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Companies That Own Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm Merge
The companies that own Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farm theme parks are merging in an $8 billion deal announced today.

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The companies that own Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farm theme parks are merging in an $8 billion deal announced today.

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