Summary: the 13 best water parks in the world
- Siam Park, Tenerife
- Aquatica, Orlando
- Beach Park, Brazil
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, USA
- Waterbom, Bali
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, USA
- Atlantis Aquaventure World, Dubai
- Hot Park, Brazil
- Water Country, USA
- Neverland Aquapark, Egypt
- Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai
- Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi
- Universal Volcano Bay, Orlando
1. Siam Park, Spain
The best water park in Europe also scoops the top spot on our list of the world’s best water parks. Located in the south of the Spanish Mediterranean island of Tenerife lies the famous Siam Park – a water park in a class of its own.
Whether you’re big or small, young or old, looking for relaxation or fun-filled action, this park really does have something for everyone, and there are a fair few action-packed slides for thrill seekers to try.
Siam Park has been named the top water park in the world by Tripadvisor for the past 10 years, so you just know it’s going to be good!
Highlight: an almost vertical drop of 92 feet (28 metres) takes you through an underwater aquarium tunnel at incredible speeds. Do you dare to try the Tower of Power?
Best attractions at Siam Park:
- Tower of Power – a steep waterslide through an aquarium tunnel
- The Vulcano – a water slide in the dark with a laser light show
- Singha – a water rollercoaster with high speeds and 14 direction changes!
Tickets: Buy Siam Park tickets here.
2. Aquatica, USA
Second place on our list goes to the best water park in America’s theme park capital: Aquatica in Orlando. In addition to quieter, family-friendly slides, the park also offers real thrill slides for adrenaline junkies, including one where you shoot headfirst through the park at incredible speeds.
Highlight: The Reef Plunge slide leads through a transparent tube right through a pool full of playful marine life who often like to compete against the fast sliders.
Best attractions at Aquatica:
- Riptide Race – the world’s tallest duelling racer
- Reef Plunge – tube slide through a pool of marine life
- Cutback Cove & Big Surf Shores – the only giant side-by-side wave pools in the USA
Tickets: Aquatica admission is included in SeaWorld Parks tickets.
3. Beach Park, Brazil
Beach Park in Fortaleza, Brazil, attracts tourists from all over the world. This is because of the excellent balance between relaxation options and adrenaline-inducing thrill slides.
Highlight: The Insano slide may no longer be the highest slide in the world, but it is still pretty epic. It sends you plummeting down over 131 feet (40 metres), reaching speeds of up to 65mph.
Best attractions at Beach Park:
- Insano – an enormous slide with a very steep drop
- Surreal – the world’s tallest water roller coaster
- Maremoto – the largest wave pool in Latin America
4. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, USA
People vote with their feet as Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Orlando, Florida, is the most visited water park in the USA, seeing 1.9 million visitors in 2023 (source: Statista). However, once you’re there, you feel like you’re stranded on a giant tropical island.
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is all about variety. Whether it’s wild slides or calm attractions such as the lazy river or just splashing about in one of the lagoons in the park, there’s genuinely something for everyone here.
Highlight: Head to the Surf Pool, where you can learn to ride the waves like a professional surfer.
Best attractions at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Miss Adventure Falls – family raft ride
- Crush ‘N’ Gusher – tube water coaster with three slides
- Keelhaul Falls – fast tube slide
Tickets: You can visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park with a Disney 7 or 14-day Magic Ticket.
5. Waterbom, Bali
Waterbom in Bali, Indonesia, is the best water park in Asia. With more than 12 breathtaking slides and a separate children’s area, this park will make the heart of every water park enthusiast beat faster.
Highlight: On the Twin Racers slide, you can slide against family and friends to see who’s faster!
Best attractions at Waterbom:
- Smashdown 2.0 – 85ft (26m) instant freefall
- Tailspin – a combination of bowl and tube slide
- Aquaplay – water playground
6. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, USA
The second of the Disney water parks on our list is Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. This park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has an incredible backdrop of snow and ice with ski resort theming and some spectacular slides. There’s a surprise or two in store for all ages here, and that’s why it’s one of the top water parks in Orlando.
The pools at both of the Disney water parks are heated, so it’s a good one to add to your Orlando itinerary if you’re visiting outside of the summer season. Off-season, you may find that only one of the Disney water parks is open, but this just helps to narrow down the difficult choice of which one to visit!
Highlight: Summit Plummet has an almost vertical 12-storey drop.
Best attractions at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Summit Plummet – the third-tallest and fastest freefall slide in the world
- Slush Gusher – body slide with three drops
- Snow Stormers – mat racing slide
Tickets: You can visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park with a Disney 7 or 14-day Magic Ticket.
7. Atlantis Aquaventure World, Dubai
Atlantis Aquaventure World is one of the largest water parks in the world and has more waterslides than any other. Located on the artificial palm island off the coast of Dubai, it boasts 79 adrenaline-packed slides and attractions, including a zip line through the park.
