Aquatica Orlando Overview

This is my overview of Aquatica Orlando in 2023 covering all slides and attractions, including Reef Plunge, Ray Rush, KareKare Curl and Ihu's Breakaway Falls.
Aquatica Orlando is family friendly water park owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment situated adjacent to the SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove parks on International Drive, and spans 59 acres themed to the south pacific, featuring a variety of water attractions, slides, wave pools, lazy rivers and encounters with marine life, and boasts a new (or revampled) attraction every year, whihc guests can enjoy on a single day ticket that ranges between 47.99 and 60 dollars (before tax).
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - INTRO
0:26 - WHAT IS AQUATICA ORLANDO?
1:14 - LOGGERHEAD LANE
1:49 - CUTBACK COVE & BIG SURF SHORES
2:28 - TURI'S KID COVE
2:45 - WALKABOUT WATERS
3:08 - ROA'S RAPIDS
3:49 - REEF PLUNGE
5:12 - RIPTIDE RACE
5:43 - WALHALLA WAVE
6:06 - WHANAU WAY
6:26 - OMAKA ROCKA
7:00 - KARE KARE CURL
7:35 - TASSIE'S TWISTERS
8:16 - TAUMATA RACER
8:57 - DINING
9:28 - RAY RUSH
10:17 - IHU'S BREAKAWAY FALLS
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MUSIC LICENCING:
Summertime by Scandinavianz (licence purchased)
Full uplifting moments (Licence purchased)
Track: Ikson - Sunny [Official]
Music provided by Ikson®
Listen: • #58 Sunny (Official)
Bora Bora by MBB: / @mbbmusic
Do it by MBB:
/ @mbbmusic
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MINI REVIEW & TIPS:
Pros:
- Cheaper single day admission compared to Volcano Bay and Disney World Water Parks
- Great deals when purchasing multi park tickets
- Doesn't require virtual queues like Volcano Bay
- New or revamped attraction every year
- The atmosphere feels a lot more laid back, mainly due to it being more of a locals park
Cons:
- Theming inferior to Volcano Bay and Disney World water park
- Expect many dining locations to be closed during off peak times.
- Outragous parking and locker charges
- Quick queue system not managed well
- Prices inside more expensive than Volcano Bay and Universal Parks
- strict food policy
- Questionable value from all day dining deal due to closures and long lines
Tips:
- arrive before park opening
save money by getting a multi park ticket
- book ticket in advance
- don't use the first lockers
- during busy summer months, use the lockers near riptide race, or the ones near Ihu's Breakaway
- bring a waterproof phone case
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TICKETS/HIDDEN CHARGES INFO:
- Tickets directly from Aquatica - aquatica.com/orlando/tickets/
- In the US, I recommend purchasing tickets from Undercovertourist.com, and in the UK I recommend purchasing from Floridatix or Attraction Tickets.
Hidden Charges:
- Parking charges ($30 before tax)
- Locker Chargers ($30 small, $40 medium, $50 large)
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PRIVATE CABANS INFO:
aquatica.com/orlando/upgrades/
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DINING INFO INCLUDING ALL DAY DINING DEAL:
aquatica.com/orlando/dining/

[@wdwexploreandchill]

I can not believe I’ve never been here before, which makes me so happy to see this right now! I love your walkthroughs and tours!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you for that 😁

[@ethiostrong5646]

Thank you. This was very helpful. We are going to the water park tomorrow!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Have fun!😁

[@samanthananda4276]

Awww I live in Florida in Orlando. It’s so beautiful down here but I don’t know how to drive which sucks because I am in my parents house often and don’t go to places I would love to go to only sometimes. I wish I can go to all the beautiful places in Florida and travel to places that are like paradise. It would make me so happy if I travel and go everywhere that I would enjoy to visit. Hopefully one day I do

[@calvincasty3525]

one day you will

[@alankinney6497]

Just back from Orlando last week - we love Aquatica :-)

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’ve only been back 2 months and I’m desperate to fly back out.

[@RickyCruz.]

@@TheFrugalBrit im kinda going today and im watching ur vid :)

[@mikefischer9327]

Looks like an amazing water park 😊

[@TheFrugalBrit]

👌

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

FB. This is my favourite water park for a chilled day out . Nice review 👍👏

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thanks Dax! Yeah I feel the same way.

[@mpnedbalek]

This is so helpful!

[@WhyteNight1_1AM]

Right on time! My family is going next week! Thank you, new subscriber!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome thank you!! Hope you have the best trip 😁

[@adamhana4161]

We are going to Orlando in 3 weeks, and are looking for the best water park and this one looks like it! Thanks for the nice review.

[@ericteneyck8691]

We' ve never done any of the water parks though I have always wanted to. Great overview. I always enjoy seeing a new Frugal Brit video, thanks!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Appreciate the support as always 😁

[@bachevaz72]

Thanks

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Apologies in advance for mispronouncing any of the slides!

