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Located on the US-192 in Kissimmee, Water Mania is a
36 acre alcohol free water park with 3 acres set aside
as a picnic area. Seasonal opening (summer months only).
Lifeguards in attendance, tube and locker rentals available.
Generally open from around 10:00 AM until dusk with seasonal
variations. Admission is charged. Time required - half
to 1 Day |
Water Mania is an open-air water park, which is open during
the summer months, and features various pools and slides,
and even an 18-hole miniature golf course. (The Big Chipper).
It is located slightly away from WDW, on the main drag through
Kissimmee at 6073 West Irlo Bronson Highway (US 192), and
is a 36 acre water park, with 3 acres set aside as a shaded
(wooded) picnic area. Food is available within the park, chicken
sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza as well as snacks are the fare.
The park features all of the usual style of water attractions,
with slides, tube rides, and attractions for the kids.
The Anaconda is a 400 foot winding 4-passenger raft ride,
while The Abyss is a 300 foot enclosed twisting water ride
in total darkness. WipeOut is a body-surfing ride, while Cruisin'
Creek is a slow winding and relaxing inner-tube ride which
meanders slowly around the park. The Screamer is a 7-story
free fall water slide, whilst the Double Berzerker is a 66
foot high twin triple-drop water slide.
The Rain Forest area is designed specifically for kids, with
fountains, mini water slides, water guns, and all centered
around a mock pirate ship. The Rain Train is a life sized
locomotive that sprays water out of its wheels and stack.
The Rain Train is surrounded by slides, bubblers and sprinklers
for the enjoyment of little tykes.
The park is staffed with certified life-guards and slide
attendants. Tube and locker rentals are always available,
and picnic lunches are welcomed, although glass containers
are strictly barred from the park, so all drinks must be in
plastic containers. No alcoholic beverages are permitted within
Water Mania.
A sanded "beach" area has areas set aside for sunbathing,
along with volleyball and other beach sports activities.
Directions To Water Mania
Water Mania is located at 6073 West Irlo Bronson Highway
(US 192), Kissimmee, Florida 34747. It is approximately half
a mile east of the main I-4 and is best approached from the
I-4 by taking exit 64A and heading towards Kissimmee / St
Cloud.
Tel: (407) 396-2626. U.S. Toll-Free (800) 527-3092.
Water Mania is open March through October.
March - Sept. 30th Open Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
October - Open Thursday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closes
for the Season
October 26, 2003 Call for March 2004 re-opening. (407) 396-2626.
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