Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando Resort

Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando Resort's water theme park, built around a towering fictional volcano called Krakatau. Lush landscaping, sandy beaches and a genuine sense of place set it apart from a typical slide park — the volcano itself erupts with water at key moments and anchors the view from almost every corner of the park.

Every guest carries a TapuTapu wearable that holds a rider's place in a virtual queue, unlocks lockers and triggers water effects around the park, so the day is built around relaxing in the sun rather than standing in a physical line. That queue-free approach is what sets it apart from Orlando's other water parks.

It pairs naturally with a Universal trip, and groups often book an eight bedroom home with its own pool nearby so there is somewhere to swim on the days they are not at the park.