Caribbean Bay, one of Korea’s most popular water parks, turns up the energy every summer with its signature water festival, drawing in visitors looking to cool off and enjoy a lively and festive atmosphere. This year’s party, held from June 12th to September 6th, returns with an extra dose of charm through a special collaboration with Sanrio, bringing beloved characters into the mix for a colorful, playful twist on the season’s festivities!
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1. About the Hello Summer Party Festival
- Address: 199 Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do (Kakao Maps)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am – 7:00pm
- Dates: June 12th~September 6th
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During the Hello Summer Party, Caribbean Bay turns into a bright, character-filled beach scene, with Sanrio friends appearing all across the park.
You can stretch out on lounge chairs dressed up with Sanrio designs, pick up limited-edition goods such as keychains and plushes of the characters in lifeguard-style outfits, and spot playful details from the entrance all the way to the wave pool.
Around the main pool, photo zones set against rolling “waves” and paddle boards create the perfect backdrop to pose as if surfing alongside Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and more, so every break between rides feels like a photo opportunity!
2. Water Music Pool Party
- Dates: July 3rd~August 17th
- Location: Outdoor wave pool special stage
- Artist Lineup:
- July 4: fromis9
- July 18: ALPHADRIVEONE
- July 24: NCT WISH
- August 1: LUCY
- August 8: Kim Haon
- August 15: NOWIMYOUNG
*Please note that artist schedules may change or be canceled without prior notice.
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Along with the daytime theme, the summer festivities also include a Water Music Pool Party at the outdoor wave pool between July 3rd and August 17th, featuring DJs, K-pop, EDM stages, and special effects like water cannons to really cool off.
On selected dates, popular artists such as fromis_9, NCT WISH, LUCY, and more are scheduled to perform live, turning the wave pool into a mini concert venue where you can enjoy music while floating on tubes or dancing in the shallow water. The stage is set up right by the wave pool, so you can enjoy the performance without leaving the water!
3. Merch & More
It wouldn’t be a proper themed event without fun food and drink, and cute souvenirs to match! Cool down with Sanrio-inspired treats like a Cinnamoroll blue soda, Pom Pom Purin cream yogurt ice cream, or the Hello Kitty apple slushie. And make sure you don’t miss the adorable lifeguard-style plushies of Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Hangyodon over at the store. Plus handy items such as summery character nail stickers, waterproof phone pouches, and more all in your favorite Sanrio characters!
4. Head to Everland for More Fun
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Everland is right next door to Caribbean Bay, which makes it an easy add-on when planning a full day out of the city. After cooling off at the water park, you can hop over to enjoy big-ticket rides like the T Express, classic theme-park games, and more.
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As the sun sets, the park takes on a different mood with night lights, music, and evening performances that feel especially fun after a day in the water. If you want to pack a lot into one day without extra travel time, pairing Caribbean Bay with Everland is one of the easiest ways to do it.
- Everland Discount Ticket – One Day Pass
- Everland Discount Ticket & Shuttle Bus Package
- Everland Discount Ticket & Private Van Transfer Package
- Everland Full Day Package
5. How to Get There
Caribbean Bay is located in Yongin, about an hour to an hour and a half from central Seoul, depending on traffic. You can get there by direct shuttle bus from popular areas like Hongdae, Myeongdong, and Gangnam, or by taking the subway to Jeondae–Everland Station and connecting to the free park shuttle.
For a step-by-step breakdown of routes, travel times, and where to catch each bus, check out our detailed transportation guide here.
Hassle-free ways to get to Everland & Caribbean Bay:
- Everland Round-trip Shuttle Bus (Seoul ↔ Everland)
- Everland Private Van Transfer Service from/to Seoul
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