Are you heading to Aquatica in Orlando and wanting to know
what all there is to do and see while you're there?
In this video, I'm going to go over all of the attractions to help you plan
your day. So let's get into it.
Aquatica is a one of a kind water park
that is home to some of the world's most thrilling water rides.
And features 42 slides, rivers, lagoons, and over
84,000 square feet of sparkling white sandy beaches.
So regardless of if you prefer, the thrilling slides or
relaxing on the lazy river, getting soaked by this giant bucket of water,
or even just sitting
on the white sandy beaches, there is something for everyone.
And when you first walk in, you'll walk right into their newest attraction,
which is the all new Reef Plunge, where you can slide through over
330 feet of eye catching translucent cutouts and rings.
On this slide, you'll zoom past a dynamic new underwater habitat
that's home to a vibrant array of marine life, including Commerson’s
Dolphins, leopard sharks, sardines and other cold water fish.
If you walk past the Reef Plunge,
you'll walk straight into the Commerson’s Dolphin exhibit.
The Commerson’s Dolphins that are here are native to South American coastal
waters of Argentina and southernmost Chile,
and they're known for swimming upside down to expose their black
and white markings to make themselves look like mini killer whales.
If you want to learn more about them, you have to stick around to see
their daily training
sessions where you can learn more about these beautiful animals.
Aquatica is in the middle of phasing out these dolphins in the park
and they haven't mentioned
what will be taking their place in these enclosures moving forward.
Once you finish saying
hello to the Commerson’s Dolphins, if you head clockwise around the park,
the next attraction that you'll come across is the Omaka Rocka water slides.
On these slides, your speed down flumes and into massive tunnels
where you'll slide high up one and then the other.
In the same area is Whanau Way which is a quadruple slide
tower that offers four different high speed experiences.
Next up is the Kare Kare Curl slide,
where you'll experience the feeling of weightlessness.
This slide is inspired by the Kare Kare Beach in Auckland, New Zealand,
and is one of the most popular surf spots in the world.
Kare Kare means wave while curl means curve shaped.
And the premier feature of this slide is a massive curved shape wave.
At 361 feet long, the Kare Kare curl
waterslide is an adrenaline rush,
so don't let its compact size fool you.
On this slide, you'll start 50 feet up in the air
through your first tunnel, and then you'll go through the Kare
Kare Curl, which is a full 35 feet, and gives you a weightlessness
feeling before sliding down and going through
one last tube which splashes into a catch pool.
You can ride the Kare Kare Curl
in a group of 2 to 5 riders, but it doesn't allow single riders.
Right next to the Kare Kare Curl is Aquatica’s side by side
wave pools: The Cutback Cove and Big Surf Shores.
At Cutback Cove
the waves are always rolling and the action's always high.
But at Big Surf Shores the surf can be high or slow and easy,
which allows you to decide what kind of wave pool you feel like experiencing.
One wave pool is always open throughout the year
where the second wave pool is open seasonally.
If you need a break from riding all of the waves, you can grab a lounge
chair on the white sandy beaches across from the two wave pools.
You also have the option to rent one of the premium seating loungers
that have this attached shaded canopy
located next to the Kare Kare Curl and Big Surf Shores.
If you prefer your own private space, you can rent a private cabana.
Aquatica offers a variety of cabanas in different sizes and locations,
and the cabanas come with rental towels, a locker, ceiling
fan, refrigerator stocked with 12 complimentary bottles of water,
merchandise discounts and food and beverage delivery service.
There's even an ultimate cabana size that accommodates ten guests
located on its own private island between the waves pools.
The prices for the cabanas fluctuate depending on demand,
and the price starts at $79 for an off season date but during peak season,
you can see these prices soar over $400 for the same cabana.
Heading past the wave pools you'll find Ihu’s Breakaway Falls.
And if you're brave enough, you'll be doing one of the steepest
multi drop towers of its kind in Orlando.
On this slide, you'll stand face to face
with each other as you await the plunge through the trapdoor.
And you'll never know who will breakaway first.
If you're looking for something a little bit tamer,
then you'll want to head over to Kata’s Kookaburra Cove.
This area is made especially for our tots sized
members of the family and is where kids can play on beginner
slides, waterspouts and other fun areas.
After Kata’s Kookaburra
Cove, the next slide that you'll see is the Taumata Racer,
which is a high speed competitive mat ride where eight
racers can race down this steep hill headfirst.
