Aquatica

Aquatica blends up close animal experiences, waters from serene to extreme, high-speed thrills and wide, sandy beaches.

“SeaWorld is famous for immersing guests in the mystery of the sea and its animals,” said Jim Atchison, executive vice president and general manager of SeaWorld Orlando. “Aquatica takes this immersion to a new level, inviting guests to play in, over, and under the water itself.”

Aquatica is ranked as one of the best water parks in the USA by TripAdvisor and Best Water Park by the Orlando Sentinel readers.

In January 2019 it became the first Water Park in the World to be a Certified Autism Centre.

Attendance figure 2020 = 528,000 : 2019 = 1,533,000

Setting foot into Aquatica, guests immediately experience the vastness of nearly 60 acres of lush landscape inspired by the vivid colour, stunning flora and carefree personality of the South Sea Islands. Reminiscent of the rugged beauty of New Zealand, Australia and New Guinea, the landscape of Aquatica is striking. Crystal-blue rivers wind through hidden grottos and refreshing waterfalls, while rich greenery and bright flowers adorn towering rock formations.

Peeking through this verdant landscape, brightly coloured, quirky buildings topped with swooping, pitched roofs create an uplifting, carefree setting. Colourful, whimsical animals – derivative patterns from New Zealand’s Maori culture – adorn carved totem poles and interactive fountains.

Live animals from lands all over the world including Commerson’s dolphins, brilliant macaws and colourful fish bring to life the park’s playful, high-energy nature.

Aquatica features the most thrilling water rides in the world with 36 water slides, six rivers and lagoons, and more than 80,000 square feet of beach area. Designed in a way that could only be done by SeaWorld, these distinct attractions will zoom, float and splash guests through amazing animal habitats and undersea adventures.

SeaWorld's Aquatica Orlando, is racing into 2021 with a one-of-a-kind new park attraction that will thrill park-goers - Florida's first-ever duelling water slide, Riptide Race.

Starting atop a 68-foot tower, riders will be able to grab a raft and take their marks in side-by-side racing lanes at top speeds. Each raft holds a team of two, so every rider will have a partner as they plunge toward a hopeful victory. Plus, Riptide Race rafts feature low walls to ensure full view of the competition. Duelling face-to-face, racers will navigate tight loops and accelerations through indoor and outdoor sections. It’s a marathon to the finish through nearly 650 feet of splashing slide.

"Riptide Race will offer a ride experience you won't be able to get anywhere else in Florida. Aquatica will be the first waterpark in the state to have a thrilling, and more importantly, duelling water slide," said David Heaton, Aquatica Orlando vice president. "Riptide Race is the perfect addition to our attraction portfolio, complementing what is already one of the most family-friendly waterslide lineups in Orlando."

Riptide Race will have a height requirement of 42 inches (107cm) to appeal to families with children, and the new slide will be conveniently located on the north side of the park next to Banana Beach Cook Out.

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Enjoy KareKare Curl™, this new slide delivers a high-adrenaline, weightless adventure complete with a vertical wave wall!

Ray Rush is a fully-loaded water adventure which will combine three unique slide elements, never before seen at Aquatica, into one action-packed attraction the entire family can enjoy together.
At nearly 60 feet tall, Ray Rush is where family and friends can take on three exciting thrills as they slide, splash and soar like never before. First, riders will be launched at 33 feet per second with water jets designed to propel rafts into the first of several enclosed tube sections. Next, riders will swirl into a colossal sphere which spins the raft around the slide walls before entering another enclosed tube section. Finally, riders will drop into an open-air halfpipe that resembles the shape of a manta ray. Rafts will soar back and forth on the wings of the manta before entering the final enclosed tube section that ends with a splash.



The park’s current signature attraction plunges riders in clear tubes through a crystal-blue lagoon with black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins. Guests feel as if they are flying beneath the sea among these beautiful animals. While similar in coloration to SeaWorld’s icon, Shamu, these dolphins are also distinctly different. In addition to being much smaller, they are also fast, agile swimmers - making them the perfect inhabitants for this lively park.

Aquatica’s attractions offer equal emphasis on high-energy thrill rides and immersive swimming experiences. A colourful mix of racing tunnels, raft rides and rivers offer crashing surf and high-speed thrills, while pools, lagoons and lazy rivers invite guests to enjoy slower pace.

Many of the park’s attractions even offer dual experiences within the same ride. Two immense wave lagoons create the world’s only side-by-side wave pools that can be operated independently or together. Though side-by-side, each lagoon offers a very different experience: one with crashing waves and 5-foot swells, the other with a gently rolling surf. Nine different wave patterns can be created throughout the two pools, with the ability to generate one immense wave, or even “dueling” waves.

