[Special tours leaving with AREX] Meet Animation Characters in Real Life at Toy House

Greeting from AREX :)

Today, we’ll tell you about Toy House located in Itaewon

where you can rediscover your love for animation

and perhaps enjoy some throwbacks from your childhood.

Toy House

In time for the much-awaited release of “Toy Story 4” from Disney in June 2019,

a Toy Story popup store called Toy House was opened on Gyeongnidan-gil in Itaewon.

Here, you can check out various types of Toy Story merchandise and artworks.

*Address: 17, Hoenamu-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

*Directions: Seoul Station – Transfer to Line No. 6 at Samgakji Station – Get off at Noksapyeong Station – Walk 10 min from Exit #2

*Hours of operation: 12:00 ~ 10:00 p.m. on weekdays (11:00 a.m. ~ 10:00 p.m. on weekends), closed on Mondays

*Set to be open until October 

Sales & Exhibition

Past the entrance, there are tons of different types of merchandise related to the Toy Story characters that you can take a look at and buy on the first floor. The interior décor is super-adorable and welcoming, and all the Toy Story products will take you back in time to when you were little.

There are limited edition items that you can only purchase at Toy House

and there is also Toy Story glass that you can use in your everyday life.

Take Pictures at the Diverse Photo Zones

There are also diverse photo zones at Toy House.

There is a photo zone with dainty and antique interior décor items indoors,

and there is a photo zone on the rooftop on the third floor, where you will feel as though you are out on a picnic.

There are many different areas in and outside Toy House where you can take some snapshots to help you remember the moment forever.

Coffee Drinks and Desserts at Toy House

Go to the second floor for the café zone where you can enjoy a drink and dessert.

Here, you can listen to the soundtracks of the Toy Story series

and even watch the previous installments, which are screened using a beam projector.

The brown-colored interior and the brick walls emanate a sense of warmth,

making it a perfect place to relax with you family, friends or significant other.

*A 20-minute Toy Story TV special airs every Saturday evening as well! 

We hope you enjoyed learning more about Toy House located in Itaewon!

Be sure to pay a visit to Toy House

and feel like an innocent child again!

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[AREX NUMBER] K-LIVE X VR PARK

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It’s undeniable that K-pop has taken the world by storm!

And there is a place where you can watch K-pop artists perform

and feel like you are watching their live concerts,

all thanks to the cutting-edge hologram technology!

It’s K-live X VR PARK located near Digital Media City,

the digital tech hub of Seoul. 

Now, let’s learn more about this exciting place!

What Kind of Place is K-LIVE X VR PARK?

K-live X VR PARK located on World Cup buk-ro in Mapo-gu, Seoul is divided into three themes

and offers experiences that combine virtual reality (VR) and hologram, 

VR games and exhibitions, concerts, and more.

It presents live K-pop concerts staged using new media,

performances in holograms, and VR games that provide audiences and users

with a different kind of fun and excitement that they have never experienced before.

K-live X VR PARK 

*Hours of Operation: 1:00~7:00 p.m. (closed on Mondays)

*For information on the admission fees and performance schedules, visit the official website:

(http://www.klive.co.kr/store.php)

Hologram Concerts

At VR X HOLOGRAM,

you can check out a different kind of concerts

that you have never experienced before,

and it’s all thanks to the fusion of VR and hologram technologies.

VR Experience

 

 

At VR PARK, you can enjoy VR experiences centering on a wide variety of themes from “Future” and “Fantasy” to “Reality.”

In addition to “Horror,” “Thriller,” and “Excitement,”

there are various other themes to choose from

according to your own taste and preferences.

Children’s Shows & Souvenir Shop

 

There are also children’s shows created with VR and hologram,

and they will surely bring some fun and excitement to young kids.

If you want to buy some goods for memory’s sake, then don’t forget to visit the K-Live X Souvenir Shop.

How can we get to K-LIVE X VR PARK?

Take the subway from Seoul Station (“0”; Line No. 1) and get off at DMC Station (“3”).

