Orlando's Water Parks, Compared
Orlando's theme parks get most of the attention, but the water parks attached to them are full days out in their own right — thrill slides, lazy rivers, wave pools and, at one park, close encounters with dolphins. Each of the four main parks has its own personality, so the right pick depends on who's along for the trip.
This guide is a quick way to compare Volcano Bay, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon and Aquatica before picking a day for the group.
A water-park day is easier when there is a pool to come home to. Ten bedroom homes with their own pool and a villa that sleeps twenty both sit within about 25 minutes of all four parks.
How the Four Parks Differ
Orlando's water parks, one by one
Four parks, four very different days out — here's how they compare.
Picking the Right Park for Your Group
Practical Basics
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