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It had been a while since I last visited Volcano Bay. We arrived early on a Tuesday morning at Universal so we can park and take the bus to Volcano Bay. Our driver Nate was friendly and welcomed us. He drove safely and got us to Volcano Bay without any issues. Upon arriving to Volcano Bay, I immediately went to the Sales/Tickets counter to purchase Mom's and my tickets. I wanted to purchase the tickets with gift cards I had. Gift cards can only be used on site and can not be redeemed online. (I was also able to pay for parking at Universal with one of the gift cards.) Lockers are, of course, available for rent. It was 7 of us so we got a family locker. That didn't work. We had to rent another family locker to hold all our stuff. The family lockers are not big enough if you have multiple bags. Some of the staff are cool. We encountered one team member who greeted almost everyone in the Kopiko Wai Winding River (lazy river). Every time we winded back around to where he sat overlooking and safeguarding the river he spoke. His attitude was hospitable and refreshing.
Just came back from volcano bay and let me tell you best water park I've visited yet in florida. This was my first visit to this park and i left being a fan. The entrance was quick and easy. We arrived at 10:30 which was way later than the opening time and were able to find great seats by the volcano. We didn't get a locker since we took only a few things. But they do offer lockers. The park wasn't too crazy since it was a Tuesday and the day right after Memorial Day. The lines were very short. I think only maybe two rides had a 35 minute wait which is pretty great. I love how in the bathrooms they have changing rooms and also a changing room with shower where you can rinse off and change. The family rooms are a bit different. They have a bathroom with changing table and shower in them which is very helpful with little ones. The park has these burst of water that shoot at your feet so your feet are always cool. Which i thought was pretty awesome. They have multiple food spots around the park and places to get snack. I got the waturi fusion ice cream and let me tell you it's worth the hype . It has banana, blue raspberry, orange, and strawberry and those flavors worked so well together. We ordered three and our whole family loved it. Our family loved TeAwa, The Fearless River. We spent two hours out of our seven hours at the park there. Everyone must wear a life vest while in that water. Its a 10000/10 highly recommend. In all our first time at volcano Bay was amazing. We loved it and would love to come back again.
I got to visit the park as a chaperone for a field trip. Parking was $35. The lots were pretty easy to navigate and signage was easy to follow, after picking up our tickets near the universal entrance we walked a bit to find the tram buses that transport you from the parking garage to the volcano Bay entrance itself. The tram was a short and comfortable ride. Once we arrived at the entrance, we moved very quickly through security and entered the park. Our first stop was a locker station so we could secure our belongings. Locker pricing ranges, depending on the size that you need. For a family size locker, the largest size they offer. It was a flat fee of $25. You are provided a wristband which you then tap against the old tapu tapu stations in the locker area. From there it prompts you to insert a credit card. After purchase, anytime you tap your wristband against the tapu station your locker promptly opens. There are two versions of the "lazy" (or not so) river. One you can leisurely enjoy with or without a float of your choice. The other has a life vest requirement and various "Look Out!" signs that keep you aware of what is ahead of you along the river. Bumping against the walls tore a small hole in my water shoes. Since we went on a Tuesday, it was not crowded or difficult to find good seats near the volcano. It was a pretty cloudy day, which wasn't the best, but we made due. Wait times were low allowing for back to back rides on some of our faves. I had heard great things about the food here but we had plans to eat dinner at CityWalk before heading back with our students so the goal was just to get a snack, however, all of the snack carts in the park were closed down except the ones selling ice cream. I had seen pretzels online and was super bummed when I couldn't get my hands on one now that I was actually visiting the park. The coaster style ride was hands down my favorite. I'd consider bringing my son this summer when we have some guaranteed bet weather.
It has become a tradition for us to visit the park, stroll through the themed areas, grab a bite to eat at the Three Broomsticks--for instance--and, of course, ride all the available roller coasters over the course of two days.
This is our family's favorite water park. We try to come here every few years and love it every time. The most recent visit was with family friends and we had an absolute blast. Five stars for sure and two thumbs up!
