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Universal's Volcano Bay Water Park During A Thunderstorm Was A BAD Idea

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👁️ 51K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 38:10

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a visit to Universal's Volcano Bay water park that is significantly impacted by inclement weather. The video begins with the pair exploring the park, discussing the Tapu Tapu wearable system, and navigating crowds during a hot summer day. They experience the lazy river and attempt to ride various water slides, noting long wait times and the convenience of mobile ordering for food. However, the experience shifts when lightning enters the area, prompting park officials to temporarily close all water rides for safety. The creators describe the frustration of being stuck in the park as the weather prevents them from enjoying the attractions they paid to experience. The situation escalates during their departure, where they encounter a chaotic exit process involving broken escalators and heavy crowds. After leaving the water park, they relocate to CityWalk and Islands of Adventure to find food and wait out the storm. The video concludes with the creators sharing advice to avoid visiting water parks during stormy weather and reflecting on the stressful experience of navigating the park's exit protocols.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Slight Frown
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're $940 in and we haven't even rode a ride

don't go to water park you know Lightning's coming it's not worth it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to water parks early in the morning
Download the water park app for virtual queues
Avoid visiting during stormy weather

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crowds and long wait timesArrive early, use virtual queue system
Weather disruptionsCheck forecast, avoid stormy days

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to visit a water park during a thunderstorm?
QHow does Volcano Bay's tapoo tapoo system work?
QWhat are the crowd levels like at Volcano Bay in summer?

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