩42,500 on 8 October.
Q: Is Everland or Lotte World cheaper? A: At the gate in October, Lotte World is cheaper (₩67,000 against ₩71,000). In November, Everland is cheaper at the gate (₩65,000), and in December much cheaper (₩55,000). With foreigner tickets, Lotte World (₩42,500) is cheaper than Everland in October (₩51,000) and slightly cheaper in November and December (₩44,200).
Q: Do I need my passport for the foreigner ticket? A: Carry it. The tickets are sold as foreigners-only, the listings warn that Koreans may be restricted from using them, and the gate can ask for proof.
Q: Why do English websites say Everland costs ₩68,000? A: That was the top price from March 2023 until 5 October 2026; most English pages have not caught up with the 6 October rise.
Sources
- Everland, 이용 요금 (fee page), everland.com: monthly prices October–December 2026, age bands, annual pass. Read 8 October 2026.
- Everland smart reservation, 종일권(제휴카드 할인), reservation.everland.com: ₩68,000 (1–5 Oct) and ₩71,000 (6–31 Oct) base prices, 50%/30% card discounts. Read 8 October 2026.
- Money Today (머니투데이), 「에버랜드 종일권, 7만원 넘었다…日·美 테마파크 가격 비교해보니」, 7 September 2026, mt.co.kr: tier changes, peak months, 2016–2023 history, Japan comparison.
- Aju News (아주경제), 27 September 2026, ajunews.com: child/senior ₩58,000 to ₩61,000, Everland's stated reason.
- Lotte World Adventure, 티켓 요금 (ticket prices, admission and Magic Pass tabs), adventure.lotteworld.com; 운영/운휴 (hours); 오시는 길 (directions). Read 8 October 2026.
- SBS Biz, 17 March 2026, biz.sbs.co.kr, and Industry News (인더스트리뉴스), 16 March 2026, industrynews.co.kr: the April 2026 and November 2024 Lotte World rises. Magic Pass changes and Gold pass: 24 March 2026 via Daum News.
- Seoul Pass (Travolution), foreigner-only listings for Everland and Lotte World, read 8 October 2026.
- Bizwatch (비즈워치), 14 April 2026, news.bizwatch.co.kr: T Express renamed Monimo RUSH.
- Smart Today (스마트투데이), 30 July 2026, smarttoday.co.kr: the 4105 bus and the existing 5002 (Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Yangjae) route.
- Korea JoongAng Daily via Daum News, 10 February 2025, v.daum.net: T Express cold-weather closure and reopening.
- Daum News, 14 November 2025, v.daum.net: 2025 exam-taker offers (Lotte World combined pass ₩26,000). Dollar figures at about ₩1,360 to the dollar (late September 2026), approximate.
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