Orlando water parks at a glance
Four water parks serve Orlando visitors. Walt Disney World runs Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, Universal Orlando runs Volcano Bay, and Aquatica sits across from SeaWorld. Each has its own ticket, so a theme park ticket does not get you in.
This is an independent guide with no connection to the park operators. Figures are the operators' published prices as of 2026 and can change. Several parks are closed or about to close for maintenance, so confirm the status on your travel dates.
The four parks compared
Prices are advertised starting figures from 2026, not final prices. Taxes and fees can be added at checkout.
| Park | Operator | Status in October 2026 | Price shown | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typhoon Lagoon | Walt Disney World | Closed for refurbishment | $74 adult, $68 ages 3 to 9 | Free standard parking |
| Blizzard Beach | Walt Disney World | Open (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 19, 2026) | $74 adult, $68 ages 3 to 9 | Free standard parking |
| Volcano Bay | Universal Orlando | Maintenance from October 26, 2026 | – | $35 standard in the main garage, free shuttle |
| Aquatica | Next to SeaWorld | Dated tickets, hours vary | From $51.99 | From $35 |
Typhoon Lagoon
The park lists a Surf Pool, Crush ’n’ Gusher and Miss Adventure Falls. The operator's page shows it as currently closed for refurbishment, and its calendar showed maintenance on October 18, 2026. A ride named in the attraction list is not necessarily open, so check the park status first.
Typhoon Lagoon is part of Walt Disney World. The Walt Disney World overview covers parking and resort buses.
Blizzard Beach
The attractions listed are Summit Plummet, Cross Country Creek and Melt-Away Bay.
The park's calendar showed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for October 19, 2026. Do not assume both Disney water parks are open at the same time, and do not assume a fixed winter rotation. Check the calendar for your date.
Disney water park tickets
The operator lists $74 for adults and $68 for children aged 3 to 9. A version with blockout dates is listed at $64 and $58. Check the tax status and the blockout list on the ticket page before you pay. A seasonal pass is listed at $89 plus tax, valid until May 15, 2027, with blockout dates. It gives access to whichever Disney water park is open, with no promise that both are. Standard parking at the Disney water parks is free.
Safety
Swimwear with exposed metal or other sharp parts is not allowed on rides. Children who need them must wear swim diapers. Height rules differ for each slide.
Our picks: water park tickets
Disney hopper tickets with water park visits, a Discovery Cove day and Universal tickets with a Volcano Bay option.
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Walt Disney World hopper tickets with water park and sports visits
For 4 to 10 days with several parks per day and extra visits to Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, mini golf, FootGolf or ESPN Wide World of Sports, depending on ticket length. Parking, food and drinks are not included.
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Universal Orlando tickets for 1 to 14 days
Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure; Volcano Bay only with the All Parks option, and it closes for maintenance from 26 October 2026, reopening by 24 March 2027 at the latest. The provider says it is not for residents of the UK, USA or Canada.
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Discovery Cove day ticket with meals and snorkel gear
A date-specific day ticket with meals, snacks, drinks, a locker, wetsuit, towel, snorkel gear and parking. The dolphin swim and the SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens days need the matching option; photo packages and cabanas are extra.
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Volcano Bay
Volcano Bay is Universal's water park. It is a separate option and is not part of the park-to-park multi-day tickets. It is sold as an add-on to them. The free Express Unlimited perk for some Universal hotels does not apply at Volcano Bay.
Maintenance is planned to begin on October 26, 2026. Universal's pages disagree on the latest planned reopening date: one says on or before March 24, 2027, another on or before April 1, 2027. Treat both as plans, not as a promise.
When it is open, a free shuttle runs from the designated area of the main garage to the entrance. Standard parking is $35 per day in 2026. Disney's free water park parking does not carry over to Universal. See the Universal Orlando page for the rest of the resort.
Aquatica
Aquatica is at 5800 Water Play Way, across from SeaWorld Orlando.
Tickets are dated, and children under 3 need no ticket. The advertised starting price is $51.99 in 2026. Parking, taxes and service or shipping fees are extra, and the price can differ by day.
Parking starts at $35 for cars and motorcycles, with preferred parking from $38, and it varies by season. Hours vary, and the park can stop admission when it reaches capacity, so arrive early on busy days.
The current ride list names Reef Plunge, Riptide Race, Ihu's Breakaway Falls, Tassie's Underwater Twist and Kare Kare Curl. Quick Queue is sold separately, with limited dates and availability. Compare it with the dry parks on the SeaWorld Orlando page.
Orlando water parks: frequently asked questions
Which Orlando water parks are open now?
It changes. Typhoon Lagoon is shown as closed for refurbishment, Blizzard Beach showed 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 19, 2026, and Volcano Bay starts maintenance on October 26, 2026. Check each park's calendar for your dates.
When does Volcano Bay reopen?
Universal's pages give March 24, 2027 and April 1, 2027 as the latest planned dates. Treat both as plans.
How much is a Disney water park ticket?
The operator lists $74 for adults and $68 for ages 3 to 9. A blockout-date version is listed at $64 and $58. Check the tax status and blockout days before you pay.
Is parking free at the water parks?
Standard parking at the Disney water parks is free. Volcano Bay parking is $35 per day in 2026, and Aquatica parking starts at $35.
Do children under 3 need a ticket?
At Aquatica, children under 3 need no ticket. Disney lists a child price for ages 3 to 9, so check the ticket page for younger children.