In 1978 Heritage USA, opened as a camp ground, and by 1986 grew to be the 3rd most visited theme park in the world attracting over 6 million visitors annually and employing around 2,500 people. Only Walt Disney World and Disneyland were visited more in the 80's. The facilities included the 501-room Heritage Grand Hotel, Main Street USA, an indoor shopping complex, the Heritage Village Church, a 400-unit campground, The Jerusalem Amphitheater, conference facilities, a skating rink, prayer and counseling services, full cable TV network production studios, Bible and evangelism school, visitor retreat housing, staff and volunteer housing, timeshares and the Heritage Island water park and recreational facilities.
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