[1] It is considered to be the successor to both Disneyland's Motor Boat Cruise and the Autopia, from which Aquatopia received its name as homage.

[1] The ride consists of around three dozen vehicles designed to look like personal hovercraft which move independently from each other at quick speeds through a large water lagoon.

The water is kept moving to create the illusion of depth, and occasional funnel drains give the appearance of foreboding whirlpools.

Due to the ride technology, there are no visible tracks, giving the sensation of spontaneity and surprise to the attraction.

The "wet course" adds the possibility of getting soaked by hidden water jets along the ride while the "dry course" is jet-free.