Weeki Wachee Springs

A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, river boat rides, kayak and paddleboard rental are some of the other activities offered at Weeki Wachee Springs.

The Incredible Mr. Limpet, an American live-action/animated comedy film produced by Warner Bros. had its premiere on January 20, 1964, at the Weeki Wachee Springs Underwater Theater.

In 1982, Buccaneer Bay was opened with water slides, a lazy river, and a white sand beach for visitors to enjoy alongside the theater with the mermaid shows.

[3] Guests to the park have included Elvis Presley, Don Knotts, Esther Williams, Arthur Godfrey, Kevin Smith, and Larry the Cable Guy.

[8] Key scenes from Amy Seimetz's directorial debut Sun Don't Shine take place at the Springs and include the mermaids.

Mermaid statue at Weeki Wachee Springs, Florida
A fashion photograph taken at Weeki Wachee Springs by Toni Frissell , first published in Harper's Bazaar , December 1947. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]
Slide photo of Weeki Wachee Springs sometime in the 1950s