*Universal Orlando hotel guests must present hotel key card and valid theme park admission; all other guests must show theme park ticket stating Early Park Admission benefit. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe (Early Park Admission at Epic Universe to begin 5/23/25). Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.
Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park
A spectacular volcano towering over a sun swept beach. Swaying palm trees lining your path through a picturesque island escape. It’s a South Seas oasis right in the heart of Universal.
Volcano Bay is the only water theme park that gives you the freedom to spend more time with your family, doing the things you want to do thanks to the Virtual Line. From thrilling water slides to secluded waterfalls, it’s the perfect place to get away from it all – a beach paradise you can enjoy without ever leaving Orlando.
Please note: Universal Volcano Bay is closed on select dates during the autumn and winter seasons. Guests should check here for updates.
Please note: Universal Volcano Bay will begin a seasonal closure on 26th October '26, with a current planned reopening on or before 24th March '27.
Our top attractions
As well as these five, you can also add a whole host of other Universal's Volcany Bay attractions to your must-see list, including enjoying a dramatic group lava tube path on Maku of the Maku Puihi Round Raft Rides, 125 feet of white-knuckle fun on Ko'okiri Body Plunge, or simply relaxing at The Reef - with it's private waterfall and leisuresly waters.
Food and drink
With all that fun, you're going to need to refuel at some point. There are plenty of restaurant dotted all around the park, but here are some of our favourite ways to curb the hunger and thirst:
Hotels near Universal Volcano Bay
Unsurprisingly, there’s plenty of great family-friendly accommodation right on the doorstep of Universal's Volcano Bay. Our top picks to be right by the park are: