Sad news today in the Cosby TN area: Yogi Bear and friends are leaving the area. The former Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park franchise has lost its license and will be renamed Imagination Mountain. According to their Facebook page, "We are excited about this new venture and change." However, things just won't be the same without Yogi Bear there anymore. But fear not....there are still TONS of Jellystone Park locations across the US as it is one of the most popular camp resort franchises.
Based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon series, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park is a family friendly camp resort featuring Yogi Bear and friends. The company runs about 80 different locations each one unique in their own ways. In order for a campground to become a Jellystone, it must meet several expectations including a swimming pool, at least 70 camp sites, a playground, and more.
Back in September when this blog started, a similar concept based on The Flintstones called Bedrock City Park in South Dakota sold their property. While that park will remain open, they would have to contact Warner Bros. (current owner of the Hanna-Barbera property) to keep the licencing. Another location also decided to sell their property and the new owners would also have to re-negotiate their license to keep the characters.
Like many Hanna Barbera series, Yogi Bear was a major part of Boomerang for many years and remained a part of their schedule until the re-brand in 2015.
For more information on the franchise or to find a Jellystone near you, go to www.campjellystone.com
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