Things are about to get even wilder at Wet ‘n Wild when the new 6-story racing slide, Aqua Drag Racer speeds its way into the water park this summer. The Aqua Drag Racer will replace the Bubba Tub, a family tube ride adjacent to the park’s Surf Lagoon.

Wet ‘n Wild is known for its splashy thrill rides. From the Der Stuka to the Bombay there are plenty of choices for dare devils to engage in some thrilling water slide fun. But this summer things will definitely get wilder and wetter when Wet ‘n Wild welcomes a new water slide that not only drops guests six stories down but speeds them through tunnels, while they race against each other in the thrill ride Aqua Drag Racer.

“The new Aqua Drag Racer will pull guests into a high-speed thrill ride unlike any other around,” said Michael Black, Sr. Vice President & GM of Wet ‘n Wild. “This ride combines friendly competition along with the excitement of sharing the rush with family and friends.”

So how will it work? Besides racing down six stories, the Aqua Drag Racer, which will be Florida’s tallest and fastest water-based racing attraction of its kind will take riders down an adrenaline pumping slide through enclosed braided twisting tunnels as they speed into for parallel racing lanes. Unlike the Der Stuka or Bombay, Aqua Drag Racer is a mat ride so guests will be diving head first into the daring speedy fun as they race three other riders to the end. Aqua Drag Racer will speed guests at an astonishing fifteen feet per-second before splashing to the finish line at the bottom of the six stories. There is nothing this ride won’t do and it promises to satisfy any dare devils thrill needs!

To really get guests in to the slide’s racing theme, the finale of the ride will be painted with the black-and-white checkered flag motif just like what is used in a NASCAR race. There will also be a time clock to enhance the racing theme. Each tunnel will also be painted a different color so spectators can easily keep track of their loved ones as they race to the end.

Stay tuned for more details on Aqua Drag Racer and when it is expected to be open for sliding. In the meantime you can check out its progress and the rest of Wet ‘n Wild’s thrill rides with discounted tickets right here on Best of Orlando.

Orlando, FL - 02/20/14