Universal Orlando Resort opens Volcano Bay
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Universal Orlando’s new water theme park – Volcano Bay – is now open.
The park’s first guests gathered inside the park for a South Pacific dedication ceremony commemorating the opening.
The ceremony featured special performances by authentic Maori entertainment, ranging from water dancers to “Haka” war dancers followed by an eruption from the 200 ft. Krakatau volcano – the park’s icon.
Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando’s third theme park. It combines storytelling and immersive guest experiences.
“Universal’s Volcano Bay sets a new standard on every level – from the attractions to how our guests experience them,” said Tom Williams, Chairman & CEO – Universal Parks & Resorts.
“Our new water theme park is the perfect complement to the rest of our incredible destination. It provides our guests with spectacular entertainment experiences and innovative technology that helps them enjoy more of what matters most – connecting with each other and having an amazing time together.”
Volcano Bay features:
More than 30 experiences including 18 attractions such as a multi-directional wave pool with sandy beaches, a peaceful winding river, twisting multi-rider raft rides, speeding body slides that drop from the top of the volcano into the waters below.
The TapuTapu wearable – included with guest admission and specifically designed for use within Universal’s Volcano Bay.
Features of TapuTapu include:
Virtual Line Access: TapuTapu allows guests to virtually wait in line for rides while enjoying other areas of the park. Their wearable will alert them when it’s time for their ride.
TapTu Play: Guests can enjoy TapTu Play experiences throughout the park – like controlling streams of water spurting from whales in Tot Tiki Reef, shooting water cannons at guests snaking down Kopiko Wai Winding River, illuminating images in the volcano’s hidden caves and more.
TapTu Pay: Guests can make purchases throughout the park with their TapuTapu wearable, eliminating the need to carry cash, credit cards or a wallet throughout the park.
TapTu Snap/My Universal Photo Access: Guests can take advantage of interactive photo opportunities and selfie-spots throughout the park as well as photo opportunities on Volcano Bay’s attractions.
Locker Access: After renting their lockers, guests will be able to access them with a touch of their TapuTapu wearable.
Themed dining locations featuring more than 60 South Pacific-inspired dishes
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