Universal's Volcano Bay Overview

In this video I'll provide an overview of Universal Orlando Resort's gloriously themed Volcano Bay water park, covering all 15 attractions, including Krakatau Aqua Coaster. Volcano Bay opened in 2017, part of the ever growing universal Orlando resort, inspired by the fictional waturi islanders who are said to have stumbled across this tropical paradise, and decided to make it their home before adding several captivating water attractions.
Volcano Bay is made up of 4 different sections, which are Wave Village, River Village, the Rainforest Village, all centered by the famous Krakatau Volcano, which serves as the base for four popular attractions.
Please share any tips you have in the comments 😁
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - What is Volcano Bay?
1:16 - Wave Village
2:16 - River Village
4:34 - Rainforest Village
8:22 - Krakatau Volcano
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Best dining locations according to Google Reviews:
4. Bambu Jungle (Google Reviews: 2.7)
Specialises in burgers, fish and chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders and fresh salads.
3. Feasting Frog (Review Score 2.7)
Highlights include Poke Bowl, Carne Asada, Chicken Tacos and loaded nachos. Better than the online reviews suggest in my opinion.
2. Whakawaiwai Eats (Google Reviews: 3.1)
Highlights include BBQ Chicken Pizza, Tropical baby greens salad, Hawaiian Pizza, Foot Long Hot dogs on pretzel buns, Jerk Shrimp Mac & Cheese
1. Kohola Reef (Google Reviews: 3.4)
Specialises in Mango BB Pulled Pork Sandwich, Quinoa Edamame burgers, crunchy coconut crusted Fried Chicken and Guava Tapioca Pudding.
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Tapu Tapu Guide:
What is TapuTapu?
TapuTapu is a wearable device provided to guests upon entering the park. It resembles a wristband and uses radio-frequency technology to interact with the park's attractions and virtual queue system.
How to use TapuTapu:
Arrival and Registration:
Make sure you've set up your universal account on the app prior to visiting with your tickets. This way staff will be able to easily link your wristband to your account when you arrive at the turnstile entrnace. If you have a credit card registered on the app, you'll be able to make purchases using the wristband.
Virtual Line Reservations:
Once you have your tapu tapu, you can use it to reserve your spot in a virtual line for certain attractions. Look for the attractions with TapuTapu symbols near their entrance. Simply touch your wristband to the symbol, and it will register your reservation for that ride. You can only have one active virtual queue reservation at a time, so plan accordingly.
Ride Return Time:
After reserving your spot in the virtual queue, your TapuTapu will display a return time. This indicates when you can return to the attraction and enjoy the ride with minimal waiting. You are free to explore other areas of the park, e.g. relax on waturi beach, or float around the two rivers, until your return time arrives.
Notification and Ride Redemption:
When it's time for your virtual queue reservation, your TapuTapu will vibrate and display a message. Head to the attraction during your designated return time, touch your wristband to the TapuTapu symbol at the entrance, and you'll be granted access to the ride.
Additional Features:
TapuTapu also offers other interactive features throughout the park. For example, it can trigger special effects in certain areas or allow you to play interactive games while waiting for attractions. Pay attention to signage and instructions to make the most of these additional features.
Returning TapuTapu:
At the end of your visit to Universal's Volcano Bay, return your TapuTapu wristband at designated drop-off points, usually located near the park exits.

[@lesliereynolds4492]

Yes, this is the best video on Volcano Bay. You showed things other people don’t like the kiddie area is a lot nicer than anyone else has shown. I’d like to see one on the food too. I’d probably just go for the lazy rivers, wave pool and food plus the beautiful parks atmosphere. I stayed 6 days last March at Cabana Bay which has a nice lazy river. You always do such a great job on your reviews. I hope the parks comp you as yours are really some of the best out there.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Leslie! Yes I wanna do a full food guide, but it’s tricky as they usually close half the dining locations when I’m visiting. I don’t get comped unfortunately, but I’m not sure I’d want to as it creates a conflict.

[@generalarmy101hi7]

I wonder how channels like yours aren't insanely popular 😭 You put in more effort than pretty much any other travel youtuber out there. Thank you for everything!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I’m sure there’s many reasons lol. Thank you for watching and for the kind words 😁👍

[@pie7395]

Videos can never give true justice to the fearless river. It is so much better to get some tickets and actually experience it. By far my most favorite waterpark feature ever.

[@ThemeParksAndAttractions]

Love a bit of Volcano Bay - my favourite water park - love the fearless river! ❤

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah the fearless river is much better compared to Roa’s rapids at Aquatica.

[@SnowyOnVrOfficial]

Thank you so much! I’m going to Orlando on Friday and this showed me all the best rides! I have been there a lot of times but i love watching Volcano Bay Vlogs and Overviews!

[@tristan_ln4]

Thanks for this 2023 update! I've seen your previous Volcano Bay videos as well.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Tristan 😁

[@SchnookieC]

Honestly loved this park when I went to Orlando earlier this year, definitely worth going, the tapu tapu is such a gamechanger I wish other water parks would implement

[@tammywilliams2035]

What a totally fantastic job you did making this video and showcasing each of the attractions. Thank you very much !

[@andrewparker1097]

Love Volcano Bay! Could do with a day or two in the sun. Thanks for the update!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome! Thanks for watching 😁

[@Dannyhoyle710]

Your videos are by far the best on Orlando! We are heading back for a holiday in August after many years. Your videos get us hyped for it ❤

[@michaeloreto3222]

commenting to boost for the algorithm! practically binged every single video of yours before my visit to universal orlando in may. hope you get huge

[@cesargalue]

the best Volcano bay video! so much detail and yet to the point! amazing

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Wow, thanks! 😁😁

[@DonnyRP]

Best water park I’ve ever been to

[@sportgamer3255]

Now this is a water park!

[@erinfeicht568]

Best video of volcano bay! Thank you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, thanks for watching 😁😁

[@fantasticworld7485]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You are so welcome!

[@catherineriding786]

Thanks for the tips about the lockers will definitely try this on our next visit

[@edjones9555]

Thanks 👌Had great fun today at Volcano Bay , very helpful vid! Staying at Lowe’s Sapphire- really convenient for parks and VB, and early access

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Glad you enjoyed it. Love that hotel!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Love your vids!! I‘be only been there once, but it was my favorite waterpark I’ve been to.

[@JasonHornbuckle-ti5fw]

Top Video as always mate. Thanks for all the hardwork you put into these 👍. Cant wait to go now

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome Jason, thanks for watching 😁

[@BradleySmellsOfBeans]

i love your vids. thanks for another one!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 😁

[@karenchambers8825]

I love all your videos, you do a great job and a lot of work goes in to them, thank you

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Karen! Much appreciated as always 😁

[@madelynnegron4370]

I loved this place ❤

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Likewise 😁

[@someoneout-there2165]

I would probably never go here but love the video as I love Universal. The theming is just as amazing as everything else they do.

[@eo123smusicstudio-hr7io]

Damn, my family is planning to go to Orlando, and this just made me even more excited to go.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Hope you have the best trip!!!

[@eo123smusicstudio-hr7io]

@@TheFrugalBrit sheesh yess going with my friend too

[@stephenolander963]

How was it?!?!?

[@artfulsmiles1621]

Great video! Volcano Bay is very hard to navigate and this is an awesome and informative overview

[@bradleydavisson]

Nice video and overview of the park, such a genuinely fun place to spend your day. I also appreciate the soundtrack the park has. Lots of surf classics. Think I heard "pipeline" and "walk don't run" 3 times each over the course of a morning.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yes pipeline is a real staple here ha! I also hear ‘surf city’ at least once at every water park I go to 😁

[@robertgray1756]

Great informative vlog. I went here 2 months after its opening in 2017. Back then Capacity crowds every day leading to manic mayhem approaching walkways to slides. Lots of niggles back then and quite honestly total rip off in prices per value day. Now, it does look better and ironed out niggles but i'm still reading comments regarding too busy and too long a wait times. Yes, the virtual queue allows you time to do a fair bit by whilst waiting for your logged in slide ride, which is good. Some may feel having ride now...with no need to virtual queue is a good idea and its usually at the Taniwha Ring × 4 sit on tubes slides but i've seen massive queues there too. Anyway it is a must do park but be prepared.

[@Iceify_]

I went to volcano bay in 2017 during the opening year, I loved it and I plan on going again in 2023. I even got lost lmao because it was so BIG!

[@susanmeredith4957]

Thanks for the tour! I wish on the slide signs they had a thrill rating like ski hills do!

[@daxhausentraveller8488]

FB this is real easy . Quite simply the best water park hands down . Love this place ❤

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Agreed! I just wish some of the queue weren’t as long.

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

I will have to go there to confirm your statement, l always loved Water-country USA in Williamsburg

[@Mike_Vlogs_YT]

Another great indepth guide 👍

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Mike!

[@eloisecat2458]

Going next week from the uk for my 14th birthday! Very excited thank you for the video!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Very welcome, hope you have a great trip! 😁

[@elsatucaho1204]

That’s why I love Orlando forilda WATERPARK then American Dream

[@lauralinkoff3776]

Excellent video, concise and informative!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Laura! 😁

[@ConorLynch16]

Brilliant Video as always 👏🏻

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! 😁

[@JackCruikshankisthebomb]

Great video! Such a beautiful park I don't know how you could design a better one it's perfect in my opinion

[@stephenolander963]

It’s literally perfect, by FAR the best waterpark I have ever been to!!!

