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.

The Ko'okiri Body Plunge at Universal’s Volcano Bay is widely regarded as one of the most terrifying and intense water slides in the world, earning a "5 out of 5" on most fear-factor scales. The "scare" begins with a grueling 200-plus-step climb to the very peak of the 125-foot-tall Krakatau volcano. Once at the top, you are placed inside a transparent capsule where the floor suddenly drops out from beneath you, sending you into a near-vertical 70-degree plunge. The free-fall sensation lasts about five or six seconds as you plummet 125 feet through a darkened tube. For many, the scariest part is the psychological buildup: the sound of a beating drum intensifies as the door closes, followed by a sudden "click" and the loss of the floor. While the actual ride is over incredibly quickly, the sheer height and the lack of control during the drop make it a "bucket-list" attraction that even the most seasoned thrill-seekers find intimidating.