About Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando is SeaWorld's water park featuring a unique blend of high-speed water slides, lazy rivers, and animal encounters. The park's signature feature is Commerson's Dolphin Pass - a lazy river section that flows through a clear underwater tunnel in a Commerson's dolphin habitat. Aquatica spans 59 acres with over 40 slides, rivers, and lagoons.

2008
Opened
59 acres
Size
1.5M+
Annual Visitors
40+
Rides

History of Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando opened on March 1, 2008, as SeaWorld's first dedicated water park. The park was designed to set itself apart from competitors by incorporating marine life encounters into the water park experience. New slides have been added regularly, including Riptide Race (dual-rider mat racer) in 2020 and KareKare Curl in 2021.

Park Areas & Lands

🌊 Thrill Slides

The park's most intense water slides launching from the central tower complex.

🐬 Dolphin Area

The unique section featuring Commerson's dolphin viewing and the pass-through lazy river.

🏖️ Wave Pools and Beaches

Two massive wave pools with sandy beaches and palm tree-lined shores.

🧸 Kata's Kookaburra Cove

Dedicated kids' area with scaled-down slides and a shallow play pool for younger children.

Must-Do Attractions

  • ✓Ihu's Breakaway Falls - The tallest, steepest, and only multi-drop tower slide of its kind in Orlando - riders step onto a transparent floor that drops away
  • ✓Dolphin Plunge - Enclosed tube slide that passes through an underwater section in a Commerson's dolphin habitat
  • ✓Riptide Race - Dual-rider mat racer slide where two riders compete head-to-head down a 68-foot-tall slide tower
  • ✓Taumata Racer - Eight-lane mat racer slide where riders race head-first down the slope
  • ✓KareKare Curl - Open-air curl slide with a near-vertical wave wall that sends riders weightless at the top

Insider Tips

  • ✓Aquatica is significantly less crowded than Disney water parks and typically offers much shorter waits
  • ✓Combine an Aquatica visit with SeaWorld using a multi-park ticket for the best value
  • ✓Ihu's Breakaway Falls is the most thrilling slide - the floor drops out from under you
  • ✓Free life jackets are available for children at multiple locations throughout the park
  • ✓The All-Day Dining Deal covers unlimited meals and is well worth it for a full-day visit

Best Times to Visit

Aquatica is least crowded on weekdays during the school year. Summer weekends and holidays see the highest attendance. The park operates year-round but with reduced hours in winter months. Morning arrival ensures the best experience with shorter waits.

Tickets & Pricing

Single-day tickets from $49 online. Combo tickets with SeaWorld from $80. SeaWorld annual passes include Aquatica access at certain tiers. Quick Queue available for purchase.

Dining at Aquatica Orlando

Banana Beach Cook-Out is an all-you-can-eat buffet option included in some ticket packages. Waterstone Grill serves burgers, chicken, and salads. Mango Market offers quick bites and frozen treats. Multiple bar locations serve tropical cocktails and cold beer throughout the park.

Official Resources

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