B Ben CF Legend Sep 23, 2016 #22 ^No because they're good parks that build stuff and Merlin would just add in theatrical experiences and slowly watch them die.
^No because they're good parks that build stuff and Merlin would just add in theatrical experiences and slowly watch them die.
Thekingin64 Strata Poster Sep 23, 2016 #23 Didn't the company who owns Merlin used to own Busch as well though? Could be wrong but seem to remember them owning at least a 50% stake.
Didn't the company who owns Merlin used to own Busch as well though? Could be wrong but seem to remember them owning at least a 50% stake.
davidm Strata Poster Sep 23, 2016 #24 ^ Blackstone - but they are "just" the money, used to own bits of Universal too. ("just" being not insignificant of course, but they aren't into operating places "just" owning them)
^ Blackstone - but they are "just" the money, used to own bits of Universal too. ("just" being not insignificant of course, but they aren't into operating places "just" owning them)