It’s a beautiful warm summer day in Florida, you’re enjoying the sunshine, and excited to spend a few warm afternoon hours at a theme park…
Might I suggest a cool idea? Ride the water rides!
For me, the best way to make a splash and beat the heat is to enjoy our water adventures. David and I hung out in Universal Islands of Adventure and rode three different water rides in two different islands. And let me tell you: I have never laughed so hard on an attraction!
We first took on Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges, which is a 12-person round raft ride that careens through a thrilling, winding river. There are a ton of water effects, including geysers, cannons, and white-water rapids. This ride is SO fun, especially with a group. I watched as my other co-riders got absolutely soaked and we belly-laughed the entire time.
We then walked to the other side of Toon Lagoon and our eyes drifted upward to the towering gushes of Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls. Seated in a log flume, we had front row seats to Dudley Do-Right’s rescue mission to save Nell from the dastardly Snidely Whiplash (and a giant octopus)! The ride track is surprising, with sudden hills, turns, and drops, culminating in a 75-foot plunge! Again, total hilarity and extreme drenching ensued.
Last, we made our way to Jurassic Park to my favorite water ride—Jurassic Park River Adventure. I’m such a fan of the franchise, and anything that combines dinosaurs, a narrow escape, water, and an 85-foot thrilling drop, I’m IN.
PRO TIP: As a non-rider, you can watch the ending of this attraction from a viewing area and witness the water spray over the boat!
Every water ride is different, but one thing’s for sure: YOU WILL GET WET. Thank goodness for towels, Florida sunshine, and People Dryers.
Listen to this episode to learn even more details about these water rides!
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