Back to Volcano Bay Water Park On A Very Busy Summer Day! | Park Updates, Crowd Levels & More!

In today's vlog we head back to Universal Orlando's water theme park, Volcano Bay! We haven't been in a longgggg time so it was so good to get back out there! Our pass was blacked out for the whole month of July and so were a lot of other people's pass so now that the annual passes aren't blacked out and it's Summer time, the park was very busy. We definitely were ready and expecting the crowds though so we were still able to have a good time. We checked out some of the new food locations and new food items on the menus. We took a few laps around the fast lazy river and the regular lazy river. We went on the mat slides and took a dip in the wave pool! We walked through the volcano and got some awesome views of the park and the crowds from up there! All in all, we had an awesome day back at Volcano Bay! We'll be making more trips here soon for sure! Thank you for watching and joining in on the Summer fun! We'll see you tomorrow with a new vid!
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[@tylertheimagineer6561]

As a kid. To me your videos are amazing! Not only that you have amazing filming skills but you never swear or even say bad words that are not swears! Your videos are a part of every day in my life!

[@MsKestrela]

It's such a shame that they don't allow cameras on the water slides. POV videos are what make me want to visit parks and attractions, so they would be getting tons of free advertising. It's always fun going to the parks with you, Tim! Thanks!

[@elizabethbostick7119]

MsKestrela Yeah it would make sense so that they would be making more money.

[@troyj4960]

Well... Not everyone has a camera grip like The Tim Tracker so it makes sense...and they probably commission professional povs for their website

[@NelsonHobbs]

0:53 and 8:28 the legendary “about three” joke lives on 😂

[@ChrisandBeccaVlogs]

Nelson Hobbs that tickled me!

[@TheMonoLad]

Glad i'm not the only one who noticed

[@morganworlledge939]

Nelson Hobbs I was thinking the same thing

[@cameronsmith8086]

Ha Ha Ha, so funny!

[@WilliamAamold]

Please someone explain the joke

[@Xycron]

The people dryer is the MUCH less popular cousin of the People Mover

[@jrodsep]

“About three cabanas” again Tim

[@TheTimTracker]

Hehe!

[@thechrisperezz8455]

“Foot long hot dogs, probably gonna stay away from this place” hahahah😂😂

[@DementedCaver]

He is probably turned on hot dogs for a few months at least. :D

[@TheTimTracker]

I kinda want hotdogs tonight...

[@thechrisperezz8455]

TheTimTracker LOL😂😂

[@cargo71]

As they say here in Argentina, who gets burned with milk sees a cow and cries...

[@DementedCaver]

Well I am pretty sure he is doing what we call here in the U.S.A..........bluffing. :P

[@richbourassa9681]

I went to Volcano Bay in May and it was the most fun water park I've ever been to and the great theming just brings it over the top.

[@Hannah24mcnaught]

Honestly you and Jen are the best! You bring back my memories of when I was in Florida. I stared watching you in October after I returned and honestly you guys have became my favourite you-tubers!!!

[@happylemon4952]

Hannah M awwweee

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!

[@bobbyfields7359]

Agreed!

[@matthewabbyschannel9085]

Kids in the fearless river: *screaming* Tim: “Well, this is pretty intense.” How you know who’s a tourist and who lives there. Love you, Tim. 😂

[@happilyevanafter]

I'm a HUGE Disney fan but I'll give universal this, volcano bay looks amazing. I've never been to anything universal, nor do I care to, but I will go to volcano bay for sure!

[@fjwtube]

you're missing out!

[@brooktaft9109]

Universal is way better than Disney in my experiences. They have more thrilling rides and a very exciting experience. Disney has few thrilling rides, and not very many rides for teens/adults. Idk just my opinion

[@SierraBaby24]

We JUST missed you!! My husband and I drove back home (Northern Florida) on Friday. We we're there all last week celebrating our anniversary. We were hoping to run into you and/or Jenn 😊

[@TheTimTracker]

Happy anniversary! Sorry we missed you!

