Universal’s Volcano Bay

Visit Volcano Bay for a day of family fun. Enjoy a variety of water slides, a beach area, a winding river, and other attractions. The highlight of the park is the Krakatau Aqua Coaster, which features 4-person canoes that twist and turn and then plunge through a waterfall.

Visitors can enjoy Volcano Bay on its own or buy multi-day, multi-park tickets and pair a visit with trips to Universal’s other attractions. Volcano Bay issues a wearable device that allows visitors to stand in virtual lines so that you can spend more time exploring the park and less time waiting. You can also buy express passes that allow you to skip the lines entirely for one visit to each ride.

• Volcano Bay boasts three different eateries.

• You can bring your own towel or rent one on site.

• Some rides have a weight limit; at the top of the ride, a team member will discreetly weigh your group.

• You can store small belongings, such as sandals or sunglasses, at ride entrances.

• Private cabanas with concierge service are available for an additional fee.

• The Image of six youths riding a round raft down a water slide.

• The Puihi of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides™ are wheelchair accessible, and the aqua coaster has elevator access.

If traveling to Volcano Bay by car, take I-4 to exit 74, then follow the signs to the park. Several area hotels offer shuttle bus service to the park, and a select few provide water taxi service. There is also a dedicated location at the park for rideshare services to pick up and drop off.

Volcano Bay is open all year round, from mid-morning through early evening; exact hours vary. To make the most of your time, arrive early, before the park opens, and prioritize your top-choice rides. The park sees smaller crowds in the winter, when the weather is less conducive to swimming and splashing. Summer is the park’s busiest time of year.

As one of Orlando’s most popular parks, Universal Studios Florida™ (part of Universal Orlando Resort) features rides, shows, movie sets, and attractions based on films such as Transformers, Despicable Me, and Harry Potter. Visitors also flock to Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, which brings the fantastical to life at attractions such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

While you can rush through the highlights in half a day, you really need a whole day to visit Universal Volcano Bay—especially if you have kids who want to enjoy all the park's rides. Visiting Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure requires multiple days.

Basic admission tickets for Universal Volcano Bay start at US$80 for adults and US$75 for children three to nine years old—but prices can vary by day and season. Tickets granting access to multiple parks in the Universal Orlando Resort for up to five days can cost US$419.99 or more.

Yes, you can bring backpacks into Universal Volcano Bay, but they are subject to searches and X-ray screenings. According to Universal Orlando Resort policies, all bags, backpacks, purses, packages, and personal items are subject to inspection upon entry. Suitcases and bags with wheels aren't permitted in the water park.

Yes, you can bring outside food and drinks into Universal Volcano Bay, with limitations. You can bring bottled water, snacks, baby food, and any food required for medical purposes or special dietary needs. Glassware, hard-sided coolers, alcohol, and foods requiring heating or refrigeration are never permitted inside.

There are 17 rides and attractions at Universal Volcano Bay that range from themed waterslides and multi-person water raft rides to winding river rides, aqua coasters, "drop" slides, and Waturi Beach, complete with views of the Krakatau volcano. In addition to the rides, the water park has restaurants and shops.

Yes, you can buy tickets for just Universal Volcano Bay. Admission to the water park for one day starts at US$80 for adults and US$75 for children—but prices can vary by day and season. You can also buy tickets granting access to multiple parks in the Universal Orlando Resort.