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Wet ’n Wild

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Opened in 1977 by George Millay, the founder of SeaWorld, Wet ’n Wild boasts an awesome collection of rides, family activities, and a beach party atmosphere that visitors of all ages enjoy. There is a refreshing lack of merchandise tie-ins here, even though the park is now owned by Universal Studios. The focus is on original thrill rides that leave guests breathless and grinning. Despite strong challenges by Disney World in the form of Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Wet ’n Wild remains the region’s best water park, and one of the area’s top attractions.
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Top 10 Features

1. Der Stuka/The Bomb Bay

The park’s scariest ride has two options. Der Stuka is a six-story free fall down a 78-degree incline; the steeper Bomb Bay is just as high but even more terrifying.
2. The Storm

Hurtle down a shoot filled with mist, thunder, and (at night) lightning, then swirl into an open bowl before dropping into a lower pool. Thrilling.
3. Black Hole

Two people in a raft hang on for dear life as they travel 500 ft (153 m) of twisting tubes in pitch-black darkness.
4. Blue Niagara

Two interwoven tubes 300-ft (92-m) long drop riders down six stories into the bracing water of a splash-landing tank.
5. Mach 5

A solo flume navigated by riders on a foam mat. On tight turns, ride the flowing water as far up the wall as possible.
6. The Flyer

On this watery toboggan run, four riders mount one raft and plow through 450 ft (137 m) of banked curves and racing straight runs.
7. Lazy River

A mile-long (1.6-km) circular waterway, which gently winds past swaying palms, tropical flowers, and waterfalls. Perfect for slowly floating along in an inner tube (you’ll need to rent one), or for a refreshing swim that takes you back to where you started.
8. Bubba Tub

This six story-high slide offers three big drops during its descent. The large circular rafts hold up to five, making it perfect for getting the whole family screaming.
9. Bubble Up

A slippery version of the King of the Castle game, for children up to 12 years old. Grab the ropes to try to climb up the large inflated balloon without bouncing off and falling into the 3-ft- (91-cm) deep pool. Water cannons add to the utter chaos – and to the fun.
10. Hydra Fighter

Strapped back-to-back in a swing and armed with water cannons, two riders are supposed to create their own ride. But it usually degenerates into a water fight between riders in all of the eight swings!

Practical Information

Bubba’s Bar-B-Q & Chicken is a good bet for lunch. The park’s food outlets only accept credit cards or prepaid money wristbands, available at Guest Services. Steps to rides and asphalt walkways can get very hot in high temperatures. Wear non-slip foot-wear as protection. Hi-speed rides can leave you uncovered! Ladies, avoid bikinis or consider adding a T-shirt. Rides have a 36-inch (91-cm) minimum height requirement for kids riding solo. 6200 International Dr 407-351-1800 www.wetnwild.com Open 10am–5pm daily, call to check seasonal hours Adm: adults $35, children (3–9) $29 (including tax), children under 3 go free. Afternoon discounts are available year-round.