I just came across some interesting articles about Knott's Berry Farm, and the potential sale of its parent company (Cedar Fair) to a new owner. This sale would sever the last remaining ties to the Knott family (the existing shareholders would be bought out). If I am reading this right, it sounds like one of Knott's grandsons is for this, while another is against it.
overview:
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...ly-ties/30155/
update:
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/...ir-sale/32453/
You just never know how new owners will affect the operations of a theme park - it's not always a good thing.