Kentucky Kingdom (English Wikipedia)

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"A look at Kentucky Kingdom throughout its 30 years in Louisville". The Courier-Journal. July 3, 2019. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2020. Thousands of balloons were released at the opening of the Kentucky Kingdom theme park at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. About 400 people attended the ceremony. May 23, 1987
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Aulbach, Lucas (June 24, 2019). "Don't freak out, but 'HalloScream' is coming back to Kentucky Kingdom this October". The Courier-Journal. Archived from the original on June 11, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
Kaneshiro, Janica (May 21, 2015). "Eight new rides debut at Kentucky Kingdom". The Courier-Journal. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
Shafer, Sheldon (November 2, 2017). "Kentucky Kingdom is adding several new rides and other features in 2018". The Courier-Journal. Archived from the original on January 28, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
Deppen, Laurel (July 3, 2019). "30 things we love about Kentucky Kingdom for its 30th anniversary". The Courier-Journal. Archived from the original on June 11, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
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"THROOOOOWBACK! Who remembers these park maps from 1992?!". Kentucky Kingdom. May 14, 2020. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2020 – via Facebook. New in '92: Hurricane Bay; a 750,000 gallon wave pool featuring the Big Kahuna

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Haeberle, Bennett (October 28, 2010). "Kentucky Kingdom will not re-open until 2012". WDRB. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
"Kentucky Kingdom gets a new boss". WDRB. May 28, 2010. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2010.

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"After a decade, Halloscream returns to Kentucky Kingdom". KentuckyKingdom.com. June 24, 2019. Archived from the original on August 9, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
"Roller Skater". Kentucky Kingdom. Archived from the original on November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
"Storm Chaser :: Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay". Kentuckykingdom.com. Archived from the original on June 21, 2017. Retrieved March 27, 2017.
"Bella Musica". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
"Bluebeard's Bounty". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
"Bumper Cars". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
"Flying Dutchman". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
"Giant Wheel". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
"Tin Lizzies". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
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"Himalaya". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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"Big Foot Trucks". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
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"Rock-A-Bye Swing". Kentucky Kingdom. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
"Rowdy Racers". Kentucky Kingdom. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
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