Universal Volcano Bay sits in a different category from most water parks, and the difference was apparent from the moment I walked in. The theming is built around a Polynesian island concept centered on a massive volcano, and the level of design detail throughout the park gave it a resort quality that most water parks do not come close to matching. It felt like a destination on its own rather than an add on to a theme park day. The aqua coaster is the standout attraction and the one worth prioritizing. It propelled me through a series of drops and climbs in a way that did not feel like a standard water slide, and the ride length justified the wait. The wave pool generates serious waves and is one of the better ones in any water park in Florida. The lazy river is the easy crowd pleaser that works for every age and is the kind of thing I circled back to multiple times throughout the day. The rapid river lives up to its name and was a different experience from the more relaxed float, worth doing if you want something with more energy. The virtual queue system through the TapuTapu wristband removes the need to physically wait in line for most attractions, which changed the pacing of the day significantly and let me stay in the water or hold a spot while my place in line was held. Arriving early was still the move if I wanted a good chair location without paying for a premium cabana, as the better spots filled up fast. If you are coming as a group of four or fewer, the premium seating option is worth considering for the convenience of a guaranteed shaded base to return to throughout the day. The water throughout the park is kept warm, which made a genuine difference in comfort, and the food options were solid enough that I did not feel like I was settling by eating on property. Volcano Bay is a water park that actually delivers on its theme and keeps you coming back to the slide lineup all day.
Volcano Bay is a water park like no other! Great for all ages & even wheelchair accessible!! The have water slides and an aqua coaster for the thrill seekers & even the lazy river and regular pools for those looking to relax Here's a few tips before you go to have the best experience... 1. Bring water shoes! - they aren't required but walking in the hot pavement all day does a toll on your feet. 2. At all quick service locations, you can ask for a free water cup to stay hydrated or even bring your own water bottle in & refill it with water for free at the freestyle machines in the restaurants! (Hydration is key) 3. They have showers in the restrooms so you can always shower & change at the park so you can be nice & clean before leaving/going to another park. 4. Downloading the Universal app is the best way to navigate the park! You can check wait to times, find nearest attractions & restaurants, or even pre order food online so they have it ready for you to pick up. Volcano bay is truly enjoyable for all, but please remember to wear sunscreen & stay hydrated!!
Me and my beautiful lady had a blast here! Fun rides, good drinks and food! Not to crowded as we went during the week so we weren't waiting long at all. Got on everything we wanted to and had time to enjoy the lazy river and sun bathe for a bit.
My fiance had never been to Volcano Bay so I made sure we stopped by on a recent trip to Orlando. The park is pretty big and if you don't reserve a cabana, then you're going to have a hard time finding a chair. We walked around in circles for almost an hour trying to find a chair for our towels. A lot of people take advantage of there being no policy on them and drop their towels in the morning and don't return to the chairs until they are getting ready to leave. It was pretty frustrating. Right now they have the taputapu which is a watch that allows you to tap into the virtual queue for the rides. The hare getting rid of that soon so I'm not sure what the new system will be like but it was nice to be able to tap in and then relax while we waited. When it was our time to go to the slides, there was probably about a 20-30 minute wait. The bigger slides like the drop slides and the aqua coaster were never under a 2 hour wait so we had to pick and choose what we did. We did the big drop slide in the volcano and that was a 4 hour wait. We used the time to hang out on the rivers and have lunch. The winding river is fast and you have to wear a life jacket in it. It can get a little rough. The lazy river is relaxing but it's hard to get a tube. You kind of just have to hope one floats by you. The lifeguards don't let you wait around the beginning where people are getting off. The food was decent for theme park food and the drinks were pretty good.
What a fun waterpark! It is well worth the cost and to spend a whole day there. Plus, you feel like you're in Hawaii without having to get on a plane if you're in Florida...lol! You have to pay separately for parking and there is a wristband you can wear for wait times. It actually is pretty helpful and can only be used for one ride at a time. There are plenty of slides, a humongous wave pool, lazy rivers, raft rides, and several variety of food options as well as beverages. We didn't have to wait long for most of the rides and there is always something to do if you don't want to take a break ;) The family locker we stored our stuff in throughout the day was $25 and was well worth it. I definitely recommend Volcano Bay for a fun day under the sun.
Love love love this park. My favorite water park by far The food for this theme park is amazing I love the fact that I can tap into a line and enjoy the wait time in a River or wave pool or just relaxing Kahola reef is my favorite restaurant. The only downer is the bus ride from the parking lot but I guess that's a play in the remote island feel I love that they have a full open bar. Their rapid River really is a rapid River There are so many interactive spots throughout the park that is nice too I do wish they had more umbrellas throughout the park especially for all the rain we get here in Florida
Super clean bathrooms & area! Everyone seemed very friendly & happy to be there. This was my first time after years of seeing it be open and i'm glad I finally came. It's a bit more pricey than any water park i've been to ($95), but definitely worth it if you get here early and spend the whole day here! Tip: Park in Universal city wall parking then take the free shuttle straight to Volcano Bay!