Here, you can also brave the white-water rapids, relax on the private beach, or tick off all of the record-breaking slides – there are quite a few!
Highlight: The Tower of Neptune slide plummets you nine stories at 60km/h through a transparent tunnel through a lagoon full of sharks.
Best attractions at Aquaventure World:
- Medusa’s Lair – the world’s longest duelling slide
- Shockwave – the longest family water coaster in the world
- Hydra Racer – mat racer slide
- Odyssey of Terror – the world’s tallest waterslide with a Double TornadoWAVE
Tickets: Buy Aquaventure Waterpark tickets here.
8. Hot Park, Brazil
Another entry to our top 12 from South America is Hot Park. Tall, fast, and wild slides and pools in illuminated caves await you here in a tropical atmosphere. Children, in particular, can have a really fantastic time in this park.
Highlight: The water in the park is heated to a pleasant temperature, so you won’t get a shock when you jump in.
Best attractions at Hot Park:
- Xpirado – half-pipe slide
- Descida Encantada – multi-lane racing slide
- Turbilhão – vortex ride
9. Water Country, USA
The next park on our list is the Water Country park in the east of the USA, where the excellent slides will keep both big and little kids entertained. The park also boasts some incredible food outlets.
Highlight: Dragon’s Den, where you’ll travel through darkness before plummeting into the dragon’s abyss.
Best attractions at Water Country:
- Hyperlight – duel-action slide
- Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror – Sit in a two-person tube before descending a twisting 40-foot (12-metre) plunge
- Dragon’s Den – dark twisting and plummeting tube slide
10. Neverland Aqua Park, Egypt
Located close to the Red Sea, the Neverland Aqua Park in Egypt boasts a huge number of slides – 81 of them to be precise! Plus, there are plenty of other attractions which are great fun, especially for younger visitors. It is the largest aqua park in Egypt and the MENA region.
Highlight: The iconic Tornado slide which takes you on an adrenaline-fuelled journey through a giant funnel.
Best attractions at Jungle Aqua Park
- Four-lane racer slide
- Mini splash pools for kids
- Lazy river
11. Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai
Wild Wadi Waterpark is Dubai’s best-loved family water park and offers something for everyone. Little ones will love the interactive play pools, the lazy river, and the smaller wave pools, while bigger kids will love the high-speed thrill slides. You can even try surfing at the Wipeout & Riptide FlorRider, an exhilarating artificial wave.
Not only are the slides epic, but the view’s not bad either. In front of the iconic Burj Al Arab, the water park offers spectacular views of Dubai’s skyline. Those who aren’t fussed about the rides can sit back, relax, and take these in.
Highlight: Ride with up to four people on an inflatable tube through Tantrum Alley, where you’ll go down two waterslides, passing three exciting tornadoes along the way.
Best attractions at Wild Wadi Waterpark:
- Burj Surj – downhill waterslides and a towering bowl
- Tantrum Alley – thrilling downhill waterslide with tornadoes
- Master Blaster – an aquatic roller coaster with high-powered water jets
Tickets: Buy Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets here.
12. Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld is Abu Dhabi’s premier waterpark. Here, you’ll find non-stop fun with thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions. Situated on the vibrant Yas Island, the waterpark is spread over 37 acres, and there’s plenty to see and do.
If you’re travelling with people of all different ages, there is something for everyone to enjoy from epic drop slides to whimsical water playgrounds and everything in between. It’s the perfect place to cool off from the heat of Abu Dhabi and a fantastic day out for all.
Highlight: Jebel Drop is a freefall slide that’s guaranteed to get your heart pounding. It’s one of the highest waterslides in the world, and you can enjoy the scenic views over the park before you zip down this steep slide.
Best attractions at Yas Waterworld:
- Jebel Drop – steep freefall slide
- Al Raha River – a chilled lazy river with scenic landscapes and gentle waves
- Bandit Bomber – the region’s first interactive roller coaster waterslide
Tickets: Buy a single day pass or explore multiple parks at Yas Island!
13. Universal Volcano Bay, Florida
Last but absolutely no means least, thrills and relaxation go hand-in-hand at the last water park on our list Universal Volcano Bay. Just steps away from the theme parks, hotels, and entertainment of Universal Orlando Resort, the park has a 200-foot (61-metre) high volcano at its heart as well as over 30 unique experiences including raft rides, splash zones, and lazy rivers.
Highlight: The tallest ride at the park is the Ko’okiri Body Plunge at around 125 feet (38 metres) high. Brave souls will take a 70-degree fall through a drop door for some white-knuckle fun!
Tickets: Universal Volcano Bay admission is included in our Universal Orlando Resort tickets.
So, there we have it – a list of the world’s best water parks. With the tallest slides, the highest drops, and the fastest speeds, adrenaline junkies will love them all.
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