The Interpreter Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/ap_newfu...ry.asp?ID=98106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 While sale isn't final yet, I've also heard from a friend on the inside that Herschend has reached an agreement to buy the Newport Aquarium from Steiner Entertainment. Steiner has also sold (or is selling) their aquarium in Philidelphia, but I forgot to ask if Herschend was the buyer there too... It sounds like Herschend is expanding their footprint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Herschend is currently one of the class acts in the industry. They run excellent parks. And Jane Cooper, former CEO of Paramount Parks, for whom Fort Cooper WAS named, is a high uppity-up there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 So, I wonder what will happen to Cypress Gardens? It would be a shame to see another historic park disappear... (Although, I have to be honest and say that when I visited Cypress Gardens as a kid I thought it was the most boring place I had ever been. Gardens, waterskiing, and women in big hoop skirts can only hold a kid's attention for so long I guess ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2007/9/25/290364.html Only one bid was placed for Cypress Gardens but before the auction they said that they would keep the park "a locally owned and operated tourism destination". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragerunner Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Wild Adventure fans are really luck getting Herschend as a new owner. They really run a great park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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