[@wrc5557]

awesome work as always - universal themselves don't produce content this good!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Much appreciated! 😁

[@IHaveSomethingToSay_]

YAYYY MY FAV CHANNEL UPLOADED DAY MADE ❤❤❤

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁😁😁

[@thrillhouse1976]

My son and I are watching this vid instead of a bed time story! We love all your vids, definitely our favorite Orlando channel, keep up the great work!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That is lovely to hear thank you for that 😁

[@jameswright6112]

LOOKS MEGA

[@ArianaWoods112]

Great video. Wet n wild was also my favorite water park 😢

[@valenburg]

Nice W n W shout out. 👌

[@TheMesmerizingCollective]

Excellent video as always. And yeah, I’ve got a cracking scar on my knee from the fearless river.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah it can be brutal! appreciate the kind words as always 😁

[@olgagachaphoenix9130]

I wanted to go there for a long time...

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You should treat yourself 😁

[@meadowstar6834]

I still have yet to go here as a Floridian, and I really want to. I love water parks and love universal. I havn't even been to disney water parks in years!!

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You should treat yourself soon 😁

[@lauraking6633]

Love your videos. Always very informative. Agree that you should do one on Busch Gardens. As always will look forward to your next video.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! I did a review of Busch Gardens a few months ago.

[@sammoore5864]

As German I watch these videos I can't go to my parks yet myself I hope so in the future but always love watching these video keep them coming ❤

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@TheMastermind729]

Least you've got phantasialand!

[@sammoore5864]

@@TheMastermind729 I actually never been there I been once but it rained not much to make an impression

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I live about 2 hours from the parks. I really need to make time to check Volcano Bay out in person.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

You should 😁

[@mattb2906]

Just here to say - another amazing video mate! As others have said, you should be working for Disney and these parks directly! These videos should be playing in their resorts or on the buses/tram into the parks

[@ultanwoods]

Great video nan 👏

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! That’s a great typo 😂

[@ultanwoods]

@@TheFrugalBrit Ooops sorry about that :)

[@Liam.K1]

At the hotel I was at I was able to enter 1 hour early

[@ericteneyck8691]

Another great video! Always love seeing a new upload from you. Man, I hate those water cannons! Nothing worse than enjoying a nice relaxing trip around a lazy river and then suddenly get blasted in the face by someone shooting a water cannon. LOL

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you Eric! Yes you have to laugh it off and hide your frustration with your footage being ruined 😂

[@GhostofSicklesleg]

FB, do you ever think you will make it to Williamsburg Va. Busch Gardens? That is a real great park, and super clean. I want your opinion on it🤷‍♂️ Thanks and enjoy your day

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah I’d like to eventually be in a position where I do one park a year from a location outside of Florida.

[@user-lw8nr2vp3t]

Recently visited in may 2023 and was really disappointed with this park. Wait times were ridiculous which meant we didn’t get to go on much. The fearless river needs to be way deeper than it is, hit the bottom so many times, as does the wave pool, think it was only 4ft deep. The idea and theme is brilliant, but even with early park admission it just wasn’t that good. Had a much better time at typhoon lagoon despite not having that many slides. That park had just a such a good vibe and had no ques the two days we went to it. That said we used your wonderful videos to help plan our trip and they were so useful, keep up the good work please. Hopefully we will go again soon.

[@QueenOfTheComments]

Your voice! 😻

[@TheFrugalBrit]

😁

[@Gym2521]

Quiero eso es mi sueño

[@Pokenewton0912]

Volcano is verry Good

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Ace Vid; you will work up an appetite for Cow fish in City Walk.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

One thing to mention is that they sell alcohol there! Very cool tiki bars. Food is fine and there is one major place to eat to the right once you see the the big volcano.

[@raquelkanokova6558]

Great video, thanks so much!! If I taputapu a line for mor than one hour,, could I taputapu to slide on others that dont have much line whilst waiting? I mean, is it possible to stack lines? thanks a lot!!!

[@RaggyRoo456]

I should’ve gone here instead of the Hollywood section. I got bored looking at screens after an hour in the park. Islands of Adventure was fun though

[@edvaira6891]

Okay, your honest opinion: since you’ve now reviewed all four of the Major water parks in Orlando (actually, I think you’ve even done that one at Margaritaville, so, I guess, all 5..)…Which would be the one YOU would say, overall,is worth the, maybe, one day most folks could realistically carve out of their schedule for a water park??