[@MowerMan]

Thanks for not swearing also! That means I can watch it with the kids. Please review Clarion Inn Palm Parkway as it's very popular for UK visitors

[@TheTimTracker]

Cool! I will have to check it out!

[@MowerMan]

TheTimTracker I'll look forward to it.

[@alexandraclark1026]

Yes!!! I love that my kids can watch the trackers without me being worried about what they might see or hear.

[@MowerMan]

Alexandra Clark I don't think a lot of youtube creators realise how important it is. Tim has it nailed

[@kylemarrero3814]

TheTimTracker hey Tim I’m going to volcano bay September 9th with my wife we also have a KZbin channel shoot me a email ! [e-mail] Let’s arrange a meet lunch or dinner on me for you both (;

[@Joy-sq1io]

Funny how things come from say 40 years ago. Cypress Gardens, where LEGO land is now, had a pearl stand. You could have it set on a ring or earrings.

[@Montanada]

3:04 "These are a fantastic idea..." Just happens to be filming the fans, lmao

[@Raupd62]

When my family goes back to florida because all af us love your videos we are getting your merch to wear in Florida.

[@spill.urguts]

Who else has never been it looks so pretty?!

[@moonchild-711]

My husband and I were there right after they opened last year and made plans again this year and to even stay at the new hotel, Aventura(did I spell that right?) but we had to cancel it all because I needed two back surgeries in less than 3 months and the second surgery was lumbar back fusion (L3&4&5) which was quite brutal so I will need at least 6 months of recovery. I will miss this wonderful Orlando, Florida vacation spot (which we have been going to 18 years now and call it "our retirement home-away-from-home.") We have been to all the waterparks, all the hotels, all the beautiful nature places, etc. so I just love seeing this. It made me feel like I will be there this year...even though my eyes fill with tears knowing I will miss your beautiful town this year but will keep the memories strong!!! I love you guys and can't wait each and every day to see your videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! By the way, I am 58 and my husband is 56 and we just turn into "kids" when we are in Orlando!!! I even loved watching Volcano Bay going up the year before when we would "play" at Cabana Bay's Beach Resort pool area....I just love construction stuff (like you, Tim) and found it all just fascinating!!! Just thought I'd share that bit of info....Lol :)

[@beckygardner6358]

LOL! I was just thinking to myself how happy I would be to spend the day in the river and Tim said the same thing! I'll take that as a sign to go!

[@patrices.4711]

A year ago today i came across your videos after being indecisive about booking a trip to universal studios Orlando. Vacations aren’t cheap and they are rare for us so this was a really deal for us! Thanks to your extremely detailed and honest videos this year I am booking our 2nd annual trip to Universal Studios Orlando ! It was and still is he best family vacation we have ever had and will forever be apart our lives. So good we booked another week to make it 2 weeks long this time :) coming from NYC, thank you TimTracker!

[@ChrisS-rr6nw]

3:05 “These are a fantastic idea!” Please tell me that was an intentional pun.

[@amybrock2592]

There are always "about 3" cabanas! :) As usual, a fun time riding along at Volcano Bay! Thank you! Very soft contacts (like daily wear) stay in better than the older style.

[@tuxedoinn]

You have me convinced. Next trip to Orlando the water park choice is Volcano Bay.

[@brycevo]

Tim, I have used the people dryer and I endorse it. I went to USH in mid to late October and it was already getting colder out, but I Had to Ride Jurassic Park. My Dad quickly payed and shoved me in so I didn't get sick. It worked well. I was mostly dry. So, it's more for the cooler months, if you really have to get wet.

[@ashlymferguson]

Bryce Mckenzie You can’t get sick from being cold. Sickness comes from viruses.

[@cryisany3959]

when your cold your immune system weakens so you'll be more likely to get sick

[@fifthrider]

The people dryer makes absolute sense at a non-water park where you're not in a bathing suit and just got off a water ride completely soaked. I've used them several times but found the $5 to be a little steep. I realize they can't be free otherwise people would be playing in them non-stop ( maintenance costs, etc. ) but $1-$2 seems reasonable to defer shenanigans by the average passerby who just wants to turn it on then walk away.

