Visiting Aqua Mundo in Morton
The Aqua Mundo at Center Parc Le Bois aux Daims, located in the Vienne region of France, stands out from its usual cousins in several ways.
A massive facility
It starts with the sheer scale. The 6,000 square meter space houses 1 outdoor pool, 4 indoor pools, and 8 slides, including 3 within the double Water Tree structure. With this kind of infrastructure, the Aqua Mundo at Morton is built for a full day of swimming and family activities.
Unique features
You can create some of your best memories at the Wild River, where you head down a fast-moving water course that leads outside after winding through a tropical setting filled with palm trees and various exotic plants.
The double Water Tree mentioned earlier brings its own share of surprises and laughs with slides, water pistols, and jets, but most notably with a giant bucket that dumps 900 liters (about 238 gallons) of water on swimmers below.
Expect a rush of adrenaline on the Turbo speed or Disco Slide, two of the park's signature attractions. The first is a steep, pitch-black drop, while the second features a descent set to music on a single or double inner tube. Note that the Disco Slide is exclusive to the Aqua Mundo in Morton.
This location also claims to be the only one in France with a Cenote Pool, a 50 cubic meter basin lined by a massive aquarium filled with exotic fish. With a mask and snorkel, you get the sensation of swimming right alongside them as if you were in the deep sea. It is a great spot for snorkelers.
If you prefer a party atmosphere, check out the latest addition, the Pool Party. You can essentially privatize the Aqua Mundo for an evening to transform the wave pool into a dance floor complete with music, games, lighting, and special effects.
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I was hoping to swim right alongside the fish like in the open ocean, but that is not quite how it is. The fish are in aquariums viewable behind glass. A little disappointing, but it is still nice. Otherwise, the slides, wild river, and pools are top notch!