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8 Best Thrilling Waterparks from Around the World

November 21, 2022 by Karyn Locke

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Visiting a waterpark can be the highlight of a winter sun break, and now thrill seekers are traveling to check out the best thrilling waterparks in the world during the off season. Exploring a waterpark when jetting away for some winter sun can be one of the most exciting parts of the trip, to be honest. To be honest, many travelers are searching for exciting parks suitable for the whole group to enjoy, so from the scariest rides to get an adrenaline rush to the relaxing, chilled areas filled with sun beds and cocktails, here are the 8 most thrilling waterparks.

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  • Best Thrilling Waterparks from Around the World
  • Blizzard Beach, Florida
  • Siam Park, Tenerife
  • Aqualava Waterpark, Lanzarote
  • Chimelong Waterpark, China
  • Typhoon Lagoon, Florida
  • Slide and Splash – Water Slide Park, Portugal
  • WaterWorld Ayia Napa, Cyprus
  • Aquatica Water Park, Florida

Best Thrilling Waterparks from Around the World


The holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have researched impressive splash parks filled with action-packed rides and fascinating lazy rivers to visit with the whole family. – here are the 8 best thrilling waterparks in the world!

A spokesperson said: “Visiting a waterpark can be one of the most memorable highlights of a getaway filled with laughter and joy. There are a great number of thrilling locations dotted across the globe filled with slides reaching record-breaking heights and dramatic drops. Florida is the home to some of the most extraordinary waterparks from around the world with Orlando being world renowned for its variety of water themed attractions.”

Here are the highly recommended waterparks found around the world:

Blizzard Beach, Florida

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Calm waters (for the moment) at Meltaway Bay in Blizzard Beach!

Located in the heart of Orlando, Blizzard Beach features a range of winter themed water attractions from raft rides to its terrifying 120ft water slide – ‘Summit Plummet’. There’s even a chair lift which takes you right to the summit, with the view overlooking numerous theme parks across Orlando.

Siam Park, Tenerife

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Siam Waterpark

With the Canary Islands being a popular destination for travelers later in the year, one of the most popular waterparks in located in Tenerife. Thrill-seekers can enjoy the standout Tower of Power ride to experience a terrifying drop.

Aqualava Waterpark, Lanzarote

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Photo Credit: Aqualava Water park

Another Canary Islands hotspot is in the south of Lanzarote. More suited for families to visit, the park is equally entertaining all year round with the ‘Timan Fire’ which is viewed as more exciting for the little ones.

Chimelong Waterpark, China

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Photo Credit: Chimelong Whitewater waterpark

Crowned as the largest waterpark in the world, travelers can expect a variety of giant slides and long lazy rivers. With the world’s first slide wheel waterslide which rotates as you slide down, it’s an impressive way to splash and experience a thrill.

Typhoon Lagoon, Florida

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Opening Year
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park during its opening year in 1989 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)

Another prime Orlando location that’s popular among travelers wanting to visit Walt Disney World is the tropical themed Typhoon Lagoon, and it’s opposite to the winter wonderland style of Blizzard Beach. While it doesn’t have as many tall waterslides, it has an exhilarating wave pool for everyone to enjoy.

Slide and Splash – Water Slide Park, Portugal

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Photo Credit: Slide & Splash

If the excitement of visiting the water park can’t wait from the moment you step off the plane, fly into Faro to quickly make your way over to the park and get started on competing against each other on the racer slides.

WaterWorld Ayia Napa, Cyprus

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Photo Credit: Waterworld Cyprus

Located only 30 minutes away from Larnaca airport, the waterpark is filled with fast slides and big drops, with the ‘Drop to Atlantis’ having a drop which has the sensation of you flying in the air.

Aquatica Water Park, Florida

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Photo Credit: Aquatica Orlando

One of the most highly rated water parks across Orlando is known for its big drops and fascinating surroundings. The park has rides where the floor drops on a countdown after entering a tube, as well as a recently opened slide which goes through an aquarium filled with exotic fish and leopard sharks.

Thanks to the folks at Stress Free Car Rental for the fun tips!

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