Themed Water Parks

Water parks with creative themes like tropical paradise, ancient ruins, or cartoon characters.

Disney's Blizzard Beach

This Disney water park in Orlando, Florida features a unique ski resort theme, complete with a 120-foot summit and chairlift. Attractions include Summit Plummet (one of the world's tallest and fastest free-fall body slides), Teamboat Springs (family raft ride), Tike's Peak (children's area), and Cross Country Creek (lazy river) spread across 66 acres of winter wonderland in the Florida sun.

Universal's Volcano Bay

Universal Orlando's immersive Polynesian-themed water park is centered around a 200-foot volcano called Krakatau. The park features TapuTapu wearable technology that eliminates physical queues, allowing guests to virtually wait for attractions. Highlights include the Ko'okiri Body Plunge (a 125-foot drop slide), Krakatau Aqua Coaster (a four-person canoe ride), and Waturi Beach (wave pool) among over 30 experiences spread across four themed areas.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

This Disney water park in Orlando is themed around a tropical paradise wrecked by a typhoon, featuring one of the world's largest outdoor wave pools that produces six-foot waves. Highlights include Crush 'n' Gusher (water coaster), Miss Adventure Falls (family raft ride), Humunga Kowabunga (near-vertical body slides), and Castaway Creek (lazy river). The park offers surfing lessons in the wave pool before regular operating hours and extensive tropical landscaping throughout its 61 acres.

Dollywood's Splash Country

Dolly Parton's 35-acre water park in the heart of the Smoky Mountains features mountain-themed attractions and authentic Appalachian charm. Signature rides include Big Bear Plunge (six-story funnel slide), Fire Tower Falls (racing slides), and Mountain Waves (wave pool). The park's unique mountain setting provides stunning views while guests enjoy attractions like Little Creek Falls (children's area) and Downbound Float Trip (lazy river) surrounded by the natural beauty of Tennessee.