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Slide, Splash, and Soar on Ray Rush at Aquatica Orlando

Since its 2018 debut, Ray Rush has become one of Aquatica® Orlando’s most exhilarating attractions.

With three distinct slide elements, Ray Rush delivers a high‑altitude adventure that’s safe, family‑friendly, and uniquely thrilling. SeaWorld Orlando’s enhanced health and sanitization protocols mean you can enjoy the ride with confidence.

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Please note: Depending on the timing of your visit, some experiences may be temporarily modified or closed. Learn more about healthy travel and what’s open in Orlando, and check with your favorite attractions for their current status.

Slide, Splash and Soar at Aquatica Orlando

Slide, Splash, and Soar on Ray Rush at Aquatica Orlando

Standing nearly 60 feet tall, Ray Rush invites guests to board a four‑person raft for a wild journey featuring three signature slide elements. First, powerful water jets catapult you into a series of enclosed tubes. Next, you enter a translucent sphere that rocks you back and forth as water swirls around you. Finally, you land in the ride’s signature open‑air half‑pipe, shaped like a manta ray’s wings.

Located next to Walkabout Waters on Aquatica’s north side, Ray Rush requires a rider height of 42 inches.

More Can't-Miss Experiences at SeaWorld Orlando

Ray Rush is just the beginning. Aquatica offers 42 slides, rivers, lagoons, and 84,000 square feet of sandy beaches. Highlights include Ihu’s Breakaway Falls—the tallest, steepest multi‑drop ride in Orlando—and Dolphin Plunge, where enclosed tubes launch you past playful dolphins.

Across the street, SeaWorld Orlando’s theme park delivers pulse‑pounding thrills with the Manta, Kraken Unleashed, Mako, and the brand‑new Infinity Falls. Guests can also meet dolphins, manatees, and stingrays at the Dolphin Nursery, Manatee Rehabilitation Area, and Stingray Lagoon. Since 2019, Sesame Street has been a family favorite, featuring themed rides and character encounters.

Don’t miss Discovery Cove®—a unique day resort where you snorkel with tropical fish and rays, hand‑feed exotic birds, and swim with dolphins.

SeaWorld also operates Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island water park on Florida’s west coast, ensuring endless adventures when you visit Orlando!

All images © SeaWorld Orlando.


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