Meet "One Piece" Characters at Caribbean Bay... "Summer Festival" Kicks Off

Festival Opens Three Weeks Early Due to Early Heat
QWER, Changmo and More at the Water Music Pool Party
Shared "Pirate" Theme Brings a Variety of Events

Everland's water park, Caribbean Bay, will host the "Summer Festival," a collaboration with One Piece, for 87 days from June 13 to September 7.

On June 9, Samsung C&T Resort Division announced that Caribbean Bay decided to open its summer festival about three weeks earlier than usual, in response to the early onset of heat and forecasts of record-breaking heatwaves this year. This move aims to offer customers a longer and more exhilarating water play experience.

This summer at Caribbean Bay, a variety of attractions in collaboration with One Piece will be available, including character photo zones, a food street, and a water music pool party featuring famous artists. These diverse offerings are expected to make Caribbean Bay a popular destination for those seeking the hottest water play spots this summer.

This year's collaboration between Caribbean Bay and One Piece is drawing significant anticipation from fans, as it brings together Korea's largest water park, which shares the "pirate" theme, and the globally popular animation. Caribbean Bay is a themed water park inspired by the Caribbean Sea of Central and South America, which was famous as a major area of activity for pirates during the Age of Exploration, and features pirate ships, fortress walls, and cannons. One Piece, a globally popular animation, tells the epic adventure story of Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates, who dream of becoming Pirate King.

Outdoor wave pool view at Caribbean Bay. Samsung C&T.

Caribbean Bay has prepared a range of content, including character photo zones, food, and entertainment, so that guests can enjoy water play in an exotic atmosphere similar to the world of One Piece and immerse themselves in the One Piece IP (intellectual property).

From the main entrance, fortress walls, restaurants, to rental shops, various parts of Caribbean Bay will be transformed into One Piece-themed zones with character sculptures, illustrations, and wanted posters of the Straw Hat Pirates. In particular, a signature photo spot will be created on the central island of the wave pool, featuring all 10 members of the Straw Hat Pirates, including Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro, striking poses. The landmark pirate ship of Caribbean Bay will be decorated with a navy theme from the One Piece story, making the wave pool area a must-visit photo spot for fans this summer.

During the festival, a "One Piece Food Street" will be set up on the left side of the wave pool, featuring themed restaurants and collaborative food items inspired by One Piece characters. At "Sanji's La Costa" restaurant, named after the Straw Hat Pirates' chef in the original series, guests can enjoy unique and delicious menu items such as Gomu Gomu Cheese Tteokbokki, Three-Sword Style Skewer Fried Rice, and Barbecue Plate. Next door, the handmade burger shop Melting Soul will be transformed into "Luffy's Burger House," offering a special limited-edition Straw Hat Burger. Other themed stores and foods include "Nami's Snack Navigation Room" (Orange Ade) and "Chopper's Rumble Ball Factory" (Big Pearl Ice Cream), allowing guests to choose and enjoy treats based on their favorite characters.

Starting June 27, a food festival themed around Mexican cuisine such as tacos, burritos, and pork ribs will be held at the Harbormaster Restaurant, giving guests even more dining options. Visitors can also shop for a variety of collaborative merchandise at the newly decorated Navio gift shop featuring One Piece characters, or take four-cut photos in a One Piece frame at the Photoism booth at the wave pool entrance?both are great ways to enjoy the One Piece experience at Caribbean Bay.

In early July, the "Water Music Pool Party" will return in an even trendier form, allowing guests to enjoy a wide range of music including K-pop, EDM, and hip-hop, curated by famous DJs at the wave pool. The Water Music Pool Party, running from July 4 to August 24, has been hugely popular each year, featuring special artists such as hip-hop singers and idol groups. This year, the artist lineup, including QWER and Changmo, has already been revealed on the website, generating much excitement. In particular, on July 12, Koyote, the singer famous for the One Piece OST "Our Dream," will deliver a spectacular performance, making Caribbean Bay a must-visit destination for countless One Piece fans this summer.

This year's Water Music Pool Party will feature Samsung Card as the main partner, and various customer experience events such as private relaxation zones and brand booths will also be held. In addition, the number of water cannons and water guns spraying cool water at the wave pool audience will be more than tripled compared to last year, and a new large LED (light-emitting diode) screen will be installed to show live footage of the stage and audience. These upgrades will bring stage equipment and special effects on par with major water festivals, further heating up the excitement at the pool party.

During the peak summer vacation season from late July to early August, various on-site events such as customer participation activities and pirate mini-games will also take place.

Everland will also kick off its own summer festival, "Water Festival," in collaboration with One Piece on June 20, offering a wide range of One Piece content. Starting July 4, a special event will allow guests to enjoy both the water park and Everland in a single day, with Caribbean Bay visitors able to access Everland for free in the afternoon.

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