Category Archives: Cypress Gardens

More Info on Legoland California …

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Bob Gernert

For the Sixth Year, LEGOLAND® California is Awarded “Best Children’s Park” For the sixth year in a row, park enthusiasts from around the world have voted LEGOLAND® California as the “Best Children’s Park.” Amusement Today, a monthly trade newspaper, awarded … Continue reading →

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Buzz About the Garden’s Sale …

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Bob Gernert

The sale of Cypress Gardens to Merlin Entertainments has received wide spread review in the theme park  industry publications and Florida media. The company will release details of their plans for the park at media conference later this week. First reported … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Gardens Reported Sold

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Bob Gernert

Orlando Theme Park News is reporting that Screamscape (a theme park industry blog) suspects Cypress Gardens may have been sold: “(1/15/10) The big shocking news of the day is that Merlin Entertainment may actually have purchased Cypress Gardens. Check out the … Continue reading →

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Cypress Gardens Closes …

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Gardens will shutter the gate at the close of business today (Wednesday, September 23, 2009).  That’s 73 years after a young, energetic entrepreneur named Dick Pope and his wife, Julie, opened their beloved gardens on January 2, 1936. Eventually … Continue reading →

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Splish Splash! Discount Cash!!!

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Here’s a hot deal for a wet, refreshing time for up to four people … just print this page and take it to the park for the discount admissions …

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New From Splash Island Water Park at the Gardens …

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Just in time for summer vacation, Splash Island Water Park at Cypress Gardens is open seven days a week for summer. Beat the heat and enjoy the thrills of water slides or simply float your cares away on the lazy … Continue reading →

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Ambitious Garden’s Plans Offer Opportunity ……

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Gardens is raising the roof (literally) as they move what was the cover for a park train station to a new location covering the admission kiosks.  Among the ambitious plans that Park Administrator Bill Sims and Marketing Director Bob … Continue reading →

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Cypress Gardens Announces New Pricing

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Speaking at the Second Anniversary celebration for Polk Outpost 27, Bill Sims, leading Cypress Gardens new management team announced the following pricing structure for Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Water Park: Annual Passes: Cypress Gardens Annual Passes Ages 3 and … Continue reading →

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Gardens Will Reopen March 28

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Bob Gernert

Cypress Gardens new management team will be led by Bill Sims (pictured at left) who announced today that both the Botanical Gardens and Splash Island water park will reopen March 28 to coincide with Spring Break. Sims was introduced to … Continue reading →

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2008 In Review … Our Top 10

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Bob Gernert

As 2008 comes to an end we offer our  list of ten significant Winter Haven developments from the past twelve months. While the economy has slowed, there is still much positive local activity. A great many developments hold promise for … Continue reading →

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