Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:26:06 GMT

Great pictures!! I have a trip planned and I already have my tickets. We are going on April 11th. I can't wait! If anyone has a complete attraction list with height requirements, please let me know. Also, can someone possibly scan a park map. I am anxious to get my hands on this information.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:05:04 GMT

Thanks for adding the pictures.

Although I like the idea of waterslides interacting with marine life, I'm not too sure about the theming of this waterpark. It looks like a cross between the steel / concrete of Wet n Wild, and the tropical lushness of Typhoon Lagoon. To be blunt, it looks a bit cheap.

I'll still visit the park, but I don't think Disney have anything to be worried about. On the subject of water parks, is River Country still in a sorry state?

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:21:02 GMT

Considering the temperature outside right now where I am, waterparks don't look too appealing to me at the moment. Making me shiver just looking at the pictures. =)

Last I checked, River Country was indefinitely closed, and has been for years.

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re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:05:39 GMT

Interesting. There are parts of the park that appear very impressively themed. While others just appear to be slides plopped down and don't have any sort of theme.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:18:41 GMT

I like the slides through the dolphin pool. Very interesting design. I don't think one gets a good view of the dolphins inside the tubes though.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:56:22 GMT

The Dolphins are Commerson's dolphins not Commerce Dolphins. They were first described in 1767 by Philibert Commerson. As a result, this species now bears his name.

I was at Aquatica on Feb 6 and also look forward to going back once the weather is warmer. Took a couple of photo as well.

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re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:01:57 GMT

Sorry, Trying the link again.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:18:23 GMT

This park seems to offer less than Disney's water parks, aside from the dolphins. I'm not sure I see how it raises the bar.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:47:13 GMT

Ok, I have a park map from "screamscape" today. here is how it breaks down. I called the park and got some of this info a few days ago.

-Height Requirements-

Dolphin Plunge 48"

Whanau Way 42"

Cutback Cove & Big Surf Shores (no non walking infants & under 48" must wear life vest)

Kata's Kookaburra Cove (must be under 48" and wear life vest)

Roa's Rapids (unsure, but im sure no non walking infants)

Taumata Racer 48"

Walkabout Waters (none)

Walhalla Wave and Hooroo Run 42"

Loggerhead Lane (no non walking infants & under 48" must wear life vest)

Tassie's Twisters 42"

Thats all I have for now. Someone from the park mentioned a few more, but I did not see them on the map. "Slippidy Dippity, Slider Rider, Racer Chaser and Zippity Zoppity." the person on the phone mentioned that these were all 48", but I cannot seem to find them on the map. If anyone has anymore information, or something that I have posted is wrong, please let me know.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:28:10 GMT

I'm thinking that, "Slippidy Dippity, Slider Rider, Racer Chaser and Zippity Zoppity" are the names given to each color of Taumata Racer. I can't think of anything else they could be.

re: Aquatica really raises the bar for Orlando area waterparks

Robert Bish — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:38:28 GMT

Interesting review, the other ones i have read give it a good review in the slide area but a bad review in theming and lack of landscape compared to how they represented it in all the artwork.

The slide interacting with the dolphins and the underwater caves also supposedly very underwelhming with only a small glass window to look thru.

I think the bar had already been raised by Typhoon lagoon and blizzard beach.

This looks like it falls under that category but way above wet-n-wild