Your wallet is about to take a ride, and not the fun kind. The iconic Wild Waves Theme Park closure is officially confirmed, and it's going to cost you—literally. With the park shutting its gates for good, thousands of season pass holders are now scrambling for refunds that may never come. If you bought a 2024 pass, you could be out hundreds of dollars, and don't expect a quick payout. Meanwhile, local businesses that relied on the park’s traffic are already warning of higher prices to cover their losses. Your summer plans just got a lot more expensive, and your property value in the area might dip too. Protect your cash—check your credit card's purchase protection now before it's too late.