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Wet'n Wild Orlando
Kids love it... parents approve!

By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

Wet'n Wild Knee SkiCompliments of Wet'n Wild Orlando
Kids love the elaborate Kids' Park featuring a gigantic bucket that periodically fills with water and splashes into the pool below. Kid-sized versions of the parks most popular adult rides including the Surf Lagoon wave pool keep tiny tots busy for hours.

Wet 'n Wild offers a wide selection of food and beverages, from hamburgers and hot dogs to delicious barbeque sandwiches. The gift shop offers a wide selection of fashions, sun care, film and souvenirs. Pet facilities are not available.

Directions

Less than two miles from Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando, on International Drive at Universal Boulevard, Exit 75A formerly 30A off I-4.

2009 Operating Schedule & Rates

Wet 'n Wild is open year-round (with heated pools in cooler weather) the following hours:

  • January 1 to April 3 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • April 4 to April 19 - 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • April 20 to May 25 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • May 26 to June 11 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • June 12 to August 14 - 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    June 20 Fiesta San Juan - 9:30 a.m. to MIDNIGHT
    August 1 Early Close - 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • August 15 to September 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • September 8 to December 31 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

General admission (10 years of age and up) is $44.95; Children (ages 3-9) $38.95; Children under three are admitted FREE; Senior Citizens 60+, $38.95; Weekday Annual Pass, $49.99; Annual Pass, $89.95. Admission rates do not include sales tax. There is a nominal parking fee.

Rentals are available for tubes ($4.00), towels ($2.00), and lockers ($8.00) with all requiring a $2.00 refundable deposit. A Combo rental of tube, towel and locker is available for $10.00 with a refundable deposit of $4.00. Life vests are provided FREE. (Dates, times and prices are subject to change. For specific details call the 24-hour information line at 407-351-WILD or toll free 1-800-992-WILD.)

Safety

  • Wet 'n Wild is fully-staffed with certified lifeguards.
  • Picnics and coolers are allowed, but alcoholic beverages and glass containers are prohibited.
  • Personal tubes, rafts and flotation devices are admitted, subject to approval.
  • Minimum height of 48" on some rides.
  • All pools are heated in cooler weather.
  • Pet facilities are NOT available.
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