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Wet'n Wild Orlando

Kids love it... parents approve!

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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.

2012 Operating Schedule & Rates

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

  • January 1 to March 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • March 24 to March 30 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • March 31 to April 14 - 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • April 15 to May 18 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • May 19 (Waves of Glory) - 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • May 20 to May 25 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • May 26 to June 7 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • June 8 - 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • June 9 (Early Close - Catholic Youth Day) - 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • June 10 to August 18 - 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • August 19 to September 35 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • September 4 to December 31 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Separate general admission rates are available for out-of-state visitors and Florida residents. Length-of-Stay passes, annual passes and afternoon tickets are also available.

Rentals are available for tubes, towels ($4, plus tax), and lockers ($5, $8 & $10, plus tax) with all requiring a $3.00 refundable deposit. Life vests are provided FREE. Parking is $12 for cars, vans and motorcycles and $16 for RVs and cars with trailers.

(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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