Merryland Amusement Park

Abstract

Tony had to make a decision! The owners of Merry/and Amusement Park, a derelict "50 acres of fun!" amusement park in Kansas City, had again put the attraction up for sale after several failed attempts to reopen the park. Merry/and officially closed its entrance gates to the public in 2009. If Tony waited too long, his colossal theme park dream would vaporize. If he acted too quickly, he could be getting the keys to the Titanic. Poor financial management and other factors contributed to the owner's decision to close sell the park. Tony had investors, and they were ready to move. They wanted him to take action before the end of the quarter, even in the face of poor park performance- or, in this case, non-existent performance. Tony's entrepreneurial magic was just what the enterprise needed, and it was a great fit for his passion for providing fun activities for underprivileged, disadvantaged, and disabled children. Three unique purchase options were now facing him, and the decision day had arrived. Choosing the right plan could make or break his career, his life, his reputation, and all of his personal relationships.