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Sesame Workshop sues United Parks over royalties and use of IP

The non-profit says United Parks stopped paying royalties in September.

Travis Kelce assumes role of "brand ambassador" for Six Flags

The NFL star will appear in various forms of marketing.

Unofficial Blackpool Pleasure Beach history site launched

Park has been in the same family's ownership for 130 years

Six Flags will sell seven parks to EPR for $331 million

The proceeds are expected to be "slightly beneficial to the Company’s leverage ratio."

United Parks reports down quarter, year

Revenue, income and attendance suffered in Q4.

Six Flags posts $1.6 billion loss for 2025

The company also reduced its fourth quarter loss, in part by cutting holiday events.

Silver Dollar City will retire Thunderation roller coaster after 2026

The classic mine train roller coaster will close at the end of the season.

Universal Orlando's special district negotiating contract with Boring Company

Elon Musk's tunneling company could create tunnels between Epic and the original parks.

Fair ride collapses in India, killing one person

The accident bring scrutiny to maintenance and inspections standards in India.

Gay Day cancelled in Orlando for 2026

Organizers cite sponsorship and hotel difficulties.

Playland coaster renovation sparks opinions

The operator is renovating the Dragon, removing its decorations.

Josh D'Amaro named next Disney CEO

Currently leading the experiences division, D'Amaro will succeed Bob Iger.

Disney reports record results in experiences division

The company posted $10 billion in revenue for the first time in its experiences division.

IAAPA pushing federal restrictions for "unauthorized" drone use

The association is advocating for no-fly zones and better coordination with law enforcement.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway closes for good after more than a century

The ride had been previously damaged by fire.

New Legoland California roller coaster will be most "intense" yet

The ride is part of a space-themed expansion.

Universal Orlando announces Fast & Furious ride for 2027

The ride replaces Rip Ride Rockit.

Six Flags announces offering of $1 billion of senior notes

The notes are due in 2032.

Six Flags will not exercise buy-out option of Six Flags Over Texas

The park is partially owned by a partnership.

Six Flags Magic Mountain converting kids area into Looney Tunes Land

The makeover will introduce two new play areas, retheme five rides and remove two roller coasters and two kids rides.

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Wildcat's Revenge, Hersheypark
  8. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  9. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  10. Voyage, The, Holiday World

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On this day in...

2024: Disney Destiny announced as third Triton-class ship in Disney Cruise Line fleet

2024: Kansas City area will be home to a Mattel theme park

2024: NC records show findings for Carowinds' Fury-325 support crack

2024: Wildcat getting vertically laminated track treatment at Lake Compounce

2024: Cedar Point settles EEOC suit over age restricted employee housing

2023: Disneyland revamps Toontown to make it more accessible and inclusive

2018: Redhead debuts in new role in Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom

2016: Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces wooden coaster for 2017

2015: Sea World Parks & Entertainment hires CEO Joel Manby away from Herschend

2014: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem opening next month at Universal Studios Hollywood

2013: Legoland Florida will open new Chima area this summer

2012: Jerome Albert, of Coney Island's Astroland, dies at age 74

2011: Q Funding sues Cedar Fair again, this time for not calling special meeting

2009: Hard Rock Park licensing still up in the air

2009: Dorney renames Voodoo to Possessed to avoid trademark dispute

2008: Hard Rock Park starts "sound check" April 15

2008: Nickelodeon Universe draws record crowd at Mall of America

2008: Developers purchase Chippewa Lake, plan mixed use

2007: Disneyland wants to push land-use issue to voters

2007: CoasterBuzz Podcast #68 posted

2006: St Patrick's Day Festival photos added to ThemeParks.ie

2003: Opening day walkback scheduled for enthusiasts at Dominion

2002: Holiday World to host Heroes Day

2002: California says restraint on Perilous Plunge not adequate (updated)

2002: Coasters2k presents new Montu video

2001: Theme Park Critic adds 18 photos of Sea-World Orlando

2001: 28 New Nitro on-site construction pictures posted

2001: Titan photos show construction nearing completion

2000: More photos of the completed insane Superman: Ultimate Escape

2000: Floorless madness continues with Superman Krypton coaster

2000: Best Medusa photos yet!

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