Word: storyland
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...have come full circle with the lion-burgers to be served at the proposed Bible Storyland. Now we are throwing the lions back to the Christians...
...Circus Maximus, where early Christians were fed to hungry lions. Those who hunger for revenge can get it outside the arena at a refreshment stand that sells lionburgers; leftover anger can be worked off at the David and Goliath Slingshot Galleries. But, say the promoters, "above all else, Bible Storyland will be a happy place." One of the gayer rides will take paid customers to heaven -in a gold litter drawn by a team of cherubs. From the air, the "Shrine of Faith Plaza," Ur and the caravan route will be laid out to "form the cross of Jesus Christ...
...Bible Storyland represents the vision mainly of Promoter Nat Winecoff, who cut his teeth at Disneyland, now humbly admits: "I guess the Lord just took me by the hand." The idea was originally suggested by a Roman Catholic priest who wanted an adjunct for his parish church, roughly in the $75,000 range. Winecoff outgrew the parish quickly. With private financing from such angels as Comedian Jack Haley and Donald F. Duncan, the parking-meter and Yo-Yo king, the project has now reached the $15 million stage. Promises Angel Haley: "Bible Storyland is not going to offend the sensibilities...