Busch Entertainment to Blackstone Group Sale in Final Stages

Here's an interesting article from the Orlando Sentinel regarding the sale:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-cfb-talking-with-jim-atchison-113009-20091129,0,1655400.story

What a gleen from all this is:

• The high quality standard is a major point and important to maintain
• Noone is getting the axe at present
• The degree of noticable changes in how things are done, etc will vary (well, it IS their ball now, so to speak.)

Really, I'm glad to see a deal for the parks so they stay operating, AND that the quality of the parks is kept up. Busch Gardens Europe is one of my favorites and to see it or Sea World drop in quality would be a big shame. Very glad Blackstone is keenly aware of this.

I was curious how all this would play out, what with the Proslide additions to Aquatica next year and the prep work for a rumored new coaster and possible (but not confirmed) new land for Busch Gardens Europe.

Well hey, since this is a friendly blog to the amusement industry, I wish the new Seaworld Parks & Entertainment Group success and look forward to visiting in the coming years.