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.



The centerpiece of Universal's Volcano Bay is the Ko’okiri Body Plunge, which features a staggering 125-foot drop. This attraction is famous for its "drop door" start, where riders stand on a transparent trap door before it suddenly opens, sending them into a near-vertical 70-degree fall through the heart of the Krakatau volcano. The drop is designed to be a "high-thrill" experience, and the sheer height makes it one of the tallest body slides in the world. For those looking for a slightly less intense plunge, the nearby Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides also feature drop doors and travel the same height but use a curving, winding path rather than a straight vertical drop. Because of the extreme nature of the Ko'okiri Body Plunge, it has a strict "no loose items" policy and requires a minimum height of 48 inches. The ride ends with a "watery tribute" at the base of the volcano, providing a high-speed splashdown that is visible to other guests in the Waturi Beach area, making it as much of a spectator sport as it is a thrill ride for the participants.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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