My First Visit to Aquatica Orlando was DISTURBING!! | Water Park Week

In today's video it's my first ever visit to Sea World Orlando's Aquatica which is their water park. I start the video off with a brief tour of the park to show everything that you can expect but then the video takes a quick turn due to what I saw and witnessed the day this was filmed. Thank you so much for watching, if you enjoyed this video please give it a big thumbs up!
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[@christopherkeen6354]

What’s up dev. I was the guy with the long beard that you spoke with briefly by the lazy river when this incident happened right in front of us. My family is still in shock from this. I went to guest relations before we left to tell them what had happened and the most they were willing to do was giving us tickets to come back which I told them we were not returning after this. I didn’t get an apology until the very end of the conversation. You are so right when you said there is no order at this water park. For anyone reading this don’t waste your time or money.

[@Rogueorl]

The apology should've come from those lazy, disrespectful parents

[@jworth7203]

Wow! That’s really disappointing. We had annual passes there prior to Covid and it was great.

[@lindaramirez3452]

What you said is true you get what you pay for

[@jeramysmith7810]

Dev Bro yes that place for my family. They didn’t give it to considering I live in Pensacola fl. They owed me and family a rain day. I had the paper that gave me a free day for us all. But they wouldn’t make good on this rain check. I said keep it and went to volcano bay it’s the best water park in Orlando. Thanks for all your reviews they are knowledgeable and helpful. There is a reason you don’t go here it’s because they are horrible.

[@fortyfabulouscruising3855]

I use to work at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and it would happen often. We would have to refund all the guests. It was a pain in the butt. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@meatiethatsme2471]

Dev you are a class act. You kept it real while still being very professional about this unfortunate situation. Thank you for this.

[@Kaddis80]

As someone who works for Universal and spends some time with team at Volcano Bay…that is not tolerated AT all! That mortifies me! I know in the kiddie pool…accidents do happen. When they do, Universal closes that whole area down, turns off the water, and cleans the mess. That’s part of safety is sanitation. Don’t even get me started at the ones who’ll go off to a bush in a ride queue at one of the regular parks!! I get not wanting to get out of line but for crying out loud…

[@nicolecurry5627]

I work for universal too ❤

[@baewulflatina9092]

Yeah I used to work for them at the entrance and when a lady came to complain about a kid pooping the answer was they could leave and get a ticket for another day but no refunds, when I asked the lifeguards they said they can't close the pools bc they have to drain the pools

[@HeatherLandon227]

I used to work for a Cedar Fair park, same thing. It's disgusting what park guests do.

[@jnorton8402]

Again, large groups of ghetto families flood into these parks and cause trouble. These are the same people who act like someone owes them something. I see it everyday. You either have strict civilized rules and bar them for life so it is a privilege to. Be there, or let them ruin everything bit by bit.

[@leelee71]

​​@@baewulflatina9092thats totally false. You dont need to drain the pool to treat the situation..

[@thenerdymillennial]

I get that it can happen anywhere but the fact that the staff did nothing is unacceptable! Not only is it disgusting but it's a huge health hazard... just the fact that staff did nothing shows me that going to aquatica is not worth my time...thank you for telling us about what happened...you saved me from making a big mistake for my vacation this summer!

[@jstultz4577]

Thanks for sharing this video. I would at least say something about what you witnessed to guest relations or management. Accidents like that happen at every water park or public pool but typically they shut down, clean up and disinfect when that happens. Imagine being in that lazy river and seeing that float next to you...yikes!

[@lindaramirez3452]

So true it’s a no for me for sea world parks

[@lindaramirez3452]

Universal top notch

[@Erika-Raf]

My sister did technical writing for Disney for 12 yrs and she said she was always tasked with writing assignments pertaining to contaminants in the Disney water parks (feces and urine) She has actually never been to either of the Disney water parks because the things she read and had to write about (internally for Disney) grossed her out. It happens alot more than you think industry wide. I am very disappointed in "Seaworld Parks" employees for not doing something about what you witnessed. I would (personally) make a formal complaint to the company to bring it to their attn. I think as a whole honestly the entertainment industry has declined in quality since the pandemic. but yes, I hear you when you say that experience makes you "re-appreciate" Disney, and that is saying alot considering Disney is a bit of a mess at the moment (100% agree). Always appreciate your candidness and honesty.

