Volcano Bay: General Discussion

[UniversalRBLX]

You have to buy Express. Hotels only receive for the parks. Hotels at least receive early access (which helps with finding lockers and a good seat)

 

[Skubersky]

VB express is sold at concierge inside the parks, and can now be purchased in advance online through the same Uni webpage as dry park Express passes. Starts at $20 for single use off peak, up to $99 unlimited peak.

 

[Andysol]

VB express is sold at concierge inside the parks, and can now be purchased in advance online through the same Uni webpage as dry park Express passes. Starts at $20 for single use off peak, up to $99 unlimited peak.

Hot damn that’s expensive for a water park.

Went yesterday, got every single slide done in the first hour and a half of extra hours. 7:30-9am.
Yes, you’re at a water park at 7:30- but being able to sit on krakatau for 4 rides in a row and not even stand up is worth it.
That said- after 9am hit... best head to the rivers or wave pool because hell’s gate is now open. Be gone by 10am; or 11 if you want lunch.


And after going to Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Volcano Bay all on this trip- Volcano Bay is still hands down the favorite (sans the unbeatable TL wave pool). Also the most crowded.

 

[rhino4evr]

Hot damn that’s expensive for a water park.

Went yesterday, got every single slide done in the first hour and a half of extra hours. 7:30-9am.
Yes, you’re at a water park at 7:30- but being able to sit on krakatau for 4 rides in a row and not even stand up is worth it.
That said- after 9am hit... best head to the rivers or wave pool because hell’s gate is now open. Be gone by 10am; or 11 if you want lunch.


And after going to Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Volcano Bay all on this trip- Volcano Bay is still hands down the favorite (sans the unbeatable TL wave pool). Also the most crowded.

Considering you had to pay for a hotel room to get early access, then it's not all that expensive. Plus most people don't want to be on water slides at 7:30am.

 

[JoeCamel]

Considering you had to pay for a hotel room to get early access, then it's not all that expensive. Plus most people don't want to be on water slides at 7:30am.

The AP gets early entry as well so you don't have to be onsite plus it is 9000 degrees at 7:30 so some water sounds pretty good in August. Could not imagine being there at 2pm though.Too many bars with AC for me to make that work.

 

[rhino4evr]

The AP gets early entry as well so you don't have to be onsite plus it is 9000 degrees at 7:30 so some water sounds pretty good in August. Could not imagine being there at 2pm though.Too many bars with AC for me to make that work.

Most people don't have AP either.

My point is, express pass isn't THAT expensive for one and done locals or tourists that aren't staying nearby.

 

[Andysol]

Most people don't have AP either.

My point is, express pass isn't THAT expensive for one and done locals or tourists that aren't staying nearby.

I can only speak for me- but express wouldn’t be worth it for me at 2pm. Even if I had it for free.

The crowds are crushing. And your wait is still ~20 mins per slide. Or- you walk right on everything with nothing more than 2 min wait 7:30-9.

 

[Skubersky]

The AP gets early entry as well so you don't have to be onsite plus it is 9000 degrees at 7:30 so some water sounds pretty good in August. Could not imagine being there at 2pm though.Too many bars with AC for me to make that work.

AP only gets EPA at VB during UOAP appreciation days (now thru Sept)

 

[JoeCamel]

AP only gets EPA at VB during UOAP appreciation days (now thru Sept)

Right! Think it will be extended after HHN? I do.

 

[shiekra38]

Hot damn that’s expensive for a water park.

Went yesterday, got every single slide done in the first hour and a half of extra hours. 7:30-9am.
Yes, you’re at a water park at 7:30- but being able to sit on krakatau for 4 rides in a row and not even stand up is worth it.
That said- after 9am hit... best head to the rivers or wave pool because hell’s gate is now open. Be gone by 10am; or 11 if you want lunch.


And after going to Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and Volcano Bay all on this trip- Volcano Bay is still hands down the favorite (sans the unbeatable TL wave pool). Also the most crowded.

I imagine they're trying to price some people out

 

[bob albert]

I hope the park is just dead when I go because express seems like it could crush wait times even on a slower day.

 

[teddy b]

What is the park like September/October time still busy?

 

[Journey_On]

What is the park like September/October time still busy?

Not as busy as June/July/August. Things will slow down quite a bit mid-September.

 

[teddy b]

Do the cabana rental prices fluctuate during quieter times

 

[Alicia]

Do the cabana rental prices fluctuate during quieter times

Yes.

 

[UNIrd]

Saw my friend posed for pics with King Julien from Madagascar at Volcano Bay. How long has he been out there doing meet-and-greets?

 

[Magic-Man]

Saw my friend posed for pics with King Julien from Madagascar at Volcano Bay. How long has he been out there doing meet-and-greets?

He’s been out there for awhile now. I remember him being in a TimTracker video some months back.

 

[UNIrd]

That's a nice touch.

I had "I Like To Move It" stuck in my head for days after riding the Madagascar ride 3x in USS. I'm not sure if I would or wouldn't want something themed to it in VB.

 

[Journey_On]

Saw my friend posed for pics with King Julien from Madagascar at Volcano Bay. How long has he been out there doing meet-and-greets?

At least since July 10th that I know of.

 

[Nick]

King Julien has been there all summer. If I had to bet on it, i'd say he'll go away once Universal considers summer season over, as the cost to have him there likely won't be worth it anymore.