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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...

2025: Herschend to acquire Palace Entertainment

2019: Man sues New York and Cyclone owners after allegedly being struck by bolt waiting for ride

2016: Keansburg working to reopen dark ride damaged by Sandy

2016: Smiler accident victims wish ride would remain closed longer

2014: Universal Orlando starts TV campaign for new Harry Potter theme park attractions

2014: Developers pitch $60M year-round theme park for Toronto

2013: Disney will require guests under 14 to be accompanied by someone 14 or older for entry

2013: Firefighters contain 10-acre brush fire at Dollywood

2012: Three-year-old tossed from Houston Rodeo ride

2011: Analysts peg Blackstone share of Universal Orlando at $1.55 billion

2011: Festival Tennessee developer tried to sell mayor on project with failed movie project

2011: Adventureland will compare state sex offender registry to season pass holders

2010: A first look at Universal Studios Singapore

2009: Ghost Town hopes to get back on its feet

2009: Sources say Goldman Sachs will help take Universal Studios Japan private

2009: Florida Supreme Court forbids parents from signing waivers on behalf of children

2008: 49ers submit stadium planning application despite Cedar Fair's objections

2008: LA Times blogger gets sneak peak to play Toy Story Mania

2008: CoasterBuzz Podcast #107 posted

2005: Carowinds open its newly expanded Nickelodeon kids area

2004: Vivendi Universal sues Diller

2004: New rides to debut at SoCal parks

2004: Marine World worker rescued by chopper after fall

2004: Six Flags Over Georgia park guide posted on Coaster Grotto

2003: Six Flags Great America looking for a few good Clark Kents

2003: Top Thrill Dragster VIP ride auction announced

2003: Superman: Tower of Power nears opening day

2003: Boy hurt after bouncing around in cage of fair ride

2003: Carnival reopens after ride collapses

2002: Ham on Rye coming to Magic Mountain

2002: Knott's construction changes skyline

2002: B&M flyer opens in UK

2001: Four new coasters modeled on Badnitrus, including the Supermen

2001: Marine World's Vertical Velocity begins to rise

2001: Pictures from Six Flags Over Georgia show half-completed Deja Vu

2001: King's Dominion provides more pictures of Hypersonic XLC including trains

2001: Sega World in Australia closed

2000: New Superman: Ultimate Escape Pics from SFO

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