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

It's a really fun water park that unfortunately many don't have time to do over a 2 week break to Orlando - it's hard fitting everything in but definitely worth visiting for half a day ❤

[@Princess-mb7lf]

What was most height requirements?

[@moose030406]

I live 2 hours away and still never been here before. I need to go. The name sounds so cool.

[@Plug-Me-In]

9:16 Being as tho I'm an Orlandoan, I will check out the seasonal menus for you my new found friend. Thank you for your review of "The City Beautiful's" Main Attractions. Can't wait for Epic Universe!!!

[@Disneythroughourveins]

we are going in September and this was really helpful - not a huge fan of water rides if they are pitch black so this was helpful to plan x thanks so much for sharing

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, hope you have the best time, thanks for watching! 😁

[@user-ku2dc6hp4s]

We will be there in a few weeks. My son is so excited. We are also visiting Disney Magic Kingdom and SeaWorld. For healthcare workers Word Advantage has an amazing deal on this place and SeaWorld.

[@Chewy___]

Flying over their in September for the first time. Really looking forward to it.. keep up the videos 😊

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you enjoy it! Thank you 😁

[@theresakangbah6181]

Will be there with my family in September too 😊 looking forward to it

[@Gdave28]

@@theresakangbah6181I’ll be there in September too for my birthday

[@hailonearth]

Great video as always 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Glad you enjoyed it😁

[@brad9548]

well done video

[@JasonHornbuckle-ti5fw]

Another great video 👍. Not been here for a few a good few years. Hitting volcano bay this year as staying at Cabana bay. Maybe on the next trip.......🤔

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah it’s hard to make time for it when you’re at cabana bay. I did find myself getting a bit irritated with tapu tapu though.

[@JasonHornbuckle-ti5fw]

@TheFrugalBrit yeah, I'm yet to experience tapu tapu yet. I got discovery cove booked, which covers Aquatica. If I get fed up with Volcano Bay, I may give it a go 👍

[@TheEditoor]

Now I go to Disney World every year but maybe I have to reconsider going to here

[@TheFrugalBrit]

It’s a great park, if you can combine it with seaworld/discovery cove it’s defiantly worth it.

[@TheEditoor]

@@TheFrugalBrit thanks!

[@niallo8610]

We went here in 2017 and it was by far our favorite Orlando water park. With that said our kids couldnt do a lot of the slides in the parks so that may have skewed our judgement. We are returning to orlando in 2024 and are very interested to see how the parks stack up this time.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I love it, first time I went I didn’t it, but come to appreciate it over the years. Thanks for watching 😁

[@NotTheGuy68419]

Heading there rn, just want an overview and this is doin it :D

[@Jarvonsphotography]

So I’ll visit here as well come next year when I hit Disney resort and universal studios

[@FnafBoy36059]

I was there yesterday

[@jeanettev.3915]

I’ve gone to h20 & Adventure island. Might check out Aquatica next 🙂‍↔️

[@LucasPena-vz7ko]

💯

[@leoniasouza7635]

❤

[@leoniasouza7635]

Eu quero ir nesse lugar bonito❤

[@jstuffotv4354]

I hope I get to go here and Universal Studio’s one day.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I hope you do, best place in the world (Orlando)!

[@TheEditoor]

@@TheFrugalBritagreed.

[@Kingerson_mm2master]

Right now I’m in aquatic water park

[@TikTokclipzx]

how much per person??because I will surely go there!

[@Dr_Harleen_Quinzel]

Awwww

[@YTAnalyzed]

I will have full access to Aquatica and Volcano bay on my trip, but I'm not sure theres anything better about this place over VB. might just spend all my waterpark time over there instead

[@TheFrugalBrit]

VB is more impressive no doubt, but tapu tapu is annoying, and I enjoy the atmosphere more at Aquatica.

[@vaunygamez6041]

Same

[@JesseThompson-tb7qk]

I would have loved to enjoy this yesterday. The Aquatica app said the park was open on Tuesday, January 29, 2024. Me and the lyft driver went there only to discover that the park was closed for inclement weather and it was near 70 degrees and clear blue skies. I would wind up going to Blizzard Beach instead. Update your app Aquatica. I go to BGW and don't experience this. I wanted to enjoy Aquautica but not anymore. Forget me renewing my Pass to all the parks. It will just have to be local.