[@andyrowsell6193]

Thanks for sharing this experience and really appreciate your honest views. We were on the Disney Fantasy a few years back when a similar thing happened in the Mickey pool. They closed the pool, emptied the pool, and then did a full clean before refilling it and opening it back up again. That’s how it should be dealt with. Really enjoy your uploads and appreciate you deciding to show us your honest experience of this water park. 👍

[@kimberleybrandon6957]

This is soo disappointing 😢 I’ve been to aquatica a few times and always had a great day! It’s lazy, disrespectful parents that are mainly to blame! A very heavy worded email would have been sent to head office if that was me

[@Wowitzkay]

Girl wtf an email gonna do

[@altarianny]

@@WowitzkayLMAOOO

[@kaylajones33]

Former lifeguard here! You are correct. I was a lifeguard at WildWater Kingdom before they closed. Our policy when someone went number 2 in any of the attractions was to blow 4 short whistles and a lead would come over and we tell them what’s going on. They then would contact a supervisor and the attraction would get shut down for 2 hours after the poop was cleaned out and new chemicals was put in.

[@jnorton8402]

But crap people were not kicked out?

[@kaylajones33]

@@jnorton8402 No

[@kaylajones33]

@@jnorton8402 they were lil small kids that didn’t really like telling their parents they had to poo so relax!!

[@kurtsims]

@@jnorton8402 They certainly should have been asked to leave. If you can't raise your child any better than that, they have no business there. I would think they would have cameras throughout the park also.

[@kailalynn3608]

I used to work for Aquatica, and the management is awful. I was a lifeguard and was refused bathroom breaks which led to cause medical issues.

[@brettedwards-turner1068]

I would have definitely highlighted my findings with guest services. It’s sad but unfortunately some people out there are the worst of society and I believe we need a heck more security in these parks to catch these people and prosecute them and give lifetime bans. The chlorine in these huge parks can only do so much.

[@aaroncook7036]

The Aquatica parking lot is practically a 3rd world county/refuge camp. Spend the extra money and go to volcano bay

[@juanderwear]

Honestly glad you spoke up. It really made me look at things different now when choosing where to spend my money. Silence is very deafening.

[@danamgarrett]

Aquatica was very nice when it first opened. The last time we went before CV, we noticed that the clientele was very different than Disney’s. Love that fast lazy river, but we vowed never to go back. Love Discovery Cove. We’re planning on going again in the summer-but I hope it hasn’t declined!

[@jonathanchilders7335]

Wait, wait, wait! Dev...you're telling us that some kid that was DEFINATELY old enough to know better, took a #2 in the lazy river?? The whole time I was listening to you, I was thinking, "Man, a kid just started peeing in the water like a urinal? That's just uncalled for." But, had I known from the beginning it was straight up "the unforgivable no-no in the pool" action...man if I had been you I'd have raised that flag up to the highest level of management. Props to you for keeping your cool, as someone who paid $100 dollars to go to a WATER PARK only open till 5pm (another rant for another day).

[@FirmansDoFlorida]

Dev we couldn’t agree more with you. We were so disappointed with SeaWorld during our visit in October. The staff were so disinterested, there was a notable lack of them (e.g. no one at the end of a queue line to allocate you to a row of the coaster, just a free for all), the food was some of the most expensive, but worst quality, we had the whole time we were there. It saddens me as SeaWorld reminds me of being a kid but we won’t go again. We were going to go to Aquatica during our trip, but after our day at SeaWorld we didn’t bother and did Volcano Bay again, thank god we changed our minds! Discovery Cove however was awesome, we loved it.

[@Tagan2002]

The same thing happened to me when I was in Universal Volcano Bay in 2017 with my family when a kid took a piss in the swimming pool in Volcano Bay and everyone got told the leave the pool and the pool was closed for the entire day.

[@helengrazier3787]

That’s very disturbing. We will be giving aquatica a miss in June. Thank you for the update we appreciate your information 😊

[@wilburhill2299]

Thanks for sharing. BIG reason NOT to visit that park. That was a disturbing experience. Every Aquatica employee regardless of their position role should be trained to quickly respond to this type of unsanitary incident. It is a health and safety issue that puts the general public at risk and cannot be ignored. I would have requested a staff member deal with resolving the issue immediately.

[@veronicapatino9155]

Unbelievable...how can it be people like that and the "who cares reaction" of the cast members.

