What’s New in Theme Parks: New Waterpark, Rides and Shows

If your family is visiting Orlando, you’ll have plenty of thrills to enjoy. The destination is loading up on the new theme-park action; with rides, shows and parades that are only available here.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Now open at Aquatica™ – SeaWorld's Waterpark, experience Omaka Rocka, an all-new water thrill ride featuring high-speed tubes and half-pipe funnels that’ll have you splashing and sliding frontward and backward, and climbing the walls.

SeaWorld^® Orlando introduced Manta — a new manta-inspired flying coaster. Swooping over sea and sky, Manta inspires with underwater animal habitats, then thrills with a face-down, one-of-a-kind roller coaster experience.

Universal Orlando Resort

Now open, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter^™ at Universal's Islands of Adventure^® provides you with a one-of-a-kind experience complete with multiple attractions, shops and a signature eating establishment.

Universal Studios Florida^® unveiled Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit^SM, a new high-tech, multi-sensory roller coaster. On this adrenaline-filled thrill ride, you can create your own unique roller coaster with soundtrack, lighting and special effects.

Walt Disney World Resort

Just in time for fall, the fan-favorite Main Street Electrical Parade is making a limited return visit to the Magic Kingdom^® Park. The enhanced parade features new LED and audio technology to the delight of young and old guests alike.

In Epcot^®’s new attraction, The Sum of All Thrills^™, test your imagination by designing a ride using an interactive touch screen that lets you determine height, speed, dips and turns. Then climb aboard in a 4-D robotic simulator that uses sight, sound and movement.