Volcano Bay worth it if you have passes to Aquatica?

[erinch]

We are heading down on Sept 16. We’ll be 3 nights at HRH, and then 2 weeks at Vistana.
My DH and i, amd 25 yo daughter with her fiancé. He’s never been to Universal or WDW. For a college graduation present I got them a day at Discovery Cove, with the Aquatica, Sea World add-on.
Shes sad Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are closed.
we’ve never been to VB or Aquatica. Is the Volcano Bay experience compelling enough To pay for and lose park/pool time at HRH (major priority for them ) with Aquatica later in the trip?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Not in my opinion. I actually liked Aquatica better. They're both fun, well done water parks with fun rides. The aquacoaster at VB is a blast, and the theming is fun, and the slides are fun. But not necessarily enough different from Aquatica which is already effectively free and has fewer time constraints for you.

 

[erinch]

Thank you!

 

[Bethany10]

yeah, I love VB, but would agree it's going to be easier and cheaper/effectively free to go to Aquatica.

 

[bobbie68]

Hi due to the time restraints and a first timer to Universal I would say no! However, I have been to both Aquatica and Volcano Bay and think they are both good in their own ways. They have a different feel from each other. Volcano Bay is much more themed and relaxing. I would recommend another time visiting Volcano Bay it is my family's favorite water park.

 

[greg9x]

We enjoyed VB much more than Aquatica (also add on from Discovery Cove)...but we went to Aquatica on a very crowded weekend day which contributed a lot to our dislike. If going off season and weekday, you may have a much better experience.