7 Places to Enjoy Before and After a Show at Inspire
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7 Places to Enjoy Before and After a Show at Inspire

From Aurora and the Rotunda to dining and cafes: before-and-after-show plans inside the resort

We gathered seven spots inside the resort that you can visit before or after a show at Inspire Arena. The list includes three attractions, the LED video street Aurora, the Rotunda with its kinetic chandelier, and Inspire Wonder for viewing the mall's artwork, plus four food and drink spots.

If you'd like a light bite of bread and a drink, check out Deli Bakers Kitchen in the 2nd-floor Rotunda. Despite its name, Garden Farm Cafe is a Western-style dining restaurant, an option to choose when you have time set aside for a meal. If you want to compare several dining brands, go to Oasis Gourmet Village, and if you want pub food like burgers and wings, MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is the one.

Pick one or two spots based on how much time you have before entering the venue and how you'll get around after leaving. If the show ends late, it's important to separate the places you'll use before the show from those where you can still order after it ends. Looking at each item's location, hours, and last-order information alongside your show schedule makes it easier to plan your route.
Inspire Aurora

Inspire Aurora

A 150m Digital Street for a Quick Look Before the Show

Aurora is an immersive digital street whose 150m-long ceiling and tall walls are filled with LED video. Located on the resort's second floor, it's a good option for exploring the space and taking photos before a show. Under the Blue Land, listed in the official information, is a piece featuring whales and other sea creatures.

It is open from 08:00 to 24:00, and that show is listed as running every hour on the hour. The hours the video space is open differ from the times a specific show starts, so if your entry time is close, decide first whether to wait for the show. For any same-day schedule changes, check the on-site information.
위치 오로라 · 2층 운영시간 08:00~24:00 쇼 관람 안내 Under the Blue Land · 매시 정각
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Inspire Rotunda

Inspire Rotunda

A Moving Chandelier on the Way to the Arena

The Rotunda is a large circular hall on the path from Aurora to the Arena. At its center hangs a kinetic chandelier made up of 156 LED panels that changes shape along with music. It offers a different kind of spectacle from Aurora, where you walk down a long video street.

The official information divides it into four themes by time of day: Freedom, Wonder, Joy, and Surprise. The evening Surprise show is listed daily at 19:30, 20:30, and 21:30, so you can see whether it lines up with your show's start or end time. The daytime and evening schedules are not the same, so check the time slot for the show you want before heading over.
위치 로툰다 · 2층 쇼 관람 안내 저녁 Surprise · 매일 19:30 / 20:30 / 21:30
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INSPIRE Wonder

INSPIRE Wonder

Artwork to Browse Before or After a Meal

Inspire Wonder is an artwork space on the first floor of Inspire Mall. The official introduction describes six objects expressing the mysteries of nature, such as light, time, and the universe. It suits people who want to look at art in between shopping and getting around, rather than waiting for a large video show.

If you have time before the show or plan to eat on the first floor, you can combine the two. It isn't a separate venue for viewing the single sculpture in the photo, but a route for seeking out several artworks around the mall. Since this route doesn't depend on a show at a specific time, it's easy to fit into your plans for the day.
위치 인스파이어 몰 · 1층
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INSPIRE Baker's Kitchen

INSPIRE Baker's Kitchen

Take a Break With Bread and Coffee Instead of a Long Meal

Baker's Kitchen is a deli located in the Rotunda on the second floor. The official photos show a variety of breads, and the menu lists coffee, tea, and other drinks. Consider it when you want a light bite and a rest rather than a full meal, or when you're choosing a place to meet your companions before a show.

Its official hours are 07:00 to 21:00. If your show ends late at night, it fits the schedule better to stop by before going in than to plan on it as a post-show cafe. Check at the store which breads and desserts are on sale that day and whether takeout is available, and look over the venue's rules on bringing in food as well.
위치 로툰다 · 2층 운영시간 07:00~21:00
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INSPIRE Garden Farm Cafe

INSPIRE Garden Farm Cafe

Western Dining Worth Setting Aside Time For

Garden Farm Cafe has “cafe” in its name, but it is officially categorized as Western dining. It is in the signature restaurant area on the first floor, and the official menu features dishes such as seasonal mushroom ragu pasta and fish and meat entrees. It's a good option when you've set aside enough time for a meal before the show, rather than just a drink.

Lunch is listed as 11:00 to 15:00 with last orders at 14:30, and dinner as 17:00 to 21:00 with last orders at 20:30. On weekdays, 15:00 to 17:00 is a break time, and access may be limited by private events. Check the reservation link on the official page and the day's operating information, and plan your time so you aren't late for the start of the show.
위치 시그니처 레스토랑 구역 · 1층 운영시간 중식 11:00~15:00 / 석식 17:00~21:00 주문 마감 중식 14:30 / 석식 20:30 브레이크타임 평일 15:00~17:00
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INSPIRE Oasis Gourmet Village

INSPIRE Oasis Gourmet Village

A Food Court Where Everyone Can Pick Something Different

Oasis Gourmet Village is a food court in Inspire Mall on the first floor. You can compare sotbap (hot-pot rice) and a range of other dining brands in one place, making it a good option when your group has different tastes or can't agree on a single restaurant. The official information lists Chusu Sotbap, Jinji, Tontonya, Pizza Piazza, Hongmiru, Seouldong, and Khon Thai, among others.

Chusu Sotbap, Jinji, Tontonya, Pizza Piazza, and Hongmiru are listed as open from 11:00 to 20:00, with last orders at 19:30. Seouldong and Khon Thai are open until 21:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends and holidays, with last orders 30 minutes before each closing time. The food court doesn't all close at the same time, so choose based on the hours of the spot you want to eat at.
위치 인스파이어 몰 · 1층 운영시간 입점 매장별 상이 · 본문 참고
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INSPIRE MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill

INSPIRE MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill

A Sports Pub That Can Fit In Even After a Late Show

MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill is a sports pub in Aurora on the second floor. With grill and pub fare such as burgers and wings on the official menu, it's an option for a pre-show meal or a place to chat with your companions after the show. Its later dinner hours compared with other restaurants are the main reason to choose it.

Lunch is 12:00 to 16:00 and dinner is 17:00 to 24:00, with last orders listed at 23:30. It announces a break time from 16:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and no break time on weekends and holidays. Being open until midnight doesn't mean you can order at any time after the show ends, so factor in the time it takes to exit and get there.
위치 오로라 · 2층 운영시간 중식 12:00~16:00 / 석식 17:00~24:00 주문 마감 석식 23:30 브레이크타임 평일 16:00~17:00 / 주말·공휴일 없음
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If you're short on time, see Aurora and the Rotunda and then head to the venue; if you have time to spare, add Inspire Wonder on the 1st floor and a meal. This isn't a must-do route through every spot on the list in order, but a set of options inside the resort to pick from based on your entry time and preferences.

Bakers Kitchen is listed as open until 21:00, so it's hard to use after a show that ends late. Check the restaurants' break times and last orders against the show's end time, and review the ticketing site's entry and item policies separately. Show operations and store hours may change depending on on-site conditions.

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