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Aquatica Orlando, Orlando, FL

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AttractionsFamily FavoriteOutdoor Adventure

Aquatica Orlando

5800 Water Play Way · Orlando, FL

Why you should go…

Aquatica Orlando is SeaWorld's 59-acre water park, themed to the South Pacific and open since 2008. Its signature slide, Reef Plunge, sends you through enclosed tubes that pass a pool of Commerson's dolphins. You can race eight across on Taumata Racer, drop on Ihu's Breakaway Falls, or drift along Loggerhead Lane and the faster Roa's Rapids. Two side-by-side wave pools share a wide white-sand beach, and Walkabout Waters gives younger kids their own play structure.

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  • #water slides
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  • #lazy river
  • #seaworld

Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Aquatica Orlando, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    The Wheel at ICON Park

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  • Sport & Outdoor
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    4.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor