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Silicon Valley's Premier Amusement Park Confirms Permanent 2027 Shutdown

Silicon Valley's Premier Amusement Park Confirms Permanent 2027 Shutdown

Santa Clara, Saturday, 7 November 2026.
After half a century of operation, California’s Great America will close on Labor Day 2027, clearing 45.6 hectares of prime commercial real estate following a $310 million developer buyout.

Kentucky Kingdom Invests in World Record Indoor Coaster

Kentucky Kingdom Invests in World Record Indoor Coaster

Louisville, Saturday, 7 November 2026.
Louisville’s Kentucky Kingdom announced a record-breaking indoor wooden roller coaster for spring 2027, featuring a 344.4-meter track as part of owner Herschend’s nearly $50 million regional expansion strategy.