Aquatica, SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM is opening to the public this weekend and is a destination you need to add to your summer bucket list. With everything from water slides, high-speed thrills, a wave pool, beach cabanas, and animal experiences it is fun for all ages.
RIDES AND SLIDES
Whanau Way: Boasts a 60-foot water slide complex featuring six slides, four enclosed and two open air, this
ride is a must on any waterpark enthusiast’s list. The open air slides are slower and a little less scary, especially for kids, or visitors who don’t like enclosed spaces.
HooRoo Run: Choose your own adventure with two enclosed and two open-air slides that are sure to thrill with an 80-foot descent.
Woohoo Falls®: Adventurers can choose from three water slides with speedy twists and turns, including one in the dark for those up to the challenge.
Kiwi Curl®: Grab an inner tube and get your adrenaline pumping with one of three 60-foot-tall water slides, and you have an option to slide in the dark.
Walhalla Wave®: This 78-foot ride is designed for families to enjoy together in a
gigantic tube. This is the only ride that offers a tube life, which means no lugging it up the stairs!
Tassie’s Twister: Plunge down a 75-foot water slide in a multi-person raft through thousands of gallons of swirling water before dropping into a six-story funnel.
ATTRACTIONS
Big Surf ShoresTM: One of the largest wave pools in Southern California with period swells of up to five feet. There is a countdown clock at the end of the pool that lets you know when the waves are going to start. There is also a white sandy beach (43,000 square feet!) to relax on lawn chairs or in private cabanas.
Loggerhead Lane: Swim or float along in an inner tube down a winding 1,250-foot long lazy river, right past a dozen Caribbean flamingos and through fountains. There are smaller tubes available for children.
Walkabout Waters: A four-story interactive and colorful attraction that features slides, hoses, jets, geysers and more. Every five minutes, a 500-gallon bucket unloads water on everyone below!
Kata’s Kookaburra
Cove®: Children can splash and play safely in this children’s area featuring a pool and ropes.
Slippity Dippity®: Families with toddlers can splash the day away and let their imagination run rampant as they explore an endless sea of fun at this attraction, which includes kid-sized slides.
DINING
There are several different dining options available including gourmet meals, light bites, and healthy options.
Waterstone Grill: which includes flavors from the south, east, and west and dishes include fish tacos, edamame mixed greens salad wrap, chili verde pulled pork, mandarin orange chicken and hamburgers.
Big Surf Snacks: which is a combination of salty and sweet and includes snacks such as crispy calamari, jalapeño cheese poppers, funnel cake, waffle cones sundaes and pb&j sandwiches.
Mango Market: dishes up pasta, pizza and salads, as well as hot and cold beverages.
Island Market: is where you will find hot dogs, turkey legs and cold beverages.
Rockwater Oasis: is pouring beer, wine and margaritas.
Banana Beach cookout: offers burgers and picnic-style options.
ANIMAL INTERACTIONS
Caribbean Flamingos: At Loggerhead Lane, guests will enjoy not only a lushtropical attraction with a winding 1,250-foot-long lazy river, but also an up-close view of more than a dozen Caribbean flamingos.
Freshwater Turtles: A habitat with dozens of freshwater turtles, representing several species, will live in an exhibit that will feature under- and above-water viewing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Relax on comfortable lounge chairs, with shaded seating located. Or, splurge a little and reserve a personal cabana, which are available poolside at Big Surf Shores and Loggerhead Lane.
Small and large lockers are available (at varying prices) to store any belongings you don’t want to carry with you all day.
Gift shops and merchandise carts have everything from towels, sunscreen and flip-flops to purchase in case you left anything at home.
Complimentary life vests in all sizes are available and can be found throughout the park.
Find out more including prices and hours by visiting the Aquatica, SeaWorld’s WaterparkTM website.
Special guest post provided to Jen is on a Journey by Tonya Staab, who was provided with complimentary access to Aquatica Waterpark.
