What do you wear to a water ride at Universal?

Rain Poncho Universal Studios has a few water rides that you will appreciate. However, you do not want to end up with soaked clothes as a reward for going on them. To keep your clothes dry while you enjoy a water ride, buy and pack along some rain-proof ponchos.



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You can always use a poncho, either to wear or to keep things dry. On floorless coasters, like Dragon Challenge, flip flop type footwear is not recommended, but there are storage racks to store your shoes while on the ride.

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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.

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2. Are there any clothing items that are not allowed at a waterpark? Avoid wearing denim shorts, jeans, or any clothing with metal buttons or zippers as they can become uncomfortable and heavy when wet. Also, avoid wearing any clothing with offensive or inappropriate graphics.

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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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Yes, but you have to pay for them ($6 as of 2023). So take your own to avoid having to rent Volcano Bay towels. Hotels don't want you to take their room towels to the water park, so I highly recommend traveling with thin linen towels. I talk more about these in my packing post.

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The following items are not permitted: any type of explosive or weapon, alcoholic beverages, marijuana, illegal drugs, clothing likely to create a danger or disturbance, clothing that may create a false impression of employment by Universal or as emergency personnel, segways (unless utilized as an ADA mobility device), ...

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Bring a dry stash of clothes or a towel. Some people (aka, ME) have been known to dry off (as if that was even possible) with the hand dryers and paper towels/tissues in the girls room. That was awkward. Think ahead and stash a set of clothes in one of those trusty waterproof zip top bags!

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Universal's ponchos are around $10 a pop, whereas you can probably get one off-site for much less at a retail or grocery store.

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When it comes to rides, Universal doesn't let guests bring large items like backpacks, camera bags, or purses onto their attractions, unlike Disney.

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And as a general rule of thumb guests can wear their Harry Potter robes on some rides at Universal as long as it is not a safety issue. Team members will ask guests to remove their robes prior to riding if they do believe it's for the safety of the guests.

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Universal Orlando even mentions it on their very own website not to wear sandals. Sandals with the little plastic piece that goes between your toes can be really uncomfortable after a day of walking around a theme park.

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Yes. Most water parks like Six Flags Hurricane Harbor do allow people to wear t-shirts and shorts.

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It's best to wear a swimsuit or swim trunks to a waterpark. You can also wear a cover-up or shorts and a t-shirt over your swimsuit for added comfort.

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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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We suggest you avoid swimwear with buckles, zippers or any exposed metal, as these are often not allowed. While it might seem like a suitable option, a lot of water parks don't allow wet suits, so it really is important to check before you visit to save a wasted trip if you haven't got an alternative.

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