Cool Off
By Elisha Pappacoda, Orlando Editor
From water parks to spa treatments, we've rounded up Orlando's best ways to get a good soak.
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Discovery Cove
Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL
Boasting pristine beaches, sparkling lagoons and incredible wildlife, this tropical SeaWorld park is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. -
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach
1500 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney elevates the water park to a true piece of themed entertainment. -
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon
Walt Disney World, 1500 W Buena Vista Dr, FL
Sloshing down wild slides and snorkeling at Shark Reef are the highlights at this Disney water-park paradise. -
Water Mania
6073 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway 192, Orlando, FL
Kids will love splashing around in this 36-acre water playpen. -
Wet 'n Wild Orlando
6200 International Dr, Orlando, FL
The Orlando original, with a multitude of fast and frenetic water slides, is still thrilling after all these years. -
Aquatica
5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL
Slosh, slide and splash through Seaworld's hot new water park. -
Flumarama
Cypress Gardens, 2641 S Lake Summitt Dr, Winter Haven, FL
Cypress Gardens expands on its already heralded outdoor offerings with this modest water park. -
Adrenalina
8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL
Who need a beach and real waves? Surf's up--in the mall.
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Animal Kingdom: Kali River Rapids
Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Take an exciting white-water rafting ride through an awe-inspiring natural wonderland. -
Epcot: Maelstrom
Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Experience trolls, waterfalls and stormy seas on this Viking adventure. -
Magic Kingdom: Jungle Cruise
Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
A classic Disney ride offering a wet, indulgent escape from the heat. -
Magic Kingdom: Splash Mountain
Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
This innocent song-filled ride leads to a final drop that'll have you squeezing your clothes dry. -
Sea World: Kraken
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL
A massive underwater beast surfaces from the depths of the sea to thrill those brave enough to ride.
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Caribe Royale Orlando
8101 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL
A lush, tropical oasis boasting a grotto pool with a 75-foot slide and a breathtaking waterfall.
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Disney's Beach Club Resort
1800 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The resort's Stormalong Bay features a free-form pool with a sandy bottom, forming an island with bridges and waterfalls. -
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
A Mexican-inspired pool area boasts a breathtaking 46-foot Mayan pyramid, with water flowing down each step. -
Disney's Port Orleans Resort--French Quarter
2201 Orleans Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The kids will love the Doubloon Lagoon, where a gigantic sea-serpent slide provides hours of wild, wet entertainment. -
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL
Twelve waterfalls tumble off a grotto amid lush landscaping, where a bar and two whirlpools can be discovered. -
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL
It's a field day for families at this sports fantasy resort decorated with giant pop art sporting goods props. -
Parliament House Resort
410 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL
Hordes of recently renovated entertainment choices have made this one of the swankiest hot spots in town. -
YMCA
8422 International Dr, Orlando, FL
A nationally recognized recreation and athletic center geared toward community improvement.
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Canyon Ranch Spa Club
6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL
Unwind as an exfoliating mango-sugar body scrub is applied, then relax in an oil-infused tub with pulsing jets. -
Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club
4401 Grand Floridian Wy, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Get pampered in a relaxing spirulina milk bath or a divine essential oil-infused Secret Garden soak. -
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Grande Lakes
4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL
An indulgent spa offering a heavenly Turkish hydrotherapy bath that promises to soothe weary bones.