This water park was awesome. Great food, atmosphere, and the rides were great. The sand felt real if sand was ground up wood chips.
20 hours ago
Volcano Bay is my absolute favorite water park, and I've been to many! This was our second visit, and my husband and I actually go for our anniversary. We like visiting around this time of year, toward the end of September and within the last few weeks before closing, because while it can still be popular, it's nowhere near as busy as the peak summer season. Volcano Bay is unique because you park in the Universal parking garage, the same garage used for CityWalk. Parking is $35. From the first floor, you go through security before boarding a bus to the water park. This is the only way to get there. Thankfully, both times we visited, the process was very quick. We didn't have to wait for a bus since they were constantly coming through. The park itself, and the walk up to it, is gorgeous! All the little details throughout the park really make it stand out, which is one of the reasons I especially love it. We've purchased tickets online before, and this time we purchased them at Guest Services. Online, Florida residents can get a discounted price, while you cannot get that price on site. That said, when we visited, they told us the price was the same that day, so it wouldn't have mattered for us. The entire park basically functions as one giant circle. We always start to the left because that's where the closest lockers and restrooms are. There are three locker sizes, and we purchased the smallest for around $18. It fit our beach bag and a travel bag with a change of clothes, so I thought it was a decent size. This area also has restrooms, showers, and a standing dryer. For $7, you get three minutes. It didn't completely dry us, but it definitely helped! Of course, the iconic volcano is the centerpiece of the park. At its base is the wave pool, surrounded by tons of free lounge chairs and umbrellas on soft white sand. Throughout the park are multiple water slides, including single and multi-person slides, open and enclosed slides, inner tubes, and a water coaster. There are also several areas for toddlers and young children, plus a lazy river and the Crazy River, which is my FAVORITE! You wear a life vest and float through a roaring, wavy river. It is SO much fun and surprisingly fast! There are multiple food locations throughout the park, but keep in mind that each has different menu options. They also have misters throughout the park, including ones that cool the flooring. On especially hot days, this is a lifesaver for your feet! The slides can be pretty strict about what you can bring. Certain slides don't allow loose clothing or cover-ups, shoes, or cell phones, while others are less strict. Thankfully, they have small open cubbies at the beginning of every ride for belongings you can't or don't want to take with you. My favorite slide is the OhNo! drop slide, and my favorite ride overall is the Krakatau Water Coaster. SO much fun! They have also changed their express system since our last visit in 2020. This time, you entered the express line and your band was scanned closer to the ride entrance. The bands are fair because you can only use them once per slide or ride. They also have two types of express passes, one covering all rides and another covering the multi-rider slides. We grabbed food around 3:30, which worked out great because it wasn't crowded. We had burgers and fries, and both were good. Just be aware that drinks do not have free refills, although I believe there is a cup upgrade for unlimited refills. You can also bring your own food and water into the park. I didn't realize this and brought an empty bottle to fill, but our friend brought two full water bottles in without an issue. We were able to ride every slide and even ride some twice, plus enjoy the wave pool and Crazy River multiple times. We had an absolute blast, as always, and I already can't wait for our next visit! read more
What a wonderful experience and time we had here. We went on a weekday and it was not busy at all. I am not a person of thrill, but I was able to ride a lot of the tube rides without being too afraid lol. The two lazy rivers were the star of the show for our day. Lots of lifeguards present at each ride and there is something for the entire family to enjoy. The food was expensive, which is expected, but it actually was very good. We got rained out but that's OK. We enjoyed our day and I would return and recommend. read more
Came during the day on 7/17/2026 for the first time. Such a fun water park! We had early admission since we stayed at a Universal hotel. Getting in even 30 min early allowed us to set up and get on the water rollercoaster before the crowds came. It wasn't a ton of time and the whole park wasn't open so we were limited as to what we could do and where we could go. Had a great day! The rapid river was the best. Must wear a life jacket in there. Ordered a cheeseburger for lunch and it was good. They do not offer onion though, which was different. Would definitely come back! read more