[@neek616]

Getting what you pay for? 100 dollar for a day pass is not cheap. Call them out. Discovery cove clearly cares more. Half the attractions closed? So disappointing for a visiting family. Thanks for your work Dev❤

[@lakeshat4208]

Right that's more then Disney and Universal's waterpark.

[@Hasselhoff73]

I think you should go back and do "inspections visits" from a guest point of view while you still have an active pass (if you can). It would be interesting to see if you sense the same patterns of this behavior from the staff on different days at the park.

[@Randomcomedy101]

Reef plunge isn’t new. It was one of the original slides when the park first opened.

[@theresawolski3255]

Thank you so much for being so honest about what you had seen. We enjoy your videos please keep them coming, they are very informative.

[@TripNWithRed]

Nasty! What is wrong with people! I'm shocked the life guards did nothing while witnessing what was going on but why didn't the parents do something? And then the women's item also?! Just gross. You definitely need to write the company to let them know. This is unacceptable. I'm glad you was honest about it.

[@rachelbroadist]

Seaworld should be ashamed of themselves (as well as the parents). Not only do they not allow you to take your own food in and then charge a fortune for terrible food but to ignore something as serious and such a health risk to others. We visited in November from the UK after not coming since covid and were so disappointed. But that evening my son was really really ill after we left and I am now putting 2 & 2 together if things like that can happen without being correctly dealt with. Thanks for bringing this to light Dev, keep up the great work 👍

[@sil80d]

I'm sorry you had to go through this. I've been to Aquatica numerous times especially pre covid. Breakaway falls, omaka roka, and roas rapids are my personal favorite water rides in Orlando.

[@jamielester9984]

Thank you so much for posting and being honest! I got a fun card to aquatica for my daughter and I 2 years ago. It came with a couple of guest passes and the first time we went was the very end of January in 2021 (we got lucky with a Rouge warm day). We had a nice time, it wasn't very crowded and they didn't appear to have many staff issues (yet). I took my daughter back twice more that year, and each time we stayed less and less. The last time we stayed maybe an hour... it was so crowded and clearly understaffed and I just wasn't comfortable being there alone with my daughter... we haven't been back and I wasn't planning to, but even more-so now... the last time we were there I left thinking "I have never felt this way at Disney or Universal"... Also, I HAVE been at Disney when something like this has happened, and the lifeguards got everyone out of the pool, they cleaned it, tested the water and they didn't let anyone back in until it was safe to do so... I believe the incident I'm remembering involved a baby and a leaking diaper, so also different, but clearly they actually handled it, and I think that is the point... of course things happen and kids can misbehave (though, as a parent-I can say there are a TON of things I would absolutely not tolerate in my daughter, certainly using the bathroom anywhere other than the bathroom is at the top of that list) but watching the parents AND staff not do ANYTHING is absolutely super disturbing! I'm surprised the health department hasn't shut them down because that has to be in violation of (I would assume) more than one health codes! Thank you again for the honesty, I do think that it's important for people to know what they are getting into if they want to go here!

[@blissfuljoy6049]

Thank you for your honesty and hopefully they do something about this issue. We went last year to Sea World and I thought it was fun. The Sesame Street parade was so cute. The food service could use improvement but the whale show and other animal attractions were great. I love the penguin area😊. My husband rode Ice Breaker and liked it. We were hoping to go back to try more rides. We will see!

[@richletram539]

That is disturbing. Thank you for this video. I have never been to Aquatica and haven't been to SeaWorld in years. Now, I doubt I will ever be motivated to go to either park. I did go to Discovery Cove for the first time back in December and had a Wonderful time. Also stayed at Universal and went to the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. I live far away so we try to get to Disney and Universal at least once every two years. I love watching channels like this that are informative, so when we do go, we can plan accordingly and make the most of our time. Thank you for everything you do and giving us your honest opinions. I can't wait to go to Epic Universe! 😁

[@shamarashauntrece8110]

Thank you for sharing, and honestly I’m glad you did. People need to see the Good, Bad & Ugly of things. And unfortunately this was it.

[@onelly_g1357]

As a local, I’ve never been interested in going to aquatica. Thanks for this because now I won’t even go for FREE!!!

[@lindaramirez3452]

I am 60 and I have been going to the parks forever and you are totally true in what you said

[@karenharley-qi8ti]

The same sort of incident happened when my family were staying at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the lifeguards immediately got everyone out of the pool and it was closed until it was fully cleaned.

