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What is the fastest slide in Volcano Bay?

Ko'okiri Body Plunge: A near-vertical (70-degree drop) speed slide with a trap-door start that passes through the Krakatau volcano, falling 125 feet (38 m). The slide will also pass through one of the pool attractions at the base of the volcano, described by the park as a world's-first feature.



The fastest slide at Universal’s Volcano Bay in Orlando is the Ko’okiri Body Plunge. This high-thrill attraction features a "trap-door" release that sends riders on a near-vertical, 70-degree drop for 125 feet. During the descent, riders can reach speeds of up to 40–50 mph as they plummet through the center of the Krakatau volcano. Because it is a "body slide" where the rider’s skin is in direct contact with the water, the sensation of speed is much more intense than on the park’s raft-based coasters. In 2026, Ko’okiri remains the most popular thrill at the park, often requiring guests to utilize the TapuTapu wearable to join a virtual queue. For those seeking speed without the vertical drop, the Krakatau Aqua Coaster offers a fast-paced magnetic-launch experience, but for raw velocity and adrenaline, the Ko’okiri Body Plunge holds the undisputed title.

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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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A South Seas oasis located at the heart of Universal Orlando, Volcano Bay boasts more than 20 amazing Volcano Bay water slides, plus a winding river, wave pool, and so much more.

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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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A: The biggest ride at Volcano Bay is Ko'okiri Body Plunge at 125 feet tall. Krakatau Volcano is 200 feet tall, and the Ko'okiri Body Plunge is almost at the tippy-top of it!

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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.

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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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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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You will be weighed and not allowed to ride the drop tube slides if you exceed 300 lbs. Also, there is a 300 lb single rider weight limit for the raft slides at the back of park. The OhYah and OhNo slides and the Panga Racers have no weight limits.

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The longest tube water slide resides in Malaysia. It's simply called “The Longest” and traipses down a canopied mountain inside the Escape Penang amusement park. The slide is 3,645 feet, or the equivalent of 12 football fields, and dwarfs all other water slides in terms of length.

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At the bottom, sliders are launched high into the air, like jumping off of a swing, getting plenty of airtime before splashing into the water. “It's called the “Water Whoa Slide.” It's the first one in the country,” Water Warrior Island co-owner, Sam Fulton excitedly told MLive.

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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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