5800 Water Play Way

Orlando, FL 32821

Insider Tips

• With multi-park tickets you can visit as much as you want, when you want during your vacation (tickets expire 14 days after first use) - DAY or NIGHT
• Please note that Aquatica is a family experience, therefore we ask that the appropriate swim attire be worn throughout your visit (i.e., no bathing-suit thongs, please). In addition, children in diapers are required to use waterproof protectors.
• In order to guarantee our guests' comfort and safety, Aquatica's capacity is limited. Admission into the park may be suspended during the day due to periods of high attendance. Guests that choose to come play early are encouraged to arrive before 10 am... or come late and play late! Arrive after 2 pm to enjoy faster ride access and swim, splash, and slide into the night.
• Busch Gardens Shuttle Express provides an easy, comfortable & quick way to Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay.
• For the latest park operating updates, please call 1- 866-787-4307. For additional park information, call 1-888-800-5447 or 001 (407)-351-3600.

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A private cabana is the best way to take in all Aquatica has to offer. Your cabana is reserved exclusively for you for the entire day, until the park closes. Cabana rentals include a refrigerator stocked with a variety of sodas, juice, and water (16 beverages per cabana) as well as complimentary use of towels and lockers. While a security member is always present in the park, locker usage is recommended. Snacks and dining options are separate.

As cabanas provide the comfort of a shaded, sheltered environment, guests are welcome to move seating outside of the cabana to soak up some of the warm Florida sun.

Click here to reserve your private cabana.

For the comfort and safety of all of our guests, smoking is permitted in the park in designated smoking areas only. These designated areas are conveniently located throughout the park and are clearly marked on park maps.

At Aquatica, the water is as warm as the South Seas themselves--actually, warmer. We have a state-of-the-art climate control system that adjusts the water temperature according to the weather so that it's always just right. The water can be heated up to 84 degrees.

Aquatica does not permit outside food or beverage inside the park; there are a few exceptions:

• Snacks in individual serving size containers(crackers, chips, fruit snacks, etc)
• Bottled water
• Baby food in plastic containers

Sixteen quart size coolers are permitted as long as their contents meet the above criteria...

The following food and beverage items are not permitted:

• Any glass containers
• Any alcohol
• Picnic lunches or other family portion servings

For your convenience, picnic size lockers are available for rent at Guest Relations. Picnic tables are located at the bus drop off area at the front of the park.

For your safety, the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Glass containers, firearms, straight blade knives, large pointed scissors, pocketknives with a blade over two inches, pepper sprays, utensils and flammable liquids.

For the safety of our animals the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Plastic straws, balloons, lids.

Aquatica is committed to providing a comfortable experience for all of our guests. The wave pool beaches are sand; however, the remainder of the park has paved pathways. All rivers and family attractions have beach entries (no steps). The park has five attractions designed with towers that do require stair climbing. The stairs are accessible by current ADA guidelines. Wheelchairs will be available for rental (first-come, first-served). Guests may reserve wheelchairs on-line prior to their visit.

For your convenience guests may have their height checked at our concierge cabana. Colored wristbands and signs will indicate which attractions are accessible to each guest based on their height. In general, all guests under 48 inches are required to wear a life vest. Guests under 48 inches must be accompanied by a supervising companion at all times.

Taumata Racer:
Guests must be at least 42" tall, life vests are not required on this attraction. Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position holding on to both handles unassisted.

Tassie's Twisters and Whanau Way:

Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position holding on to both handles unassisted. Guests under 48" are required to wear life vest.


Guests must be at least 48" tall, life vests or shirts may not be worn on this attraction. Guests must be able to maintain proper riding position.