The new Solar Vortex Raft Water Slide at Adventure Island Water Park is America's first dual-tailspin water slides and one of my favorite slides at Adventure Island! The Solar Vortex Water Slide is a high-thrill family friendly raft slide which combines high-banking rotations and rapid descents, sending sliders on a swirling journey through 2 open tailspin features. The swirly "tailspin" is like a broad funnel shooting you out into a tunnel. It's a pretty high drop so it really increases your speed. The high speed generated by the tailspin feature really amps up the ride. Lean back on the circular raft so it picks up more speed on the exit as you switch through the tailspin. My favorite feature of Solar Vortex is the 3 dynamic AquaLucent elements which harness the power of the Florida sun into colorful patterns that shine through the slide. Riders can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour which is pretty fast but not the fastest slide at the park. This slide is not super scary but more trippy and relaxing with a couple drops and twists sprinkled in. Riders must only be at least 42 inches tall, which makes it the first big water slide thrill ride for little kids. Most kids 5 or older are over 42 inches tall. Visitors can ride in the raft in parties of two or four. If you're at Adventure Island or looking for a fun day at the Waterpark, definitely check out the new Solar Vortex Water Slide at Adventure Island! read more