SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Sold?

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Source: Central Florida News 13

ORANGE COUNTY -- In a move that will be a major shake-up to the tourism industry nationwide, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal may soon be owned by the same company.

Inside sources said SeaWorld officials will announce to employees Wednesday the popular park, and several other formerly owned by Busch Entertainment, have been sold.

"That would be another huge deal. They've been up for sale for a while," said Robert Niles from Theme Park Insider.

Insiders and experts said the most likely buyer is The Blackstone Group, a private equity firm that already owns half of Universal Studios.



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The buyer is reported to be The Blackstone Group.

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1. the blackstone group gave b*sh over 1.2 million, & they have taken over companies & laid off people

to boost profits. just as a footnote...

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2. The real coup was last month when Disney bought Marvel comics

and in doing so, undermined Universal's Marvel attractions and rides. Now Universal must pay Disney for rights to use, and this gives Disney audit rights to Universal's theme park business, which had been strictly private.

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3. they get audit rights? no way?! wow. they gotta love that. eom