Aquatica Orlando · Operating · 2008
Reef Plunge
Body waterslide through habitat · Aquatica Orlando · WhiteWater West
Photo: Aquatica Orlando · Official park / manufacturer media
Twin translucent body slides that race past a cold-water habitat of Commerson’s dolphins, leopard sharks, and reef fish — Aquatica’s signature animal-adjacent thrill.
At a glance
Key facts for Reef Plunge.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Body waterslide through habitat
Opened
2008
Manufacturer
WhiteWater West
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Reef Plunge.
Ride profile
Water ride · Body waterslide through habitat
- body-slide
- thrill
- water
Experience
Body waterslide through habitat
Built by WhiteWater West
Spec sheet
Min height
3'6"
1 more stat with Coaster Pro.
Specs source: aquatica.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Reef Plunge.
Timeline
2008
Opens as Dolphin Plunge
Twin enclosed body slides open with Aquatica Orlando, routing riders through a Commerson’s dolphin habitat.
2022
Refurbished as Reef Plunge
Translucent cutouts, refreshed runouts, and an expanded marine mix rebrand the slide as Reef Plunge.
Background
Reef Plunge opened with Aquatica in 2008 as Dolphin Plunge — WhiteWater West body slides whose clear tubes still define the park’s animal-and-water identity.
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Sources & official links
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- Reef Plunge — official ride pageaquatica.com(opens in a new tab)
- Aquatica Orlando — official siteaquatica.com(opens in a new tab)
- Aquatica Orlando on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Aquatica Orlando rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Aquatica Orlando · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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