There’s no better way to chill out than with a visit to a water park on a hot Florida day. Luckily, Central Florida boasts some of the most fun and exciting ways to splash the day away. With everything from tunnel slides to saltwater reefs, melted ski hills to scenic sea life, and rapids to lazy rivers, Kissimmee’s water parks offer the ultimate in aquatic adventures.
Universal’s Volcano Bay
Universal’s Volcano Bay blends thrilling attractions with relaxing island vibes in a Pacific Island-inspired water park. Guests can experience exciting rides like the Krakatau Aqua Coaster, the Ko’okiri Body Plunge, and the Ohyah & Ohno and Kala & Tai Nui slides, or unwind along the Kopiko Wai Winding River and Waturi Beach. Inspired by the adventurous spirit of the Waturi people, the park offers the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation.
Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica Orlando combines marine life encounters with aquatic adventure across 42 water slides, wave pools, and 84,000 square feet of beaches, rivers, and lagoons. Guests can glide through a dolphin habitat on Dolphin Plunge, experience the steep drops of Ihu’s Breakaway Falls, and enjoy high-speed thrills on Tassie’s Twisters and Whanau Way. For a more relaxing experience, Cutback Cove, Big Surf Shore, and Loggerhead Lane offer wave-filled and scenic attractions, including views of loggerhead turtles. Families with young children can enjoy interactive play areas such as Walkabout Waters and Kata’s Kookaburra Cove, making Aquatica a destination for all ages. Aquatica Orlando has also returned with AquaGlow on select nights through Sept. 26, with dance parties, laser shows, and free unlimited soft drinks.
Discovery Cove®
Discovery Cove® Orlando offers an all-inclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience where guests can interact with marine life in a more intimate setting with unlimited food and beverages included throughout the day with admission. Highlights include the signature Dolphin Lagoon, featuring a 30-minute swim with a bottlenose dolphin, the Freshwater Oasis with close-up otter encounters and a partially submerged swim-through tunnel, and SeaVenture, an underwater walking experience that allows guests to explore a vibrant reef while wearing a dive helmet. Visitors can also feed tropical birds and enjoy unique animal interactions throughout the park.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park transforms a melted ski resort into a one-of-a-kind water park experience. Guests can take a ski lift to the top of Mount Gushmore and enjoy thrilling attractions like the 120-foot-tall Summit Plummet, one of the world’s tallest and fastest freefall slides. Family-friendly highlights include Toboggan Racers, Steamboat Springs, Melt Away Bay, and a relaxing white-sand beach. Older children can test their skills at Ski Patrol Training Camp, while younger guests can enjoy scaled-down slides and water play areas at Tike’s Peak.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park offers a tropical, storm-themed water park experience with attractions for all ages. Guests can enjoy thrilling rides such as Crush ’n’ Gusher, Keelhaul Falls, and the five-story drop of Humunga Kowabunga, or catch six-foot waves at the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, home to one of the world’s largest inland wave pools. Families can embark on Miss Adventure Falls, one of Florida’s longest water rides, while those seeking relaxation can float along Castaway Creek. Younger visitors can enjoy age-appropriate slides, rides, and splash areas at Ketchakiddee Creek.
Island H2O Water Park
Island H2O Water Park offers a mix of high-speed thrills and relaxing experiences, with attractions ranging from extreme water slides and a wave pool to a lazy river and private cabanas. Guests can tackle adrenaline-pumping rides like Hashtag Heights, Live Streaming, Drop Down, and Reply Racers, or unwind in the adults-only Private Domain pool. With attractions designed for both families and thrill-seekers, the park provides a fun-filled water park experience for all ages.
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