Vivaldi Park Ocean World
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Veron C
Singapore, Singapore268 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Spent 5hrs in ocean world with my 5yr old daughter, height of about 110cm. For families with younger children or height below 120cm, or those who are planning to drive, please read my review.
Please be prepared to pay for everything within the park. I know most parks do not provide towels for free, ocean world is not an exception too. But i am surprised i have to pay to rent the life vests and sun beds, which most theme parks would provide for free. I m saying sun beds, not cabanas. Well it comes as a shock to us that we have to pay for everything else after paying entrance fees of $160 in total. Theme parks such as Atlantis in Dubai or adventure cove in Singapore, do not even charge for sun beds or life vests. You may be thinking ok i will do without a life vest, sorry, they insist on their patrons putting on life vests for most of their pools.
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-parking in located right in front of the theme park, just drive to the entrance of the park, you’ll see a multi storey carpark
-signages to park is not clearly visible, pls take note if you r driving. I did not know the carpark is right in front and hence parked across the road, and had problems finding the main entrance. They have 2 entrances, 1 located near the youth hostel, that entrance is for groups. The other entrance is at the opposite end of youth hostel, nearer to vivaldi main centre. So just drive to main entrance as per your gps instructions. Carpark is there and main entrance is right there too.
-pls pick up an info guide from info counter next to ticket booth and read it carefully. They are very systematic. Shoes needs to be removed immediately upon entering and kept in lockers.
-pls get a coin band for all purchases within the park at the coin band counter once u pass the entrance. No cash or card is accepted within the park for all rentals and food n drinks.
-no outside food and drinks is allowed, they would ask and check your bags. Kids’ water bottles seems to be fine.
-entrance to the slides and play area is accessible through the stairways in the changing room. Meaning, if you have a son and the father is not with you, your son would have to go to the men’s changing room by himself and meet you at the entrance after going down the stairways and vice versa. No way you can enter together. For younger kids, this may be a problem if the same gender parent is not around.
-everything is in korean, announcements too.
-staff don’t really speak English fluently or understand english very well. Pls be prepared for that. signages are in multi languages though.
-Please bring your own towels otherwise you’ll have to pay to rent towels too.
-pools in indoor area are heated
-Please book your tickets in advance which i did, so you won’t have to wait for admission time. The park do not allow more than a certain number of visitors at one time, hence, patrons have to wait for the time allocated to them to enter the park. Tickets bought in advance can enter without waiting. Was glad i did that. Anyway i had a hard time searching for tickets online, Klook did not update theirs, still winter tickets....KKday don’t have either. I emailed damyeung to ask if i can purchase online tickets anywhere, nobody replied my email. I finally found tickets on indiway. Hope this helps. Or perhaps, you may try klook again.
-do not be alarmed, people walk around naked in the changing room. And do not stare, its rude in their culture. Basically nobody would be bothered by one another’s nudity. Its part of their korean sauna culture.
-all patrons MUST wear a hat/cap/swimming cap/bandana OR rash guards with hoodies is fine too.
-sun is scorching hot and glaring but its windy and chilly at the same time around this time of the year, pls prepare your kids to brave the weather conditions in advance.
Ocean world is a huge water theme park, consisting of several zones, including a indoor zone. This indoor zone basically is a miniature of whatever slides, playground, heated pool, massage pool and lagoon they have outdoor.
It is especially made for kids like my daughter, height below 110cm. They are extremely strict with height restrictions and will have their staff roaming around taking the kids’ height. If your kid is over 110cm, they are NOT allowed to play in the indoor playground. Yup, over the height limit, please use outdoor playground, which means if your children are of ages 5 and 8 etc, 1 has to play indoor, the other pls proceed outside. I am not saying that older kids are not allowed indoor, but definitely not at the playground. Other areas is fine.
