Universal's Volcano Bay, Water park in Orlando, United States
Volcano Bay is a water park in Orlando built around a 200-foot artificial mountain shaped like an active volcano. The site divides into several areas with pools, slides, and water attractions designed for different age groups and preferences.
The resort opened this facility in late May 2017 as its third park site alongside two existing theme parks. During the following twelve months, the facility welcomed around one and a half million visitors and expanded Universal Orlando's offering.
The park's four areas are named after Polynesian islands and cultures, and the slides carry Polynesian names such as Ko'okiri, Kala, Tai Nui and Taniwha. The volcano Krakatau produces waterfalls by day and lava flows at night, created by the French company Aquatique Show.
The TapuTapu wristband system was retired on October 1, 2025, so plan on standard physical queues at each slide. The park is split into Wave Village, River Village and Rainforest Village around Krakatau; arriving before opening or later in the day drew better reports in early seasons. Cabanas in Wave Village can be rented for shade.
One of the main attractions combines water slide technology with roller coaster mechanics and guides guests through tunnels inside the central volcano structure. This design allows riders to travel uphill sections while gliding through the mountain.
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