[@moonchild-711]

If the sun is not out after I get off a ride, I sometimes get very cold and even get goose bumps. So I now understand some good uses for these people dryers. They were not there last year when we visited!

[@kerplunc9192]

Sheepdog Mama viruses thrive in the cold, that's why the body gets a fever to kill the viruses by over heating it.

[@JeanLia1313]

The whole clapping during the wave drum song thing started when an older gaurd, Hector, started doing it one day a few weeks ago. I'm a guard here in the wavepool/volcano area. From time to time you'll see guards start to clap to encourage people to do it.

[@teresaannett8660]

Sooo cool to be In the water thank you Tim for the trip, hello as always to Jenn and bandit xxx

[@MowerMan]

Love tim tracker!!!!

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you Mower Man!

[@flyingfree3422]

We were there in July this summer. Even when there aren't a million people in the winding river, all the empty inner tubes are in there, so it isn't very relaxing getting bumped and having to push your way through all of those. Much preferred the lazy river at Blizzard Beach, where extra tubes are kept up on the sides of the river until needed. The fast river at Volcano Bay was fun, but it was too much work to be a "lazy river!" :-)

[@maryjanestrips1014]

I'm so glad I went for 3 days in December. Most mornings you didn't even need the Tapu, all slides were ride now. The longest wait for the aqua coaster was 20mins one afternoon. Big difference in crowd size! I ran into a lot of fellow Canadians and people from the UK in winter down at the waterparks. We don't find 66F too cold to get in the water! I find early December and January are the best times to visit Florida.

[@pokeyporter6444]

I love the part towards the end where he sitting he's looking at you doesn't move his head looks at the camera and then peeks back at you really cool

[@jimsmith299]

Awesome, that really is a cool place

[@coatiknight1986]

We just went the last week of June. I love Volcano bay. We had so much fun.

[@NicoleFoti]

This looks like so much fun!!!! So jealous!!!! I've never been and want to go immediately now!

[@TheTimTracker]

It is a fun place to go for sure!

[@torrib5440]

You should definitely wait untill peak season is over!

[@michaelkane1512]

We love you guys Tim Jen + Bandit, were planning our trip back to Florida and will be there by the end of this month, your tips and advice will make our trip much more enjoyable! That's is guys!

[@SuperChangetheworld]

I’m going for the first time to Disney and universal in 14 days can’t wait

[@rnmsp3148]

It's a bummer Jenn can't go with you to the parks more often!!

[@Sofzcalerooo]

I went to volcano bay for the first time this June and it was so much fun! Hands down my favorite water park that I’ve been to. It was a busy day but we were able to ride all the slides the park offered! We went around on the fearless river so many times lol, it’s a good time. Can’t wait to go back again

[@sheiladavis8253]

Steel drums !!! Yesss I love those!!

[@Claytona500]

I like that they added live entertainment. Makes it feel like more of a theme park as they are calling it.

[@tammiescruggs2949]

I've used a human dryer before at Michigan adventures. It work good because we were getting ready to leave.. Love it.. And thank you so much for all the love you guys spread💜💜💜💜💜

[@kelcee1774]

I have to agree with Tim on the people dryers, they're really not worth the 5 dollars and they really don't dry you quickly or evenly, you have a better chance just walking around for a few minutes.The only way I would use these again would be if it wasn't a sunny day. ps. Love your videos!!!

[@tracyb374]

Tim Tracker videos are so fun to watch!! If I have a bad day, they always cheer me up! Thank you, guys! 😀

[@amandah.4550]

3:05 I'm not sure if that fan pun was on purpose but I'm impressed

[@alexandraclark1026]

I'm here i'm here. What did I miss? Volcano Bay!!!!

[@betsywhitehead5817]

Hahaha at the water message captions 😂 much funny

[@carolineclayton3894]

I agree with you Tim. My friend and I rode Jurrasic Park in Orlando and were in the front so naturally we got soaked! We used the people dryer afterward and it barely dried us. I know next time to not even bother. Love your videos!!

[@janelsjourneys5004]

Thanks for the video. This water park looks so fun. I like that they have added free cabanas.

