River Country Gallery

A swimmer enjoys a refreshing experience on the Boom Swing

A swimmer enjoys a refreshing experience on March 8, 1979.

Mouseketeers Lisa Welchel and Allison Fonte Oct 1977

(c) Orlando Sentinel

Mouseketeers Lisa Welchel and Allison Fonte Oct 1977

(c) Orlando Sentinel

People of all ages enjoy the White Water Rapids ride on July 15, 1979

(c) Orlando Sentinel

Pluto enjoys the White Water Rapids at River Country

(c) Orlando Sentinel

River Country

Circa 1970s-Early 80s

River Country - All 3 "Swimmin' Holes"

The "Upstream Plunge" (Chlorinated) pool is on the left. Upper left is the "Kiddie Cove" and on the right is the main pool.

River Country - Kiddie Cove

Note the "natural" color of the water...

River Country - Main pool

Note the kid on the "Rope Climb" in the background

River Country - Sept. 14, 1976

River Country offers guest a wide assortment of thrilling water experiences on Sept. 14, 1976. Disney's River Country opened in June 1976 and was Disney World's first water park. It closed on Nov. 2, 2001 and has never reopened. Shown are Whoop-'N-Holler Hollow and the end of the White Water Rapids. (c) Orlando Sentinel

River Country - Upstream Plunge

This was the only chlorinated pool at River Country.

River Country White Water Rapids

Aerial photo of White Water Rapids at River Country