General Park Information
Location
Aquatica is located just across the street from SeaWorld on International Drive off the Bee Line Expressway (FL 528), 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando and 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Click here for location and directions information.
Park hours
Aquatica opens daily at 9 a.m. during peak seasons. Closing hours vary by season. For the latest park operating updates, please call 1-866-787-4307.
Click here for Operating Schedule.
Parking
Spaces are available for a variety of vehicles. Fees are listed below:
Car or Motorcycle - $12
Preferred Parking - $15
Recreational vehicles - $15
Platinum, 2 year and 1 year passports - General Parking for free and can upgrade to Preferred Parking for $7
Click here to purchase your parking online.
Guests visiting SeaWorld or Aquatica in the same day pay parking only once.
*Prices are subject to change.
Information
For the latest park operating updates, please call 1-866-787-4307. For additional park information, call 1-888-800-5447 or 001 (407)-351-3600.
Restaurants
Guests may choose from three restaurants, from grab-and-go dining to an all-you-care-to-eat buffet.
Outside Food Policy
Aquatica has clear limitations on what types of food/beverage purchased outside are allowed to be brought in to the park. Coolers are permitted, but they must be no larger than 16-quart size; large insulated bags are available for purchase at Guest Relations. For guests with special dietary requirements a limited number of unlimited daily picnic size lockers are available for rent at the park. Two picnic areas are located at the bus drop-off area at the front of the park and guests may re-enter these areas as often as they would like during an operating day.
The following food and beverage items are not permitted:
- Picnic lunches or other family portion servings (such as large bags of chips, 2 liter sodas, sandwiches, hot dogs, slices of pizza, subs, fried chicken, etc)
- Alcohol
Coolers may contain:
- Snacks in individual serving sizes (cracker packs, under 3 oz bags of chips, fruit snacks, etc)
- Bottled water
- Baby food in plastic containers
For your safety, the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Glass containers, firearms, straight blade knives, large pointed scissors, pocketknives with a blade over two inches, pepper sprays, utensils and flammable liquids.
For the safety of our animals the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Plastic straws, balloons, cup lids.
Guest services
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent inside the park to the right of Guest Services. Or you can reserve your stroller or wheelchair in advance online.
Diaper-changing and baby-nursing areas, first-aid, foreign currency exchange, 24-hour automated teller machine, taxi and bus parking may be found on-site.
Private Cabana Rental
A private cabana is the best way to take in all Aquatica has to offer. Your cabana is reserved exclusively for you for the entire day, until the park closes. Cabana rentals include a refrigerator stocked with a variety of sodas, juice, and water (16 beverages per cabana) as well as complimentary use of towels and lockers. While a security member is always present in the park, locker usage is recommended. Snacks and dining options are separate.
As cabanas provide the comfort of a shaded, sheltered environment, guests are welcome to move seating outside of the cabana to soak up some of the warm Florida sun.
Click here to reserve your private cabana.
Water Temperature
At Aquatica, the water is as warm as the South Seas themselves-actually, warmer. We have a state-of-the-art climate control system that adjusts the water temperature according to the weather so that it's always just right. The water can be heated up to 84 degrees.
Lockers
A one-time locker fee gives you a full day's worth of unlimited access. Small lockers are $5* and large lockers are $10* per day.
*All locker rentals require an additional $5 refundable key deposit
Towels
Beach towels can be rented for the entire day for a $4.00 each. Towels can also be purchased at any of our shops throughout the park.
Life Vests
Safety is our No. 1 concern, therefore, all guests under 48" are required to wear life vests on most attractions. Please see specific ride regulation signs for details.
Aquatica provides United States Coast Guard (USCG) Type III life vests in a variety of sizes and Type II for infants free of charge throughout the park. Only USCG Type II or III life vests may be worn; floatation devices such as noodles, swimmies, puddle jumpers, in-suit floatation devices, personal swim rings/floats and boogie boards are not permitted.
