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Funtime Inc. was established in 1965 when four former Cedar Point employees, including Gasper Lococo (1928–2016), a former military sergeant from
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for $ 5 million. The park had previously been owned by members of the Kuhlman/Schryer family. In 1983, the company began managing
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in Columbus, Ohio. That same year FunTime acquired 50% controlling interest in
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In August 1995 Funtime, Inc. was acquired by Premier Parks (later
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was an American amusement and entertainment company located in
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in 2004. The Park permanently closed on September 16, 2007.
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Amusement parks
Premier Parks
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Huron
Geauga Lake
Ohio
Wyandot Lake
Darien Lake
Lake Compounce
Six Flags
Kennywood Entertainment Company
Geauga Lake
Aurora
Ohio

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