How big is the drop in Volcano Bay?


How big is the drop in Volcano Bay? Along with the Ko'okiri Body Plunge, Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides are the tallest drop capsule slides in the world at 125 ft.


Is there an elevator in Volcano Bay?

At Volcano Bay, only the Krakatau Aqua Coaster and Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides have elevators; for the other slides, you must be able to climb stairs to the top.


What is the busiest day at Volcano Bay?

Very simply the busiest days at Volcano Bay tend to be the weekends as this water theme park is extremely popular among the Florida locals.


How deep are the pools in Volcano Bay?

A clear plexi tube shoots straight through the 5.5-foot deep shallows, which feature its own private waterfall perfect for frolicking. It's the ideal place for leisure lovers in search of an idyllic setting to while away the day.


How scary is the Ko Okiri body plunge?

How scary is Ko'okiri Body Plunge? The fact that Ko'okiri is located at the top of a volcano isn't even the scariest part… it's the nearly vertical drop! That's why we give it five out of five Waturi water gods in terms of fear factor.


Is Typhoon Lagoon or Volcano Bay better?

The two water parks differ in their ownership, but the major difference between Typhoon Lagoon and Volcano Bay is the attractions. Volcano Bay, which is a Universal park, favors more thrilling attractions, with several large water slides. Typhoon Lagoon in Disney World is geared more toward a relaxing experience.


What is the tallest slide at Volcano Bay?

The volcano houses three drop capsule slides, Ko'okiri Body Plunge, the tallest body slide in America ranging at 125 feet tall, and also the first to travel through a pool full of guests.


How warm is Volcano Bay water?

Is the water heated at Volcano Bay? Yes, of course! Almost every water slide, pool, and lazy (or not-so-lazy) river is fully heated to at least 80 degrees, which is what allows the water park to remain open almost every day of the year.


How many stairs are in the volcano at Volcano Bay?

200+ steps to the top of the volcano, 100+ for the shorter towers.


Can you walk barefoot at Volcano Bay?

It's not 100% necessary because there are lots of water sprinklers across the paths. I'm a bit mixed on them. Some slides have to be barefoot, so there are shoe racks at the entrance. However, often the exit to the slide is ages away from the shoe rack to you have to hoof it back to get your shoes.


Is Volcano Bay worth it?

Plus, the park is considerably more than some other waterparks like SeaWorld's Aquatica. Having shelled out that money ourselves and spending the day at the park, we are happy to say that yes, Volcano Bay is worth the money.