Explore the Glow: Get Ready for Aquatica Orlando Illuminate

Aquatica Orlando Illuminate invites guests to enjoy a separately ticketed nighttime festival that transforms Aquatica into a luminous world of wonder.

What is Aquatica Orlando Illuminate?

Experience Aquatica after dark during the debut of Illuminate, a festival that fills the park with glowing lanterns, immersive pathways, and family-friendly fun.

The event is perfect for families with dazzling lights, festive bites, and a night full of memories.

It is very important to note that during Aquatica Orlando Illuminate, the park’s slides, pools, and waterways will not be open.

Tickets for Illuminate at Aquatica Orlando are available now!

Aquatica Orlando Illuminate Realms to Explore

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Legend tells of five animal guardians who first brought light to the waters: Roa the Kiwi, Papa the Spoonbill, Wae Wae the Takahe, Kata the Kookaburra, and Ihu the Gecko. Their glowing footprints, laughter, and starlight guide explorers through arches of shimmer and radiant wildlife that still shine today.

Candy Cascade Falls

Indulge your senses in a candy-colored dreamland where gumdrops sparkle, lollipops tower over 20 feet tall, and the air is sweet with sugary scents. This vibrant wonderland invites families to play, pose, and interact with whimsical glowing treats.

Enchanted Lagoon

Said to be born of a pearl that fell from the moon, this mystical cove is home to a luminous mermaid who keeps watch over the dreams and wishes cast into her waters. Guests may even catch a glimpse of her sea unicorn companion under a crescent moon.

Myst Wood Waters

Explore a rainforest brought to life with light, sound, and scent. Wander beneath cascading raindrop lanterns and towering green-lit trees as the calls of the wild surround you. Along the path, encounter radiant macaws, dragonflies, and lizards, all guiding you toward a glowing archway that welcomes you into nature’s illuminated sanctuary.

Rivers of Discovery

A glowing tribute to the animals that inspire and the parks that protect like SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Discovery Cove, this lantern-lit safari celebrates connection, care, and curiosity. Wander among radiant safari lanterns showcasing majestic animals, or climb aboard a whimsical train ride that winds through shimmering savannah scenes. It’s a journey of wonder and wildlife designed for explorers of every age.

Illuminate Festival Pathway

The heart of Illuminate comes alive along the Festival Pathway. Stroll beneath glowing lights and discover a trail of culinary delights, festive cocktails, and themed bars. Cozy up by a crackling campfire with s’mores, sip seasonal spirits at Christmas and New Year’s themed bars, and capture unforgettable memories at dazzling photo ops including a cheerful meet & greet with a tropical-inspired Santa.

Final thoughts

If you’re looking for a fresh way to experience Orlando’s water-park scene, the Aquatica Orlando Illuminate event is what you should explore this holiday season!

The festive atmosphere will transform familiar areas into something new. Whether you go with friends, kids, or on a date, you’ll leave with glowing memories.

Ready to glow? Grab your tickets early, and SeaWorld Annual Passholders should log into the portal for special discounts.

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