Cedar Fair Comments on Reports of Sale to Destiny Capital
"Company not currently in discussions with anyone regarding possible sale." Press Release from Cedar Fair.

Park City, Kansas, Theme Park Closed
"On July 9th, Wild West World, LLC filed a voluntary Chapter 11 corporate bankruptcy primarily due to the extremely poor attendance and lack of cash flow caused by the continual rain and storms, and unanticipated cost overruns in constructing the park... Discussions are currently ongoing with the hope of finding a buyer who would purchase Wild West World and reopen this great park as soon as possible. No timeline is available at this time. Without a buyer, Wild West World Theme Park will not reopen." Press Release from Wild West World.

Herschend Family Entertainment, Big Idea, Inc. Announce Strategic Alliance
"Officials from Atlanta-based Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE) and Nashville-based Big Idea, Inc. announced a new five-year agreement between the two companies that provides for future development of additional entertainment featuring the popular VeggieTales characters at all HFE properties. “The family-oriented values and virtues shared by both HFE and Big Idea make it possible for us to combine our creative efforts to produce even more wholesome entertainment with a positive message for our guests at each of our parks,” said Joel Manby, HFE Chief Executive Officer. “The HFE properties are the ideal place for our VeggieTales family to further our company’s commitment to enhancing the spiritual and moral fabric of our society through creative media,” said Terry Pefanis, Big Idea, Inc. Chief Operating Officer. “We look forward to spreading our message of ‘Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun’ with the millions of folks who visit their various parks.” The VeggieTales brand has an established presence at three HFE properties. At the Pigeon Forge-based Dollywood family adventure park, VeggieTales LIVE is one of the featured shows during the park’s summer-long KidsFest celebration. In addition, the park’s 2005 Country Fair expansion included the addition of the VeggieTales Sideshow Spin kids’ coaster. VeggieTales characters Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber will make a series of special appearances at Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta and Celebration City in Branson, Mo." Press Release on Businesswire.