I must say my daughter had a splashing good time in the indoor zone. For adults i think it can be quite boring if you have a young kid in tow. I yawned several times in the park. Think height limit is way too strict, if the kids are accompanied by guardians, there should be some exceptions to use their bigger outdoor lagoons which seems to be more fun and exciting, just like most other theme parks. But your kids need to be at least 120cm-130cm. 120cm accompanied by guardians, 130cm to go alone. Well i guess its a safety precaution which I cannot blame them.
There are many heated pools, massage pools and jacuzzis within the park as well, something that i have not encountered in water theme parks, which is a plus point. They have their traditional saunas in the park itself, if you would like to use the facility, you have to pay extra.
Pls avoid going on a Public holiday. I made a mistake not looking up their local calendar and booked the tickets on a PH. The park was swarmed by their locals, i would say its over crowded.
We went on a 21 days road trip in South korea with my 5 yo daughter. If you have any qns with regards to driving etc, do feel free to ask. I will try to help. Hope my review will help you plan your trip better.
Please be prepared to pay for everything within the park. I know most parks do not provide towels for free, ocean world is not an exception too. But i am surprised i have to pay to rent the life vests and sun beds, which most theme parks would provide for free. I m saying sun beds, not cabanas. Well it comes as a shock to us that we have to pay for everything else after paying entrance fees of $160 in total. Theme parks such as Atlantis in Dubai or adventure cove in Singapore, do not even charge for sun beds or life vests. You may be thinking ok i will do without a life vest, sorry, they insist on their patrons putting on life vests for most of their pools.
Note:
-parking in located right in front of the theme park, just drive to the entrance of the park, you’ll see a multi storey carpark
-signages to park is not clearly visible, pls take note if you r driving. I did not know the carpark is right in front and hence parked across the road, and had problems finding the main entrance. They have 2 entrances, 1 located near the youth hostel, that entrance is for groups. The other entrance is at the opposite end of youth hostel, nearer to vivaldi main centre. So just drive to main entrance as per your gps instructions. Carpark is there and main entrance is right there too.
-pls pick up an info guide from info counter next to ticket booth and read it carefully. They are very systematic. Shoes needs to be removed immediately upon entering and kept in lockers.
-pls get a coin band for all purchases within the park at the coin band counter once u pass the entrance. No cash or card is accepted within the park for all rentals and food n drinks.
-no outside food and drinks is allowed, they would ask and check your bags. Kids’ water bottles seems to be fine.
-entrance to the slides and play area is accessible through the stairways in the changing room. Meaning, if you have a son and the father is not with you, your son would have to go to the men’s changing room by himself and meet you at the entrance after going down the stairways and vice versa. No way you can enter together. For younger kids, this may be a problem if the same gender parent is not around.
-everything is in korean, announcements too.
-staff don’t really speak English fluently or understand english very well. Pls be prepared for that. signages are in multi languages though.
-Please bring your own towels otherwise you’ll have to pay to rent towels too.
-pools in indoor area are heated
-Please book your tickets in advance which i did, so you won’t have to wait for admission time. The park do not allow more than a certain number of visitors at one time, hence, patrons have to wait for the time allocated to them to enter the park. Tickets bought in advance can enter without waiting. Was glad i did that. Anyway i had a hard time searching for tickets online, Klook did not update theirs, still winter tickets....KKday don’t have either. I emailed damyeung to ask if i can purchase online tickets anywhere, nobody replied my email. I finally found tickets on indiway. Hope this helps. Or perhaps, you may try klook again.
-do not be alarmed, people walk around naked in the changing room. And do not stare, its rude in their culture. Basically nobody would be bothered by one another’s nudity. Its part of their korean sauna culture.
-all patrons MUST wear a hat/cap/swimming cap/bandana OR rash guards with hoodies is fine too.
-sun is scorching hot and glaring but its windy and chilly at the same time around this time of the year, pls prepare your kids to brave the weather conditions in advance.
Ocean world is a huge water theme park, consisting of several zones, including a indoor zone. This indoor zone basically is a miniature of whatever slides, playground, heated pool, massage pool and lagoon they have outdoor.
