Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay opens May 25

Universal Orlando Resort revealed today that its new Volcano Bay water park will open officially on May 25. Billed as Universal Orlando's third theme park, the 28-acre Volcano Bay will offer 19 water-based attractions across four themed zones: Rainforest Village, River Village, Wave Village, and Krakatau — the volcano at the heart of the park which gives it its name.

The Krakatau Aqua Coaster will occupy the park's iconic central volcano. The first of its kind in Florida, the coaster will use LIM technology to launch riders upward into the volcano's interior. Visitors will ride in four-person "canoes" through a variety of themed scenes, including tunnels, caves, and past waterfalls.

Universal also has announced that all Volcano Bay visitors will get "TapuTapu" wearables that they will use to reserve their places in the park's virtual queues. The wearable will alert visitors when it is their turn to ride. Visitors also will be able tap the TapuTapu to activate experiences through the park, including water cannons and special effects inside the volcano.

Volcano Bay effectively replaces (and Universal hopes, surpasses) the Wet 'n' Wild water park, which closed on Dec. 31. The industry's first water park, Wet 'n' Wild stood across Interstate 4 from the Universal Orlando Resort, where the new Volcano Bay will stand next to the Cabana Bay hotel.

Universal has sent invitations for a multi-day press event leading up to the grand opening on May 25. Theme Park Insider will be there for the event, showing you Volcano Bay here on the website, as well as on our YouTube channel and Twitter account.

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