It had been a while since I last visited Volcano Bay. We arrived early on a Tuesday morning at Universal so we can park and take the bus to Volcano Bay. Our driver Nate was friendly and welcomed us. He drove safely and got us to Volcano Bay without any issues. Upon arriving to Volcano Bay, I immediately went to the Sales/Tickets counter to purchase Mom's and my tickets. I wanted to purchase the tickets with gift cards I had. Gift cards can only be used on site and can not be redeemed online. (I was also able to pay for parking at Universal with one of the gift cards.) Lockers are, of course, available for rent. It was 7 of us so we got a family locker. That didn't work. We had to rent another family locker to hold all our stuff. The family lockers are not big enough if you have multiple bags. Some of the staff are cool. We encountered one team member who greeted almost everyone in the Kopiko Wai Winding River (lazy river). Every time we winded back around to where he sat overlooking and safeguarding the river he spoke. His attitude was hospitable and refreshing. read more
5 months ago
Just came back from volcano bay and let me tell you best water park I've visited yet in florida. This was my first visit to this park and i left being a fan. The entrance was quick and easy. We arrived at 10:30 which was way later than the opening time and were able to find great seats by the volcano. We didn't get a locker since we took only a few things. But they do offer lockers. The park wasn't too crazy since it was a Tuesday and the day right after Memorial Day. The lines were very short. I think only maybe two rides had a 35 minute wait which is pretty great. I love how in the bathrooms they have changing rooms and also a changing room with shower where you can rinse off and change. The family rooms are a bit different. They have a bathroom with changing table and shower in them which is very helpful with little ones. The park has these burst of water that shoot at your feet so your feet are always cool. Which i thought was pretty awesome. They have multiple food spots around the park and places to get snack. I got the waturi fusion ice cream and let me tell you it's worth the hype . It has banana, blue raspberry, orange, and strawberry and those flavors worked so well together. We ordered three and our whole family loved it. Our family loved TeAwa, The Fearless River. We spent two hours out of our seven hours at the park there. Everyone must wear a life vest while in that water. Its a 10000/10 highly recommend. In all our first time at volcano Bay was amazing. We loved it and would love to come back again. read more
5 months ago
I got to visit the park as a chaperone for a field trip. Parking was $35. The lots were pretty easy to navigate and signage was easy to follow, after picking up our tickets near the universal entrance we walked a bit to find the tram buses that transport you from the parking garage to the volcano Bay entrance itself. The tram was a short and comfortable ride. Once we arrived at the entrance, we moved very quickly through security and entered the park. Our first stop was a locker station so we could secure our belongings. Locker pricing ranges, depending on the size that you need. For a family size locker, the largest size they offer. It was a flat fee of $25. You are provided a wristband which you then tap against the old tapu tapu stations in the locker area. From there it prompts you to insert a credit card. After purchase, anytime you tap your wristband against the tapu station your locker promptly opens. There are two versions of the "lazy" (or not so) river. One you can leisurely enjoy with or without a float of your choice. The other has a life vest requirement and various "Look Out!" signs that keep you aware of what is ahead of you along the river. Bumping against the walls tore a small hole in my water shoes. Since we went on a Tuesday, it was not crowded or difficult to find good seats near the volcano. It was a pretty cloudy day, which wasn't the best, but we made due. Wait times were low allowing for back to back rides on some of our faves. I had heard great things about the food here but we had plans to eat dinner at CityWalk before heading back with our students so the goal was just to get a snack, however, all of the snack carts in the park were closed down except the ones selling ice cream. I had seen pretzels online and was super bummed when I couldn't get my hands on one now that I was actually visiting the park. The coaster style ride was hands down my favorite. I'd consider bringing my son this summer when we have some guaranteed bet weather. read more
2 months ago
22 days ago
It has become a tradition for us to visit the park, stroll through the themed areas, grab a bite to eat at the Three Broomsticks--for instance--and, of course, ride all the available roller coasters over the course of two days. read more
This is our family's favorite water park. We try to come here every few years and love it every time. The most recent visit was with family friends and we had an absolute blast. Five stars for sure and two thumbs up! read more
4 months ago