It is especially made for kids like my daughter, height below 110cm. They are extremely strict with height restrictions and will have their staff roaming around taking the kids’ height. If your kid is over 110cm, they are NOT allowed to play in the indoor playground. Yup, over the height limit, please use outdoor playground, which means if your children are of ages 5 and 8 etc, 1 has to play indoor, the other pls proceed outside. I am not saying that older kids are not allowed indoor, but definitely not at the playground. Other areas is fine.
I must say my daughter had a splashing good time in the indoor zone. For adults i think it can be quite boring if you have a young kid in tow. I yawned several times in the park. Think height limit is way too strict, if the kids are accompanied by guardians, there should be some exceptions to use their bigger outdoor lagoons which seems to be more fun and exciting, just like most other theme parks. But your kids need to be at least 120cm-130cm. 120cm accompanied by guardians, 130cm to go alone. Well i guess its a safety precaution which I cannot blame them.
There are many heated pools, massage pools and jacuzzis within the park as well, something that i have not encountered in water theme parks, which is a plus point. They have their traditional saunas in the park itself, if you would like to use the facility, you have to pay extra.
Pls avoid going on a Public holiday. I made a mistake not looking up their local calendar and booked the tickets on a PH. The park was swarmed by their locals, i would say its over crowded.
We went on a 21 days road trip in South korea with my 5 yo daughter. If you have any qns with regards to driving etc, do feel free to ask. I will try to help. Hope my review will help you plan your trip better.
Written June 7, 2018
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Minnie1206
Luzon, Philippines59 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
we booked a free shuttle bus through the tourist information center at Myeongdong. Since it is holiday season we had booked 3 days in advance to be able to be accomodated. As we arrive at the ski resort, we found it a not so tourist friendly...we felt at lost the moment we arrived since this is the first time we went to a ski resort. There are payment counters however, if you have several questions on how to go about your first ski experience...such as renting boots, ski, lockers...the ski personnels had a really hard time explaining thus we spent a lot of time observing other people on how and where to go...after paying you still have to get stubs then find a locker (very hard to spot an empty one). then pick up gear and so on...but after getting exhausted in looking for a locker which we eventually found one at the other building (wearing your ski shoes (heavy) to walk at the other building plus bringing your sled...took a toll out of our strength and time...but eventually we got to enjoy the basic slope for beginners!! was so happy and we really enjoyed..hopefully, the management would have a tourist lane for information and for us to enjoy the ski experience!!!
Written January 8, 2015
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Feb 2015 • Family
In Vivaldi park, I went to ocean world. It was BIG. The lockers was huge. Also has a sauna(hot bath)! There is lot of BIG thing you can do! I will say that the monster slide was the best! There is and wave pool that makes huge waves. It is two times bigger than YOU!So many water slides! In the winter, you can ski! I had lot of fun with my friends and i do not regret that i went to Vivaldi park! i loved it :-]
Written February 23, 2015
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chaosy
singapore93 contributions
Dec 2019
We went in the 1st week of Dec when Snowy Land was not opened yet. Do get the voucher from booklet from Korea Tourism Organization to enjoy 40% off admission. But even if you don't have, foreigners get 30% off the standard entrance price of 50000 krw. We read that wearing swim cap is required but actually it was not enforced. But renting life vest is a must if you want to try the wave pool which was quite strong. We didnt rent it as there are other attractions in winter:
1. Jacuzzi with body massage jet/ floating jet/ waterfall that beats strongly on your shoulders.
2. Lazy pool that is heated and goes out to the open which was very enjoyable in winter. Only your head and neck will feel cold.
3. Water playground for children that no one uses because the water is too cold.
4. You can also pay 3000krw for jimbilbang clothes after playing at the pools. It gives entry to various types of sauna and sleeping areas.
Had an enjoyable time there. (The cafeteria doesnt seem to be opened though as not many people were there).
1. Jacuzzi with body massage jet/ floating jet/ waterfall that beats strongly on your shoulders.
2. Lazy pool that is heated and goes out to the open which was very enjoyable in winter. Only your head and neck will feel cold.
