Aquatica Orlando combines water slides, wave pools, rivers, sandy beach areas, and kids’ attractions in a tropical water park next to SeaWorld Orlando. The mix ranges from high-speed body slides and raft rides to places where you can float, swim, or relax between attractions.
It’s easy to spend most of a day here, especially for families who want a mix of thrill rides and less intense water attractions. Cabanas, dining, lockers, and optional upgrades are also available throughout the park.
Aquatica Orlando Quick Facts
- Location: Near SeaWorld Orlando
- Setting: Outdoor water park
- Visit Length: Half day to full day
Water Slides & Thrill Rides
Aquatica has a broad lineup of body slides, tube slides, raft rides, and racing attractions. Some of the park’s more adventurous experiences include Ihu’s Breakaway Falls, Tassie’s Underwater Twist, KareKare Curl, Riptide Race, Ray Rush, and Reef Plunge.
If the biggest water slides are a priority, arrive early and head to your must-do attractions before lines build. Height requirements vary by ride, so families with younger children should check them before visiting.
Rivers, Wave Pools & Beaches
Not everything at Aquatica involves climbing a slide tower. Loggerhead Lane offers a slower float through a tropical setting, while Roa’s Rapids provides a faster-moving river experience. Cutback Cove and Big Surf Shores add wave pools with sandy beach areas for swimming and relaxing between rides.
Things to Do with Kids
Younger visitors have dedicated places to splash and play away from the larger slides. Walkabout Waters is a multi-level water playground, while Turi’s Kid Cove offers fountains, tipping buckets, water features, and a kid-sized slide.
Children under 48 inches are required to wear a life vest on many attractions, and complimentary approved life vests are available throughout the park.
Cabanas & Upgrades
Private cabanas are available for visitors who want a dedicated place to relax during the day. Aquatica also offers optional upgrades such as Quick Queue and dining packages, with availability and pricing varying by date.
Food & Drinks
Aquatica has several quick-service locations serving meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the park. Dining packages may also be available for visitors planning to eat multiple times during the day.
Planning Your Visit
Aquatica is primarily an outdoor experience, so weather can have a significant effect on your day. Florida heat and afternoon thunderstorms are worth considering when deciding when to arrive and how long to stay.
Lockers are available for personal belongings, and proper swimwear is required for water attractions. Sunscreen, water-friendly footwear, and a change of clothes can also be useful for a full day at the park.
If you’re also planning to visit SeaWorld Orlando or Discovery Cove, compare multi-park and combination ticket options before purchasing separate admission.
Accessibility
Aquatica has paved pathways throughout most of the park, with sandy surfaces around the wave pool beaches. Accessible entry options are available at several water attractions, along with accessible parking and restrooms.
Aquatica also offers a Ride Accessibility Program for guests who need accommodations. Review the park’s current accessibility information before visiting for attraction-specific requirements.
Looking for More Water Parks?
Explore our Orlando Water Parks guide for more places to cool off, including major theme park water parks and other aquatic attractions around Orlando.
Pair Your Visit
Aquatica pairs naturally with SeaWorld Orlando or Discovery Cove as part of a multi-day SeaWorld-area itinerary. All three attractions are close together, making it easy to stay in the same part of Orlando while visiting multiple parks.
Nearby Things to Do
Beyond the SeaWorld-area parks, nearby places to explore include Andretti Indoor Karting Orlando, Topgolf Orlando, and ICON Park in the International Drive area.