[@TheFrugalBrit]

That’s really tricky, but might have to say Volcano Bay. But it does have it’s issues, mainly with tapu tapu. With its size; I find navigating around to be tricky too. One of the good things about the Disney water parks is the lazy rivers go round the whole park, so they’re a great way to get from a to b. Aquatica is the one I find myself wanting to visit the most though, as it has a better laid back locals atmosphere.

[@stephano8042]

So how did you get all the on attraction videos? They wouldn't let me use a gopro.

[@xMvP_RAMPAGEX]

My sister isn’t keen on going here as she’s not a strong swimmer. But I really want to do the slides. Do most end in deep or shallow water?

[@robertgray1756]

Ohno and ohyea are the two that finish via dropping you into approx' 6 feet deep water. You have to swim about 8 yards (24feet) to get out.

[@tiagomazzotti9640]

Just visited Volcano Bay for the first time about 3 weeks ago. It's a beautiful water park but I would NOT pay another visit until they get rid of the digital wrist bands. You won't be able to enjoy the park during busy hot months. You can only enjoy attractions via virtual lines. Popular rides were taking almost 200 minutes (you won't be able to enjoy another ride while waiting for the 200 minutes on your current virtual line). They should just implement regular lines like any other water park.

[@eirerebosura3168]

YesthibestVolcno

[@galadriusthemighty]

Not bad at all. I'm gonna miss out on it because I have a pass to the other parks, but definitely looks like people will have fun with it.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Yeah there’s so many parks to choose from!

[@scotttully211]

What’s the best place to Book tickets for , bush garden, sea world, and universal studios.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Probably 'orlandoattractions.com'

[@PeaRl4964]

Todo excelente pero me supongo que tuviste que practicar mucho los nombres ya que para mi son muy dificles de pronunciar. Debieron escoger nombres más sencillos y fáciles de recordar. Si voy a contarle a alguien cuales corrí y cual me gustó más no sabría mencionarla por sus nombres. Imposible para mi y obviaria eso para que no me cause estrés. 😅

[@casualobserver9113]

Are you in the UK or US?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

From the UK, but I’m in the US 5 weeks of the year.

[@courtneyfitness7567]

Do they charge for the lockers ?

[@dean4585]

What do you think is the better waterparc aquartica or volcano bay

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Volcano bay is much more impressive, but I find I generally have a more enjoyable day at aquatica tbh.

[@dean4585]

@@TheFrugalBrit thank you

[@81artmonk]

While large it's actually underwhelming. The way they do things doesn't work IMO. Its much like an amusement park. If you don't get in the virtual Q then you aren't riding certain rides. The wait times end up being so long that you find yourself riding in the rivers all day waiting for your turn. The signage was also confusing as to where things were. It doesn't work as well as Disneys water parks IMO.

[@moose030406]

What happened to water parks using matts on water slides? They look hard on your back without them.

[@Troopertroll]

Honestly, if you get caught in a long virtual queue or a Florida thunderstorm, just get some drinks at the cabana bar and wait it out. It's fun meeting other parkgoers and lifeguards on break - you might make some friends to hang out with during the rest of your trip :D

[@Chumv]

dude it ALWAYS rains when i go

[@TheFrugalBrit]

I hate that! Lower crowds on those days though.

[@Caderic]

6:35 "Used to be a.." what? What did he say...max slide?

[@TheFrugalBrit]

‘Used to be a mat slide’

[@Caderic]

@@TheFrugalBrit Awesome! Thank you!!!!

[@atishdeo]

How much for ticket

[@jacktolliday]

Good video.but your voice is way too soft.

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you, as in too quiet?

[@moose030406]

240 minutes? They dont let you just wait in line?

[@Curt_Randall]

4 hour wait for a water slide? um, no thank you. that's not what I paid for.

[@mzubuki]

Hebrews 11:1 & 6 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Harden not your heart to his words, few understand the scriptures. Pray for wisdom

[@GS195]

Too bad it's in Florida.

[@San.Garcia]

Not worth it, Aquatica is the better water park.

[@ConorLynch16]

Brilliant Video as always 👏🏻

[@TheFrugalBrit]

Thank you! 😁

[@user-lw8nr2vp3t]

Recently visited in may 2023 and was really disappointed with this park. Wait times were ridiculous which meant we didn’t get to go on much. The fearless river needs to be way deeper than it is, hit the bottom so many times, as does the wave pool, think it was only 4ft deep. The idea and theme is brilliant, but even with early park admission it just wasn’t that good. Had a much better time at typhoon lagoon despite not having that many slides. That park had just a such a good vibe and had no ques the two days we went to it. That said we used your wonderful videos to help plan our trip and they were so useful, keep up the good work please. Hopefully we will go again soon.