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    Universal Orlando Shares New Details on Volcano Bay Water Theme Park

    June 21, 2016 Volcano Bay By Brian Glenn
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    Universal Orlando has revealed details on their new 3rd park, Volcano Bay; including themed-areas and slides.

    The new water park, which will be located adjacent to Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, is scheduled to open in 2017.

    According to the press release, “A lush, tropical oasis unfolds before you, instantly transporting you to a little-known Pacific isle. In the distance, a colossal volcano rises above a sparkling beach, boasting majestic waterfalls by day and blazing lava by night.” The new water park was inspired by Polynesian influences ranging from Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and more.

    Spanning 28 acres, Universal Orlando promises their third theme park will be an entirely new kind of water theme park experience.

    Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of experiences, ranging from winding rivers and private, two-story cabanas to family raft rides and twisting body slides that launch guests above the water.

    Volcano Bay will offer 18 unique attractions and will be divided across four primary park areas – Krakatau, Wave Village, River Village, and Rainforest Village.

    The 200-foot volcano, Krakatau, will lie at the heart of the park, inviting guests to venture through its hidden caverns and cascading waterfalls. A state-of-the-art marquee attraction will be featured here and revealed at a later date, with no hints as to what it could be.

    Rides features at Krakatau will be three distinctive body slides found at the rear of the volcano, which start off with surprise doors that drop out from beneath guests:

    • Ko’okiri Body Plunge: A racing, 70-degree drop that will plummet 125-feet through the center of Krakatau. It will be the world’s first slide to travel through a pool filled with guests.
    • Kala and Ta Nui Serpentine Body Slides: Two intertwining slides where guests will fall freely along 124 twisting feet.
    • Punga Racers: A high-speed race through four different enclosed slides featuring manta-shaped mats.

    Located at the base of Krakatau, Wave Village will be home to:

    • Waturi Beach: A sparkling, multi-directional wave pool where guests can swim, relax on the sand or indulge in private, one- or two-story cabanas.
    • The Reef: An adjacent leisure pool will provide guests with calmer waters and exciting views of riders speeding through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge.

    Named for the peaceful river that snakes through it, River Village will feature unique attractions for the entire family, including:

    • Kopiko Wai Winding River: A gentle, winding river that will pass through the volcano’s hidden caves, featuring spontaneous water effects and special nighttime lighting.
    • Tot Tiki Reef: A whimsical toddler play area with spraying Maori fountains, slides and a kid-size volcano.
    • Runamukka Reef: A three-story water playground inspired by the coral reef overflowing with twisting slides, sprinklers and more.
    • Honu: An adventurous, multi-passenger raft ride that will soar across two giant, sloped walls
    • Ika Moana: A twisting, multi-passenger raft ride that will glide across bubbling geysers.

    Exhilarating thrills await guests in Rainforest Village, including:

    • Maku: North America’s first “saucer ride” – sending multi-passenger rafts speeding around three saucer-shaped curves.
    • Puihi: A breath-taking multi-passenger raft ride that will plunge guests into darkness before bursting into a funnel and launching into a zero-gravity drop.
    • Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides: Two twisting, adrenaline-pumping slides that launch guests four- and six-feet above the water at the end.
    • TeAwa The Fearless River: An action-packed, racing torrent river where guests hang tight in their inner tubes amidst roaring, whitewater rapids.
    • Taniwha Tubes: Four unique Easter Island-inspired slides with rafts for single or double riders.
    • Puka Uli Lagoon: A tranquil pool where guests can swim and relax.

    Each area of the park will offer its own easy-to-access, resort-like amenities, such as concierge locations and lockers, so guests won’t have to stroll out of their way to get what they need. There will also be highly-themed restaurants and bars located throughout the park offering signature food and beverage options and impressive volcano views. Even more unique features of the park will be announced later.

    Volcano Bay also promises a hassle-free convenience, and is planning to redefine the queue experience so guests can focus entirely on having fun and spending time together as well as offering ways for guests to not have to worry about carrying their own rafts up the slides.

    Universal Orlando will soon introduce a brand-new, 3-Park Explorer ticket for guests where they can plan to experience the highly-anticipated Volcano Bay for travel dates beginning June 1, 2017. Tickets will soon be available through international web sites and travel professionals, and additional ticket options will be announced later.

     

     

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