Winding rivers throughout Aquatica also offer two different journeys from serene to extreme. One river carries guests through gentle waterfalls, past exotic birds and into an undersea grotto with thousands of colourful fish. An adjacent river offers pure thrill, jetting riders through rolling rapids, rushing geysers and racing waters.

Colourful eight-lane racing slides, triple-drop raft rides, double inner tubes, and a 6-story family ride round out the mix of thrills.

Even the littlest swimmers will enjoy one-of-a-kind attractions at Aquatica. One of the world’s largest interactive water play areas includes a colourful rain fortress that towers 60 feet above a 15,000-square-foot pool. The entire family can zoom together on slides and blast water cannons. In a separate children’s pool, even those Aquatica guests not old enough to walk can still slide down tubes with Mom and Dad in specially built rafts.

Plenty of wide, sand beaches, refreshing lagoons and cool shade from towering oaks and exotic trees create the ultimate water park for guest comfort. Personal cabanas dot the shoreline for those who desire a private retreat. The entire park is designed to limit wait times and provide easy access to rides, attractions and even restaurants. Those who don’t want to leave the comfort of their lounge chair can even enjoy beachside waiter service. All of this allows more time for carefree family fun.

Aquatica will be the natural complement to a full day’s adventure at SeaWorld Orlando, and create a trio of SeaWorld parks in Central Florida that collectively provide experiences found nowhere else in the world.

“In a destination famous for immersing families in fun, the SeaWorld parks offer the ultimate in family togetherness, connecting guests to the sea -- and with each other -- in three immersive, interactive, but very different, ways,” said Joe Couceiro, corporate vice president of marketing.

Guests amazed by the wonders of the sea at SeaWorld. They can then visit Aquatica to indulge in the playfulness of the sea, as they zoom, float and splash through amazing animal habitats. For the ultimate in immersion, the company’s Discovery Cove park offers a completely different experience: an exclusive tropical paradise, with limited attendance, where guests have up-close encounters with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, rays and tropical fish. Whether making wondrous connections, having carefree fun, or enjoying up-close animal encounters, the SeaWorld parks offer guests an unmatched Orlando family vacation.

How Much Time:
You need a whole day here to get the most out of this wonderful park, in peak season you may want to consider two separate days to maximise the thrills along with some relaxing time.

Location:
The park is located on International Drive directly across the road from SeaWorld, near the intersection of International Drive and and Sea Harbor Drive, about ten minutes south of downtown Orlando.

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Arriving:
If you can, plan to arrive early and leave late. Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled opening time and you will be parked near to the entrance and you will have a hassle free entrance. If you arrive later in the morning then the lines at the ticket booths and security stations may be longer.
The parking lot isn’t so big that you’ll lose your way, but it’s still a good idea to note down where you have parked.
Be aware that there is a parking fee, at time of writing this was $10 per car, different prices apply to other vehicles and discount is available for Passholders.
If you purchase the 3 for 2 Ticket, parking is included for the duration. (14 days)



Attractions

Ihu's Breakaway Falls
The tallest, steepest free-falling multi drop slide, is an absolute thrill seeker's paradise. It see's riders step into one of three transparent 'Breakaway Boxes', where the floor unexpectedly disappears plummeting you almost vertically down a 40ft drop at a rate of 20-24 feet per second before being sent into a spiralling slide. For those who want to control their descent, choose the purple slide, which is certainly not an easy option as it happens to be the steepest of the four!

Dolphin Plunge
Showcasing the park’s most distinctive animals, Dolphin Plunge takes riders down 250 feet of clear tubes, underwater, and through Aquatica’s beautiful Commerson’s dolphin habitat. Guests who prefer to see these stunning black-and-white marine mammals without taking the plunge may sneak a peek at Dolphin Lookout. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall (1.22m).












































All children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Adult - $46.00
• Children ages 3-9 - $41.00
• Children ages 2 and younger - Free

• Car or motorcycle $13
• RV's $17
• Preferred $18
• Guests visiting SeaWorld Orlando or Aquatica in the same day pay parking only once.

• Dining facilities throughout the park offer a variety of delights
  • Aquatica has several different dining options including an all-you-can-eat restaurant and healthy alternatives.
• Gift shops feature a wide selection of brand-name sportswear, beachwear and other "must-have" summer items.
• Beach and picnic areas
• Showers, changing areas, and nursing mother's station
• A one-time locker fee gives you a full day's worth of unlimited access. Small lockers are $8 and large lockers are $10 per day.
• Beach towels can be rented for the entire day for a $4.00 deposit each, with $2.00 refundable on return. Towels can also be purchased at any of our shops throughout the park.
• Life vests can be checked out free of charge throughout the park.

• More then 100 certified lifeguards supervise water attractions and activities
• A first-aid station staffed by emergency medical technicians and a registered nurse