The Waterboy was mostly filmed in the Central Florida and Orlando area as well as around Daytona Beach, DeLand, Florida, Lakeland, Florida, and surrounding areas.The Mud Dogs home games were filmed at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand, Florida, home of the local high school team (the DHS Bulldogs).he film grossed $185,991,646 worldwide from a $20 million budget. Regardless, the film has garnered a large cult following since its release, and is often regarded by its fans as the most quotable of Sandler's movies.