Volcano Bay
Universal's water park
Universal Volcano Bay is the water park at Universal Orlando. It opened on 25 May 2017 and centres on Krakatau, a volcano some 60 metres tall with slides and waterfalls. In 2025 Amusement Today named it the best water park.
Temporarily closed
Volcano Bay is temporarily closed for maintenance. According to Universal, the park will reopen by 1 April 2027 at the latest. The date may still change, so check the official website before your visit.
Slides in the volcano
Inside the volcano you'll find the most thrilling slides. On Ko'okiri Body Plunge you drop almost 40 metres. On the Krakatau Aqua Coaster you glide through the twists and turns of the volcano. At Punga Racers you race through underwater caves.
Relaxing and playing
On the Kopiko Wai Winding River you float on a tube past caves. At Waturi Beach you can lounge by the water with a view of the volcano. For the little ones there are Tot Tiki Reef and Runamukka Reef, with small slides and fountains. On Maku Puihi your whole group slides down together in a large raft.
Food and drink
In Wave Village you can eat at Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club, with fried chicken and ribs. In Rainforest Village, Bambu serves burgers and salads, and The Feasting Frog has tacos and poké. At Whakawaiwai Eats in River Village you can have pizza. You can get drinks at the Dancing Dragons Boat Bar and the Kunuku Boat Bar.
Practical information
At Volcano Bay you can only pay by credit or debit card, Universal Pay or contactless. If you have cash, you can load it onto a payment card at a machine. You can hire a towel for $7 per day (as of November 2026), or bring your own. For extra comfort, you can rent a lounger in the shade or a private cabana.
Guests at Universal hotels can enter up to an hour before opening. From Cabana Bay, Aventura and Sapphire Falls you can walk to the park.