Wet 'n Wild (brand) explained

Wet 'n Wild
Type:Private
Foundation:
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Location:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Industry:Amusement park operator
Founder:George Millay
Owner:Palace Entertainment

Wet ‘n Wild is a name used by various water parks across the United States, Brazil and Mexico, originally owned by SeaWorld creator George Millay. It is not to be confused with the Wet'n'Wild brand owned by Village Roadshow Theme Parks and CNL Lifestyle Properties or the stand-alone waterpark Wet N' Wild Waterworld in Anthony, Texas.

History

The name was first used for a water park when SeaWorld founder George Millay opened his first water park Wet 'n Wild Orlando in Orlando, Florida in 1977. Wet 'n Wild in Orlando, however, closed permanently on December 31, 2016, and was replaced by Volcano Bay.[1] Millay went on to open six more water parks under the same name in the United States, Brazil and Mexico.[2] In 1997 and 1998, Millay sold the water parks to various owners including Universal Destinations & Experiences, Palace Entertainment and private companies for a total of $77 million.[3]

Locations

Previous locations

Cancelled locations

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Wet 'n Wild, SeaWorld founder dies. 28 September 2012. Orlando Business Journal. 7 February 2006.
  2. News: Williams. Jack. OBITUARY George Millay, 76; creative force behind SeaWorld, Wet 'n Wild. 28 September 2012. San Diego Union Tribune. 7 February 2006.
  3. News: Powers. Scott. Theme-park pioneer started SeaWorld and Wet 'n Wild. 28 September 2012. Orlando Sentinel. 8 February 2006.
  4. Web site: Palace Entertainment. Palace Entertainment. 12 September 2010.
  5. Web site: Wet'n Wild. Wet 'n Wild Cancun. 28 September 2012.
  6. Web site: Wet 'N Wild. Wet 'N Wild São Paulo. 28 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Wet N Wild at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando Resort. 12 September 2010.
  8. Web site: Wet 'n Wild's Strip ride coming to an end. Review Journal. 12 September 2010. 12 August 2004.
  9. Guier. Cindy Stooksbury. Wet'n Wild. Amusement Business. November 16, 1998. 110. 46. 23.