3. Water playground for children that no one uses because the water is too cold.
4. You can also pay 3000krw for jimbilbang clothes after playing at the pools. It gives entry to various types of sauna and sleeping areas.
Had an enjoyable time there. (The cafeteria doesnt seem to be opened though as not many people were there).
Written December 7, 2019
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Kelly C
Singapore, Singapore342 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
My first time stay in a Ski Resort. Now then I know the snows are not real, it came out from a kind of machine which produces snow. Weather was really freezing and personal me don’t like it as I need to wrap myself with so many clothing. Walks like a Penguin. The breakfast in the Resort totally cannot make it. Very little and limited choice. Rooms are big & spacious and looks very old. They also don’t provide bathing towels.
Written December 27, 2019
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totoro1209
Hong Kong, China40 contributions
Feb 2019
We stayed at the Vivaldi Oak Suite for a 4 nights and took ski lessons.
We spent one afternoon at the next door Ocean World. It's only a 10 mins walk to the ocean world from our hotel.
It's all heated indoor, and the water is quite warm, so it is still okay to go. At first, I thought it might be too cold.
Once you went in, they had a ticket counter. I think is 50,000 Won for adults and 40,000 for kids.
Then, they would give you a key to put on your wrist, and there was a number on the key, and that's the number for your lockers for shoes and inside the changing room.
They have a huge sauna area in the ladies changing room and the men changing room.
After you walk out from the changing room, then is the main play area. They have a lazy river, a small lap pool, a large kids playing area with slides and huge bucket on top that pours water down every 5 mins, jacuzzi, a small children play area where they can scoop the gold fish, and 2 long slides for older children above 120cm.
My daughter was presently surprised to find a slime corner at the entrance level, where you pay 50,000 won or something to play with a cup of slime and some decorations and to bring home. That's the highlight for her.
I enjoy the hot tub jacuzzi both near the pool and inside the ladies changing room.
Overall, it's good fun, especially after a day of skiing.. will definitely go back.
We spent one afternoon at the next door Ocean World. It's only a 10 mins walk to the ocean world from our hotel.
It's all heated indoor, and the water is quite warm, so it is still okay to go. At first, I thought it might be too cold.
Once you went in, they had a ticket counter. I think is 50,000 Won for adults and 40,000 for kids.
Then, they would give you a key to put on your wrist, and there was a number on the key, and that's the number for your lockers for shoes and inside the changing room.
They have a huge sauna area in the ladies changing room and the men changing room.
After you walk out from the changing room, then is the main play area. They have a lazy river, a small lap pool, a large kids playing area with slides and huge bucket on top that pours water down every 5 mins, jacuzzi, a small children play area where they can scoop the gold fish, and 2 long slides for older children above 120cm.
My daughter was presently surprised to find a slime corner at the entrance level, where you pay 50,000 won or something to play with a cup of slime and some decorations and to bring home. That's the highlight for her.
I enjoy the hot tub jacuzzi both near the pool and inside the ladies changing room.
Overall, it's good fun, especially after a day of skiing.. will definitely go back.
Written February 14, 2019
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johnhkelly23
Daegu, South Korea9 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
A big ski resort with hot spring pool called 'Ocean World'. Very well access from Seoul cause it has a many free ride suttle bus for Vivaldy Park from capital areas.
(But you should have to reservation a free suttle at the VivaldyPark website before you ride)
There are many but shortl length of slopes, and many lifts for going up to the top.
But too many people on weekend, so that you should wait for a long time for going up.
(Especially, novice/bigginer level of ski)
Despite crowded site, it would be a very special expirences that you can enjoy ski and hot spring pool at the one resort. (Moreover, from 17:00 o'clock, it's a free entry for hot spring who bought ski lift riding ticket)
At the summer seasons, it's a famous vacation site for whom want to go on a waterside. (And very very crowded also)
There is perfect hotel facilities in basefloor beneath on hotel, it's very
convenient for everyone.
