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And now it's up for sale.

According to the Associated Press, Carlsberg brewery is selling its 43 percent share in the park, and Denmark's Den Danske Bank -- the country's largest banking institution and owner of the remaining shares -- says it, too, is willing to part with at least some of its ownership.

Carlsberg Chief Executive Flemming Lindeloev said his company was selling for purely financial reasons. "We wouldn't have done so if we should have acted with our hearts," he explained.

So who's going to mind the carousel? Surprisingly, Denmark's treasure could fall into the hands of Americans. Oklahoma City's Premier Parks, Disney and Michael Jackson, that elusive Peter Pan, have all expressed interest.

Never-never land Europe? Packaged with sequined gloves and purple socks? Complimentary eyeliner? Free admission for boys under 18? It could happen. Stay tuned ...
salon.com | March 23, 2000

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