XGatorHead 8904 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07345/840790-100.stm I don't know about you, but I hate seeing individually owned parks bought up by corporations. The ones I can think of have ruined those parks IMO. I'm sure the families have good reasons, though. Now, I admitedly know nothing about Parques Reunidos, but hopefully they do keep the individual feel of parks like they say they will. Stand strong, Holiday World! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragerunner Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 With the free falling dollar it's becoming cheaper and cheaper for over seas companies to buy up US assets. I would not be shocked to see other park(s) bought if the dollar keeps falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 ergh, ya I just heard that news myself. Nah I don't know anything about that firm but it is indeed sad. I'm really suprised that it went to a spanish firm when it seems like there's plenty of one's here that would of loved it. I actually think had Herschend had not bought so much already this year I think Kennywood would of fit right in with their plans. I know that Kennywood was much more to their standards than say Wild Adventures (though I think WA will become much better under their realm.) Think about it then Herschend would of had both a Kenny and a Dolly Wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Regardless of the value of the dollar, it is a sad day when a park that has been family owned for the last one hundred and one years is bought out by a corporation. Hopefully, as that article mentions, the transition to the new owners will be seamless to park visitors. We all know that not all new ownership changes go un-noticed by park guests. We had first hand experience as Cedar Fair integrated some of their new policies at Kings Island when they took over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sheww.... I feel a little better now after checking out their website. They are behind Bobbejaanland which from what I've heard is a GREAT park. Check out their website they don't seem like bad guys or nothing. http://www.parquesreunidos.com/parques-de-atracciones.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest faceoff Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I was reading comment's on the local television website about the kennywood sale. The general opinion is the new owner's will take away the hometown feel and possible ruin the kennywood atmosphere. I know with all new owner's there are changes. I certainly hope they do not remove any classic rides or any rides at all. I always would love to see a B&M at kennywood or intamin. I also would love to see a season pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I hope the classic rides remains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I don't think that you all have anything to worry about. Parques Reunidos has had quite a bit of experience running their own parks with over 61 amusement and entertainment locales under their belt. Also they have something like 570 Million dollars in Revenue, so they will be able to keep cash flowing in and out of Kennywood. Also keep in mind that they are keeping the management team, which most of us have not seen in a takeover. I personally havent seen an aquisition where management or at least quite a bit of management didnt change, but maybe I havent been looking hard enough. I think Kennywood will be just fine, possibly better! For easy navigating to those who havent seen it yet here is the press release: http://www.kennywood.com/docs/12.11.07KECN...pterRelease.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguy92 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Okay......at what point do we stop letting everyone but Americans purchase all of our businesses????? I mean really.......I'm not against us having a "free"country but lets get real!!! When is the last time You went into a Sunoco or "slurpee-mart"and found someone that worked there that didn't speak broken english? Not very often I'd bet my last dime and as for this sale of Kennywood.........Goodbye family tradition and not only that, goodbye Kennywood (as Pittsburgh knows it)!!! If You people, especially Nik from Wexford, think that its not all about the all mighty dollar then You are all insane!!! Where do You think this country is going to be if we keep allowing these international company's and different "non" citizen, "non" tax paying a$$holes to buy up everything in the next 10 years........How about the next 5 years!??! Lets get back to the basics people......stop letting these forgein people take over our country!!!!! It's getting old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I'm guessing you have no idea how much American stuff is in foreign countries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex030786 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Okay......at what point do we stop letting everyone but Americans purchase all of our businesses????? I mean really.......I'm not against us having a "free"country but lets get real!!! When is the last time You went into a Sunoco or "slurpee-mart"and found someone that worked there that didn't speak broken english? Not very often I'd bet my last dime and as for this sale of Kennywood.........Goodbye family tradition and not only that, goodbye Kennywood (as Pittsburgh knows it)!!! If You people, especially Nik from Wexford, think that its not all about the all mighty dollar then You are all insane!!! Where do You think this country is going to be if we keep allowing these international company's and different "non" citizen, "non" tax paying a$$holes to buy up everything in the next 10 years........How about the next 5 years!??! Lets get back to the basics people......stop letting these forgein people take over our country!!!!! It's getting old!!! Minus the not-so-nice tone of your post, what you say makese sense, but there is really no reason to be this worked up about it. This isn't comparable to the plant relocation efforts that are going on now in the labor market. They aren't moving Kennywood to Spain. It is staying right where it is to offer employment to the people of Pittsburgh, sponsor events in the community, and provide entertainment to the american people. If this company can invest money to make Kennywood bigger and better, why not let them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Okay......at what point do we stop letting everyone but Americans purchase all of our businesses????? I mean really.......I'm not against us having a "free"country but lets get real!!! When is the last time You went into a Sunoco or "slurpee-mart"and found someone that worked there that didn't speak broken english? Not very often I'd bet my last dime and as for this sale of Kennywood.........Goodbye family tradition and not only that, goodbye Kennywood (as Pittsburgh knows it)!!! If You people, especially Nik from Wexford, think that its not all about the all mighty dollar then You are all insane!!! Where do You think this country is going to be if we keep allowing these international company's and different "non" citizen, "non" tax paying a$$holes to buy up everything in the next 10 years........How about the next 5 years!??! Lets get back to the basics people......stop letting these forgein people take over our country!!!!! It's getting old!!! Minus the not-so-nice tone of your post, what you say makese sense, but there is really no reason to be this worked up about it. This isn't comparable to the plant relocation efforts that are going on now in the labor market. They aren't moving Kennywood to Spain. It is staying right where it is to offer employment to the people of Pittsburgh, sponsor events in the community, and provide entertainment to the american people. If this company can invest money to make Kennywood bigger and better, why not let them. I disagree: where you say he "makes sense", because he doesn't I agree: With everything else that you said! I've personally always thought that having a wonderful global economy would help us both foreign and domestically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Okay......at what point do we stop letting everyone but Americans purchase all of our businesses????? I mean really.......I'm not against us having a "free"country but lets get real!!! When is the last time You went into a Sunoco or "slurpee-mart"and found someone that worked there that didn't speak broken english? Not very often I'd bet my last dime and as for this sale of Kennywood.........Goodbye family tradition and not only that, goodbye Kennywood (as Pittsburgh knows it)!!! If You people, especially Nik from Wexford, think that its not all about the all mighty dollar then You are all insane!!! Where do You think this country is going to be if we keep allowing these international company's and different "non" citizen, "non" tax paying a$$holes to buy up everything in the next 10 years........How about the next 5 years!??! Lets get back to the basics people......stop letting these forgein people take over our country!!!!! It's getting old!!! Calm down dude-I'm part native american and you don't hear me ******** about foreigners..... Besides, I recently got a can of folgers coffee from melbourne australia-there is an american store there...so the same thing happens globally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 When is the last time You went into a Sunoco or "slurpee-mart"and found someone that worked there that didn't speak broken english? Not very often I'd bet my last dime and as for this sale of Kennywood.........Goodbye family tradition and not only that, goodbye Kennywood (as Pittsburgh knows it)!!! Well the last time I was in a Sunoco, the one adjacent to Kings Island, was this morning to buy coffee and the woman who rang me up spoke english fine. Bought gas today on the way at home at a BP in Fairfield, the gentlemen had a southern accent, yet I could understand him. Now, I don't know what a "slurpee mart" is <G> but I fail to see how you have any point. Down the street from me is a local gas station called Gas Depot, not affiliated with any major chain. It's quite a convienient place, and locally owned. The gentlemen who runs it speaks broken english, as does his wife, the other employees speak it alright. The owner happens to be my neighbor and I've known him ever since he moved here, became an American citizen (a day which he was VERY proud), and open up his own business venture. I fail to see how anyone with a strong accent is any less American than you and how they are hurting the economy, let alone how your rant about "slurpee's" prove... goodbye Kennywood (as Pittsburgh knows it)!!! I think you should settle down dude, for all we know this company may work out well for Kennywood, an already great park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Even though it is sad to see an icon like Kennywood sold to any entity, the owners did what they though was right to do. Let's hope that the new owners will keep up with the "old park" feel that Kennywood still has. And to carguy92... Give me a break. Other countries have been purchasing American assets for YEARS. I have a difficult time believing that Kennywood was the straw that broke the camel's