[@chelseag2803]

The same thing happened here in Georgia at Whitewater Park. However, I didn’t witness the person in the act. There was defecation near the entrance of a water attraction. I went to Guest Service and they were unapologetic. I was infuriated by their response. They offered tickets for me to visit again and I unkindly declined. Afterwards, I was escorted out of the park. I called a few days after my visit to have the ticket offer switched to Sixflags the adventure park. This was about 15 years ago. I never returned to Whitewater and don’t ever plan to. In fact, I haven’t been to any waterpark since then because it made me realize how unsanitary they are. I’m sorry you had to experience that. I know exactly how you felt.

[@jamiebarba]

We were at Sea World two full days and part of a third this week. We had a fabulous time! Crowds were low and the weather was amazing. At one point on our second day, at least 6 rides were down. Also, a significant part of the park doesn’t open until an hour after the rest of the park. I spoke at length with a local mom who said she’s heard Sea World is having significant staffing issues. We did interact with some awesome employees, while others were were disinterested and didn’t seem to love their job. Of course, you can find that anywhere. My son begged to go to Aquatica, but we didn’t go, and I’ ok with that! Yours is the second video I’ve seen saying you won’t go back any time soon. I was a lifeguard & pool manager for years and the first thing you do is remove all patrons from the area!

[@julietaylor1086]

Did you report this to guest services? I certainly would of

[@Riley5908]

The first time we ever went to Disney World, there was a small boy behind us in line for the tomorrowland Speedway. His mom gave him a cup to pee in right behind us in line. It was so gross… And some of the pee splashed on my daughter’s leg. Like, what do you even say or do in that situation?!? And this was in Disney World!!! Unfortunately, theme parks cannot be held responsible for what their patrons believe is appropriate. It’s absolutely ridiculous.

[@cupcak3ninja209]

As a Volcano Bay frequent Flyer (I’m going again tomorrow haha going to bed now and getting up for EPA) I’m mortified by this! I have a Platinum pass and was gonna check out pipeline in the after noon and considered jumping to Aquatica and now I won’t waste my time lol

[@Lilhtotheizzo84]

Damn my man really was shook up! Lol Lowkey I was wondering "why he tripping over peeing in a pool"....then you said #2....I get it now. As a former theme park employee low staffing combined with poor pay is exactly why what happened to you did. Love your vids & sorry you had a sh*tty day 😅

[@florencesnyder6125]

Love your honesty and integrity

[@TheDisBeat]

Dev I saw this happen at art of animations pool. The lifeguard team immediately called everyone out of the pool. Cleaned the debris out of the water and then they added more sanitizing chemical to the pool and continually tested the water until it was at a safe level to ensure people could enter again. It was a good 20-30 mins and then the one cast member said they additionally send a sample to a lab to make sure everyone would be safe.

[@briandahernandez8862]

Thank you for sharing! I’m so sorry you had to see that!

[@dienpost2146]

That is a horrible situation. It's really a shame that parents are teaching their children that, something like this is OK. Yes it can happen anywhere and the team working at that park should have definitely taken control of the situation. It's germs that can make people sick. That price was not cheap either to bring your family for a Waterpark day. I'm hoping someone from that company sees your video and does something about this. What happens when they have a lot of people there, definitely won't be going there. Love your approach to this and for bringing this to everyone's attention.

[@heidipotter9128]

Thanks for the heads up. My family made the switch from Disney to Universal for many reasons. Happy to know that Discovery Cove is still good. Waiting until everyone is old enough to swim with the dolphins.

[@disneymama1991]

Thank you, once again, for your honesty. You could've chosen not to share the disturbing info but it's good you did. I hope the park will revisit their protocols for cleanliness at the park and set up better training for their employees. Often times it has to be brought to light publicly before anything gets done about it. Sadly. Thanks again.

[@TKAsTravels]

Hey Dev, We saw a father lift his young girl over the rail in the line to Kilimanjaro Safari so she could use the restroom in the foliage there, it was right after the Lightning Lane joins the regular line in the switchback area prior to being assigned a lane for boarding. Maybe its something in the water this year?

[@kimberlyschleicher5292]

Dev you are 100 percent right to leave, How dare the parents for doing nothing. Your a great guy, I love your videos. Thank you for sharing that disturbing news, I know how uncomfortable you are experiencing that situation. Thank you for letting us know.

