When the summer is at its hottest, millions of visitors head to America's water parks to cool off, except here in Central Florida, where its most of the year, so of course nobody should be surprised that 6 Central Florida water parks have nominated for Best Outdoor Water Park in the United States.
USA Today 10Best Awards asked a panel of experts to nominate their favorite outdoor water parks in the country for the ultimate day of sun and fun.
Now, it's your turn to vote for your favorites. You can vote once per day until polls close on Monday, April 24 at noon ET.
The winning water parks will be announced on 10Best.com on Friday, May 5
Read on for the Central Florida Water Parks that have been nominated in this year's awards.
Best Outdoor Water Park
SeaWorld’s first and most popular water park, Aquatica Orlando, draws 1.5 million visitors per year while seamlessly integrating sea life into rides. Its signature attraction, Dolphin Plunge, is an enclosed tube slide that passes through a pool of playful, black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins. Guests can also take a leisurely raft ride down Loggerhead Lane, through colorful exotic fish. Aquatica's South Seas theme is further enhanced by 60,000 lush, tropical plants covering its 60 acres.
Best Outdoor Water Park
In Tampa, thrill-seekers can tackle Colossal Curl, a thrill slide at Adventure Island bringing up to four riders high above the action for a weightless experience that merges funnel and wave for an action-packed descent. Back on the ground, Paradise Lagoon’s 9,000 square feet of slides and waterfalls offer lots of adventure on terra firma – unless you choose to take advantage of the cliff jumps.
Best Outdoor Water Park
Disney’s unparalleled theming skills are on full display at Blizzard Beach, where a one-time ski resort has melted into a refreshing wonderland awaiting exploration. There is lots for the wee ones on all-ages attractions like Melt-Away Bay, Snow Stormers and the adorably named Tike’s Peak. But don’t count the park out for thrills. Rides like Summit Plummet offer big ones; riders here plummet down one of the world's tallest and fastest water slides.
Best Outdoor Water Park
Island H2O Water Park is an outdoor aqua attraction in Kissimmee, Florida, just south of Orlando. Guests can enjoy the shade of a full-service cabana or experience the thrills of body slides, high-speed rafting, tube slides, six-lane racing or floating down a lazy river.
Best Outdoor Water Park
Lazy rivers, rushing rapids, sandy beaches and typhoon-level waves are among the lures at this epic Disney oasis in Orlando. Guests at Typhoon Lagoon can catch a surfing safari of a curl at North America's largest wave pool, and waterslides aren’t lacking. Among the roster is the Humunga Kowabunga – at five stories with a near-vertical, 60-degree drop into darkness, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
Best Outdoor Water Park
Whether you're looking for a few more thrills or simply to chill out, Universal's Volcano Bay has you covered. This tropics-themed water park is full of lush tropical landscapes and centers around a volcano. Not to be missed are the Krakatau Aqua Coaster and the Kala & Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides. And if you're looking to save time, be sure to get a TapuTapuâ„¢. These waterproof wearables let you hold your place in line, one ride at a time, while continuing to explore the park.
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