Is Cypress gardens offically closed?

[Spinning]

just wondering. We were there about 2 years ago and had a blast. They had a great looking water park but it was closed when we were there. We are headed south again in a few weeks and thought we would stop if it was open but I can't find any info the gardens will open in spring.

 

[palmtreegirl]

Yep, Legoland bought it.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...merlin-entertainments-group-winter-haven-park

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

Can't wait for LegoLand!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

It may be open. I was on the way home today on US27 South of I-4 and noticed a new billboard advertising CG and saying it was 30 miles South. And it is the first time I have noticed that sign, and I usually pass that way 4-5 times a week.

 

[Philagoofy]

That's really ashame. I loved Cypress Gardens. Such a long history.

eta: Just read the Legoland site posted by pp, it's going to add a lot of jobs & the gardens will stay so that's good.
Here is from their website:

Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark Now Closed

WINTER HAVEN, FL, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009:

From the earliest moment that our firm purchased Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark, our highest priority has always been to maintain the park’s beauty and protect its proud traditions as a mainstay of the State’s history and natural treasures. It is with these ideals in mind that we must announce that the park will be closed for business as of Wednesday, September 23, 2009.

During the last two years, Land South Adventures, LLC, has explored numerous management frameworks and exhausted every possible approach to keep the park running in its traditional form. Now, we are in the process of negotiating with several potential purchasers and lessees for all or part of the property, and do not feel it is fair to our employees, the guests, or the public to continue operations heading into the fall with the future of the property in flux. We are optimistic that the outcome will be in the best interests of both the park and the residents of Polk County and the State of Florida.

 

[palmtreegirl]

It may be open. I was on the way home today on US27 South of I-4 and noticed a new billboard advertising CG and saying it was 30 miles South. And it is the first time I have noticed that sign, and I usually pass that way 4-5 times a week.

It is closed and will reopen as Legoland Florida in 2011.