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.



Yes, Universal's Volcano Bay water park is designed with ADA accessibility in mind and features elevators and lifts for guests with mobility needs. While you won't find an elevator to the top of every individual slide (most require climbing stairs), there are elevators located at the main entry points and in the locker/changing areas to help guests reach different "villages" and dining decks. For the attractions themselves, Volcano Bay offers a "high-value" accessibility feature: several of the major slides, such as the Krakatau Aqua Coaster, have boarding lifts specifically for guests who use wheelchairs, allowing them to bypass the traditional stairs. For 2026 visitors, it is a "pro-move" to visit Guest Services upon arrival to receive a "Guest Assistance Pass" and a map of the "Accessible Path," ensuring you can navigate the tropical paradise without the physical strain of the volcano's many vertical levels.

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

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Krakatau is a 200 feet (61 m) tall artificial volcano, and is the park's main representative, being displayed on the logo. 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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Make sure you've got strong swimmers if you plan to do the Ohno and Ohyah drop slides. These two body slides plunge into a 10-foot-deep pool! Volcano Bay does not provide any free towels, so be sure to bring your own if you do not want to rent them (it costs $7).

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“Are phones allowed on the rides?” Helpful? No you cant.

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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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Krakatau is a 200 feet (61 m) tall artificial volcano and is the park's main icon that is displayed on the logo. 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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You are not allowed to bring in coolers, but you can bring in water bottles and food in plastic containers (no glass) if you have a food allergy. While the TapuTapu will help reduce the amount of time you spend in line, don't expect no lines.

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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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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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The wearable is immediately disassociated from your guest account upon your return of the wearable at the park exit. Lost or missing wearables can be immediately placed on hold or completely disassociated by Guest Services or Concierge Hut Team Members.

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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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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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Keep in mind there are no “weight restrictions” on any of Universal's theme-park attractions; instead, it comes down to how your unique body dimensions fit inside each ride's restraint system. Two people may weigh the same, but one will fit and the other will not — which is why the test seats are so important.

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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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VOLCANO BAY TIP: The rides at Volcano Bay only close during inclement weather, so as long as there's no thunder or lightning, you should be good to go on the rides.

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Express Pass at VB is VITAL on busy days. I rarely buy UXP for the other parks, but it's a must there. If you've never been or used the Tapu Tapu system it's great, but on very busy days it can't handle the crowds. Buying UXP eliminates that.

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