As the name implies, the attractions at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon are designed around a typhoon theme. They include slides, tubing rivers, and a surf pool. Guests can take surf lessons or snorkel with sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish at Shark Reef.<br /><br />Disney's Typhoon Lagoon<br />Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL? 32830<br />407-824-4321?<br />disney.go.com
Dolphins, turtles, tortoises, exotic fish and killer whales are all on display at Aquatica by SeaWorld. There is also an aviary with macaws and other exotic birds, as well as classic water park type rides like slides and tubing rivers.<br /><br />Aquatica by SeaWorld<br />5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821<br />?888- 800-5447?<br />aquaticabyseaworld.com
Wet'nWild is packed with 30 acres of water-based thrill rides like slides, tubing rivers, wake boarding, and knee skiing. Dive into the wave pool and frolic with friends in the sand volleyball courts. One popular feature is Bubble Up, a giant, wet bubble that kids can climb up and then slide down into a pool.<br /><br />Wet'nWild<br />6200 International Drive<br />Orlando, FL? 32819<br />407-351-1800?<br />wetnwild.com
Featuring one of the world's tallest and fastest water slides, Disney's Blizzard Beach is for those seeking an adrenaline rush. The park is based on a ski resort theme and has dozens of water activities and rides for thrill seekers of all ages, including toboggan races, tubing rivers, and a chair lift.<br /><br />Disney's Blizzard Beach<br />1534 W Buena Vista Dr, <br />Lake Buena Vista, FL? 32830 <br />407-939-6244?<br />disney.go.com
Not every water attraction in Orlando involves a slide. Gatorland calls itself the alligator capital of the world. Located in the heart of the Florida Everglades, the 110-acre theme park and conservatory is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. The park recently opened its Mile of Monsters attraction, a self-guided tour featuring 24 of \"the most feared reptiles to grace the waterways of Gatorland.\" The park also has a splash park called Gator Gully.<br /><br />Gatorland<br />14501 S Orange Blossom Trail<br />Orlando, FL? 32837<br />407-855-5496?<br />gatorland.com