Theme Park

Universal’s Volcano Bay

Volcano Bay is a water park in Orlando, opened in 2017 and laid out over roughly 28 acres.

Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Multi-day tickets
3-, 4- and 5-Day Park-to-Park tickets include Volcano Bay along with Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.
Paying
The park is cashless: use a credit or debit card, Universal Pay or tap-to-pay, or turn cash into a prepaid card at a Cash-to-Card kiosk.
Shade
Private cabanas and shaded loungers can be reserved, and food can be delivered to them.
Parking
Daily self-parking can be bought before arrival; it is valid for one day and covers all four Universal parks and CityWalk.
Shuttle access
Resort shuttles between the on-site hotels, CityWalk and Volcano Bay have a wheelchair lift.
Accessibility
Volcano Bay has its own Guide for Safety & Accessibility; queue accommodations go through that guide or the Guest Accessibility Team.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

The park opened in 2017 and covers roughly 28 acres, all of it a water park. That settles the shape of the day before you arrive: swimwear from the start, towels for everyone, and no expectation that the afternoon turns into something dry. Plan it as a full day rather than a half-day stop.

Family FAQ

How much does Universal’s Volcano Bay cost?

3-, 4- and 5-Day Park-to-Park tickets include Volcano Bay along with Epic Universe, Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

Is Universal’s Volcano Bay a good choice in bad weather?

Private cabanas and shaded loungers can be reserved, and food can be delivered to them.

Is there parking at Universal’s Volcano Bay?

Daily self-parking can be bought before arrival; it is valid for one day and covers all four Universal parks and CityWalk.

Why kids will love it

Shade is something you book here: private cabanas and shaded loungers can be reserved, and food can be delivered to you, though delivery comes only with one of those reservations. Staying at a Universal Orlando hotel gets you onto the beach before the park opens to everyone else. The catch is timing: a maintenance closure is scheduled to begin on 26 October 2026, with reopening planned on or before 1 April 2027, and the park says those dates may change.

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