Universal Studios Volcano Bay
Volcano Bay water park opened in May of 2017, and is the first water park to join the Universal Studios Orlando family. It has everything you’d expect from a water park – water slides, lazy rivers, dining options, and more.
Volcano Bay water park schedule
Unlike Universal Orlando’s 2 theme Parks, Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Islands of Adventure amusement parks, Volcano Bay has quite flexible opening hours depending on the season. During the summer months, for example, you can expect Volcano Bay to open at 9:00AM and close at 9:00PM. The darkest and coldest winter days usually have business hours of 10:00AM to 17:00PM (and when it’s too cold, the park is completely closed). Water parks are open 12 months a year, even if they are closed on very cold days. Purchase you Universal Studios packages with vacation home rentals or Universal packages with Orlando hotels.
Volcano Bay Attractions
Go inside Krakatau Volcano – The heart of the volcano bay, one can guess, is the volcano. Literally a volcano is a must see. First of all, this is huge; you can even see it from the highway. Second, there are some exciting rides and hidden caves for courage, waterfalls and more. If you always want to go to a volcano, this is your chance.
Tap to play: Volcano Bay offers each guest a portable Tapu Tapu. This free bracelet keeps you in line, opens a locker without a lock, asks for costs of food, drinks and souvenirs and plays interactive games throughout the park. The touch-to-play feature includes controlling the flow of water in Tot Tiki Reef, water cannons that shoot guests splashing in the Kopiko Wai River, illuminating images in the hidden caves of the volcano and more.
Here are just a few of the most popular.
Krakatau Aqua Coaster
Krakatau is the first of its kind in Florida and shoots the riders up and down through the Volcano’s Bay large volcano. This roller coaster pushes and accelerates the boat inspired by canoes with magnetism as you drive through volcanic waterfalls, splashing water.
Ko’okiri Body Plunge
The sensation seeker will receive a good boost in the Ko’okiri Body Plunge. These bodies slide towards those who wander at an angle of 70 degrees to the 125-foot slide and end up with a big impact at the end. The ride is also in the Krakatau Volcano and is thought to be in honour to Vol; the Volcano God.
Kopiko Wai Winding River™
Among the many exciting rides, there are many places to relax and unwind in Volcano Bay. One of them is the Kopiko Wai Winding River. This slow and winding river takes guests through tropical landscapes while relaxing inside the tube. Guests can also take a break from the sun and rent a cabin, where they can be pampered all day with food and drink.
Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides™
Join Kala and Tai Nui are atop the volcano with trap doors that drop guests down the slides.
Honu ika Moana™
An adventurous, multi-passenger raft ride that will soar across a dual wall.
Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides
Two twisting slides that launches guests four to six ft above the water at the end of the slides
Puihi of the Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides™
A multi-passenger raft ride that will drop guests into darkness before tossing them into a funnel which then launches them into a zero-gravity drop.
Laguna Puka Uli
A calm pool where guests can swim and relax.
Punga Racers
Little kids can race through four different enclosed slides on mat.
Runamukka Reef
A three-story water playground inspired by the coral reef overflowing with twisting slides, sprinklers and more.
The Reef™
A calm leisure pool with exciting views of riders speeding through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge.
Tot Tiki Reef™
A toddler play area with spraying fountains, slides and a kid-size volcano.
TeAwa The Fearless River
The action-packed river for thrill-seekers where guests have to hang tight in their inner tube amidst roaring, whitewater rapids.
Taniwha Tubes™
The Taniwha Tubes™ are four twisting water slides. Riders can try all four tracks as mischievous tiki statues spray jets of water when you least expect it.
Waturi Beach
Swim, splash and relax right amid the breathtaking view and warm waves of Waturi Beach, where the surf overlooks the picturesque Wave Village.
Eat the food: it can be surprising to include food in the list of the best activities, but Volcano Bay-inspired dishes are not the trademark of amusement parks. This unique menu includes more than 60 delicious dishes, such as coconut chicken curry, Hawaiian ribs, poke bowl, barbecued beef burgers and more.
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Volcano Bay Water Park with toddlers
Choose the suitable rides: Several rides in Volcano Bay Water Park that can really scare little children. The Park has many attractions that aren’t frightful to keep your children happy!
The Taniwha tube is perfect for 5 year olds and the queue is usually very shorter. Wave Pool is often a winner & they have free life jackets.
Fearless River is good even if you keep a tube with your children so they can swim together. The winding Kopiko Wai River is perfect for children who love to travel alone or for those who love lazy rivers. Your five year old will learn how to swim and touch the floor of the Kopiko Wai.
Runamukka Reef and Tot Tiki Reef are special play areas for little children. You are a short distance from our headquarters in TeAwa the Fearless River. Children will definitely love to try it.
Volcano Bay Water Park with Special Needs
Wheelchair users can access Maku and Puihi Round Raft Rides and Krakatau Aqua Coaster by lift. Guests arriving by wheelchair can also use wheelchairs to drive to Kopiko Wai Winding, TeAwa Fearless River, Puka Uli Recreation Pool, Karang Recreation Pool and Waturi Beach. Guests must comply with all driving experience requirements, which mean that the driving experience is adequate for the duration of the attraction.
