Restaurants
Guests may choose from three restaurants, from grab-and-go dining to an all-you-care-to-eat buffet.
Outside Food Policy
Aquatica has clear limitations on what types of food/beverage purchased outside are allowed to be brought in to the park. Coolers are permitted, but they must be no larger than 16-quart size; large insulated bags are available for purchase at Guest Relations. For guests with special dietary requirements a limited number of unlimited daily picnic size lockers are available for rent at the park. Two picnic areas are located at the bus drop-off area at the front of the park and guests may re-enter these areas as often as they would like during an operating day.
The following food and beverage items are not permitted:
- Picnic lunches or other family portion servings (such as large bags of chips, 2 liter sodas, sandwiches, hot dogs, slices of pizza, subs, fried chicken, etc)
- Alcohol
Coolers may contain:
- Snacks in individual serving sizes (cracker packs, under 3 oz bags of chips, fruit snacks, etc)
- Bottled water
- Baby food in plastic containers
For your safety, the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Glass containers, firearms, straight blade knives, large pointed scissors, pocketknives with a blade over two inches, pepper sprays, utensils and flammable liquids.
For the safety of our animals the following items are not permitted inside Aquatica: Plastic straws, balloons, cup lids.
Allergen Information:
In order for our team to best serve you and ensure a safe and enjoyable dining experience, we ask that you please read and understand ALL of the important information below.
WHAT TO DO: Upon arriving at a meal facility, please go straight to the cashier and ask to speak with a supervisor in order to discuss the severity of your allergens and determine a meal that will be safe for you.
OFFERING OF SPECIALTY ITEMS: Our Park offers several allergen friendly prepackaged items for your special dietary needs. For a list of these items and their location, please ask to speak to a supervisor at our main meal facilities.
CROSS CONTACT: Not all of our meal facilities are free from cross contact. In order to ensure your meal is safe, please discuss the preparation process for your meal with the supervisor as you place your order to ensure no cross-contact takes place.
TIPS FOR A SAFE TRIP: Follow these tips to allow us to best serve you and ensure a safe and great dining experience with us!
This information is provided for informational purposes only by SeaWorld Parks &Entertainment, Inc (SEA). Neither SEA, its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, vendors, and/or employees assume responsibility for sensitivity or allergy to any food product or ingredient provided by or in our parks.
Guest services
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rent inside the park to the right of Guest Services. Or you can reserve your stroller or wheelchair in advance online.
Diaper-changing and baby-nursing areas, first-aid, foreign currency exchange, 24-hour automated teller machine, taxi and bus parking may be found on-site.
Private Cabana Rental
A private cabana is the best way to take in all Aquatica has to offer. Your cabana is reserved exclusively for you for the entire day, until the park closes. Cabana rentals include a refrigerator stocked with bottled water as well as complimentary use of towels and lockers. While a security member is always present in the park, locker usage is recommended. Snacks and dining options are separate.
As cabanas provide the comfort of a shaded, sheltered environment, guests are welcome to move seating outside of the cabana to soak up some of the warm Florida sun.
Click here to reserve your private cabana.
Water Temperature
At Aquatica, the water is as warm as the South Seas themselves-actually, warmer. We have a state-of-the-art climate control system that adjusts the water temperature according to the weather so that it's always just right. The water can be heated up to 84 degrees.
Lockers
A one-time locker fee gives you a full day's worth of unlimited access. Small lockers are $14.95* and large lockers are $29.95* per day.
*All locker rentals require an additional $5 refundable key deposit
Towels
Beach towels can be rented for the entire day for a $4.00 each. Towels can also be purchased at any of our shops throughout the park.
Life Vests
Safety is our No. 1 concern, therefore, all guests under 48" are required to wear life vests on most attractions. Please see specific ride regulation signs for details.
Aquatica provides United States Coast Guard (USCG) Type III life vests in a variety of sizes and Type II for infants free of charge throughout the park. Only USCG Type II or III life vests may be worn; floatation devices such as noodles, swimmies, puddle jumpers, in-suit floatation devices, personal swim rings/floats and boogie boards are not permitted.
Personal life vests that are in good condition and clearly marked approved by the USCG - Type II or III may be worn at Aquatica if approved and tagged by our staff. Please visit our Concierge Cabana on the beach for details. Our concierge can also provide our guests with a colored wristband to easily identify which rides they meet the height requirements.
Swim Masks and Goggles
For the safety of our guest swim masks are not permitted at Aquatica. Swim goggles are permitted and may be purchased in several of our gift shops.
Group Rates
Currently we offer youth group rates at a special savings. Additional group rates are available with events catered by our park's culinary team. Call 866-781-1333, and we'll be glad to help you plan a memorable event in our park. Learn More
Job Opportunities
Aquatica, SeaWorld's waterpark, is a great place to work. To learn about positions currently available, go to Careers.SeaWorld.com and click "Job Search." Here you can find information on openings throughout our family of parks.
Military Members
We are proud to salute the men and women of our armed forces and their families through a special "Here's to the Heroes" program to recognize and honor our troops and their families with complimentary admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Sesame Place. Aquatica is not presently included in this program.
Photo ID
Minors (children under the age of 18) do not need to present a photo ID to enter the park.
Unaccompanied Minors
Except when participating in an event intended for young guests such as our Adventure Camps, sleepovers, birthday parties and educational programs, Sea World Parks & Entertainment suggests that visitors 13 and younger be accompanied by an adult
Smoking policy
For the comfort and safety of all of our guests, smoking is permitted in the park in designated smoking areas only. These designated areas are conveniently located throughout the park and are clearly marked on park maps.
Information about services and facilities available for someone with disabilities
Aquatica is committed to providing a comfortable experience for all of our guests. The wave pool beaches are sand; however, the remainder of the park has paved pathways. All rivers and family attractions have beach entries (no steps). The park has five attractions designed with towers that do require stair climbing. The stairs are accessible by current ADA guidelines. Wheelchairs will be available for rental (first-come, first-served). Guests may reserve wheelchairs on-line prior to their visit. Service Animals are welcome at Aquatica. Service Animals are limited to dogs and miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform task for the benefit of an individual with a disability. Service Animals are NOT permitted on any attraction at Aquatica.
Busch Gardens Shuttle information
Please click here for information about the Busch Gardens Shuttle, including fees and pick-up locations.