- 25 - III. Continued Development The Florida castle opened in December 1983. Several improvements and changes were made from 1985 to 1989, including demolition of a ramp and a new entry to the existing building; a new lounge; new heating and air conditioning; a new ticket office; new offices; a new kitchen, including marinating tubes; replacing electric stoves with gas stoves; new stables; and a medieval village. The annual Florida attendance figures were as follows: Year Attendance Year Attendance 1984 183,272 1989 470,000 1985 257,350 1990 525,200 1986 308,391 1991 550,000 1987 388,071 1992 575,000 1988 399,776 1993 600,000 The California castle opened in June 1986. From 1986 to 1989, many renovations and additions were made to the California castle. A formal gift shop, Hall of Flags/Arms, and a torture museum were added. Renovations included a redesign of the existing facility, remodeling the banquet facility with a dance floor, and remodeling the kitchen, museum, and bathroom. RC and MDT entered into a Management Agreement that was dated December 1, 1987. A. Gelabert was the owner and president of RC. The agreement called for RC to manage its food and beverage operation. MDT was to provide all of the kitchen facilities and to employ all of the wait staff. RC was to receive 5 percent of gross profits, and MDT was to reimburse RCPage: Previous 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Next
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