Top Korean Theme Park Experience: Everland's Tulip & Rose Festivals with Sanrio Character Experiences
When you’re looking for a destination in Korea to enjoy both a theme park and beautiful spring flowers, Everland is the perfect choice. Every year, Everland hosts the Tulip Festival, where waves of colorful tulips bloom, as well as the Rose Festival, with 3 million roses filling the gardens. These festivals offer a visual feast and are some of the most anticipated events in Korea’s spring season.
In 2025, the festival lineup becomes even more exciting with a fantastic collaboration with Sanrio characters and the introduction of a new safari experience program: the River Trail Adventure. Whether you’re a fan of flowers, wildlife, or fun collaborations, Everland is the place to be this spring.
In this article, we’ll guide you through the dates and highlights of the Tulip and Rose Festivals at Everland, and share some unique programs and experiences you can enjoy alongside the festivals.
1. Everland’s Tulip Festival and the Sanrio Character Collaboration
Every year, the Everland Tulip Festival is a must-see event. With more than 120 varieties of tulips, daffodils, and muscari blooming across the park’s beautifully landscaped gardens, the festival is a feast for the eyes. This year, the collaboration with Sanrio characters has been expanded, bringing even more joy to visitors. Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Pompompurin will all make an appearance, making this event even more fun and delightful for both young and old.
Highlights of the Tulip Festival:
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Colorful Tulip Displays: The Four Seasons Garden will be filled with over 1.2 million flowers, including a stunning variety of tulips, daffodils, and muscari. The vibrant colors and diverse shapes of the tulips create an enchanting spring atmosphere.
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Sanrio Characters Theme Zones: Visitors can explore 11 themed zones based on the stories of beloved Sanrio characters. Among the highlights are the Cinnamoroll Zone, where a 7-meter tall Cinnamoroll statue stands, and the KerokerokeroP Wish Fountain, a rotating fountain that provides a whimsical visual experience. Other zones include Hello Kitty's Happy Perfume Lab, My Melody’s Romantic Picnic, and Pompompurin’s Flower Circus—each offering fun interactive experiences for visitors.
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Original Performances: Twice a day, enjoy original performances featuring Sanrio characters dancing to lively music. During the day, parades such as the Carnival Fantasy Parade and Lenny's Colorful Dream Parade add extra excitement, while in the evening, the Moonlight Parade and multimedia fireworks show bring the festivities to a spectacular close.
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Limited Edition Goods and Food: In collaboration with Sanrio, limited-edition merchandise and special treats will be available for visitors to enjoy. You can get exclusive Sanrio-themed food items like Cinnamoroll-shaped popcorn containers and soda-flavored ice cream.
Everland Rose Festival Dates: May 16, 2025 – June 15, 2025
The Everland Rose Festival is a highlight of spring, taking place in the stunning Rose Garden. This year, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the festival, even more exciting programs and events will be offered.
Highlights of the Rose Festival:
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Rose Displays: Over 300 varieties and approximately 3 million roses will bloom in the Rose Garden, creating a breathtaking scene. Among them is the newly introduced 'Everrose Collection Zone,' featuring Everland's own developed roses.
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Diverse Experience Programs: Throughout the festival, you can enjoy a variety of activities including audio guides, rose photo zones, and bubble experiences.
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Introducing the ‘Garden Pass’ Subscription Service: For the Rose Festival’s 40th anniversary, Everland has launched the Garden Pass, a subscription service that allows visitors to enjoy the gardens year-round. Subscribers can visit on any of the 280 days available, enjoying curated experiences with professional gardeners and exclusive access to private gardens. Subscribers also get access to the Sky Garden Road’s Haemaru and the Rose Garden’s observation lounge, along with priority gondola lift access and two annual tickets to the Hoam Art Museum.
3. Everland’s New Program: River Trail Adventure
In time for the Tulip Festival’s opening, Everland has introduced the River Trail Adventure—a safari walking tour that allows you to explore wildlife up close while walking along a floating bridge installed over a waterway connecting Safari World and Lost Valley.
Highlights of the River Trail Adventure:
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Close-Up Encounters with Wildlife: Participants will take a 30-minute walking tour along the Safari waterway, encountering over 30 wild animals, including lions, giraffes, and elephants. A guide will provide fascinating stories about each animal and information about wildlife conservation.
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Unique Floating Bridge: The floating bridge spans 110 meters in length and 3 meters in width, with 1,500 structures and safety fences installed across the water. This provides an unparalleled experience of walking over water while observing wildlife from a unique vantage point.
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Program Details: The River Trail Adventure can accommodate up to 40 participants per session, with each tour lasting approximately 30 minutes. The price is 10,000 KRW per person on weekdays and 15,000 KRW on weekends. Reservations can be made through Everland’s mobile app.