Lunch & Learn: A Deep Dive into Defunct Water Parks

Image of a boy, boogie-boarding at the Water Mania water park. He wears a red tank top with black swimtrunks, and lies on his stomach, intently surfing the choppy water.

Friday, September 4, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.

Central Florida is world renowned for its theme parks, but not all of them can survive the competition. This month, take a deep dive into defunct local water parks, from Disney’s River Country to Water Mania. We’ll rediscover the state-of-the-art slides, giant wave pools, and other fun-filled attractions while also discussing why these parks just couldn’t make a splash!

About the Speaker

Headshot image of Kallie Turner. She is wearing a white and black blazer with a black shirt and silver tiered necklace. The background is a black and white abstract pattern

Kallie Turner is the curator of education at the Orange County Regional History Center. She received a bachelor’s in Art History from Columbus State University in Georgia and a master’s in Museum Education from Florida State University in Tallahassee. Her career includes experience in art, history, and even circus museums. Through her work, she aims to curate programs that are accessible, entertaining, and educational.

Participate online or in person. Closed captioning is available online.

History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17

Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 3.

Please call 407-836-8580 with questions.