As Aquatica Orlando's AquaGlow has returned for its third year, so get ready to light up your summer nights with ALL-NEW experiences, enhanced entertainment, and even more ways to glow during date night!
Aquatica Annual Pass Members can enjoy exclusive savings on AquaGlow tickets and keep the glow going all year long with perks like free parking, complimentary guest tickets, special event access, merchandise discounts and more.
This Year's AquaGlow Details
This limited-capacity, nighttime event transforms the park into a vibrant neon escape where guests can ride, slide and splash under dazzling lights, all while enjoying shorter wait times and complimentary soft drinks throughout the night. This year for the first time guests can dive into the experience starting at 4 p.m., with AquaGlow lighting up the night from 8 to 11 p.m.
- Location: Aquatica Orlando, 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821
- Date: Select nights from May 15 through September 26, 2026
- Cost: Tickets start at $49.99 and are available now
ALL-NEW Electrifying Entertainment at AquaGlow
- Mini Rave Party: This party, whether it be for families or for a fun date night extravaganza features dance experiences with interactive elements throughout the park.
- Electric Tides Laser Show: A reimagined nighttime spectacular featuring NEW music synchronized to an updated, vibrant laser effects.
- Riptide Ravers: Celebrating five years of Riptide Racer with a nighttime revamp with fresh music and lighting overlay.
- Tassie’s Underwater Neon Twist: Now featuring an updated soundtrack for an even more energetic ride experience, while keeping the lava lamp-inspired look guests already love.
Check out our favorite parts about AquaGlow for the BEST way to beat the florida heat this summer.
Food & Beverage Highlights
- Kookaburra Kitchen: Featured location for event-night bites.
- Glow-Exclusive Eats: Miso Bacon Cheeseburger, Mango Habanero BBQ Wings and Fried Mac & Cheese Bites.
- Sweet Treats: AquaGlow cupcakes and a colorful Rainbow Cheesecake Cone.
- Ke’Rave Bar (a glow up of KeRe’s Bar): A transformed glow bar experience with a specialty drink menu.
- Complimentary soft drinks included with every ticket.
Signature Glow Moment
- Epic foam parties.
- High-energy music zones across the park.
- Glow-filled photo opportunities around every corner.
With a vibrant aquatic landscape, splashed with South Seas spirit and dotted with towering, colorful slides, this lush, laid-back playground is perfect for going with the flow.
Whether you're wading into lazy rivers and wave pools without waiting in line or grabbing a cozy lounge chair and sipping on a refreshing cocktail, AquaGlow is sure to be an iconic summer date night!
Ways to Beat the Summer Florida Heat at AquaGlow
Party under the neon stars with a super hyped up evening at AquaGlow. From water slides to lazy rivers, exclusive drinks, epic neon lights, and jammin' music, this is a thrilling summer experience for you and your sweetheart, without the blazing sun!
1. No Sun, No Problem
AquaGlow runs select nights from May 15 to September 26, 2026. As a separate ticketed event, this means you get after-hours access to Aquatica from 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
This means that the blazing sun is down and the neon lights are turned up for your enjoyment!
Pro Tip: If you want to start the fun even earlier, your ticket allows admission beginning at 4 p.m.
2. Warm Waters, Cool Vibes
Even when the sun is down, you may ask yourself, ” Isn't the water cold?!” Not at all! Aquatica keeps its water at 82° all year. It's actually the perfect temperature to experience all the water slides, lazy rivers (Yes, there's two!), wave pool, and more!
Pro Tip: Bring water shoes to walk around the park; the ground and sand can be a bit tough on your feet in some places. Do note that footwear isn't allowed on Riptide Race, Omaka Rocka, Reef Plunge, and Ihu's Breakaway Falls.
3. Short Lines, Low Wait Times!
Arguably, one of the best perks of AquaGlow is the limited capacity, which means shorter lines and lower wait times. No need for waiting under the sun on the water slide stairs while you carry
4. Exclusive Summer Treats!
We tried all the new summer food items this year and can safely say there are some great options. We loved the Mango Habanero BBQ Wings and the absolutely neon-tastic Rainbow Cheesecake Cone.
The BBQ wings were a perfect spicy and sweet snack, and the cheesecake cone was a delightful sweet treat to share between the two of us!
Bonus! Amazing AquaGlow Sunsets
If you take advantage of the early 4 p.m. admission with your ticket, you'll be able to catch the most amazing Florida sunsets from atop the waterslides. The gentle glow of the setting sun made a completely picturesque start to a fun-filled evening!
