Volcano Bay

Volcano Bay

Artist's concept for Volcano Bay
Location	Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, United States
Owner	NBCUniversal[1]
Operated by	Universal Parks & Resorts
Opened	2017

Volcano Bay is an upcoming water park currently being constructed as part of Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Volcano Bay will replace Wet 'n Wild as Universal Orlando's water park, and it will be the first constructed by Universal Orlando itself. The park, themed around a central volcano, is scheduled to open in 2017.

History

In February 2015, Universal Orlando Resort officials submitted plans for a new water park attraction to be located on their property near the Cabana Bay Beach Resort.^[2] Construction was already underway when Universal Orlando officially announced the project, and its name, on May 28, 2015.^[2] In June 2015, it was revealed that the park would replace the Universal-owned Wet 'n Wild water park, which is set to close on December 31st, 2016.^[3]

Volcano Bay is being constructed on approximately 53 acres (21 ha) of the resort complex's overall property.^[2] Artist's concepts show a thrill slide coming from the park's central volcano, as well as a wave pool and other water slides.^[2] A lazy river and rapids slide are also shown on the plans, although park officials have stated they will reveal all of the park's planned attractions at a later date.^[2][4]

References

1. "NBCUniversal completes takeover of Universal Orlando theme parks". Los Angeles Times. 2011-07-01. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
2. Caitlin Dineen (May 28, 2015). "Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay to open in 2017". orlandosentinel.com. Tribune Newspapers. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
3. "THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FANS FOR DECADES OF WET ‘N WILD ORLANDO". Universal Orlando Blog. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
4. Mark Woodbury (May 28, 2015). "ANNOUNCING UNIVERSAL’S VOLCANO BAY – A WATER THEME PARK UNLIKE ANY YOU’VE EVER EXPERIENCED". universalorlando.com. NBCUniversal. Retrieved May 28, 2015.