[@adelleanderson973]

Hopefully in late September the crowd levels will be lower when I am there. Can’t wait to go back. Love VB.

[@danbuac1156]

When Tim talks about the cabanas and talks about the fans he says, “ that’s a fan-tastic idea”. Lmao

[@andreeet4835]

Loving it as always Tim! It's just amazing to watch your first blog at VB and slowly seeing it grow, with new elements, and the express pass.

[@hpotter29]

TIM! Thanks for the Volcano Bay update. I'm always curious about how it is developing. One one trip to Toon Lagoon there was a hilarious group which was way too wet after riding Bilge Rat Barges. One of the guys tried the people dryer there, and a huge crowd grew then stuck around to see whether it worked. Luckily the guy was happy to demonstrate/find out. At the end, he claimed he hadn't dried at all, and he still looked pretty darned sopping wet. So everybody laughed and decided the people drier was probably a waste of time. It does make for a pretty fun memory however. :D

[@4everspace]

Nice! Yeah that's how it was for me when I went to Aquatica. It was so crowded, the lazy river was not relaxing at all! That raft on Tim's head though, I almost fell from laughing so much!😂👍

[@larrydaniel6673]

I think the "about 3" is just an effective defense against trolls. At first glace there seems to be three cabanas but there may be one that he can't see from his vantage point. So, he leaves himself a wide margin for error by making it an estimation. He may also be trying to keep his information as reliable as possible by adding qualifiers. Another great video Tim and Jenn, and as always thank you for your content!

[@zoeveal898]

i have used people dryers before at theme parks... in england, they are useful because it isn't always hot so can take a while to dry. I used one in Busch Gardens too after the river rapids; wasn't needed for clothes as they dry quickly in florida heat, but was good for our shoes that got very wet.

[@hannah2247]

My husband and I were in Universal in November. And we rode Ripsaw Falls. When we got off the ride sky had filled with clouds, so no sun and we were freezing! The people dryer was a life saver to get warmed up. Didn’t work perfectly and was fed overpriced. But worth it in that instance.

[@Budda-it8iy]

Tim: How many times can I say,” About 3”? Me: About 3 Times.

[@taylor7177]

I love that you sneak in "about three"

[@angelfox4919]

I finally went for my birthday, and let me just say; It was AMAZING! So far my favorite ride was Honu or Ohno

[@willhartley9443]

Can’t believe I was there yesterday and missed you 😢

[@dabombbolain]

So wonderful

[@amandaiveson567]

I love watching these video. This helps plan trips . And I love how excited you two get every time you go to the parks !!

[@reconporpoise1901]

They are answering comments!! I love you guys! I can't wait for your videos each and every day! Keep doing what you're doing its amazing! Thanks!!

[@PortersTakeOn]

We’ve definitely used people dryers, but it was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, because it was spring time, and a bit chilly, but we had to do Le Scoot (log flume ride). The niece reaaaaally wanted to go on it, but her mom didn’t want her to be cold and shivering....so yeah. Haha. As an uncle I had to step up and fix said shivering. ....something that is rarely an issue in Florida!

[@Earwig999]

Nice timing with the ‘fan-tastic’ pun. 😜

[@maryloufarnsworth8461]

At 8:00, that is a hang drum( rhymes with Kong). Different sizes produce different tones. They do sound really neat.

[@mary-janeholmquist864]

Love that place!!! Love the walk through, thanks for sharing!

[@KarateAriel]

That green body slide is NUTS!

[@MelissaJMJ]

Thanks Tim and Jen.

[@christinawilkinson1110]

I love when Tim says “ooooh dear!”.

[@br0clee]

My favorite videos, VOLCANO BAY!!!

[@Reece_harrison]

3:04 ‘Fan-tactic idea, while pointing at the fans. Great pun TIM

[@dumpling_prince]

That’s really awesome that they have characters at the water parks!

[@DementedCaver]

I doubt that I would use the people dryer either, but I think that it is nice that they are there for the sort of folks that think that it is a good idea.

