Aloha to Summer special event at Aquatica water park in Orlando, Florida

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Are you ready for summer? Now that the weather is getting (even) hotter, it’s time to get excited for the summer season. And Aquatica water park in Orlando, Florida is celebrating with a special event, Aloha to Summer! It’s a great way to say hello to summer with specialty drinks, food, and fun entertainment.

Aloha to Summer takes place at Aquatica on the following dates:

  • Saturday, May 6, 2023
  • Sunday, May 7, 2023
  • Saturday, May 13, 2023
  • Sunday, May 14, 2023
  • Saturday, May 20, 2023
  • Sunday, May 21, 2023

In this guide, we’ll go over the fun things to do at Aloha to Summer, as well as the special summer-themed food and beverage options. And we’ll also share how to save money on your Aquatica tickets!

Special Activities

Dance Party at Aquatica Water Park Aloha to Summer Event in Orlando
A dancer performing at the Summer Splash Dance Party

Throughout the day, there are special activities to look forward to!

  • At Park Opening – Welcome celebration
  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Summer Splash Dance Party (located throughout the park)
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Contests for children (located on the wave pool beach)

Summer Drinks & Treats

Aloha to Summer Aquatica Orlando event menu items: Frozen Jalapeño Mango Margarita, Island Pita Wrap, and Coconut Pineapple Cupcake

Welcome in the new season with some summery eats and drinks, only available at Aloha to Summer! Check out the event exclusive food and drink items, as well as where in Aquatica you can find them.

  • Coconut Pineapple Cupcake
    • Banana Beach Cookout
    • Waterstone Grill
  • Frozen Jalapeño Mango Margarita
    • Motu’s Bar
    • Trader Turi’s Tiki Bar
  • Island Pita Wrap
    • Banana Beach Cookout
  • Pineapple BBQ Pork
    • Mango Market
  • Tropical Fish Sandwich
    • Waterstone Grill

Aloha to Summer Playlist

Listen out for the songs being played during the Aloha to Summer event. It’s a new playlist with some fun island inspired songs. It even includes original music off the soundtrack from Aquatica’s opening year! Which is neat, since this year marks the 15th anniversary of Aquatica.

Aquatica Special Event Tickets

Surfboards with a sign for Aloha to Summer event at Aquatica water park in Orlando FloridaOne of the best things about the Aloha to Summer Event at Aquatica is that it’s included with your water park admission! You don’t have to pay anything extra to enjoy the festivities.

And luckily, right now you can save up to $60 on Aquatica tickets! This includes both single day tickets to Aquatica as well as two park tickets to Aquatica and SeaWorld Orlando.

Another great option is getting a SeaWorld annual pass that includes both SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica. Our family has annual passes and we love it. And in May this year, annual passholders get early entry – they can enter the water park 30 minutes before the regular opening time! Find out more about whether or not a SeaWorld annual pass is worth it here.