Walk for around “12” minutes from Exit “9” to get to K-live X VR PARK!

Did you enjoy learning about K-live X VR PARK?

We suggest that you drop by K-live X VR PARK

to check out K-pop artists’ jaw-dropping concerts

and enjoy some mind-blowing VR experiences! :)

Get more details about AREX from the AREX homepage.

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(https://www.arex.or.kr)

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[Special tours leaving with AREX] Enjoying a Unique Hotel Vacation in Korea!

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If you come to Korea on a trip, what do you enjoy?

More so than going around to the typical famous sites and sightseeing,
relaxing in a hotel comes to mind!

For those who may be worried about what hotel to stay out,
I have prepared the BEST 3 hotels!

Hotel Manu

Manu Hotel is a two minute walk from Seoul Station exit 7, 
so you can easily use the AREX to 
make your way to Gimpo or Incheon International Airport.

With unique architectural design and high-standard service,
the Seoulista café on the first and second floors is a place to enjoy
representative Korean craft beers and specialty coffee.

*1^st & 2^nd Floor* ‘Seoulista Coffee & Pub’

PUB 1F

Mon~Fri / 11:30 – 24:30 (Last Order 24:00) Sat / 11:30 – 24:30 (Last Order 24:00)

Sun / 11:30 -23:00 (Last Order 22:30)

CAFÉ & JUMAK 2F

Mon~Sat / 7:30 – 24:30 (Last Order 24:00)

Sun / 7:30 – 21:00

Further, a fitness center is available free-of-charge to guests of 
the hotel where you can get a Manu Therapy massage using luxurious aromas.

*Fitness Center : 24 hours

*Therapy Spa : 09:00~23:00 (Last Order 21:00~22:00)

Directions : Seoul Station – Head Towards Yonsei Foundation Severance Bldg.- Walk 2 mins.

Millennium Hilton Hotel

The Millennium Hilton Hotel in Namsan is located in the center of Korea’s capital,
Seoul business, culture, history and shopping. While the business hub is
just 15 minutes away, on the AREX you can arrive within just 1 hour.

Further, the Millennium Seoul Hilton has 4 restaurants 
with flavors from around the world in addition to a bar and deli.

At Café and Restaurant 395, Il Ponte (Italian food), Genji (Japanese food), and
 Taipan (Chinese food) you can enjoy foods according to your taste.
You can also enjoy a cocktail, coffee or cake in the bar and lounge.

Also, there is an automatic temperature-controlled indoor pool designed in the style of an atrium. You can also enjoy swimming under natural light in addition to jacuzzi for
 kids so that you can enjoy the water without having to do anything yourself.

Made with high ceilings and glass, there is an artificial waterfall 
with large screen TVs decorating the 
Seven Luck Casino where you can enjoy games 24 hours a day.

Facility Hours

Indoor Pool Hours : 05:30 - 22:00

Period of Use

July 15, 2019 – September 9, 2019

Directions

Seoul Station – Head towards Korea GM Foundation – Walk 18 mins.

Nest Hotel

The Nest Hotel draws inspiration from nature making a hotel 
with ‘rooms just for you’. Here you can feel comfort and
 warmth naturally poured into each room.

Further, service is catered towards each and every guest,
rejecting the service of other hotels and
meticulously focusing on the needs of each guest.

Additionally, you can quickly and conveniently check in and
 use the included hotel-exclusive applications
to make your schedule more productive and comfortable.

Particularly, guests can feel the atmosphere of the morning and
 night at the Nest Hotel. At night, you can go to 
the outdoor swimming pool under delicate light and
 enjoy the Yeongjongdo ocean. During the day, 
you can appreciate the clear skies and warmth of the sun.

Directions

Seoul Station – Board the Maglev train at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Station
            – Get off at Yongyu Station - Take exit 1 and walk 6 mins.

We’ve now see the BEST 3 hotels for a hotel vacation in Korea.

I hope you can take the AREX and experience an unforgettable hotel vacation.

Get more details about AREX from the AREX homepage.

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(https://www.arex.or.kr)

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