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5 Resorts to Visit for National Waterpark Day

by Katie Skrzek

Jul 15, 2024

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Celebrate National Waterpark Day July 28 with a family trip to these five resorts with exciting water amenities.

 

Aurora

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Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club

A first of its kind in the eastern Caribbean, Aurora Entertainment Park is a 6.8-acre outdoor entertainment experience including a lagoon-style pool, multiple waterslides, a 1,400-foot lazy river and splash pad.

 

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Vidanta Riviera Maya

Jungala Aqua Experience is set to reopen Aug. 15, debuting two new waterslides. The park also features the longest lazy river in Latin America and a wave pool boasting waves nearly 5 feet high.

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Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort

This property near Cape Canaveral, Florida, features a beachfront water park, Wakulla Water Play Experience. The park boasts one of the largest lazy rivers in Florida, a children’s splash pad, waterslide, large pool and Makua Lanai Adult Relaxation Zone.

 

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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

Located just outside of Walt Disney World, this property recently debuted Treasure Cove Water Park. The pirate-themed waterpark features dual waterslides, a lazy river, wave pool, splash pad, aquatic jungle gym and Rikki Tiki Tavern tiki bar. In addition to the waterpark, the resort is home to seven heated outdoor pools and spa tubs.

 

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Westgate Town Center Resort and Westgate Vacation Villas Resort

Shipwreck Island Water Park is available to guests of the resorts. Experience aquatic adventures including a lazy river, dual plunging water slides and a playground.

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