Personal life vests that are in good condition and clearly marked approved by the USCG - Type II or III may be worn at Aquatica if approved and tagged by our staff. Please visit our Concierge Cabana on the beach for details. Our concierge can also provide our guests with a colored wristband to easily identify which rides they meet the height requirements.
Group Rates
Currently we offer youth group rates at a special savings. Additional group rates are available with events catered by our park's culinary team. Call 866-781-1333, and we'll be glad to help you plan a memorable event in our park. Learn More
Job Opportunities
Aquatica, SeaWorld's waterpark, is a great place to work. To learn about positions currently available, go to www.BECjobs.com and click "Job Search." Here you can find information on openings throughout our family of parks.
Military Members
We are proud to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families through a special "Here's to the Heroes" program to recognize and honor our troops and their families with complimentary admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Sesame Place. Aquatica is not presently included in this program.
Photo ID
Minors (children under the age of 18) do not need to present a photo ID to enter the park.
Smoking policy
For the comfort and safety of all of our guests, smoking is permitted in the park in designated smoking areas only. These designated areas are conveniently located throughout the park and are clearly marked on park maps.
Information about services and facilities available for someone with disabilities
Aquatica is committed to providing a comfortable experience for all of our guests. The wave pool beaches are sand; however, the remainder of the park has paved pathways. All rivers and family attractions have beach entries (no steps). The park has five attractions designed with towers that do require stair climbing. The stairs are accessible by current ADA guidelines. Wheelchairs will be available for rental (first-come, first-served). Guests may reserve wheelchairs on-line prior to their visit.
Busch Gardens Shuttle information
Please click here for information about the Busch Gardens Shuttle, including fees and pick-up locations.
Ride Requirements
For your convenience guests may have their height checked at our concierge cabana. Colored wristbands and signs will indicate which attractions are accessible to each guest based on their height. In general, guests must review and comply with requirements posted at each attraction, those under 48 inches are required to wear a life vest and must be accompanied by a supervising companion.
Taumata Racer
Guests must be at least 42" tall, life vests are not required on this attraction. Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position holding on to both handles unassisted. Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs (136 kg), single riders only.
Tassie's Twisters and Whanau Way
Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position holding on to both handles unassisted. Guests under 48" are required to wear life vest. Maximum rider weight is 400 lbs (181 kg).
Walhalla Wave & HooRoo Run
Guests must be 42" to ride, must be able to maintain proper riding position holding on to both handles unassisted. Guests under 48" are required to wear a life vest. Maximum rider weight is 600 lbs (272 kg).
Dolphin Plunge
Guests must be at least 48" tall, life vests, shirts or cotton shorts may not be worn on this attraction. Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position. Maximum rider weight is 300 lbs (136 kg), single riders only.
Roa's Rapids
Guests under 51" are required to wear a life vest.
Loggerhead Lane
Guests under 48" are required to wear a life vest. All guests must be in a single or double tube.
Kata's Kookaburra Cove
Slides in this area require guests to be no taller than 48" or accompanied by a child under 48. Tube slide (Zippity Zappity) maximum rider weight is 400 lbs (181 kg).
Walk About Waters
Guests must be between 36 and 42 inches for slides into the main pool and over 42 inches for the larger slides that are dispatched by a lifeguard. Guests under 48" are required to wear a life vest on the larger slides.
Tickets and Special Offers
Please click here to reprint your tickets.
Please click here for more information about purchasing tickets online.
Please click here for information about Florida Resident specials.
Please click here for information on specials for Florida visitors.
Passport Purchase/Renewal
The Build Your Passport Program is designed to allow park guests to customize their Passport to meet their specific needs. Annual passports are available for Aquatica only when combined with another park.
Please click here for information about annual Passport products, including pricing and Passport member benefits.
EZpay plan
EZpay is a payment plan that allows you the flexibility to pay for your Passport in monthly installments without adding any additional fees.
Current Passport members
Please click here to view your Passport member account, including Passport member promotions.