[@KiddsockTV]

oh Tim.. they are FANtastic! lol

[@nullfilezz]

No kidding, when I was there, I saw half the people in the wave pool all clapping at the same exact time. It was like some kind of cult initiation. I wonder if they'll do it this time 😂

[@rmannayr2129]

THOSE FANS WERE FAN-TASTIC!

[@charleyelise2087]

You're probably right about the people dryer - I used one in the UK once at Blackpool pleasure beach, but that was only because I got soaked on a boat ride, was in my only pair of clothes I had brought with me, and it was night time. But since Florida is so much warmer, I'm sure the sun would dry you just as quick

[@GlutenFreeRennFairy]

That instrument the guy was playing is called a hang drum. Lovely sound.

[@ezymk69]

I wear my contacts in the pool and water parks too. The water actually seems to keep the contact stuck to my eye. I don’t put my head underwater much anymore but I do get splashed.

[@vickiforrester4970]

A FANtastic thing with fans

[@mikeultimick]

Can't wait to visit volcano bay when we visit in sept..hopefully your there to ride some of the slides with as my wife isn't a fan of them and you love em like me.

[@joeventrone7953]

Yes happy to see another Volcano bay video

[@broomynguyen4268]

I'd love to enjoy in some water activities and it brings lots of emotional if we can rest on the life belt and the fascinating lazy small river flow us slowly. So precious^.^

[@lillytaylor5348]

The public dryers are terrible! my dad and I went on the dudley do ride, then went in one of those after. Did nothing. Would of been better to just stand in the sun

[@chrisc914]

I agree completely. Tried it after the same ride and all it did was make you a slightly warmer wet person. Waste of 5 bucks.

[@TheTimTracker]

That is what I was thinking. I was at Universal today and there was a line to use the one after Popeye!

[@elizabethbostick7119]

By the time you get into one you'd be already dry in the Florida sun. I always bring a change of clothes if I'm planning on going to any park that has water

[@troyj4960]

I can understand the dryer for a water ride at a theme park...but who needs one at a water park? You are either gonna get wet again or just change your clothes when u r ready to leave. And yes... In florida heat and humidity you will be wet from sweat in no time again anyway!

[@jdlaurence9900]

Great Fun ! Thanks for sharing. One of your best Tim !

[@rodentfairy]

Last time we were there it just opened and we got a cabana. Our concierge forgot about us, so we didn’t get our food we ordered. But there is a safe in the cabana and free waters and fruit platter and stuff. We were also there, again when it opened, so their system was still new

[@ElizabellaJonesASMR]

To the birds chasing bread: "You guys are doing great!"... Thanks for another fun video. You and Jen are so entertaining and I'm glad that I can enjoy Disney vicariously through you!

[@rmannayr2129]

RIDE THAT WAVE TIM!!!!

[@TheDisneyNerds]

We were there that same day! We went right at 730 and it was deserted. We were the only two people in the lazy river. Totally recommend people staying on property take advantage of the early admission hours.

[@liannburgos3714]

I wear contacts as well. I've only had trouble a couple times when they're dry. I can't wait to go to volcano bay

[@Juncture1]

We have the people dryers near water rides in UK theme parks but that makes more sense as we usually aren't as sunny or warm as Florida (this summer seems to be an exception with lots of warm!)

[@lindsayohanlon8428]

Tim you make me and my daughter laugh so much with the theme park pigeons, really hope we see you during our trip next week

[@jenabordelon7931]

Ah! I’ve been so excited for August so you guys could finally go back to Volcano Bay.

[@gillianritchie2575]

Can't wait for you to do a walkaround of Aventura. Staying there in 70 days. Volcano bay just a hop skip and a jump away. 😊😎

[@Emerthefem]

"about 3 cabanas"...I think that's your catch phrase now :)

[@noelletrobek5286]

I wanna go to volcano bay so bad

[@benrichardjohnson1429]

Just came home from Orlando today! Always loved Volcano Bay!

[@Raupd62]

Tim : such pain verry water Wow.

[@Brewst]

That river seems really cool.

[@ogrvyshiz]

Yay I just love volcano bay

[@callofstewie4353]

3:04 “these are a fan-tastic idea!” hehe