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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Yes, there's the occasional cold front that sneaks in, but overall our wintertime makes for the perfect time to visit the parks, especially Universal Volcano Bay. I know what you're thinking: “A water park during winter? You can't be serious.” But I am.
The temperatures in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park only range about 10 degrees from summer to winter, but the winters are cooler and rainier than the summers at the park. On average, the warmest month of the year is August, and the coolest is February.
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.
What's available. Similar to the other Universal Orlando Resort parks, merchandise available for purchase at Volcano Bay includes collectibles, decorations, cups, pins, key chains, tumblers, backpacks, tote bags, jewelry, sunglasses, shirts, bathing suits, hats, and towels.
Water Wear – A spare bathing suit and towel for your day at Volcano Bay (again, accidents and rips happen). And a bathing suit under clothes or extra set of Dri-Fit clothing to wear on water rides or water areas at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
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).
All bags, backpacks, purses, packages and items are subject to X-ray and/or additional inspection prior to entering CityWalk or the Theme Park(s). Suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. We recommend you leave unnecessary articles in your car and secure valuables in your trunk.
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.
The Lines are Virtual. All the rides at Volcano Bay feature a Virtual Line that changes how you wait. Just tap in with your TapuTapu wearable to grab a ride time. Then go float, swim, splash, eat, shop or relax around the park.