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Orlando Watersports Complex

4.4 (52 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Efrain E.

Good place for older kids or teenagers but not so much for little kids or adults in my opinion. That obstacle course was almost the end of me. If you're an older overweight adult like me don't bother. I literally fell off of it within two minutes and it was a struggle the rest of the way. Kids enjoyed it though. Seemed to be some roughhousing going on with other kids there pushing kids off the floatable obstacle course. I saw it for myself. Worth a go at least once in your life. P.S. the pizza they sell is pretty good

Hitting the cable park
Kadee P.

We fly all the way to Florida just to ride here. The guys that run the cables are always so helpful and give great advise . This time we did the knee boards and wake boards. Always a great time. Only down fall is that log walk or swim back when you take a spill but that's do to skill not company

We had a birthday party
Lacey C.

Where do I begin!! This was the most fun we've had in a long time! First things first we decided to have a birthday party for my daughters!! With COVID-19 some kids didn't even get a chance to have a birthday. We were putting our heads together to think of a location that's good for everyone who wants to social distance. This was the best location and the best choice! We made reservations online only 50 people are allowed on the course at a time. But trust me there's plenty a room! We bought all the slots and got a group rate! We brought our own canopies and our own tables to set up for the party. Which was no problem at all for us! They worked with all our guests and we had all our waivers signed ahead of time so everything worked out great!! There is a dock that you can walk all the way out and take pictures of your kids if you choose not to participate. However I highly recommend you try the course it is a lot of fun!! What a work out!! We brought our own food and drinks, and it was no problem at all. They provide the life vest but my girls had their own. It is recommended you know how to swim the water is really deep. With the life vest you do stay afloat but it's nice to know how to tread water. It's six years old and up to participate. Everyone kept saying they had the time of their lives!! They do have a concession and they sell ice cream drinks and water. We booked a double session so they were out there for two hours. The lifeguards were so friendly and nice and really enjoyed all the kids you can tell they love what they do! You definitely want to check this out!! We just loved it!!

Welcome to the adventure!
Wendy C.

Weeeeeee What? A wakeboarding practice ground! This is by cable pull, not boat. The only kind I have done really. There is a groupon for this. The groupon give you 4 hours to play, the equipment (board and helmet) and a get up guaranteed! MAKE SURE TO RESERVE THE GET UP GUARANTEE if you want it! Otherwise you can get the groupon and just do the 4hours on the cables. 4 hours is MORE THAN ENOUGH! My friend and I never made it for 4 hours! The cable is motorized so ofcourse on the turns is where they boost the power lines again, and that were it gets me.... and I PLOP into the water. You then have to swim to shore and then walk back to the dock where you start again. It gets tiring if you fall too far then you spend most of your time swimming back to shore.... Environment Very very relaxed and comfortable environment. Don't be intimidated by the experts! It is totally fun! It is a practice ground after all.. There are 2 circuits if I may say. One is the regular cable which I was told goes slower than the advanced cable. Both sections have ramps for tricks and such. The seating area is elevated so you can see the lake and all the good stuff going on. There is also a faux beach area on the regular cable side where you can sit and watch others wakeboard. You can bring your own food and there is a food shack that sells fries and drinks and such. Niceness Everyone is very nice and willing to give you tips on becoming the next expert (if you want). The cable operators are nice, if there is any questions they are willing to help you. If there is somewhere you have a hiccup and can't overcome it, ask for advise! They want to see you succeed! If attended this place quite often, and it was my first time making the full round. This is because the corners are usually the spots where it gets me, ask it turns and seems to be pulling... Dollar $$ With the groupon it is quite reasonable. So look out for groupons! definitely worth it if you want to learn Yes? Yup! When I see that groupon available! Excited that I could make it around. Want to be more comfortable on the board now. #WendyWanders

Blow up course, cable course, beach, food!
Lance S.

This place is nothing short of awesome! The water obstacle course is the biggest we have been on and perfect for the brave 7 old old, teenagers and workout loving mom and dad. The cable course looked great and they had people of all ages and abilities going and the staff was patient. Great beach and sitting area. They have a dockside grill for the hangrys after your all done spending all your energy reserves. We will be back

Me and the hubby
Michelle T.

It was an unexpected surprise you have so much fun at this place. My husband decided to take me here for our 21st wedding anniversary. There is so much to do, there is an aqua park I'm awake waiting on my knee boarding. Standard cable lines, advance cable lines. And it was just such a blessing. The people in the atmosphere is completely superior. It is a place that we would definitely come back to, over and over and over again.

Bridgeth M.

Definitely had a blast here! The price is so worth it! I would do it again every time if I could. Although I do recommend (I wish I knew) to take water shoes because the inflatable course can't get VERY HOT on a summers day :( my feet blistered I wouldn't wish the same on anybody but over all I enjoyed this place!!

Rianne, 9 years old, gets up on wakeboard on cable line.
J P.

We are on spring break in Orlando and knowing the theme parks will be overrun with crowds, we decided to get the kids involved in a physical activity. With 4 kids, age 4,5,7 and 9, the OWC could accommodate all of them with one instructor. 4 kids for 4 hours and get up guarantee was worth the $59 each. The younger ones were able to easily go around the lake on knee boards. My oldest was able to get up after a few falls. My 2nd took a little more time to get up. The youngest two pooped out after a couple of hours but enjoyed riding along with Nick on his surfboard. After the lesson, my husband and I felt we needed to reinforce the lesson with another go. We came back two days later and signed up for lessons again with Nick. This time my husband and I signed up along with my two eldest kids. This is the way to learn wakeboarding. The cable line method allows for quick repetition. Once you get up, you get a few more tips a few to go even further and learn negotiate the turns around the cable line that traces the lake. My husband is left handed which naturally made it easier to take the turns counterclockwise around the lake by leaning back into the corners. My girls and I are right handed so we spent a majority of our time learning to make the turns by leaning forward. This place was a great find and plan to include the OWC as part of our Orlando itinerary when we return. I highly recommend Nick as an instructor. He carried a GoPro during the lessons and expect to find some fun footage on my email when I return home. The establishment is family friendly and accommodating to newcomers. The front desk staff, the cook, and the guys running the cable line were all very kind and helpful. Consider this place when you need a break from the theme parks.

Daris G.

I want my whole family to come here and play. We saw this place on Facebook and one of my bestie was coming from Puerto Rico and I told her about this place and showed her the place online she loved it. As soon as we arrived she was not too excited being that the place looks really small it looked like something for kids like we were to grown to do that. She wanted to hit plan B, but I convince her to do it being that we were already there. We paid 20 dollars for 50 minutes and my friend said we will finish that in 30 but no we didn't not at all. It was so much FUN It really felt like we were doing the ninja obstacles so hard. It has been so long since I laughed they way I did just seeing my friend, my bf and me falling and falling and falling. This is a must for SUMMER TIME. Take your inner child to play

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Kids and grandkids had a wonderful time. Trust me when I say they were exhausted after an hour, but we did stay two hours

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It's a great place for kids and everyone who loves water sports. It would be an awesome birthday gift :)

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Came with a big group of all ages and experience levels and we all had a great time! The staff was all so amazing. we can't wait to go back!

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Awesome spot. Good time. Shredded the gnar. Had fun. Have to keep on writing to meet minimum review length.

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We absolutely love it here...staff is great and one of the few places that actually requires masks inside.

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Here everyday and I couldn't recommend coming more! Norbi is the best operator and MJ kills it in the kitchen! Cheyenne is amazing!!!

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