[@Linette68]

Thank you for sharing and I understand how hard this was to share for you. The lifeguards didn't react because they have seen it many times. Its like white noise to them. That is just nasty and unsanitary and I blame the people in charge. This will change when someone sues them. Glad to know.

[@user-sv9zr3cs9l]

Thank you for all of your information. My wife and I depend on your advice in choosing the parks and other places we decide to go. Keep up the excellent work.

[@DisneyJazzGirl]

I witnessed a similar thing at Disney, I was in Dinoland waiting by the exit for my friends to get off the roller coaster. Next to me was the exit for the Goofy meet and greet, next thing i know a dad and his son about 4 or 5 yrs old comes up to the bushes next to us not even 2 ft away and the kid just starts peeing. We are maybe 100 feet from the bathroom and not even 10 feet from goofy. I waved down the Cast Member, they looked and noticed and just turned around and went on with their day. So i spoke up enough so people could hear me " You know the bathroom is over there, use it next time!" I then went over to the Cast Member it was a Coordinator too and asked her way she didn't say anything they brushed me off and turned away from me.

[@randybills6879]

Hey Dev, man I have been watching you do videos for 3 years now this is the most honest review I’ve ever heard from a KZbinr. Because of this video, I will be a part of your Patreon page. Please keep calling balls and strikes! Much love bro! P.S. where did you get that Nike Mickey polo from? Another P.S. please head back to cedar point. It was a bad day when you was there.

[@Byrdandbooks]

Im so sorry to hear of your allergies. Also as you were walking around, I felt like the water park seemed off anyway. Dirty almost. I wouldn’t have felt safe walking around either.

[@joannewalsh3597]

Thanks for the vlog. What kind of parents allow their child to do that? Absolutely horrific. I’ve not really ever wanted to go to Aquatica but I certainly won’t ever go now . Thanks Dev for talking about this x

[@bluegold1026]

People who shouldn't be parents to begin with.

[@T2TheG2.0]

Thanks for your honest content 🏆

[@jackidreams2655]

Pass holders here. I took my kids...which is very rare that I do and we all got sick 😫 turns out my 8 year old son was having a great time drinking the water. Of course we had a NICE talk about it and why it's never good to take in that water. I'm glad you shared this and i definitely had my kids watch this video.

[@jlanae07]

That’s gross! I know it felt weird to share but we all appreciate it, gotta know where we wanna spend our coins!

[@kimdalti7732]

That is disturbing. Parents don't do anything anymore. All they see are their phones. But they don't have phones in the water. The people working should have done something!! They have a responsibility to keep everyone safe. So people can't do the jobs they are hired to do also. This world is going to hell in a bucket & I'm not enjoying the ride. Thanks for your honesty. Dang!!

[@nathangreen9436]

Not surprised at all. SeaWorld vibes totally different 😂

[@mauricecoelho3846]

We appreciate the honesty Dev !

[@kdash7]

I would’ve left too! Bianca is probably soooo happy she didn’t go!

[@laurabraus]

The pile of life jackets, restaurants closing early, and emptiness of the park were the first red flags. However, I'm so glad you did end up going that day, because this video could save so many other people money and also help them avoid a ruined vacation. Thanks for sharing your experience with honesty. Also it's so true about the pollen y'all, especially after being outside all day. Hayfever is a menace right now in FL. Another thing to keep in mind about vacationing this time of year anywhere in Florida! Make sure you pack tea bags and ibuprofen/Advil along with your bug spray and sunscreen.

[@naturescandi2616]

I wish I'd known before I purchased my tickets a few months ago. Unfortunately, they are non refundable. We're just going to make the best of the trip and pray for the best!

[@benmilesg]

We experienced something worse going on in the wave pool and lazy river a week ago at Aquatica. I know the lifeguards saw what has happening and they decided not to say anything about it.

[@meghanszczepanek5045]

I visited this water park in the summer of 2021 from out of state as park of a package with sea world and Discovery Cove . The conditions were poor but I chalked it up the pandemic. My local Six Flags water park is more sanitary.

[@mermaidhairr]

horrific. i’ll never forget one time i was at magic kingdom, peak spring break, peak busy, shoulder to shoulder crowds, prior to the pandemic and at closing time immediately after happily ever after i witnessed a grown man carrying his 4 year old with his pants down peeing directly into the center hub grass by the front of the castle. i was so shocked and disgusted and couldn’t find a cast member so we just left. the things people will do at these theme parks i don’t understand 😟 and that inside the lazy river with no reaction from the employees :/

[@jaylynnnicole9774]

Oh my! Hopefully the establishment will see this video and make steps to improve thanks for all the videos.