Universal Volcano Bay sits in a different category from most water parks, and the difference was apparent from the moment I walked in. The theming is built around a Polynesian island concept centered on a massive volcano, and the level of design detail throughout the park gave it a resort quality that most water parks do not come close to matching. It felt like a destination on its own rather than an add on to a theme park day. The aqua coaster is the standout attraction and the one worth prioritizing. It propelled me through a series of drops and climbs in a way that did not feel like a standard water slide, and the ride length justified the wait. The wave pool generates serious waves and is one of the better ones in any water park in Florida. The lazy river is the easy crowd pleaser that works for every age and is the kind of thing I circled back to multiple times throughout the day. The rapid river lives up to its name and was a different experience from the more relaxed float, worth doing if you want something with more energy. The virtual queue system through the TapuTapu wristband removes the need to physically wait in line for most attractions, which changed the pacing of the day significantly and let me stay in the water or hold a spot while my place in line was held. Arriving early was still the move if I wanted a good chair location without paying for a premium cabana, as the better spots filled up fast. If you are coming as a group of four or fewer, the premium seating option is worth considering for the convenience of a guaranteed shaded base to return to throughout the day. The water throughout the park is kept warm, which made a genuine difference in comfort, and the food options were solid enough that I did not feel like I was settling by eating on property. Volcano Bay is a water park that actually delivers on its theme and keeps you coming back to the slide lineup all day. read more
4 months ago
Volcano Bay is a water park like no other! Great for all ages & even wheelchair accessible!! The have water slides and an aqua coaster for the thrill seekers & even the lazy river and regular pools for those looking to relax Here's a few tips before you go to have the best experience... 1. Bring water shoes! - they aren't required but walking in the hot pavement all day does a toll on your feet. 2. At all quick service locations, you can ask for a free water cup to stay hydrated or even bring your own water bottle in & refill it with water for free at the freestyle machines in the restaurants! (Hydration is key) 3. They have showers in the restrooms so you can always shower & change at the park so you can be nice & clean before leaving/going to another park. 4. Downloading the Universal app is the best way to navigate the park! You can check wait to times, find nearest attractions & restaurants, or even pre order food online so they have it ready for you to pick up. Volcano bay is truly enjoyable for all, but please remember to wear sunscreen & stay hydrated!! read more
5 months ago
Me and my beautiful lady had a blast here! Fun rides, good drinks and food! Not to crowded as we went during the week so we weren't waiting long at all. Got on everything we wanted to and had time to enjoy the lazy river and sun bathe for a bit. read more
My fiance had never been to Volcano Bay so I made sure we stopped by on a recent trip to Orlando. The park is pretty big and if you don't reserve a cabana, then you're going to have a hard time finding a chair. We walked around in circles for almost an hour trying to find a chair for our towels. A lot of people take advantage of there being no policy on them and drop their towels in the morning and don't return to the chairs until they are getting ready to leave. It was pretty frustrating. Right now they have the taputapu which is a watch that allows you to tap into the virtual queue for the rides. The hare getting rid of that soon so I'm not sure what the new system will be like but it was nice to be able to tap in and then relax while we waited. When it was our time to go to the slides, there was probably about a 20-30 minute wait. The bigger slides like the drop slides and the aqua coaster were never under a 2 hour wait so we had to pick and choose what we did. We did the big drop slide in the volcano and that was a 4 hour wait. We used the time to hang out on the rivers and have lunch. The winding river is fast and you have to wear a life jacket in it. It can get a little rough. The lazy river is relaxing but it's hard to get a tube. You kind of just have to hope one floats by you. The lifeguards don't let you wait around the beginning where people are getting off. The food was decent for theme park food and the drinks were pretty good. read more
3 months ago
What a fun waterpark! It is well worth the cost and to spend a whole day there. Plus, you feel like you're in Hawaii without having to get on a plane if you're in Florida...lol! You have to pay separately for parking and there is a wristband you can wear for wait times. It actually is pretty helpful and can only be used for one ride at a time. There are plenty of slides, a humongous wave pool, lazy rivers, raft rides, and several variety of food options as well as beverages. We didn't have to wait long for most of the rides and there is always something to do if you don't want to take a break ;) The family locker we stored our stuff in throughout the day was $25 and was well worth it. I definitely recommend Volcano Bay for a fun day under the sun. read more
1 year ago