And the fun part is that you'll get to see your time on the scoreboard
when you exit the slide, and the top time of the day
will be tracked on the board across the way.
Taumata is short for a place in New Zealand
whose full name is 84 characters long and is actually
in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest name.
And I don't even think I'm going to try to pronounce this one.
Across from Taumata is Roa’s Rapids.
Here you can race along
an action river ride through the white waters of Aquatica.
But don't think that this is just another relaxing, lazy river.
You have the option to grab a lifejacket or go without.
And if you're not a strong swimmer, I highly recommend grabbing a lifejacket
just in case, because the waters here will jet propel you past
geysers, islands, under bridges and through roaring rapids.
There are two entrances and exits for this river, the blue and the red.
So make sure that you double check that whenever you enter and be
careful exiting because you may just get pushed to the next exit.
After Roa’s Rapids, you'll find Walkabout Waters
and Walkabout Waters is this towering 60 foot tall
rain fortress that covers a full 15,000 square feet and features these two
giant buckets that will dump water on any unsuspecting people below.
And this raging waterfall will
rain down all across the tower.
But most of all, it's a fun, whimsical area
that will delight kids of all ages.
Next up is Walhalla Wave, which is a thrilling ride
that is meant for the whole family.
On this, you'll zoom through a six story maze of twists,
turns and tunnels before you surge back out into daylight.
You can ride on this with 2 to 4 riders at a time,
but unfortunately, no single riders are allowed.
In the same tower is the Ray Rush and the Ray Rush won Amusements
Today's Best New Water Park Ride in 2018.
And this ride is a fully loaded water adventure
with three ways to slide, splash, and soar.
When you enter jets will immediately
launch your raft and then you'll take twisting
turns as you spin inside a colossal water sphere.
Then dive into these giant manta wings,
swooping up and down different paths every time.
These rafts will accommodate 3 to 6 riders, and unfortunately,
this is another one where no single or double riders are allowed.
Just after Ray Rash is Riptide Race.
And Riptide Race opened in 2021
And is the world's tallest dueling racer.
On this you and another guest will race to see who reaches the finish line
first and the start of this ride is atop a 68 foot tower where
you'll grab a two person raft before heading down
through 650 feet of slide.
On this ride you’ll speed through high tunnels twist and turns and peak
over low walls to be able to see where your opponent is for victory.
If you need a break from all of the adrenaline filled thrill rides,
then grab a tube and hop on Loggerhead Lane
to take a leisurely ride around this lazy river.
On this river, you'll see everything from a fish
grotto filled with exotic tropical fish, past a rushing waterfall,
and get an underwater view of the Commerson’s Dolphin exhibit
while watching Reef Plunge riders race by.
This is a perfect way
to relax and unwind from other thrill rides in the park.
And it was so nice I did it three times.
And on the island in the center of the Loggerhead Lane
lazy river is where you'll find Tassie’s Twisters.
These tubes will shoot you into a giant bowl where you'll spin
and spin until you finally get flushed back out
into the lazy river.
And if you're here for the entire day and looking for a bite to eat
or a drink, there are several options throughout the park.
The newest option includes Kura's
Beachside Panini, which has a selection of sandwiches and pressed
paninis located between the Beach Front and Roa’s Rapids.
Also new is Papa's Cantina, which has a variety of empanadas
and boneless chicken wings with sauces located across Kiwi Traders.
And their other big eatery here is the Waterstone Grill,
where you can enjoy everything from hamburgers, chicken
sandwiches, wraps, salads, kids meals and desserts.
Another option that is only open seasonally is Banana Beach Cook Out
next to Riptide Race, which offers barbecue ribs, burgers and pulled pork.
But it's only open during certain times of the year.
If you're looking to bring home
a gift or two from your adventures at Aquatica, there are two gift
shop options in the park: Adaptations and Kiwi Traders.
And here you can pick up any essentials that you may have forgotten,
including sunscreen, flip flops, towels and any other souvenirs.
Lockers are also available at multiple locations
throughout the park to keep your valuables safe as you explore.
If you're going to be spending multiple days in Orlando
and would like a full guide like this to other theme parks in central Florida
I've got a whole playlist for you that I'll plug up on the screen
right now.
In this playlist
I'll walk you through all of the major theme parks and tell you about
every single one of the attractions to help you plan your day.
Until next time, everyone!
I hope you have an amazing day and go out and
enjoy some Florida sunshine.