Volcano Bay Water Park while pregnant
Keep in mind that there is a long line for the best rides. If your back hurts, you may not be able to line up. One walks a lot on concrete (or similar hard surfaces) so If your feet hurt, this may not be the best for you. There are artificial beaches where you can relax and there are restaurants. Lazy River is relaxed (there are two, choose the slowest), you can float or cross with a ring over your head, depending on how heavy your pregnancy is. Even the main Wave Pool on the shallow end cools you down and as you gently feel the waves without going too far inside.
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Volcano Bay Water Park Tips
- Stay at the Universal Orlando Florida Resort, preferably at the Universal Adventure Hotel or at the Universal Cabana Bay Beach Park. While all hotel visitors could utilize the official entrance to Volcano Bay in Cabana Bay, this makes it much easier to obtain there if you stay in Cabana Bay. Also, you must present the key to your room. It also arrives an hour earlier that is the ideal way to enjoy the most loved volcano cruises having the lowest waiting time of each day.
- Buy multi-day tickets to Universal Resort Park-to-Park theme ticket which include Volcano Bay Water Park, or consider buying a Volcano Bay Express Water Park Pass if you have just a single day. We truely believe that the ideal way to enjoy Volcano Bay Water Park is to do it for several days. Going to the park is easy in Universal, particularly if you are staying at a local hotel & have an older child. Having longer summer Park hours, there is no problem visiting the three parks each day. At a 3-day visit, we will schedule certain days at the Volcano Bay Water Park. We spent two days between both Universal Studios in Florida and Islands of Adventure Universal & then we jumped into the theme water park several hours during the night.
- Create a Universal account & connect a credit card when you want to use Tap to pay from TapuTapu before entering the park. They feel very easy to drink, eat & happy and even rent cabinets, if the credit card has already been connected to your bank account.
- Arrival before the park opens, specifically if you love to ride a ride. I can’t get stressed enough. When the water raises, especially the sensations, it has priority, you must first hit it. First we went with the Krakatau Aqua Roller Coaster ride, then with Ko’kiri Body Plungeride & the Kala & the Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides.
- Let just a single person visit the locker area. Its highly recommended amusement parks, but the whole family does not need to float around the lockers. Make it much easier for everyone (including you) and let everything disappear from the group members.
- Place the locker far away from the park entrance. When you love to stay away from most traffic jams, continue as soon as you get into the theme park in a far locker location.
- Choose your own spot. If you don’t want to rent a premium seat or a cabin, first arrivals is another big advantage: you can choose a first class seat with your seat. Volcano Bay offers exceptional seating around attractions and walks. If you bring a younger child, you can park it in the smaller and cozy pool of the Puka Uli lagoon Water pool. For adults or older children you can’t take Waturi Beach.
- Plan a hike in Ko’kiri Body Plunge & Tai Nui and Kala Serpentine body slides. The three park rides located at the summit of a 200-foot Krakatau Volcano. It seems that at least it duplicates your steps compared to the rest of the park. After all, this is Orlando Florida highest peak! Its unfortunate TapuTapu doesn’t take count of your steps!
- Pay attention if you fear heights & claustrophobia. We have mentioned the altitude, but for those who are worried about the reduced space, you may like to skip this slide with the trapdoor (& there exist clear sections so you could see what’s underneath).
- 10.Make sure you have a strong swimmer if you want to do Ohyah Drop & the Ohno Drop slides. Two slides of this body are submerged in the deep pool of up to 10 feet!
- 11.Volcano Bay doesn’t offer free towels. Take it if you don’t like to rent it (it costs USD 4.99).
Food & Refreshments
Food & RefreshmentsWave Village
Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club™
This restaurant is located at the base of the majestic Krakatau volcano. Here you can try island favorites like the tangy Mango BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, a veggie option I am excited about- the Quinoa Edamame Burger or crunchy Coconut Crusted Fried Chicken.
Dancing Dragons Boat Bar
A cool bar set in the sand and shaped like an outrigger canoe serving tropical cocktails and frozen drinks.
River Village
Whakawaiwai Eats
An easy crowd pleaser this cafe serves up tasty pizzas and salads alongside the river. Try the Savor Island BBQ Chicken Pizza, Tropical Baby Greens Salad, Hawaiian Pizza or one of their tempting treats.
Rainforest Village
Bambu
Take a break from the sun and head into this cool, shaded hideaway offering quick bites such as the Reka Burger, Pretzel Dog or the Tropical Fruit Salad.
The Feasting Frog
Lounge on the patio of this quirky tropical frog shaped structure while you dine on Poke or Plantain Chips & Guac while enjoying a refreshing beverage.
Kunuku Boat Bar
Enjoy a delicious cocktail at this landlocked canoe shaped bar. I can’t wait to get my hands on the Toasted Coconut Pineapple cocktail, a delicious mix of toasted coconut rum and fresh pineapple juice.
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