Preparation for Full Opening of Outdoor Attractions
Hotel Industry Targets Staycation Demand
As daytime high temperatures continue to exceed 30 degrees Celsius, the leisure industry is entering the full-fledged water play season. Outdoor water parks, including attractions (rides), are ramping up operations and expanding discount promotions in preparation to welcome visitors.
According to industry sources on the 15th, Ocean World, operated by Daemyung Sono Group's Sono International, is running outdoor aqua attractions using water, such as the Dynamic Zone and Mega Slide Zone, in line with the mid-season until the 21st, and is operating the large wave pool, Surfing Mount Zone, normally on weekends. Additionally, it plans to switch to the high season, the peak water play period, later this month and resume normal operations of the remaining outdoor zones.
Legoland Korea Resort also plans to introduce a new large water play area called "Pirates Party Plaza" this month, themed around "Captain Bronze Hook's Great Voyage." By linking the new zone with the "Pirate's Sea" area within the theme park, it will create a massive water play zone covering 16,529㎡ (approximately 5,000 pyeong). Water attractions are also very popular. A representative ride is "Splash Battle," where players engage in water gun battles on a pirate ship-shaped boat. Not only riders but also spectators near the ride who are not on board can participate in the water gun play.
Phoenix Island, a resort in Jeju embracing Seopjikoji, has launched the "Hello Swimming Pool Package" targeting family visitors. This package allows guests to stay in a 34-pyeong royal room accommodating four people, with access to a breakfast buffet and facilities. Especially, under the slogan "Kids Kingdom Phoenix," families with children can enjoy benefits such as a year-round heated outdoor pool open until 9 p.m. and a kids' play lounge indoor playground provided free of charge to guests. Guests can also enjoy free cozy buffet breakfast for up to two children (elementary school age or younger).
The hotel industry is also operating water play-related products considering the demand for "Hokangs" (hotel + vacation). Paradise City Hotel on Yeongjongdo Island in Incheon has introduced the "Sparkling Cabana Fest" package, which offers a two-person aqua spa pass with full access to the spa "Cimer" facilities and a private cabana. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, located in Namsan, Seoul, is selling the "Oasis Cabana Package" until October 6, which includes a one-night stay, a daytime cabana pass for four at Oasis, a food and beverage set, breakfast for two at Granum Dining Lounge, and free use of fitness and indoor swimming pool for two.
Additionally, Walkerhill Hotel & Resort will open its outdoor swimming pool "River Park" on the 28th and introduce eight types of "Poolcance" (swimming + vacation) packages, including a poolside semi-buffet. Seoul Dragon City is operating the rooftop dining space "Cabana City" on the 34th floor of Sky Kingdom until September 22. Here, visitors can enjoy delicious food, water play, and relaxation while overlooking downtown Seoul. The swimming pool is divided into "Summer" (June 6?July 18, August 19?August 31) and "Hot Summer" (July 19?August 18) periods. During the Summer period, it is open from Wednesday to Sunday each week, and during the Hot Summer period, it is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Meanwhile, Yanolja is running a "Water Park" promotion until 9:59 a.m. on the 20th, offering popular domestic water leisure and water parks at special prices. With all benefits applied, facilities can be used at discounts of up to 94%. On the 17th at 11 a.m., Yanolja Live will sell Ocean World admission tickets at discounts of up to 66%.
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