Wet 'n Wild Collection
Scope and Contents
Series I: Alphabetical Files, 1975-2002 contains newspaper articles, brochures, and photographs about Wet 'n Wild from the planning phase through the Orlando park's 25th anniversary in 2002.
Dates
- created: 1975-2002
Conditions Governing Access
The entire collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical or Historical Information
Wet 'n Wild was conceived by SeaWorld founder George Millay and opened in Orlando in 1977. Millay's concept of a park encompassing wave pools, water slides, kiddie pools, and thrill rides revolutionized the industry. Eventually there were ten Wet 'n Wild locations throughout the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and El Salvador. Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas closed in 2004.
The Orlando park was owned by Millay until 1998, when the chain was purchased by Universal Studios Recreation Group. In 1999, Ogden Corporation acquired all intellectual property pertaining to Wet 'n Wild, including trademarks, patents, names, and ride technology. Universal Studios manages the Orlando facility under a special licensing agreement.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box, 1 Flat File)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains materials relevant to the opening of the world's first water park, Wet 'n Wild. There are newspaper articles, advertisements, brochures, photographs, and other materials about Wet 'n Wild from before the park opened through 2002.
Arrangement Note
The collection is arranged in one series by type of document.
Method of Acquisition
Wet 'n Wild donated these materials to the University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives in 2008 (CFM2008_08).
Processing Information
Collection processed by Katie Seeler; finding aid prepared by Katie Seeler. The materials were placed in pH neutral folders and box, the photographs and slides were put in sleeves, paperweight was wrapped, and one photograph removed from frame.
Subject
- Wet 'n Wild, Inc. (Organization)
- Title
- Wet 'n Wild Collection
- Author
- Katie Seeler
- Date
- 00/00/2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the UCF Special Collections Repository
Special Collections & University Archives
University of Central Florida Libraries
P.O. Box 162666
Orlando Florida 32816-2666 US
(407) 823-2576
speccoll@ucf.edu