back for you. Hey if someone from a different country wants to come across the ocean and open a mini-mart, who are we to stop them. Remember that the America is the home of FREEDOM. My great-grandparents came to America as did millions of other people with a dream. Our country was founded with the notion that everyone is free. If these people that speak "broken english" have since become American citizens, why can't they open their own business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'm going to tell a short story I think is important here, and refers to an event that really opened my eyes. When I moved to southern cal in 1999, I didn't know a soul there. When I got my job, there was every race you could think of even there-mostly latino, but many varieties. In the office I was the only white mix there-the rest were mexican. After listening to spanish for a while, one of the girls in there told the others to knock it off and speak english out of respect for me. We became great friends, and she invited me to her house on thanksgiving day since she knew I had no family to spend the day with. When I left a year later, her mother tried very hard to tell me in english she was going to miss me, but my friend didn't need to translate-I understood what she was saying. The whole family tried hard to blend in and be american, and I will always remember their kindness. Had I never left ohio, I would have missed out and been narrow minded as well. Global business is inevitable-there is good and bad everywhere-we just need to hope for the best with Kennywood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 And perhaps this will give some hope: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07347/841285-28.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AintNutinElse2Do Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Unless your a Native American, then you come from an immigrant. If you have doubts about the new owners check them out. They own/operate some of the best parks in Europe. Let's not forget that they are leaving a lot of management in charge at Kennywood so they'll still be people there sticking up for the park. Though I doubt the owners will have anything but good intentions for the park. Sure over the years I'm sure they will put their own touch to the park and as well they should. That's not a bad thing neccesarily, look at Herschend buying out Wild Adventures I doubt anyone thinks that's a bad move for the park. So, just like Cedar Fair's ownership here we should all really give new owners a few seasons before we jump on any bandwagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 You do NOT have to be a citizen to pay taxes. Where the heck did you get that idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbucket Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Where do You think this country is going to be if we keep allowing these international company's and different "non" citizen, "non" tax paying a$$holes to buy up everything in the next 10 years........How about the next 5 years!??! Lets get back to the basics people......stop letting these forgein people take over our country!!!!! It's getting old!!! You do realize paying taxes has nothing to do with being citizens of the US, right? No one can be THAT stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I'm going to tell a short story I think is important here, and refers to an event that really opened my eyes. When I moved to southern cal in 1999, I didn't know a soul there. When I got my job, there was every race you could think of even there-mostly latino, but many varieties. In the office I was the only white mix there-the rest were mexican. After listening to spanish for a while, one of the girls in there told the others to knock it off and speak english out of respect for me. We became great friends, and she invited me to her house on thanksgiving day since she knew I had no family to spend the day with. When I left a year later, her mother tried very hard to tell me in english she was going to miss me, but my friend didn't need to translate-I understood what she was saying. The whole family tried hard to blend in and be american, and I will always remember their kindness. Had I never left ohio, I would have missed out and been narrow minded as well. Global business is inevitable-there is good and bad everywhere-we just need to hope for the best with Kennywood. I'm not sure if it's an Ohio or small city/town attitude that generates that type of mentality. Before I moved to Atlanta, I thought that such attitudes and thoughts were the norm. Living in an area that is multi national helps really open your eyes and appreciate all diversity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I'm going to tell a short story I think is important here, and refers to an event that really opened my eyes. When I moved to southern cal in 1999, I didn't know a soul there. When I got my job, there was every race you could think of even there-mostly latino, but many varieties. In the office I was the only white mix there-the rest were mexican. After listening to spanish for a while, one of the girls in there told the others to knock it off and speak english out of respect for me. We became great friends, and she invited me to her house on thanksgiving day since she knew I had no family to spend the day with. When I left a year later, her mother tried very hard to tell me in english she was going to miss me, but my friend didn't need to translate-I understood what she was saying. The whole family tried hard to blend in and be american, and I will always remember their kindness. Had I never left ohio, I would have missed out and been narrow minded as well. Global business is inevitable-there is good and bad everywhere-we just need to hope for the best with Kennywood. I'm not sure if it's an Ohio or small city/town attitude that generates that type of mentality. Before I moved to Atlanta, I thought that such attitudes and thoughts were the norm. Living in an area that is multi national helps really open your eyes and appreciate all diversity. I dunno either. I can honestly say Ohio is the only place I have lived where it even mattered....