Love love love this park. My favorite water park by far The food for this theme park is amazing I love the fact that I can tap into a line and enjoy the wait time in a River or wave pool or just relaxing Kahola reef is my favorite restaurant. The only downer is the bus ride from the parking lot but I guess that's a play in the remote island feel I love that they have a full open bar. Their rapid River really is a rapid River There are so many interactive spots throughout the park that is nice too I do wish they had more umbrellas throughout the park especially for all the rain we get here in Florida read more
1 year ago
Super clean bathrooms & area! Everyone seemed very friendly & happy to be there. This was my first time after years of seeing it be open and i'm glad I finally came. It's a bit more pricey than any water park i've been to ($95), but definitely worth it if you get here early and spend the whole day here! Tip: Park in Universal city wall parking then take the free shuttle straight to Volcano Bay! read more
3 months ago
This water park was awesome. Great food, atmosphere, and the rides were great. The sand felt real if sand was ground up wood chips. read more
1 year ago
Had an AMAZING time with Mr. Ray today at Universal's Volcano Bay. Park was not busy got on all the rides. The park staff was friendly and security was tight, Orlando's finest on the job. It was an amazing day at the park, October is the best time to go during the week, kids are in school, lol. If you ever get a chance to go to Volcano Bay, GO. You won't be disappointed! read more
When you are in a theme park, the food option is pretty limited. For Universal, I heard Volcano Bay has the best food among the four parks; we will soon find out if that is true or not. For Volcano Bay, there are 4 main restaurants. The most popular is Kohola reef. They have burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and this coconut chicken curry bowl. It is surprisingly on the good side (the bar is also low). The rice has a strong coconut flavor, the curry is okay, and I like the plantain that comes with it. Another restaurant that serves Asian dish(es) is Bambu, but the quality is far behind. I ordered this chicken katsu bowl and it tastes nothing like chicken katsu. The bowl also comes with a little bit of cucumber, edamame, some greens, and seaweed salad. The sauce is not katsu sauce even. And finally, youtube bloggers really hype up this Waturi fusion ice cream, which is like a combination of different flavors, but I didn't like it at all; it's sweet and I just don't like the taste. My favorite attractions are: Krakatau, Honu of honu ika moana, Puihi raft rides. read more
2 months ago
Terrible food. Overpriced slop. I genuienly felt disrespected when I took my first bite into this feces in a bowl. read more
I had an awesome time here getting wet, riding rides, and wandering around the park. It's nice that you are specifically awarded first floor parking. I got there around 7:50am. They wouldn't let anyone through security until 8am. Then, you have to stand in line and wait until 8:43am when we were able to get on a bus (no one loads before then, unless you have early entry). It's about a 10 minute ride from the parking garage to Volcano Bay entrance. Once inside, get a TapuTapu wristband and then immediately go to Krakatau Coaster and tap in. This is the best and most popular ride at the park. Later in the day this ride line will be 300+ minutes and/or they'll just shut down the queue. After that, you'll want to tap in at Ko'okiri Body Plunge. This is the 125 foot plunge in 6 seconds from the top of the volcano. It looks scary, but it isn't so bad. The ride you absolutely do not want to do ever in your life are the green and blue tubes next to the red tub atop the volcano which are named Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body slides. This is a nightmare. It feels like you're in a car crash. You are going so fast, and turning so hard it is hard to breathe. I literally thought I might drown and die. I was wobbly and dizzy for a few minutes after the ride. Not enjoyable at all. The 2nd best ride at the park is Puihi of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides. Make sure you're in line for the GREEN slide. This 5 seater is super fun and you will get wet. Lots of shade standing in line The 3rd best ride is Honu of Honu ika Moana. You want the BLUE slide. Very similar to the ride above where you're in a big tube with multiple people. Also, lots of shade standing in line. The 4th best ride is the Ohno of the Ohyah and Ohno Drop slides. You want the PURPLE slide with the 6 foot drop. I loved getting a random tube and floating around in the Kopiko Wai Winding River. Locker rental is $20. It does get crowded quickly. Lastly, I had an excellent lunch at Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club. Make sure you order the $14.99 Mango BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Platter. read more
Went here for Volcano Bay at night. This is a new offering that will be on the certain dates below. The timing is 7pm-10pm & you can enter the park as early as 4pm. April 12th and 26th May 3rd, 10th, and 17th All ages are welcomed and it's a bit more than the regular Volcano bay tickets $99 plus tax per person. This price includes, entry, souvenir cup with free Coca Cola freestyle refills, live DJ, games, and Dreamworks characters meet & greet. There is a specialty drink menu that comes with a souvenir cup for $18. We also tried the specialty swamp snack, Shrektzel (Shrek shaped salted pretzel + green cheese). This was a nice snack while at the park. Parking is like the rest of the Universal, enter the parking garage and be sure to go into the very first parking garage that's color coded red for Volcano Bay, this area leads to the Volcano Bay shuttle that's closer walking distance vs. walking far from the other two garages where Universal/Island of adventure folks are going. We had a blast! I'm not sure if I'll make it back before it ends in May but I do hope they roll out more dates in the Summer. read more
