About this Plan
This touring plan is carefully crafted to optimize your time experiencing Volcano Bay’s rides and attractions. This plan can be used by travelers visiting the park for a single day or multiple days. It’s also suitable if you’re visiting more than one Universal Orlando park within the same day.
Download the App
Before visiting Universal Orlando, we recommend downloading the Universal Orlando app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app provides wait times, showtimes, a resort-wide map, and more.
Entering the Park
We suggest arriving at the park entrance at least 30 minutes before the park opens, particularly during summer, U.S. holiday weekends, and other busy periods. Keep in mind that it may take up to 35 minutes to reach the front gates from the parking booth if you’re driving. It’s a good idea to download the official Universal Orlando app in advance to view attraction wait times, check showtimes, navigate the park, and much more.
Experience Within First or Last Few Hours
The following attractions typically have the longest wait times. To avoid lengthy lines, you should visit them as soon as the park opens or a few hours before the park closes as the wait times are generally shorter. The attractions listed below are in alphabetical order, not the order in which you should experience them; visit the attractions based on your interests.
Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
Attraction type: Trapdoor water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Ko’okiri Body Plunge
Attraction type: Trapdoor water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Krakatau Aqua Coaster
Attraction type: Water coaster ride
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 700 pounds (318 kg) combined
Honu of Honu ika Moana
Attraction type: Raft water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 700 pounds (318 kg) combined
Experience After Noon
The attractions in this section can experience high crowds, but they are typically more manageable. It’s best to visit them after noon. The attractions listed below are organized alphabetically, rather than in the order you should experience them; visit them based on your interests.
ika Moana of Honu ika Moana
Attraction type: Raft water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 750 pounds (340 kg) combined
Maku of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
Attraction type: Raft water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 1050 pounds (476 kg) combined; minimum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg) combined
Ohno of Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides
Attraction type: Body water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Ohyah of Ohyah & Ohno Drop Slides
Attraction type: Body water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Puihi of Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides
Attraction type: Raft water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 850 pounds (386 kg) combined; minimum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg) combined
Punga Racers
Attraction type: Water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg)
Raki of Taniwha Tubes
Attraction type: Raft water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 450 pounds (204 kg) combined; minimum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg) combined
Tonga of Taniwha Tubes
Attraction type: Raft water slide
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Weight requirement: Maximum weight of 450 pounds (204 kg) combined; minimum weight of 300 pounds (136 kg) combined
Experience at Any Time
The attractions below usually have low crowds or no crowds, so they’re accessible throughout most of the day. The attractions listed below are organized alphabetically, not in the order you should visit them.
Runamukka Reef
Attraction type: Kids' water play area
Height requirement: No minimum height; maximum height of 54 in (137 cm)
TeAwa The Fearless River
Attraction type: Rapid-flowing river
Height requirement: Minimum height of 42 in (107 cm)
Tot Tiki Reef
Attraction type: Toddlers' water play area
Height requirement: No minimum height; maximum height of 48 in (122 cm)
Dining
We’ve outlined the dining locations available across the park, along with a brief overview of what each location serves, to help you decide where to eat.
Kohola Reef Restaurant & Social Club
This quick service dining location, situated near the park’s entrance, offers a variety of chicken, seafood, longboard pizzas, burgers, and barbecue dishes.
Whakawaiwai Eats
Whakakawaiwai Eats, a quick-service restaurant situated near Taniwha Tubes, serves longboard pizzas, hot dogs, mac and cheese, and grab-and-go options.
Bambu
Bambu provides quick options like burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. This restaurant is located at the back of the park.
Vegetarians and Vegans
If you are a vegetarian or vegan, Volcano Bay offers a variety of meals for you. Click here to view our Universal Orlando vegetarian and vegan guide. This guide highlights various dining locations throughout the park with meals that cater to your dietary needs.
For complete information on all of Universal Orlando’s rides and attractions, click here.
Additional Information
Tips
- If you’re visiting the park for just one day, we recommend having breakfast before you arrive to maximize your time for enjoying the attractions.
- To reduce your wait times, consider purchasing Universal Express to skip the regular lines at most rides and attractions.
- If you’re staying at a Universal Orlando on-site hotel, take advantage of early park admission. This gives you a head start, allowing you to experience more attractions throughout the day. To find out when early park admission is available and learn more about it, click here.
- At select quick-service restaurants throughout the park, you can use the Universal Orlando app‘s mobile ordering service. This feature allows you to order your meal in advance, so when you arrive at the restaurant, you can quickly pick up your food and avoid long lines at the ordering counter.
- Don’t rush from one attraction to another. Take your time to explore the park.
- Remember to capture your memories by taking photographs throughout the park.
To see more tips for visiting Universal Orlando, click here.
Note
This touring plan includes most rides and attractions at Volcano Bay, so visiting them all in a single day may not be feasible if crowd levels are high. It’s best to choose the attractions that interest you the most.
