The ambitious American Heartland Theme Park in Vinita, Oklahoma, was once touted as a multi billion dollar destination that would “rival Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom Theme Park.” The proposed $2.5 billion resort was expected to include a 125 acre theme park, an RV campground, an amphitheater, and a dinner theater. The project was partially financed by Gene Bicknell, a 92 year old businessman...