Highly recommend the special nighttime event, Volcano Bay Nights. Earlier this month the tapu tapu virtual line wait wrist watch was sadly discontinued, resulting in having to spend more time waiting in physical queues. But attending the Nights event resulted in no line for any slide. Everything was walk on. Furthermore they changed the music to more modern party music, scooby and the gang were dancing on the beach, and the park provided complimentary and unlimited popcorn, soda, icee, and churros. We had a blast enjoying the tropical theming at night and best of all, no sunscreen required! read more
1 year ago
We had a great time exploring this waterpark. It was busy but the line queue using wristband was nice ability to enjoy other slides while the big slide krakaoa has a long wait. Best ride by the way. All staff were kind and happy. Big difference than rest of universal parks. Prices for drinks of course are high. Just wanted to get their drink without souvenir cup and they didn't have different price. read more
We had a great time here, but unfortunately the place is so crowded. It seems like they oversell tickets for each day. Even with the taputapu we couldn't get on all the slides and you are also waiting sometimes hours before you can even get in line for some slides. They dont have any details explaining the difference between two similar slides like a rating of more intense or calm so we found a few times that we got on the less extreme slide, but you only know this once your at the top. The lazy river and rapid river were a lot of fun. They also dont have enough chairs, but thankfully we didnt need one really. read more
We visited Volcano Bay this past Sunday with a group of six, and overall had a really fun day! Luckily, the park wasn't too crowded, so we were able to find seats near the volcano without much trouble, which was a huge plus. The rides were fun, not super thrilling in my opinion except for the Krakatau Aqua Coaster and the Ko'okiri Body Plunge, which were definitely the standouts! The downside of the day was definitely the food and drinks. Like in most aprks, the food was overpriced and pretty disappointing, the chicken tenders were mostly breading with barely any chicken, the burger buns were stale and of course the burger itself tasted like plain boiled ground beef. The drinks were ridiculously expensive too, and the cocktails barely had any alcohol, just a lot of sugary mixers. Also, some bartenders were asking for IDs inside the park, which didn't make much sense considering it's a waterpark and people usually don't carry their wallets around after passing the main entrance check. It would make more sense to assign a wristband or TapuTapu marking for guests 21+. That being said, we would definitely go again! Just probably with adjusted expectations about dining & drinking and maybe planning to eat elsewhere before or after the visit. read more
I am NOT a water park fan. While I do love the water and swimming; I don't care for body slides and such. However, I was pleasantly surprised with Volcano Bay. They had two rivers (one lazy, one with more current) and a wave pool. Though there are tons of other seemingly fun adventurous rides; I stick to the simple things. We had upgraded our passes because we thought to try it for a year and see what we thought. I can see myself (and husband) going here a lot more than expected. They have plenty of food and drink options, locker rentals, and places to just chill. read more
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1 year ago
There are a ton of great water parks in Florida, but Volcano Bay is the best of them all. A gorgeous destination with the icon Volcano, plus fun slide types and the Krakatau Water Coaster. The Tapu Tapu lets you virtually get in line for big slides and allows you to pay for items in the park without bringing your wallet along. This is a must-visit destination for warm weather fun! read more
5 months ago
Came here with a group of 8 adults and 2 children (3 years old and under). We had a cabana situated right near the kids area. With the cabana rentals you get access to the park 1 hour before opening which would make you think you had a huge advantage to ride the rides. Unfortunately that was not the case, the 1 hour access was ultimately just to "check in" at the concierge desk then wait over 30 minutes for someone to escort our party to our cabana. Nonetheless our large party had to wait, standing in the sun. There was no seating area around and no shady. Once we arrived to the cabana we had to then wait for the refrigerator get unlocked. On a positive note, the cabanas give you tap in access to the rides without having to go to the rides themselves. The service at the cabana was not great. We texted in some drink orders that seemed to have taken a while to arrive. A