Here’s what Universal Orlando’s new waterpark will look like. And as the Americans would say – AWESOME!
Volcano Bay – opening in summer next year – is described by Universal chiefs as “a one-of-a-kind paradise filled with adventure-drenched thrills, relaxing indulgence and rejuvenation”.
That translates to – you can go wild on the slides, in the tubes and pools or you can chill on a beach or in a private cabana!
Volcano Bay is bound to be pretty spectacular as anything created by Universal Orlando always is – look at Harry Potter, Transformers and the latest attraction Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
The new waterpark, Universal’s third, will have 18 unique attractions across four areas with something for everyone – including a multi-directional wave pool with sandy beaches, peaceful winding river, twisting multi-rider raft rides, speeding body slides that drop from the top of the volcano into the waters below and a state-of-the-art marquee attraction.
Highlights include:
Krakatau: The 200-foot volcano at the heart of the park, invites guests to venture through its hidden caverns and cascading waterfalls. Three body slides at the rear of the volcano start off with surprise doors that drop out from beneath guests. Yikes!
Ko’okiri Body Plunge: A racing, 70-degree drop that will plummet 125ft through the centre of Krakatau. It will be the world’s first slide to travel through a pool filled with guests.
Kala and Ta Nui Serpentine Body Slides: Two intertwining slides where guests will fall freely along 124 twisting feet.
Punga Racers: A high-speed race through four different enclosed slides featuring manta-shaped mats.
Wave Village: At the base of Krakatau, Wave Village will be home to:
Waturi Beach: A sparkling, multi-directional wave pool where guests can swim, relax on the sand or indulge in private, one-or two-story cabanas.
The Reef: An adjacent leisure pool will provide guests with calmer waters and exciting views of riders speeding through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge.
River Village:
Named for the peaceful river that snakes through it, River Village will feature unique attractions for the family, including:
Kopiko Wai Winding River: A gentle, winding river that will pass through the volcano’s hidden caves, featuring spontaneous water effects and special nighttime lighting.
Tot Tiki Reef: A whimsical toddler play area with spraying Maori fountains, slides and a kid-size volcano.
Runamukka Reef: A three-story water playground inspired by the coral reef overflowing with twisting slides, sprinklers and more.
Honu: An adventurous, multi-passenger raft ride that will soar across two giant, sloped walls
Ika Moana: A twisting, multi-passenger raft ride that will glide across bubbling geysers.
Rainforest Village: Exhilarating thrills await guests in Rainforest Village, including:
Maku: North America’s first “saucer ride” – sending multi-passenger rafts speeding around three saucer-shaped curves.
Puihi: A breath-taking multi-passenger raft ride that will plunge guests into darkness before bursting into a funnel and launching into a zero-gravity drop.
Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides: Two twisting, adrenaline-pumping slides that launch guests four- and six-feet above the water at the end.
TeAwa The Fearless River: An action-packed, racing torrent river where guests hang tight in their inner tubes amidst roaring, whitewater rapids.
Taniwha Tubes: Four unique Easter Island-inspired slides with rafts for single or double riders.
Puka Uli Lagoon: A tranquil pool where guests can swim and relax.
