2025 Winner for Best Water Park
Universal Volcano Bay was honored as winner of the 2025 Best Water Park by Amusement Today.
The Wave Gods Dare You
Embrace your inner Waturi and brave a visit to Krakatau, the 200-foot volcano, where you'll face the ancient fiery spirit, Vol. Thrill-seekers, brace yourself for gravity-defying plunges and the fastest water slides you've ever seen.
Universal Volcano Bay, which is currently scheduled to begin a maintenance closure on October 26, 2026, now has an updated planned reopening on or before April 1, 2027. Dates are subject to change; please check park hours for updates.
Universal Volcano Bay, which is currently scheduled to begin a maintenance closure on October 26, 2026, now has an updated planned reopening on or before April 1, 2027. Dates are subject to change; please check park hours for updates.
Location
Universal Volcano Bay in Universal Orlando Resort
Venture Through the Villages
- Rainforest Village
- River Village
- Wave Village
- The Volcano
Thrills, Multi-Person Raft
Puihi of the Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
Enter the lava-tube path on this multi-person rafting ride and test your bravery on Puihi, where you feel zero-gravity hang time, before you splash your way to the bottom.
Leisure, Lazy River
Kopiko Wai Winding River
Take a slow ride on the Kopiko Wai Winding River through the tropical landscape of Universal Volcano Bay, a land full of surprises.
Volcano Bay is a Water Park Like No Other
We've got even more tips to help you get the most out of this tropical paradise.
UPDATE: Universal Volcano Bay, which is currently scheduled to begin a maintenance closure on October 26, 2026, now has an updated planned reopening on or before April 1, 2027. Dates are subject to change; please check park hours for updates.
Volcano Bay is Cashless
Universal Volcano Bay is a fully cashless experience. Purchases inside the park can only be made via a major credit or debit card, Universal Pay, or tap-to-pay.
To assist guests who bring cash, the park will feature Cash-to-Card kiosks that allow guests to load their funds onto a prepaid card that can be used anywhere major cards are accepted.
To assist guests who bring cash, the park will feature Cash-to-Card kiosks that allow guests to load their funds onto a prepaid card that can be used anywhere major cards are accepted.
With a Little Planning, You Can Have the Ultimate Volcano Bay Day.
When you arrive, head to the far side of the volcano–you'll find plenty of rides and seating in the back of the park. Better yet, hit the beach 30 minutes before the park opens when you stay at a Universal Orlando hotel. For the ultimate stress–free retreat, reserve a private cabana or a shaded lounger–you can even have food delivered to you.
Things to Do
Restaurants & Dining
Must be 21+ with valid Photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.
Shopping
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From full-service hotels with a broad range of amenities to affordable accommodations featuring value-oriented standard rooms and suites, all of Universal Orlando’s hotels offer exclusive theme park benefits. Amplify your experience by immersing yourself in a world of fun.
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