guest of our party asked for a lid to a cup that never came. The food was delivered pretty timely after that. Around 4pm we were given our bill and were told by our service rep that she would be right back and the bill needed to be closed by 4:30pm. We thought "right back" would be 10 minutes but instead she came back at exactly 4:30pm for us to close out our check. So we were waiting around wasting about another 30 minutes of our time. The wave pool or beach area the water is extremely cold (coming from a native Floridian). The lazy river had no rafts. I walked it twice and people are literally fighting for rafts. Lifeguards are telling people not to wait for a raft and to find one, yet there's no rafts available. Overall, volcano bay is a great water park. There are perks of having the cabanas but there seemed to be a lot lacking. Members of our party came around the same time last year, rented a similar cabana, but their cabana location somewhere else in the park, and their service was impeccable. In comparison to their experience last year, they said that last year's service was by a far better experience. It was really disappointing to spend so much money for service that was "okay" standards. I would truthfully contemplate purchasing a cabana for future visits. read more
1 year ago
Had the time of my life with my loved ones, I would definitely recommend this water park to all people, it was so fun and we had a blast. Good customer service, amazing foods it was perfect for a sunny day. read more
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Are they still implementing the tapu tapu system, or did that end?
Are locker rentals free? If not, how much are they?
No they are not free there are 3 types of mini $8, Regular $12 and family $15 per day. I do know that if you rent private seating you get a free locker.
I wanna know why we can't wear jean shorts on rafts?
Maybe because Jean shorts have buttons or metals that might puncture the rafts and break them?
Would it be super crowed in july?
It will definitely be crowded, get there before open to allow time for bus ride over (unless staying at hotel within walking distance). For best results, stay at Cabana Bay and get early entry. The virtual queue system works well even if it is busy.
How's the weather typically in late January?
Florida weather has a big range in January, But it's usually 70. However Volcano Bay is closed in January.
What is the crowd like the last week of February? Is it more for older children? I have a 4 year old and was wondering if it's suitable for him
Hello, I'm a guard for this park. The crowd wasn't to bad at all the last week of February but as weather starts to get warmer of course expect it to get busier.…
Im going in december just before christmas on the 23rd. Will it be crowded/should i buy express pas?
Hello, I'm a lifeguard at NBC Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay. My tip to you is to come early in the morning and try and beat everyone to the rides or to come later as the…
Are the Cabana rentals worth it? What about Premium seating?
We recently a Cabana and LOVED it and it was definitely worth it. We will save up for one any time we can!
Can you bring a cooler into the park?
coolers can't be hard-sided (this includes styrofoam), and they can't be any larger than 8.5″ wide x 6″ tall x 6″
What kind of food is allowed inside?
Theme Park food, along with restaurants that have full bars.
Do you need to take your own towel or there's towels there?
Recommend bring own towels, otherwise $5 rental for towel park.
Is it worth it to visit/lounge/lazy river, and dine only? I personally don't care about the rides, but my friends will.
Yes! Theres a beach next to the volcano with plenty of lounge chairs and the lazy rivers are so relaxing. I hate rides but my kids got on the rides with our family friends and i just hungout. Its very relaxing. The lines for food is long l. But if…
Is there seating at the restaurants in Volcano Bay?
There's a good mix of covered and open seating for the main restaurants, as well as the kiosks/stands.
Do all of the rides at the water park require you to wait in a virtual line or do some allow you wait in a line for the ride? Would a express pass be worth the $? If other rides don't require the virtual line we could ride those while waiting.
All of the rides are virtual line assisted. So nothing really will require you to wait in a actual line unless the wait time is really high then sometimes there will be a 5-10 min line after your Virtual line wait.…
Has anyone ever purchased the photo package is it worth it? Do you get all of your pictures that were taken? Or do you actually have to purchase each one individually in addition to buying the photo package?
Id you purchase the package online you save like $10. As far as worth it, it depends how many pictures you intend to get taken. They do have a 3 day package that would cover all three universal parks thats like $90, kind of worth it if you make the…
How do you get a Tapu Tapu?
You get Tapu after you purchase and show your ticket at the front gate!
Is Volcano Bay at capacity right now? Aug 13, 2017 10:30am
Call 407-817-8317. Also they sometimes post updates at https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/park-hours/index.html
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