Parques Reunidos is an international entertainment operator based in Madrid, Spain. The group operates over 50 parks in almost a dozen countries. Parques Reunidos operates theme and amusement parks, zoos, water parks, family entertainment centers, and cable cars. These facilities are located in Spain, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and the United States. Through acquisitions of established names such as Kennywood Entertainment Company, Dutch Wonderland and Palace Entertainment, Parques Reunidos greatly expanded its presence in American amusement operations beginning in 2007 through today. Annual visitors to the Groups attractions exceed 22 million, with revenue exceeding $570 million (USD). In January 2007, Parques Reunidos was acquired by the private equity firm, Candover Investments.[1] In 2008 it had the fifth-highest attendance figures for worldwide chains with 24.9 million, ahead of Busch Entertainment Corporation and Cedar Fair.[2][dead link]
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[edit] Amusement Parks
- Parque de Atracciones de Madrid - Madrid, Spain
- Parque Warner Madrid - Madrid, Spain
- Bobbejaanland - Lichtaart, Belgium
- Mirabilandia - Ravenna, Italy
- BonBon-Land - Næstved, Denmark
- TusenFryd - Vinterbro, Norway
- Kennywood - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States
- Idlewild and Soak Zone - Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States
- Lake Compounce - Bristol, Connecticut, United States
- Story Land - Glen, New Hampshire, United States
- Movie Park Germany - Bottrop-Kirchhellen, Germany
- Dutch Wonderland - Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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[edit] Waterparks
- Aquopolis
- Bø Sommarland - Bø i Telemark, Norway
- Aquasplash Marineland - Antibes, France
- Mirabilandia Beach - Ravenna, Italy
- Aqualud - Le Touquet, France
- Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe - Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
- Raging Waters - San Dimas, California, United States
- Raging Waters - San Jose, California, United States
- Splish Splash - Riverhead , New York, United States
- Big Kahuna's - Destin, Florida, United States
- Water Country - Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States
- Mountain Creek Waterpark - Vernon Township, New Jersey, United States
- Wild Waters - Ocala, Florida, United States
- Sandcastle Waterpark - West Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States
[edit] Family entertainment center
- Boomers! Parks
- El Cajon, California
- Fountain Valley, California
- Fresno, California
- Irvine, California
- Livermore, California
- Modesto, California
- Palm Springs, California
- San Diego, California
- Santa Maria, California
- Upland, California
- Vista, California
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Dania Beach, Florida
- Medford, New York
- Mountasia
- SpeedZone
- Malibu Grand Prix
[edit] Cable cars
The company operates two cable cars in Spain.
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[edit] External links
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Boomers! Parks ( El Cajon, Fountain Valley, Fresno, Irvine, Livermore, Modesto, Palm Springs, San Diego, Santa Maria, Upland, Vista, Boca Raton, Dania Beach, Medford) | Mountasia ( Marietta, Houston) | SpeedZone ( Industry, Dallas) | Malibu Grand Prix ( Redwood City, Norcross, San Antonio)
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*Owned by Intrawest, operated by Parques Reunidos subsidiary Palace Entertainment under contract during the summer season only. Intrawest operates this facility during the winter season. |
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