[@jonathansakura]

I used to have the annual pass to Aquatica I enjoyed it

[@stephaniefeldhaus6508]

I didn't even have to watch the whole video to know that I won't be coming here. When I saw the prices to get in and then the locker fee, I said they can keep it!

[@isabellacarrasco3185]

Love this series!!

[@lisaspencer4369]

That is totally disgusting that first of all a parent would just let their child go to the bathroom in the lazy river and equally disgusting that the lifeguards did NOTHING about this. Did you alert management or guest services before you left?

[@MidSolentAdultFootballLeague]

We went there last year and the park got closed due to thunder and lightening in the area. We enjoyed the water park but was a little too busy.

[@ceoa]

I was wondering about your voice. Thanks for explaining. Always love your videos Dev.

[@kristinsmith3533]

Tyler's reactions to themeing makes us tear up too! It's how people feel when they see disney for the first time! Great video you two!! Did you get any photos by photo pass photographers? Infront of tower? Millennium falcon?

[@beckyeisenhuth497]

Love your honesty, Dev. Thank you. *thumbs up*

[@rachaelgrier6126]

OMG! thanks for sharing your experience AND i'm sorry you experienced that.

[@Tinkerellastreasuretrunk]

Feel better Dev. I enjoyed this video one thing is I always respect your opinions and your experiences with places. To be honest I never heard of this park thank you and thank you for the honest views for me I noticed or maybe I missed something. Was there any Tubes in the lazy river ??? I didn’t see any?? What do you float on?? And I noticed lots of places are shut down. To me this place has potential. Thanks again Waving to ya from NYC.

[@heczrivz2390]

Im not one to comment on videos but i feel like i need to put my input on this one. Im an annual pass holder to Aquatica and have been for 2 years now. I go there with my family at least once a week we go during the week witch is mostly empty compared to weekends so maybe thats why i could say i have never seen anything like this happen. Im sure accidents happen and even situation like this but this should not be acceptable. They should have taken action immediately and shut down the pool till its all clean. But please dont let this make you cancel your pass or stop taking your family i can truly say we have the most fun at this park and the kids have a blast. The weekday lifeguards are awesome and always so helpful. Again sorry this happened to you.

[@caneswagcaneswag]

Dev. I've been to Aquatica 5 times and never had a bad experience. I love Sea World. Maybe you had a bad day. Don't give up on Sea World. It's a great park. Actually I've seen far worse things at Busch Gardens. It's all about timing that day. Anyways, Disney is top notch for me. Keep on vlogging Dev. Love all your videos

[@EpicFamilyQuests]

We love SeaWorld too. Just scared now about going to Aquatica 😵‍💫 I hope they cleaned it up.

[@chudneylee4751]

This is why I subscribe to your channel because you state facts and information that needs to be said. I’ve read some horror stories as well about Aquatica and never went, however this spring break I was contemplating going. Nevermind!!! Thanks for all you do Dev.

[@trinasteeldiva5]

Thank you for informing us! This is disturbing and I didn't see it. Some people have no regard for others. and to let a child do something like that is apalling!! My family was talking about going back to Aquatica (It's been about 8-10 years since we went), but that's a no for us!!!

[@morganchidester5323]

We went to Discovery Cove in December with my two kids. My oldest has austium, and they went above and beyond. Son got scared of the dophlin. They understood and had training on how to help him. He is seven.

[@ziggy4465]

I find it odd that with the strict sanitary regulations that most water parks have to adhere to, this wasn’t dealt with right away. I can remember only one incident at Disney in all the years that I have visited (over 50 times since 1991) and it was dealt with immediately. The pool was even closed for 24 hours out of safety. To be paying close to $100 for a water park is ridiculous, in my opinion. It’s not even worth half that, which is why we never go to them…not even in Disney. There are so many themed pools in Disney, a water park is just not worth the extra cost. We do usually stay at the Disney Beach Club Villas (we’re DVC members), so we get a water park included. I know Disney has issues too, one of the reasons why we don’t go to the parks as often. I want value for my dollar and right now, I’m not seeing anyone deliver. Disney has always been more expensive, but it was justified. They were that much better at everything. Now, they’re not even as good as Sea World was in the late 1990s. The food is subpar, the accommodations are no longer stellar, the parks themselves are in a constant state of disrepair, refurbishment, or construction. It’s not worth what they charge, it’s just not. I understand that they need to make profits to survive, but they also need to hold true to Walt Disney’s original vision for the parks to be “a place for everyone”. Can’t be a place for everyone, if everyone is been priced out or turned off by the appearance.

