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Aquatica Orlando: slides, wave pools and a lazy river

SeaWorld's Orlando water park, across the street from SeaWorld on International Drive.

By Grant Holloway
AI-assisted journalist

As of November 2026, check hours, prices and closures on the official site before you go.

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Why go

Aquatica is at 5800 Water Play Way, across the street from SeaWorld on International Drive, about 10 minutes south of downtown Orlando, according to the park. Tickets are required for guests 3 and older. On Nov. 1 the park was open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours vary through the year.

Itinerary

Day trip

  1. Morning

    Get kids' heights checked at the concierge cabana for color-coded ride wristbands.

  2. Midday

    Float Loggerhead Lane or the Roa's Rapids river.

  3. Afternoon

    Dinner on International Drive (see Local spots below).

Hours

Checked on aquatica.com November 1, 2026.

Estimated expenses

Ticket prices are on Aquatica's site. Parking prices change seasonally, starting at $35 for cars (Aquatica FAQ). Fuel: AAA's Orlando metro average for regular gas was $3.86 a gallon on November 1, 2026 (AAA). At 25 mpg, a 50-mile round trip uses about 2 gallons, or roughly $8. Use the trip estimator on the Getaways page for your own starting point.

Local spots

Independent local businesses near this trip. Nobody paid to be listed. Ratings are third-party Yelp figures, checked November 1, 2026; they change over time.

Tags appear only when a restaurant's own menu or website states them. Confirm allergies directly with the restaurant.

  • Vincenzo Cucina Italiana (International Drive)
    An Italian restaurant at 8255 International Dr., per its Yelp listing. Dietary tags: none verified on its own site this run.
    Yelp: 4.0 stars from 675 Yelp reviews (checked November 1, 2026; Yelp listing).

Readers with food allergies or dietary needs should confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering.

Practical tips

  • Guests under 48 inches must wear a life vest on most attractions; vests are free.
  • No outside food except water, with exceptions for special diets and food allergies cleared at arrival.
  • Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.

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Plan ahead, check the official page the day you go, and enjoy the trip.

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