Water Parks Guide Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark From high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools to tranquil beaches, Aquatica, voted USA’s #1 waterpark, delights all ages and interests. This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring 42 slides, rivers and lagoons and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. Brave the three-in-one thrills of Ray Rush™, an action-packed water adventure the entire family can enjoy together. Aquatica offers exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, sending guests on amazing undersea adventures. Aquatica is open year-round with varying hours. For specific hours of operation, please call 407-545-5550 or visit aquaticaorlando.com.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon Guests can choose between a mountain ski retreat and a tropical getaway to take the proverbial plunge into water fun at Disney’s Water Parks. Disney’s Blizzard Beach offers all the spine-chilling thrills of a northern ski resort, whether it’s bobsledding down the “snowy” slopes of Mt. Gushmore or plunging down Summit Plummet at up to 55 mph. Like a surfside playground left behind by a “great storm” for modern-day Swiss Family Robinsons, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon features breaking waves, saltwater snorkeling pool, water coaster thrill ride attraction with gushing water surges. For spring, summer and fall both parks are open daily. For more info, call 407-8244321 or visit disneyworld.com/waterparks.
Island H2O Live! Recently opened off of 192 and US Highway 429 on Inspiration Drive in Kissimmee, Island H2O Live! lets you have a fabulous day of water park fun on your own terms! Make a splash on one of our many thrill slides, including our multi guest racer, chill out in our lazy river, and enjoy Live! entertainment all year round! In addition, new and innovative technology allows you to customize your experience throughout the day. By downloading the H2O Live! app, you can choose music and lighting themes on select slides, find your friends around the park, and have your photos and videos uploaded to share with a photo package. Daily tickets are available online at www.IslandH2OLive.com and at the ticketing windows at the front of the park.
Universal’s Volcano Bay At this water theme park, thrills and relaxation flow in perfect harmony. And right now, the palm trees are swaying and the Florida sun is shining. Here, the TapuTapu™ wearable lets you hold your place in the ride lines and reveal wondrous surprises with just a wave of your wrist. Spanning 25 acres and featuring something for everyone – from perfected relaxation to incredible thrills – Volcano Bay is unlike any other water park in the world. The park features 18 unique attractions such as a multidirectional wave pool with sandy beaches, a peaceful winding river, twisting multi-rider raft rides, speeding body slides that drop from the top of the volcano and more. For more info, visit universalorlando.com.
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