Upcoming editions of Volcano Bay Nights at Universal Orlando Water Park include Scooby Gang.
Evening events will be held on Friday evenings from September 5th to October 31st. Entertainment options include a DJ-led beach bash on attraction Waturi Beach. There, Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Verma appear along with the Mystery Machine Van. Visitors can also expect to see the villains from the realm of animation, including ghost clowns, Universal says.
Admission includes access (and a short wait) to the Volcano Bay slides, body plunge, lazy river and the Krakatau aqua coaster that passes through the park and its central volcanic structure. Tickets also include complimentary snacks and Coca-Cola freestyle souvenir cups. Other specialty foods are available for purchase. Dancing Dragons Boat Bar, Wakhai Wai Eat, Knuku Boat and feast frogs are also controlled.
Limited capacity events are held every night from 7pm to 11pm, but tickets can enter the water park at 4pm
Tickets are $99. Universal Garage parking is included. Private cabanas booked at the Concierge Hat on the day of the event are available starting at $279.99. For tickets or more information, please visit universalorlando.com.
Summer 2025 is down and choose to offer other Orlando area after dark water parks.
•The remaining sessions for Typhoon Lagoon’s Disney H2O Glow will be on August 25th, August 31st, September 6th and September 13th. It includes rides, snacks, dance parties and appearances by “Toy Story” characters. Tickets cost $85 ($42.50 for ages 3-9). For more information and tickets, visit disneyworld.com.
• Aquatica Orlando’s Aquaglow After Hours has sessions on four Saturdays: August 22-23, August 29-30, and September. Activities include sparkling enhancements to the attraction, such as neon versions of the Tasy twist, as well as laser shows over the wave pool. Tickets also include foam parties, dance parties and free soft drinks. Tickets range from $49.99 to $54.99 depending on the date. For more information and tickets, please visit aquatica.com.
• Island Nights, an age-old and older event at Kissimmee Island H2O Water Park, is set for Saturdays from September 27th to September 27th. “Electrical Striking Form Party”, includes access to all standard areas (except the KID zone) and DJ parties. The attraction will add live performances with Quavo and Offset on September 27th and October 11th respectively. The park is promoting it as “Florida’s first wave pool concert stage.” Ticket prices range from $35 to $46 depending on the date, but early bird pricing for concert nights is currently on sale for $59.99. For tickets and more information, please visit IslandH2owaterpark.com.
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Original issue: August 21, 2025 7:07am EDT
