A Fun Filled Day at Aquatica Orlando Waterpark in Florida
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Aquatica Orlando Waterpark
Aquatica Orlando waterpark located in Orlando, Florida is a top destination for waterpark enthusiasts and all families looking for a fun filled day playing in the water. This waterpark offers a mix of some exciting water slides, two wave pools, lazy river, and many more interactive water experiences. Your day at Aquatica Orlando promises a day full of fun, smiles and unforgettable memories. Whether you plan to spend the day soaking up the sun while relaxing in a lounger, sitting at the bar with your favorite drink in hand or getting your thrills on at one of the many waterslides, you are sure to have an amazing day where you will find something for everyone to enjoy at Aquatica Waterpark. Prices listed are from 2024.
Address: 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, Florida
Hours vary throughout the year, check out their website for details.
Parking: $32
Ticket prices: ticket prices start at $109.00 per person but they have sales throughout the year offering up to 55% off. Check the Aquatica website often for details.
Other amenities include:
Quick Queue Unlimited Pass - skip some of the popular waterslide lines for an additional fee starting at $39
All-day dining - eat and drink as much as you want every 90 minutes. Prices start at $29.99 for kids and $44.99 for adults
Enjoy a variety of dining options from Mexican, burgers, pizza, panini’s, sandwiches, sweets, or stop and enjoy your favorite drink.
Commerson’s Close Up - get up close and personal alongside a zoologist as you meet the Commerson’s dolphins. Prices start at $39.00
Reef Plunge
Reef Plunge is an amazing waterslide that takes you on an adventure underwater where you get to view marine wildlife swimming all around you.
42” minimum height
Wave Pools
Enjoy two different wave pools at Aquatica. Cutback Cove pool is always full of action with its constant moving of waves while Big Surf Shores wave pool has times where the water is calm making it the perfect place to relax especially with younger children.
Life jackets
Like jackets are available for children or those who are not strong swimmers to use throughout the park. These are located in different areas throughout the park and are free to use.
Lounge chairs
There are ample loungers throughout the park giving you the opportunity to relax while the older kids enjoy the park or after a long day of swimming. Take time and relax on your trip to Aquatica Orlando using one of the many loungers located around the park. Some of the loungers are in sitting in the sand giving that warm beach vibe you are looking for.
I did want to mention that at one point the police were involved as some kids were stealing things from individuals who left their personal items on their loungers while they were away so always keep valuable hidden.
Cabanas
Upgrade your day with cabanas that are available throughout the park for an additional fee. Prices range from $59 to $199. In cabana food and beverage service, towels, refrigerator and other amenities are included.
KareKare Curl
This exciting water slide is perfect for those looking for a thrill. Starting 50 feet high, you will travel through the tunnel and then “curl” up the side wall 35 feet before plunging into the final tube that leads you to the catch pool. Such a fun experience you can enjoy with your family or best friends.
When you are getting ready to ride this slide and the Wahalla Wave ride, they will weigh you as the cumulative weight for this ride is 750 (600 for the Wahalla Wave) pounds total. Just be prepared to be weighed in front of everyone.
2-5 riders per tube, no single riders.
48 inches minimum height
Loggerhead Lane
Need to relax for a bit after riding all of the water slides or cool off in the calm waters after basking in the sun? Spend some time relaxing in the Loggerhead Lane lazy river. Grab a tube and enjoy this slow-paced lazy river.
Any age can participate but it is recommended that those under 48 inches wear a life jacket which is provided.
Roa’s Rapids
My absolute favorite thing to do at Aquatica was to swim in Roa’s Rapids. This is like a lazy river only way more fun. No tubes allowed for this experience. Children under 51 inches or those who are not strong swimmers are highly recommended to wear a provided life jacket during this experience.
Roa’s Rapids provides a fast lazy river where the current will quickly guide you through the river. We wore a life jacket at times just to float easier along the rapids. The water is 3 feet 9 inches but moves really fast and is such an exciting adventure. Teens will love this fast moving river!
You can get off and on the rapids, just as you would a lazy river.
Other water slides at Aquatica
Tassie’s Underwater Twist - NEW 2024
Riptide Race - world’s tallest dueling racer. 42-inch height requirement.
Ray Rush - three-way slide for the unexpected. 42-inch height requirement.
Ihu’s Breakaway Falls - get the free fall feel on this steep slide. 48-inch height requirement.
Omaka Rocka - speed down the tubes. 42-inch height requirement
Taumata Racer - high speed competitive mat ride. 42-inch height requirement.
Walhalla Wave - take a thrill ride on this 6-story slide. 2-4 riders per tube. No single riders. Cumulative weight limit. 42-inch height requirement.
Whanau Way - quadruple high speed slide. Under 48-inches requires a lifejacket.
Turi’s Kids Cove - NEW slide area for the kids
Walkabout Waters - giant play area or kids
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Looking for a place to stay while visiting Orlando? I use VRBO or booking.com to book our accommodations while traveling. Check them out for details.
Orlando has plenty to do making this city a must visit when in Florida. To stay cool in Florida’s heat, make sure to stop by Aquatica Orlando for the perfect thrilling and/or relaxing day. Take time to explore the multiple water slides, float along the lazy river or get washed away in the fast-moving river, or grab a bite to eat and then relax on one of the many loungers. You are sure to have the perfect day in the sun at Aquatica Orlando where you will find more than a waterpark, but a celebration of fun, family and unforgettable summer memories.
Enjoy the journey,
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