5 Best Water Parks in Orlando
Where to go in Orlando for Water Rides?
Some of the best water parks in Orlando incorporate the area’s incredible nature and wildlife into their attractions. Alternatively, other parks offer a more hands-on experience, allowing you to learn more about exotic species of marine life while having fun at the same time.
There’s also plenty of good old-fashioned slides, flumes, and thrill rides, as well as pools and lazy rivers. Orlando’s line-up of water parks offers a lot of diversity and are great for the whole family. So, when you need to cool off from the Floridian heat, which water park in Orlando is best?
1. Aquatica
A tropical water wonderland
Good for: Families, Adventure, Group
A mere 10 minutes south of Downtown Orlando lies Aquatica, one of North America’s most visited water parks. Alongside all the essentials like slides, rapids, and high-speed flumes, Aquatica also delivers a few unique attractions. The Reef Plunge slide zips you through a water shoot past actual dolphins, and they’ll even try to race you if you’re lucky. Alternatively, brave a heart-stopping drop with Ihu’s Breakaway Falls.
Once you’ve had your fill of Aquatica’s many slides and rides, lounge on one of the pristine, sandy beaches or drift along a lazy river soaking up the sun. To save time and money, consider the All Day Dining package that ensures you and your family are fed all day long. Read more
Location: 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 407-545-5550
Aquatica
2. Universal’s Volcano Bay
Tiki island themed water park
Good for: Families, Adventure, Group
Universal’s Volcano Bay water park is one of Orlando’s most recognizable attractions thanks to the 200-foot conical mountain which roars periodically and emits lava-esque fluid at night. This is Universal Studios’ first water park, and they have a nice mix of relaxing rides like a lazy river and wave pool together with more cutting-edge, high-speed rides like aqua coasters and 70-degree plunge slides.
Plenty of lockers are available and you can prepay credit onto a wristband, so you’re able to buy snacks and drinks throughout the day without needing to carry cash. Read more
Location: 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 407-363-8000
Universal's Volcano Bay
3. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Slides galore at this tropical themed Disney park
Good for: Families
Typhoon Lagoon has a great selection of water slides, including the 2-person rollercoaster raft-like Crush ‘n’ Gusher. There’s also the Humunga Kowabunga with 5 steep drops, as well as the Storm and Bay slides, which are both a little slower and geared more towards the younger children. Elsewhere, there is a sizeable rapids course looping around the park. Surfers will love the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, which generates 6-foot swells from powerful underwater turbines.
To enhance your visit, reserve a Beachcomber Shack or a Getaway Glen for a private, shady area to relax in between the thrills. Upgrade your ticket to the Park Hopper Pass to access other Disney theme parks, saving you money. Read more
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, United States
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 407-939-5277
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
4. LEGOLAND Florida Water Park
Great for families looking to cool off in Florida
Good for: Families, Adventure
LEGOLAND Florida Water Park is one of the most popular family attractions in Orlando. Located inside the LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this water park is massive and features 14 slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and various LEGO play neighborhoods.
Head to the Twin Chasers waterslide for a real thrill, or lounge on the lazy river for a more relaxed experience. Because the water park gets busy around midday, it’s a good idea to visit early. If you need a break, there are many lounge chairs by large pools throughout the park.
Location: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884, USA
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 888-690-5346
LEGOLAND Florida Water Park
5. Disney’s Blizzard Beach
A snowstorm meets beach fun at this Disney waterpark
Good for: Couples, Families, Adventure
The concept at Disney’s Blizzard Beach is rather wacky but undeniably fun; it’s built around the idea that it was once a ski resort which “melted into a watery wonderland.” The result is a juxtaposition of snow-capped mountains that you can slide your way down next to white-sand beaches for relaxing by the unusually warm “Artic” waters.
A highlight is Mount Gushmore, home to one of the world’s tallest and fastest waterslides. There are plenty of other, less hair-raising slides and attractions to keep the whole family occupied for the day. For a tasty treat, we recommend the giant donuts and the funnel cake. Read more
Location: Bay Lake, FL 32836, United States
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 407-939-5277
Disney's Blizzard Beach
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