Sea World's Aquatica Attraction Reviews
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[Ed Note: Below LaughingPlace.com contributor Megan Kaplan gives short descriptions and reviews of each of the attractions at Sea World's newest park - Aquatica. In addition, each attraction is given a rating on a scale from 1 to 4 with 4 being the highest. Note: This article is based on a visit to Aquatic during its previews prior to its official opening. For more on Aquatica, click here for LP Lotion featuring more than 70 pictures.]
Dolphin Plunge - 3
Heavily featured in
advertising and promotions, this body slide is completely enclosed and features
a short trip through the Commersons Dolphin exhibit. The slide is fairly mild
and rather slow as body slides go, but even with the reduced speed the look into
the exhibit is very brief. Some may be disappointed with the short view as well
as the potential for mistiming when the dolphins are swimming in the back end of
the exhibit and out of riders eyesight. The best views are found toward the late
afternoon as the slide's window into the aquarium can fog over when the
temperatures are cooler outside.
Tassie's Twisters -- 3
On
this slide riders are sent through a tunnel and deposited in a funnel which
whirls them around before dumping them into the Loggerhead Lane lazy river. This
slide seems to attract some of the longest lines in the park and is fun but more
tame than it appears. The entrance is unusual as guests must walk through
Loggerhead Lane (the lazy river) to get to the slide and it can be difficult to
find an empty tube.
Loggerhead Lane - 2
This is the
park's standard lazy river attraction and includes a look into the Commerson's
Dolphin exhibit as well as a tropical fish aquarium. The river also includes
water features which splash guests along the route. The animal exhibits give
this attraction added interest, but some may find the theming a bit minimal and
the route to be short.
Roa's Rapids - 4
This is the most
unusual, and quite possibly the best attraction in the park. It takes the lazy
river concept to a new level utilizing a much swifter current and rapids
features to provide an exhilarating experience. Guests do not ride in rafts, but
life jackets are provided for those who want to float. The course is quite
shallow, about 4 feet deep and there is landscaping and music along the river
which provides a nice atmosphere. On a minor note, the current created by the
jets can be quite strong and you must be careful to avoid bumping against the
wall as they can be quite rough.