Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination, Universal Orlando, offers Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter straddling both.
Some of the best water parks in Orlando incorporate nature and wildlife into the attractions. For example, the incredible Dolphin Plunge, where you get to whizz along a flume that travels through a pool of dolphins! 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 and flumes (such as at the long-running Wet n’ Wild). Orlando’s line-up of water parks offers a lot of diversity and are great for the whole family.
Universal’s Volcano Bay
Universal’s Volcano Bay™ water park is one of Orlando’s most recognizable attraction 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 coaters, and 70-degree plunge slides. Plenty of lockers are available and you can prepay credit onto a wristband, so you have money for snacks and drinks throughout the day without needing to carry cash.
Location: 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Phone: +1 407-363-8000
Aquatica
Aquatica® is one of Orlando’s most popular waterparks, south of Downtown Orlando. Among a day’s worth of fun slides and water attractions at the 59-acre park, the incredible Dolphin Plunge® gains the most attention here. It’s a ride that allows you to slide through a transparent tube with dolphins swimming about in the surrounding pool.
Location: 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
Open: Hours vary by season
Phone: +1 407-545-5550
Disney’s Blizzard Beach
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.
Location: 1534 Blizzard Beach Drive, Orlando, FL 32836, USA
Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 407-560-3400
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Typhoon Lagoon has a good 10 or so 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.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon goes a bit further than just slides though. Surfers will love the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, which generates 6-foot swells from powerful underwater turbines. Ticket holders can also jump in and swim with sharks, stingray and tropical fish at Shark Reef – perhaps the park’s best-rated attraction.
Location: 1145 East Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830, USA
Open: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 407-560-4120
Where to stay in Orlando?
GreenPoint Hotel Kissimmee
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop/café
Things to do
- Playground on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
Working away
- Business center
- Computer station
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers – 6
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Terrace
- Television in common areas
Accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Braille signage
- Raised toilet seat
- Grab bar – near toilet
Location : 5245 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, 34746, FL, United States of America
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The Point Hotel & Suites
Food and drink
- To-go breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Snack bar/deli
- Poolside bar
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Number of outdoor pools – 1
- Fitness facilities
- Number of spa tubs – 1
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Golfing nearby
Working away
- Business center
- Number of meeting rooms – 1
- Computer station
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Porter/bellhop
Facilities
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
Location : 7389 Universal Blvd, Orlando, 32819, FL, United States of America
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Rosen Inn, closest to Universal
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 2 bars/lounges
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop/café
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Number of outdoor pools – 1
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Fitness facilities
Working away
- Business center
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers – 2
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- Wheelchair-accessible public restroom
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Location : 6327 International Drive, Orlando, 32819, FL, United States of America
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