Aquatica

Orlando’s newest water park officially opened on March 1st, 2008, with a grand opening held April 4th. Owned by the Anheuser-Busch company, which also owns SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and Busch Gardens, Aquatica’s theme is South Pacific, featuring Australian and New Zealand mascots. The park has hidden grottos, thirty-six water slides, six lagoons and rivers, and over 80,000 square feet of “beach” area. There are thrill rides, rides that take you through animal habitats, and even private cabanas for rent. Call ahead for reservations, and the cabana will be reserved for you all day, until park closing. Cabanas include a refrigerator stocked with 16 beverages and complimentary locker and towel use. You can get the bast deals on Orlando's water parks here at The Orlando Vacation Store.

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	Dolphin Plunge Water slide; live animals. Must be 48” or taller to ride. Slide into a Commerson’s dolphins habitat in Aquatica’s signature ride. [Note: it’s best to ride in the later afternoon, when the difference in outside and water temperatures do not fog up the tubes.]
	Taumata Racer Racing slide; must be 42” or taller to ride; guests under 48” required to wear a life vest. Slide down on mats and race against seven other lanes.
	Whanau Way Raft slides; guests must be able to maintain proper riding position and hold onto both handles unassisted. Go down one of four slides in a raft; the two middle slides have an extra little drop.
	Tassie’s Twisters Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position and hold onto both handles unassisted. Slide into a dark tunnel and whirl around in a funnel, then drop into the lazy river.
	Walhalla Wave Family; must be 42” or taller to ride; guests under 48” are required to wear a life vest. A family raft ride with twists and turns.
	HooRoo Run Must be 42” or taller to ride; guests under 48” are required to wear a life vest. A fast, straight-down triple-dip slide.
	Loggerhead Lane Family; guests under 48” must wear a life vest. No water park is complete without the traditional lazy river ride. This one glides guests past the Commerson's dolphins exhibit, as well as a grotto filled with beautiful tropical fish.
	Roa’s Rapids Family; guests under 51” must wear a life vest. For those guests who think the lazy river is too… well, lazy, this river is relaxing but much quicker, with rapids, speed zones, geysers, and more.
	Cutback Cove and Big Surf Shores Family The twin wave pools; the Cove features strong, tall waves, while Shores has gentler, rolling waves.
	Kata’s Kookaburra Cove Kids; guests cannot be taller than 48”. A children’s play area, with slides and other fun rides for kids.
	Walkabout Waters Kids A water fortress for the young and young-at-heart.