Water Parks Guide

Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark

From high-speed water slides and exhilarating wave pools to tranquil beaches, Aquatica 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. Offering exclusive attractions that promise unlimited fun, Aquatica is an oasis that sends guests on amazing undersea adventures. For more info, visit aquaticaorlando.com.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

As Blizzard Beach closes for renovations, Typhoon Lagoon has opened anew! Full of topsy-turvy architecture, storm-strewn nautical gear and a stranded ship impaled upon the summit of Mount Mayday, each intentional detail at Typhoon Lagoon brings the maritime legend to life. Challenge twisting slides, shoot the Crush ’n’ Gusher water coaster and ride the surf at the largest wave pool around. Chill out on a family raft ride, a sandy beach or on a lazy float around a creek. And no place is cooler for preschoolers than Ketchakiddee Creek. For more info, visit disneyworld.com/waterparks

Island H2O Water Park

Island H2O 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, enjoy the kids play area or cool off in a cabana! Our new and innovative technology allows you to customize your experience throughout the day. By downloading the Island H2O 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. For more info, see our ad on page 6.

LEGOLAND Water Park

Whether you’re racing down a pair of enclosed slides on Twin Chasers or building a floating Lego creation in Build-A-Raft River, LEGOLAND Water Park offers a variety of attractions and amenities for every brick fan. There’s a water play area with shorter slides and interactive, giant DUPLO animals geared towards children six and younger. There’s also a Lego-themed wave pool and the Joker Soaker, a popular water play structure complete with winding slides, spouts and a 300-gallon bucket that dumps intermittently. For more info, visit legoland.com/florida

Nona Adventure Park

The Nona Adventure Aqua Park is the ultimate bouncing and splashing experience. With over 1000 feet of obstacles including the Mt. Rainiers, Whirlpool, Ninja Jump, Tire Run, and Neptune’s Stairs. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Aqua Park isn’t all we have, try your hand on our ropes course and climbing tower. Or if watersports is your thing, learn to wakeboard in our cable park! Located a short drive from the Orlando International Airport, it’s a perfect addition to your vacation itinerary in beautiful Lake Nona. For more info, visit nonaadventurepark.com or see our ad on page 13

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 slides that drop from the top of the volcano and more. For more info, visit universalorlando.com.