Universal Orlando Resort has released new details on its upcoming water park, Universal’s Volcano Bay, which is set to make its debut in early summer 2017. On November 15, tickets for the new park will be available for booking by travel agents.
The park will span 30 acres, with dozens of attractions available. Newly announced is the park’s Krakatau Aqua Coaster, as well as the new TapuTapu wearable technology.
Krakatau Aqua Coaster
Krakatau Aqua Coaster will be the star experience at Universal’s Volcano Bay, Universal said, taking families on an adventure through the park’s centerpiece, the 200-foot Krakatau volcano.
Travelers will board specially-designed canoes and propel downwards – and upwards – through the volcano’s interior peaks and valleys. They’ll twist, turn and plummet along dark passageways, be launched through sparkling waterfalls and more.
The attraction will use linear induction motor technology, which launches the canoe uphill before it immediately sends riders into a downhill plunge. This technology – combined with immersive theming – will make Krakatau Aqua Coaster a unique water theme park attraction for the entire family, Universal said.
TapuTapu Wearable Technology
Universal’s Volcano Bay will debut a new technology, the TapuTapu wearable. As part of their admission, guests will receive a TapuTapu wearable upon arrival to the park that allows them to do the following with a simple tap:
- Virtual Lines: Virtually wait in line while they play in other areas of the park. The wearable will alert them when it’s time for them to ride so they can head to the attraction.
- Tap to Play: Discover various “tap-to-play” experiences throughout the park – all designed exclusively for Volcano Bay by Universal’s creative team. With just a tap of TapuTapu, they can trigger special effects like controlling streams of water spurting from whales in Tot Tiki Reef, shooting water cannons at guests snaking down Kopiko Wai Winding River and illuminating images in the volcano’s hidden caves.
More details about TapuTapu and Volcano Bay and its features will be released soon, Universal said.
Agents can learn more about Universal’s Volcano Bay with the all-new Volcano Bay Video Training Series. Click here (or watch above) to view the first video in the Volcano Bay Training Series. Along with UNIVERSALANDU, agents now have all the training and tools they need to sell a three-park vacation to their clients on www.UniversalTravelAgents.com, Universal said. Additional videos in the Volcano Bay Training Series will be released over time.
To purchase tickets or a vacation package, visit www.UniversalTravelAgents.com beginning November 15.