(But you should have to reservation a free suttle at the VivaldyPark website before you ride)
There are many but shortl length of slopes, and many lifts for going up to the top.
But too many people on weekend, so that you should wait for a long time for going up.
(Especially, novice/bigginer level of ski)
Despite crowded site, it would be a very special expirences that you can enjoy ski and hot spring pool at the one resort. (Moreover, from 17:00 o'clock, it's a free entry for hot spring who bought ski lift riding ticket)
At the summer seasons, it's a famous vacation site for whom want to go on a waterside. (And very very crowded also)
There is perfect hotel facilities in basefloor beneath on hotel, it's very
convenient for everyone.
Written January 12, 2016
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MGirls
Hong Kong, China170 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
Going to Vivaldi Park from Seoul take less than 2 hours but the traffic jam can be bad and take much longer time.
The lack of signs in English and the staff can't speak English is a problem. Here I am reviewing the water park which has an Egyptian theme. We pay our entrance fees and get an access no. like a watch to wear on our hand for lockers and various payments. We put our shoes in the shoes locker and will be separated into male and female sections. So if you want to meet your partner, tell them to meet at the children pools or fish spa in let say about 20mins. You can rent all sort of swimming gears, enjoy the fish spa, buy burgers and refreshment by swiping your locker no. and pay when you exit.
After meeting my partners, we went to the outdoor park, passed the herbal fragrance pools, sauna pools and into the big slide. Have great fun here. I was looking for the natural hot spring and could not find one, I could have missed an entrance into the natural hot spring or is this just a water park with "hotwater"? Correct me if I am wrong! We used the various pools, and later go to the indoor or children pools for the waves pool, cold big splash and massage pool.
After that we went our separate way, I went to the female jjimjilbang. striped and enjoyed the mint, pomegranate fragrance hot pool. I can't stay longer as much as I wanted to, went to the shower area to shower, next to the dressing rooms, there are hair dryers, comb, hair gel, body gel and plastic bag for your wet suit.
The water park is clean and life guards everywhere .
The lack of signs in English and the staff can't speak English is a problem. Here I am reviewing the water park which has an Egyptian theme. We pay our entrance fees and get an access no. like a watch to wear on our hand for lockers and various payments. We put our shoes in the shoes locker and will be separated into male and female sections. So if you want to meet your partner, tell them to meet at the children pools or fish spa in let say about 20mins. You can rent all sort of swimming gears, enjoy the fish spa, buy burgers and refreshment by swiping your locker no. and pay when you exit.
After meeting my partners, we went to the outdoor park, passed the herbal fragrance pools, sauna pools and into the big slide. Have great fun here. I was looking for the natural hot spring and could not find one, I could have missed an entrance into the natural hot spring or is this just a water park with "hotwater"? Correct me if I am wrong! We used the various pools, and later go to the indoor or children pools for the waves pool, cold big splash and massage pool.
After that we went our separate way, I went to the female jjimjilbang. striped and enjoyed the mint, pomegranate fragrance hot pool. I can't stay longer as much as I wanted to, went to the shower area to shower, next to the dressing rooms, there are hair dryers, comb, hair gel, body gel and plastic bag for your wet suit.
The water park is clean and life guards everywhere .
Written March 31, 2015
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JoJung
Seoul, South Korea19 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Bacteria in the water caused 4 of 5 adults to be sick with vomiting and diarrhea. There’s barely any chlorine in the water throughout the park.
Written June 25, 2022
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Chanman0612
Hongkong14 contributions
Jul 2019
It was a great experience and personally think it is slightly better than the Caribbean Bay. More food varieties and facilities are more organised. But the slides and waves are not as exciting than the Caribbean ones
Written August 8, 2019
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Is this a suitable place to visit in winter? Thank you.
Written March 1, 2017
altalee
Hong Kong, China
May i know the opening hour is from when to when? Does ocean world open every day? I would like to come at round 1700 on 4/12 after the ski in Ski world. How can i come and how can i get back to myeongdong?
Thanks for your kind advice.
Written October 23, 2015
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