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 Wet-n-Wild
, in Orlando, was voted by the Amusement Business Magazine as America’s “number one water park,” and also honored by Aquatic’s International as the country’s “first true water park.” Wet ‘n Wild is, indeed, the oldest water park in the area, but it is continually adding new rides and is loaded with slides and other attractions for the entire family. It includes a 7-story water slide, various tubes, wave pools, and a Lazy River tube ride around the park and more, including a rather elaborate children’s area. Over a dozen thrill rides in all at Wet ‘N Wild (including several multi-person/family rides) will keep even the most discriminating amusement park aficionado entertained. Wet ‘N Wild is also fully staffed with certified lifeguards and all the pools are seasonally heated. All-day lockers and shower facilities are available, and life vests are available at no charge. Personal flotation devices are subject to approval. Picnic lunches are allowed in the park, but all beverages must be in plastic containers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Wet ‘n Wild is open year round and tickets are $36.16 for a single day for adults, and $29.77 for a single day for children ages 3-9. Florida residents (with ID) pay only $28.76. Special annual passes are also available. An on-site beach shop sells swim wear, sunglasses, hats, film and sunscreen.
Wet 'n Wild Address and Phone Number
Wet ‘n Wild
6200 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-351-1800
1-800-992-WILD
Wet 'n Wild Rides and Attractions
One of the newest attractions at Wet ‘N Wild is Disco H2O, a multi-million dollar retro slide that showcases the 1970s disco nightlife. Like other bowl rides, this one sends passengers on a four-person cloverleaf “raft” down a slide and into a large funnel where it swishes and spins to the sounds of the hits of the 70s, before splashing out the bottom. Inside the ride are flashing lights and a mirror “disco” ball.
Other rides include the Bubba Tub, a four-person raft that takes passengers on a rollicking ride on a triple dip slide. The Surge sends five passengers at a time through a never-ending maze of twists and turns, and The Blast sends groups of two through a colorful maze with sound effects and then ends with a final plummet into the water. Experience the thrill of The Bomb Bay, where the floor actually falls out from underneath you in a bomb-like capsule, 76-foot high vertical slide. (Get ready to feel your stomach drop to your feet in this one!) Thrill seekers will want to try out The Flyer, which begins its’ descent from a vantage point located 40 feet above the park. This exhilarating rides sends passengers racing through 450 feet of banked curves and speedy straightways. Another of the park’s most popular rides is the Blue Niagara, where you’ll race, twist and splash through 300 feet of intertwined looping tubes that start at six stores above the park and end with a big splash landing.
Wet N Wild also features a winding Lazy River where you can enjoy a relaxing ride as you drift slowly through bubbles to an enchanting spring with a waterfall spilling over a rocky hillside. Wet ‘n Wild’s newly upgraded 17,000 square foot Surf Lagoon Wave Pool features some of the most powerful waves found at any water park. Beach volleyball is also available on Wet ‘n Wild’s regulation size volleyball courts.
Just for children, Kid's Park at Wet N Wild, is complete with a giant sandcastle, kiddie pool and specially sized beach chairs. The Bubble Up is a large, multi-colored balloon that is crowned with a mushroom-shaped fountain that sprays water all over the balloon’s surface. Kids can climb to the top (with the aid of a rope) and then bounce down the side of the balloon into a three-foot deep pool below. Children must be under 13 years of age and between 42” to 64” for this attraction.
Wet 'n Wild History
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Wet 'n Wild Park Map (click on map for larger view)
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