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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before you start your day at Volcano Bay, guests bringing children will want to note a few planning tips: for safety, four different sizes of life vests are available throughout the park and are free to use for children (or anyone who is not completely confident in his swimming skills), and kids over 42 inches but ...