Does Universal have a wave pool?

Waturi Beach – OI fun fact The Waturi Beach wave pool is home to nine different types of waves and is longer than a football field.



Yes, Universal Orlando Resort features a massive and technologically advanced wave pool at its dedicated water theme park, Volcano Bay. The pool is called Waturi Beach, located right at the base of the iconic 200-foot-tall Krakatau volcano. What makes Waturi Beach special is its versatility; it utilizes a multi-directional wave system that can produce nine different wave patterns, ranging from gentle, rolling swells to more intense, crashing waves. This allows the experience to change throughout the day, catering to both families who want to bob in the water and those looking for a more "surf-like" feel. Surrounding the pool is a large, man-made sandy beach with plenty of loungers and private cabanas for rent. In 2026, the park also utilizes the "TapuTapu" wearable technology to notify guests about wave schedules or special events at the beach. While the original Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks do not have swimming facilities, Volcano Bay was designed specifically to serve as the resort's premier "water park" destination, with Waturi Beach acting as its central gathering hub.

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One of the most popular Volcano Bay attractions is the Krakatau Aqua Coaster, which travels directly through the volcano. Guests climb aboard a multi-seat raft on this innovative ride that shoots them up and down a slippery track while exploring the volcano's inner canyons.

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A: There are technically only three water rides in Universal Studios, all of which are located in Islands of Adventure. Those Universal water rides are Jurassic Park River Adventure, Popeye and Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges, and Dudley-Do Right's Rip Saw Falls.

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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.

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If you're looking for thrills, IOA is the place for you. If you want to enjoy a day in the water with your family, Volcano Bay is perfect. And if you're looking for a truly immersive and thematic experience, USF is the ideal choice.

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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.

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TeAwa: The Fearless River Lazy River at Universal's Volcano Bay Water Park - YouTube.

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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.

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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.

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Some of our favorite non-ride activities include the wand experience at Ollivanders, the Bourne Stuntacular and the Universal Horror Make-Up Show. As we mentioned before, Universal Studios Florida is the ideal park for stormy weather. Hop in a queue for an indoor ride, or get some souvenir shopping done.

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A: Yes! Almost all of the pools and attractions at Universal's Volcano Bay are heated. This allows the water park to stay open from summer all the way through winter.

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Waturi Beach is Volcano Bay's multi-directional – not to mention only – wave pool.

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Water taxi arrives every 30 minutes to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort.

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In our opinion, the VelociCoaster is without a doubt the most intense ride at Universal Orlando resort which is the main reason why we graded it a 10/10 on the thrill scale above. This Jurassic Park inspired roller coaster shoots riders through two launches, clocking in at over 70 MPH.

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And, Islands of Adventure does have more rides than Universal Studios. Islands of Adventure has 19 rides vs Universal Studios has 13 rides. It is important to know that although Islands of Adventure has slightly more rides than shows, Universal Studios Florida does have more shows than rides.

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At this time we know that Typhoon Lagoon is reopening on March 19, 2023, after a multi-month refurbishment. It closed for refurbishment on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

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The water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.

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