Universal Orlando’s Volvano Bay


     This year I got to go to Volcano Bay, Universal’s new water park in Orlando. The water park is centered around a volcano that is built  around three or four different water slides. It’s really an amazing view. As soon as you enter the park you receive what is called a Tapu Tapu; which is an electronic band you wear on your wrist. These bands are actually one of the coolest features of Volcano Bay. At the beginning of the line for each slide at Volcano Bay, there is a board telling you whether the slide's wait time. If the rides wait is below around 30 minutes then the sign will say "ride now;" if the wait is 30 minutes or more you will have the option of joining the virtual line at the check in station near the ride by placing your Tapu Tapu against the mountain symbol on the machine. after you do this, your Tapu Tapu will display the amount of time you have to wait before returning to the ride. The time is usually around 10 minutes before the wait time of the ride; so if the wait time is 55 minutes, your Tapu Tapu will tell you to return in 45 minutes. While you are in the virtual line, you are able to ride any ride that is labeled "ride now." Any ride that has a wait time you will be required to wait the full amount of time or come back and join the virtual line after you have already ridden your previous selection. I was there on a cooler day for Orlando (around 70 F) and I only had to get in the virtual line for one ride, which was their water coaster. I rode every ride except for the straight, drop door water slide. I did, however, ride the other drop door slide that has twists and turns. It was a lot of fun, but I do suggest plugging your nose at the beginning because a lot of water is thrown in your face. Overall my experience at Volcano Bay was great and I will be returning in the future. I do recommend Volcano Bay if you are planning to go to a water park during your vacation. As i understand, the water is also heard in the cooler months so their is no limit on when you can visit.

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