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I dunno either. I can honestly say Ohio is the only place I have lived where it even mattered....... It was funny when I first watched the news in Atlanta. The first thing that I noticed is that "City Council" is never a focal story on any newscast. The second is that it's not often you ever hear a story about "race relations" as it's just not an issue down here. I don't think Cincinnati News would be able to fill a broadcast without these two topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I dunno either. I can honestly say Ohio is the only place I have lived where it even mattered....... It was funny when I first watched the news in Atlanta. The first thing that I noticed is that "City Council" is never a focal story on any newscast. The second is that it's not often you ever hear a story about "race relations" as it's just not an issue down here. I don't think Cincinnati News would be able to fill a broadcast without these two topics. How true.....i lived in Virginia Beach for 3 years, and it was so different. I am seriously considering leaving ohio again once I graduate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I dunno either. I can honestly say Ohio is the only place I have lived where it even mattered....... It was funny when I first watched the news in Atlanta. The first thing that I noticed is that "City Council" is never a focal story on any newscast. The second is that it's not often you ever hear a story about "race relations" as it's just not an issue down here. I don't think Cincinnati News would be able to fill a broadcast without these two topics. How true.....i lived in Virginia Beach for 3 years, and it was so different. I am seriously considering leaving ohio again once I graduate Sorry to say, it's just not Ohio. I am a salary worker in a union facility and have been for many years now. I have to deal with racism issues more often than I like to admit. And the thing is, neither side is innocent. Both are equally terrible and cause very small issues to just blow up into big time problems. And the issues are so minor, it is sometimes hard to not laugh at people for being pi$$ed at each other. Stuff like: "Well she keeps looking at me, and I don't like it." or "I overheard them talk about me." So my response is: "What was said?" and the answer is: "Well it was hard to hear, so I really can't be sure as to what they said, but I know that they were talking about me." ughhh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yeah, but ya have to be in Cincy to truly understand the issues. The area can be so intolerant that it's amazing. And in that area it really is intolerance on all sides. The white and black folk don't get along. The Latin and the black folk don't get along. The white and the Latin folk don't get along. Lord, just throw in folk that are perceived as Middle Eastern and it's even worse. Here, I can take ya to areas where all the store and restaurant signs are in Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, etc. No one complains and it's looked at as good mix and diversity. And Oh The Food! Yummmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kwindshawne Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Yeah, but ya have to be in Cincy to truly understand the issues. The area can be so intolerant that it's amazing. And in that area it really is intolerance on all sides. The white and black folk don't get along. The Latin and the black folk don't get along. The white and the Latin folk don't get along. Lord, just throw in folk that are perceived as Middle Eastern and it's even worse. Here, I can take ya to areas where all the store and restaurant signs are in Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, etc. No one complains and it's looked at as good mix and diversity. And Oh The Food! Yummmmm! Amen!!! The signs in downtown Corona, California are in spanish...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07345/840790-100.stm I don't know about you, but I hate seeing individually owned parks bought up by corporations. The ones I can think of have ruined those parks IMO. I'm sure the families have good reasons, though. Now, I admitedly know nothing about Parques Reunidos, but hopefully they do keep the individual feel of parks like they say they will. Stand strong, Holiday World! That same compnay owns Marineland France... Where Six Flags aquired Shouka the killer whale. Bah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Bah? So how many marine animals does Cedar Fair have at Geau....uh, never mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Bah? So how many marine animals does Cedar Fair have at Geau....uh, never mind... Bah as in Marineland are preparing to send out Shouka's brothers (Inouk and Valentin) to another park. Which would leave her mom, auntie, and sister alone. Her father died in 05 so Marineland have no breeding male. Kinda dumb to be moving them two out. Oh well, can't stop them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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