With average annual temperatures hovering between 65 and 70 degrees in northern Florida and 74 and 77 degrees in Southern Florida, finding an outdoor water park isn't a surprise in this tropical paradise. Yet, locating an indoor water park is a bit of a challenge. Very few water parks in Florida offer indoor features. However, three parks do have some indoor water fun to keep you shielded from the sun.
CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort, in Orlando, offers both canopy-covered water attractions and outdoor water attractions. Whether you want to avoid the rain or stay out of the sun, the covered water park will allow you to do just that. The water resort includes five areas featuring water jungle gyms, a lagoon and a variety of slides. The water park is also connected to the hotel where a room and water park package for up to four people starts at just $99 per night as of September 2010. The hotel is approximately 13 miles from Walt Disney World.
CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort
7400 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
877-875-4681
cocokeywaterresort.com
As of October 2010, Fantasy World Resort in Kissimmee is inviting guests to a "four million dollar indoor aquatic recreation venue" called "Fantasy Surf, the Ultimate Indoor Wave." Fantasy Surf uses the FlowRider system that consists of water, padded walls and floors to create a surfing experience. Twenty-five to 30 riders per hour can try out surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding tricks. The indoor water park also has areas where you can shop and dine while you watch people surf.
Fantasy World Resort
5005 Kyng's Heath Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-396-1808
ultimateindoorwave.com
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is both an indoor and outdoor water park. Outdoors, enjoy a riverboat cruise, animal shows, canoeing, kayaking, a lazy river and four water slides. Inside, enjoy live underwater shows such as The Little Mermaid and Fish Tails in a 400-seat underwater theater. The theater has been featured on a number of national television shows. Daily admission is $13 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12 as of September 2010. Weeki Wachee State Park is approximately 45 minutes north of Tampa.
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way
Spring Hill, FL 34606
352-592-5656
weekiwachee.com
