Universal Orlando’s Water Theme Park to open in 2017
The 200-foot volcano, Krakatau, will lie at the heart of the park, inviting guests to venture through its hidden caverns and cascading waterfalls.
o A state-of-the-art marquee attraction found only at Volcano Bay. More details will be announced later.
o 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.
o Punga Racers: A high-speed race through four different enclosed slides featuring manta-shaped mats.
2. Wave Village:
Located at the base of Krakatau, Wave Village will be home to:
o 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.
o The Reef: An adjacent leisure pool will provide guests with calmer waters and exciting views of riders speeding through the Ko’okiri Body Plunge.
3. River Village:
Named for the peaceful river that snakes through it, River Village will feature unique attractions for the entire family, including:
o 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.
o Tot Tiki Reef: A whimsical toddler play area with spraying Maori fountains, slides and a kid-size volcano.
o Runamukka Reef: A three-story water playground inspired by the coral reef overflowing with twisting slides, sprinklers and more.
o Honu: An adventurous, multi-passenger raft ride that will soar across two giant, sloped walls
o Ika Moana: A twisting, multi-passenger raft ride that will glide across bubbling geysers.
4. Rainforest Village:
Exhilarating thrills await guests in Rainforest Village, including:
o Maku: North America’s first “saucer ride” – sending multi-passenger rafts speeding around three saucer-shaped curves.
o 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.
o Ohyah and Ohno Drop Slides: Two twisting, adrenaline-pumping slides that launch guests four- and six-feet above the water at the end.
o TeAwa The Fearless River: An action-packed, racing torrent river where guests hang tight in their inner tubes amidst roaring, whitewater rapids.
o Taniwha Tubes: Four unique Easter Island-inspired slides with rafts for single or double riders.
o Puka Uli Lagoon: A tranquil pool where guests can swim and relax.
