Which waterpark is better Typhoon Lagoon or Volcano Bay?

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.



People Also Ask

Typhoon Lagoon, a tropical paradise-themed water park on the resort's sprawling property, is definitely worth visiting on a long Disney World vacation. Along with its attractions and wave pool, Typhoon Lagoon is home to solid food and beverage options and a fun late-night dance party.

MORE DETAILS

Blizzard Beach vs Typhoon Lagoon: The Best Disney Water Park Typhoon Lagoon wins in a lot of areas. It has a wonderful lazy river, a family raft ride, and an amazing wave pool. There's a more relaxing theme and a nice laid-back, tropical feel.

MORE DETAILS

We really think the best way to experience Volcano Bay is to do it over a couple of days. Park hopping is easy at Universal with a multi-day Universal park-to-park ticket that includes Volcano Bay, especially if you're staying at an on-site hotel and have older children.

MORE DETAILS

With all that is available to guests at Typhoon Lagoon, it makes sense to plan for an entire day of exploring all of the slides, rides, and dining locations.

MORE DETAILS

Typhoon Lagoon and the weather The water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated, making the park a good choice to visit during most days of the year; however, during inclement weather or if an extended bout of cold temperatures are predicted, Disney will close the water parks.

MORE DETAILS

Be sure to follow the dress code. For diaper-age swimmers, suit up with plastic pants or swim diapers in pool areas. You can wear water shoes around the park and on most attractions (Cast Members will let you know if you need to remove your shoes to ride a particular attraction).

MORE DETAILS

Very simply the busiest days at Volcano Bay tend to be the weekends as this water theme park is extremely popular among the Florida locals.

MORE DETAILS

Volcano Bay FAQ Typically Volcano Bay opens in the morning at 10AM and closes around 6PM-9PM depending on the day of the week. Universal Orlando Hotel guests can get early admission up to 1 hour prior to park opening with Early Admission. I highly suggest utilizing Early Park Admission at any of the Universal parks.

MORE DETAILS

I would recommend a good set of water shoes which you will be able to wear on many of the attractions as well as when you are walking around the park. You will not be able to wear water shoes on body slides but can on the slides with tubes, the Aqua Coaster or either of the two “river” attractions.

MORE DETAILS