[@astromanicdave]

Great video. Wonder would you make one on hotels on Idrive

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! Yeah I really want to, but there’s so many to cover 🙈

[@astromanicdave]

@@TheFrugalBrit maybe top 5 for 2023

[@TheFrugalBrit]

@@astromanicdave it’s in the works, probably spring 2024 at the earliest to be honest 😬

[@Wayne_graham]

Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando is amazing. We have stayed there 3x and every time was fantastic. They have an all you can eat breakfast buffet that's amazing and they also have an all you can eat dinner buffet that's different nightly. They have a bar with 🎤 on the weekends, 3 pools, a store that stays open 24/7 for snacks and drinks, and a couple of bars by the pools. If you book via the hopper app and book after 9-10pm you get the cheapest rates. We booked for 5 days for 360$ and ended up extending for another 4 days for 280$ so not bad on the prices.

[@astromanicdave]

@@Wayne_graham thanks Wayne. we stayed there. We did not like it. I know a lot of people do, and id not argue with anyone. Was just not for us.

[@Lifted420haze]

I just wish Disney didn't make things unnecessarily expensive

[@IsabelaMTG]

Aquatica has nothing to do with Disney and the tickets right now range from like 50 to 70 bucks. It normally doesn’t even get more expensive than that.

[@williamrussell3811]

30 dollar locker fee "welcome to America"!!

[@edvaira6891]

Whoa! $30 for a locker? And you call THAT “family-friendly”? …Park does look pretty nice and, lockers aside, seems affordable…

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Absolute madness! Decent value with tickets and annual passes, bit once inside the park, it’s certainly not cheaper than the other water parks. I enjoyed it more than volcano bay though on my last few visits.

[@Boobookeees]

We went yesterday and just left our stuff on some chairs and hoped for the best lmao everybody is too busy worrying about their stuff and family. 😂 we do this every time.

[@maejohnson6570]

Crazy thing is that Typhoon Lagoons lockers are $10, which is madness as you would’ve thought that as it’s a Disney park it would be the more expensive one !!

[@glasgowbhoy8711]

How does it compare to Siam park Tenerife?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’ve never visited! Tempted to later this year though.

[@glasgowbhoy8711]

@@TheFrugalBrit give it a try. We go back in a few weeks and have went for the all inclusive tickets this year unlimited fast pass ( definitely needed) and unlimited food and drink! Enjoy if u go 👍

[@toutounefoodfactoryllc8952]

30 is so fun. I wish I can go. How much is aquatic to bring 10 people how much like literary how much cause I really really want to go❤❤❤❤😮😮😮 it’s so cool. I just want to say where is the street of water waterpark? Where is the street of it in? How do we get it on Bluetooth? How do we get it like on the how do we get it on like get it on help me

[@toutounefoodfactoryllc8952]

Dog r I So 😅

[@farmgirl7891]

Idk to go here or volcano bay😢help

[@LucasPena-vz7ko]

101 comments 🎇🎆🎇🎉

[@shadowofthestarsdespair]

aquatica and volcano bay are the best water parks in Florida mostly because slides are only so thrilling and i thing volcano bay pushes it to the max and Aquatica pushes to the max for family's the other thing that makes these parks nice is the saff usually is much friendlier or chill (Disney staff sucks in the summer time during the collage internship program just rude collage kids)

[@RobustArid379]

there is a missing swimming pool.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Where?

[@SF-Fat_Britain]

The volcano bay aqua coaster does NOT use water jets to propel the rafts. The rafts are moved with magnets

[@awesome920yolo6]

Is this it adventure island better?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’ve not tried Adventure Island tbh, maybe next year.

[@padmapriya612]

I live 30 min away from adventure island I’m in Riverview I love!!!! Adventure Island

[@MsJohnWickWannaBe]

Tickets are 100

[@WAFFLE25625]

Did you see any issues with this place being mismanaged, unorderly or not sanitary as one or two you tubers claimed?

[@TheBlackAchievementFund]

Damn just ordered tickets, non refundable. Smh😢

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You’ll have a great time 👍

[@bebobebo4407]

They need to switch to Pepsi.

[@kyranina]

can you wear goggles that cover your nose at aquatica?

[@ziyahpoocrazy2079]

!!!!YALL I JUST LEFT FROM HERE AND HES LYING ABOUT SOME THINGS BUT NOT ALL BTW THE WATER IS VERY COLD!!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’m all ears 🕵️‍♂️

[@alegendsfamily6581]

Tell us

[@muddlasvegas]

Well?

[@Awesome4Prez]

Ma'am.....MA'AM!!! Calm down

[@buzzinbee9463]

That's unkind.

[@NortherlyK]

Did you just say $30 locker fee?!?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😬

[@NortherlyK]

@@TheFrugalBrit well they know they have a captive audience. *sigh* robbery. Six Flags Great America is the same: they have mostly low quality food, over charge for it, and don't let you bring your own. Typical.

[@prettybigchannel6500]

Can rich people watching this donate money to a poor guy from Ohio who wants to go to Orlando more than anything? Haha $prettybigjoe

[@Shawna_Show]

I’m also from Ohio. Took me 8 months to save for my SeaWorld trip. Plan ahead and save. You got this ✋

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