[@lillianlopez2338]

Thanks for your honesty Dev. I agree Universal is at the top right now.

[@adrianaarcomone]

Just saying, since they have tried to rebrand it, Reef Plunge used to be Dolphin Plunge and all they did was remove the exit pool and made it a drag strip. So, its the same ride it was 15 years ago

[@NaturallyVP]

Very unfortunate but thanks for your transparency and giving a honest review

[@katf6178]

Ok then, I've never been to Aquatica and now that is scratched off our to do list now! It is a shame this occurs. TY Dev.

[@Rollerskater71]

We went in November and unfortunately I would say that we were also disgusted. Paid $30 for parking, $20 fir a locker. I would estimate that1/2 of the slides and pools were closed with the water freezing - not heated at all. It is clear that they are under trained and under staffed. It looks like all of the closed things you see were the same for us. We visited customer services and they told us that what they offered was excellent which was astonishing. They did not give a care at all. This park is dying and they are ripping off guests

[@meanderingtogether]

I’m sure disgustingly enough lots of people, kids and adults, pee in the lazy river, but going number #2 is awful and unsanitary. I definitely would have left as well. We live 30 minutes from adventure island and instead drive the 2 hours to Disney’s water parks. It’s the only water park I feel comfortable in. Thanks for showing us the waterpark and sharing your experience.

[@grace-point]

Adventure Island 🏝 is actually ok 👍 I can't speak so much for Aquatica. But Adventure Island is generally good. Been going for years now.

[@DJFerg1990]

This is so sad , been to Aquatica so many times over the years and have always had a great experience. This is so sad to hear. Strange though as while we saw all those life jackets dumped everywhere, i turned as said to my partner.whays going on there it never used to look like that when we last went. Worrying times for SeaWorld parks .

[@laceyg6546]

Thank you for letting us know. I can’t imagine spending like $500 for my family to go for the day and something like this happening. Also a lot of stuff is closed. Not worth the money

[@willyb507]

Sad, the lazy river was the main reason i liked going there, it was great years ago, keep up the honest reviews!

[@jeannineb4263]

Sea World needs to see this video

[@jeannineb4263]

@SeaWorld

[@emelycamilo8484]

I'm sorry Dev you had to witness that🤢 I appreciate you making this video, as hard as it was to tell us this, we go to you as our travel guide and everything you say really goes a long way!! again i'm sorry you had to witness that and after this I am definetly never going to aquatica.

[@SWFL04]

You didn’t mention if went to management to tell them what you saw.? This is a health matter and lifeguards need to be fired. Hadn’t heard it about it being closed for “service” so it sounds like no one said anything or the park did not about it

[@robinfriedman5443]

Experienced the following: French Quarter Disney hotel closed the pool & disinfected pool before reopening. Royal Caribbean on their private island closed their pool to disinfect.

[@Trucker2023]

Thank you Dev for this Vlog I thought maybe it was just me, When my family and I went to Sea World by mid-day we came across a shouting match and a fight, These two parks are most definitely short staffed and the employees that are there are under trained. I hope them well maybe with the right management they can turn around their parks.

[@Izzytravels23]

We’ve been to Aquatica quite a few times and always enjoyed it, but I will say summer has gotten so crowded you really can’t enjoy it and the guests are not the nicest and Don’t always have good manners. So I guess it doesn’t surprise me. It’s sad though bc it’s actually a very nice park. :( They are extremely understaffed though as well, and it’s obviously showing with what you experienced

[@TrojTV]

I don't get the 5% surcharge... Just make the prices higher. It feels like a scam this way.

[@maryperez810]

Parents should have done something and as for the lifeguards.. they probably didn't want to deal with removing everyone from the water and cleaning the pool. 🤷‍♀️ Thank you Dev for your honesty.

[@alisonl5439]

Wow that was handled horribly…thank you for your honesty! We were at Great Wolf recently and #2 happened a few times. They would immediately shut the pool, clean it up, shock the water and and keep it closed for 30-45 min. Was it a pain, yes, but so necessary!!