Is Volcano Bay Universal Orlando's Most Underrated Theme Park?

*IMPORTANT UPDATE* At TripBee, we strive to present the most accurate and up-to-date information we can at all times, but we all know that in travel, this can be a heavy lift, and we will sometimes get things wrong, or information will change. Because Volcano Bay ticket prices for 2025 had changed, I wanted to confirm if anything other policies were different, so I reached out to a Volcano Bay sales representative and learned that, in fact, the cabana rental process is not what we describe here. Their assessment is that, because Universal has a new park opening this year, they are limiting the time frames for cabana rentals to gauge demand. As of today (16 February 2025), cabanas rental dates are only available until 31 March 2025. Their suggestion for renting later in the year is to call back monthly to see what dates have been opened. I know this is frustrating, and not ideal, but I will say that even for the high season prices for March (thanks, spring break), single cabanas are going for around $800 and family cabanas are going for just over $1500. I will likely do a video on this to correct the information in the video, but in the meantime, thank you for watching and let me know in the comments or on socials if you have any additional questions. - Adelaide A post-hurricane "daycation" to a water park was exactly what the doctor ordered. In fact, we loved it so much, we wanted to share what we learned so you have everything you need to know plan your own Volcano Bay getaway... Natural disaster not required. *Here's some of what you'll learn:* - Is Volcano Bay worth a visit? - How big is Volcano Bay and is it easy to get around? - What does Volcano Bay cost and how does it compare to other major parks? - What are the Volcano Bay cabanas like, what do they cost and are they worth it? - What is the Volcano Bay Tapu Tapu system? - What are the Volcano Bay rides like and did we do the big scary plunges? (Spoiler: We did not.) - How do I easily plan and make the most of a visit to Volcano Bay? *Inflation Is Real* Typical... prices went up, scouts! New pricing in 2025 is $80 for adults and $75 for children ages 3 to 9. Not ideal, but still quite a bit less than the $119 starting price for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. *List of Universal Orlando's Prohibited Items (as promised)* - Explosives, weapons, items that can be used as or has the appearance of a weapon - Alcohol or drinks containing alcohol - Marijuana or any item containing Cannabis or related paraphernalia - Illegal items - Power driven or radio frequency-controlled devices. (Only devices utilized as a mobility device are permitted.) - Outside food or beverages: Permitted items include bottled water (2 liters per guest max), any food required for medical purposes, medically indicated nutritional supplements, or for special dietary needs, and baby food/baby formula. - Coolers: Only soft-sided cooler smaller than 8.5" wide x 6" high x 6" deep are permitted. - Glass - Suitcases/Bags with wheels - Folding chairs - Any other items Universal personnel deem to be inappropriate, disruptive or harmful *LINKS* - Universal Ticket Bundles: https://www.universalorlando.com/web-store/en/us/park-tickets - Universal Orlando Policies & Restrictions: https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/policies-restrictions -Vacation Packages and Ticketing Main Number: (877) 801-9720 Thanks again for watching! If you liked this video, remember to click the Like button and subscribe to our channel for more great videos in the future! And, please, support us if you can over at Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/tripbee Have an adventure!