Theme park news is dominated today by Six Flags’ announcement that California’s Great America in Santa Clara will close for good after a 2027 farewell season, ending more than five decades of operation at the Bay Area park.
This November 10, 2026 roundup also covers Dollywood’s Allegiant fan flights, rumored new coaster activity at Fun Spot, and a new pink Cinderella Castle apparel line at Walt Disney World in the parks beat, Dianna Russini’s new BetUS show from the stadiums and arenas beat, and live music headlines led by Fall Out Boy’s newly announced 2027 world tour, Hayley Williams’ chart debut, and Unlimited Productions’ new New York office.
The TLDR
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: California’s Great America Set to Close After 2027 Season
- Stadiums & Arenas: Dianna Russini Launches New Show With Offshore Sportsbook BetUS
- Live Music & Venues: Fall Out Boy Announces 36-Date ‘Twilight of the Punks’ World Tour
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
California’s Great America Set to Close After 2027 Season
In today’s biggest theme park news, Six Flags confirmed that California’s Great America in Santa Clara will shut down for good following a 2027 “Farewell Season,” closing the book on more than five decades of operation at a park that first welcomed guests in 1976 during the nation’s 200th-birthday celebrations, according to blooloop. Six Flags sold the park’s land back in 2022 and has operated under a leaseback arrangement since; with that lease set to expire in June 2028, the company chose not to renew it. The farewell season is expected to run from March through Labor Day, September 6, 2027.
Dollywood and Allegiant Fly Fans in for Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood partnered with Allegiant Air last week on two special flights — #925 and #2925, numbers chosen to reference Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” — connecting Orlando Sanford International Airport to the Dollywood area on November 6, according to Amusement Today. The flights were timed to the opening of the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event. Fans looking for more Southeast theme park coverage can also check out ThrillZing’s guide to Wild Adventures in Valdosta.
RMC Shipment Spotted at Fun Spot Orlando Fuels Coaster Rumors
Fans spotted a delivery truck loaded with Rocky Mountain Construction crates at Fun Spot America Orlando, according to Attractions Magazine, sparking unconfirmed talk that a new steel coaster could be on its way. Fun Spot has made no official statement, so for now this remains speculation.
Pink Cinderella Castle Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World rolled out a new apparel line featuring a pink-toned print of Cinderella Castle, according to WDWNT. The lineup includes a $54.99 long-sleeved shirt in cream, decorated with the top of Cinderella Castle, its clock face, and a balloon shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head worked into the numeral “71” — a nod to Walt Disney World’s 1971 debut.
Stadiums & Arenas
Dianna Russini Launches New Show With Offshore Sportsbook BetUS
Former NFL reporter Dianna Russini will debut a new weekly show, “The Russini Report,” on BetUS TV this Wednesday, November 11, according to Front Office Sports. The show, officially announced by the offshore sportsbook on Monday, marks Russini’s return to sports media after leaving The Athletic earlier this year.
Live Music & Venues
Fall Out Boy Announces 36-Date ‘Twilight of the Punks’ World Tour
Fall Out Boy is heading out on the road again in 2027, and by their own account it’ll be the largest tour of their career: a 36-stop run dubbed “Twilight of the Punks,” hitting arenas and stadiums in North America and across Europe and the UK, according to Pollstar. Live Nation is promoting the trek, which launches May 17 at Prague’s O2 Arena, works through 11 European and UK countries over 15 shows — including a June 5 date at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — before crossing to North America.
Hayley Williams Debuts on Pollstar’s Touring Charts
Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams cracked Pollstar’s touring charts for the first time this week, with “The Hayley Williams Show” earning her a spot on both the weekly LIVE75 and Global Concert Pulse rankings once box-office numbers came in, according to Pollstar. Her solo amphitheater run opened with 21 shows across North America back in September.
Unlimited Productions Opens New York Office
Dutch production company Unlimited Productions has set up a new “flagship” office in New York, telling IQ Magazine it’s looking to expand its foothold in the North American market. The firm, which handles audio, video, and lighting work, had been doing business in the U.S. for years without a permanent base, something this new office is meant to change.
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Theme Park News FAQs
When will California’s Great America close?
Six Flags says the Santa Clara park will operate through a 2027 farewell season, its final year, expected to run from March through Labor Day, September 6, 2027. It’s one of the biggest pieces of theme park news for Six Flags fans this year.
What was the Dollywood Allegiant fan flight?
Dollywood and Allegiant Air partnered on two special flights, #925 and #2925, connecting Orlando Sanford International Airport to the Dollywood area on November 6, timed to the opening of the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event.
Is Fun Spot Orlando getting a new roller coaster?
It’s not confirmed. A truck carrying Rocky Mountain Construction crates was spotted at the park, which has fans speculating, but Fun Spot has not made an official announcement.
When does Fall Out Boy’s ‘Twilight of the Punks’ tour start?
The 36-date tour, promoted by Live Nation, launches May 17, 2027 at Prague’s O2 Arena before moving through Europe, the UK, and North America.
When does Dianna Russini’s new show premiere?
‘The Russini Report’ debuts Wednesday, November 11, on BetUS TV, following the sportsbook’s Monday announcement.
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