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Lotte World

#35 OF 50 · SCORE 7.1

Lotte World in Seoul, South Korea — ranked #35 of the world's 50 best amusement parks

Theme park · Asia

🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The world's largest indoor theme park

Overall score7.1

THRILL 7.9 · FAMILY 8.4 · VALUE 5.9

Opened

1989

Size

32 acres (13 ha)

Rides

40 attractions

Avg. visit

6 hours

Ticket range

$39–$47 USD

Events & shows

HOLIDAY · Late November - December

Lotte World Christmas

Christmas season with a festive parade, decoration and seasonal shows in the indoor atrium.

HOLIDAY · September - October

Lotte World Halloween

Halloween season with parade overlays, themed decor and horror attractions.

Event dates shift each year — confirm on the park's official site before booking.

Visual Archive

01 / 20

Lotte World joins a vast glass-roofed indoor Adventure zone with the outdoor Magic Island on Seokchon Lake, so it runs at full strength through Seoul's freezing winters. The Gyro Drop, Atlantis Adventure and a permanent ice rink sit directly above a subway station.

BEST TIME TO VISIT · Winter

Plan Your Visit

Hours & tickets
Operating hours
Typically 10am-9pm; the indoor Adventure section keeps consistent hours year-round
Seasonal closures
Indoor park open year-round; the outdoor Magic Island area is weather-dependent
Queue-skip pass
Magic Pass reservations for major attractions, with paid premium tiers. From about $25 USD.
How long to stay
Full day
Multi-day tickets
Single-day tickets only.
Season pass
Annual or season pass from about $170 USD.

Links open Lotte World's own site in a new tab. Always confirm hours and prices there.

Getting there
Nearest airport
Seoul Gimpo (GMP), ~25 km; Incheon (ICN), ~60 km
Public transit
Seoul Metro Lines 2 and 8 to Jamsil Station, directly connected to the park underground
Parking
On-site parking available. Around $10 USD per day.
Staying over
Lotte Hotel World is attached to the complex, alongside Signiel Seoul in the adjacent Lotte World Tower
Accessibility
Accessibility
Fully step-free with lifts between the indoor levels and direct barrier-free metro access. Wheelchair rental available and staff assist with boarding on eligible rides.

Broadly wheelchair accessible

Good to know
Who it suits
Very good for families with young children thanks to the weatherproof indoor park; a handful of intense rides on Magic Island
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings; the indoor park is a strong rainy-day or winter option. Avoid Korean public holidays
Dining
Large food courts with Korean and international options plus the adjacent Lotte World Mall
Outside food
Outside food and drink are not permitted.
Weather cover
Exceptional weather cover — Adventure is the world's largest indoor theme park, with only the Magic Island section outdoors.
Baby care
Baby care rooms with nursing, changing and bottle-preparation facilities.
Rentals on site
Stroller / pushchair hire and Lockers available on site.
Currency & payment
KRW; cards and Korean mobile pay dominate, and the attached mall has plenty of ATMs.
Official app
Lotte World app (iOS/Android, Korean-first): wait times, Magic Pass reservations and map.

iOS — App StoreAndroid — Google Play

Archival records

  • World's largest indoor theme park

    AWARD · 1989

Cartography

Official park map