Wet 'n Wild to close its doors permanently Saturday

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Wet 'n Wild water park in Orlando will permanently close its doors on Saturday.

[ The park opened in 1977. ]

Many tourists said they are sad to see it close.

“It’s just sad. I’ve been to a lot of water parks and this is by far the best one I’ve ever been to,” tourist Jake Caldwell said.

Photos: Popular Wet 'n Wild rides

The park is owned by NBCUniversal.

Last year, Universal Orlando announced it would close the water park and make way for a new Volcano Bay Water Park.

Wet 'n Wild employees will be transferred to other jobs within the Universal Orlando Resorts company.

Watch a throwback to Wet n' Wild opening day, circa 1977 below: