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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...

2022: Shanghai Disney closing again in response to Covid outbreak

2019: Disneyland selects its Star Wars employees with fanfare

2018: Avengers will assemble at global Disney theme parks

2016: Photographer posts photos of abandoned River Country water park at Walt Disney World

2016: New York's Coney Island attractions cancel opening ceremonies due to snow storm

2016: Six Flags Great Adventure will open with new Joker roller coaster, baby animals

2016: Universal Studios Hollywood's biggest challenge will be managing crowds, not attracting them

2014: UCF theme park management club unique among universities

2013: Walt Disney World annual passes being updated to use MyMagic+ and entry through new gates

2013: Playland repairs delayed over bidding process

2012: SeaWorld Parks attendance up 5.3% in 2011

2012: British film board says new Alton Towers attraction too scary for children

2011: Kings Island settles suit for 2006 Son of Beast accident

2011: Man dies after falling off roller coaster at Rodeo carnival in Texas

2011: CoasterBuzz Podcast #202 posted

2008: Attack in Magic Kingdom queue could land woman in jail for 15 years

2008: Elitch Gardens announces Ghost Blasters and price drops

2007: Six Flags launches new Web site

2007: Alton Towers "is still too noisy"

2007: UAE-based Al Ahli Group and Marvel Entertainment to build park in Dubai

2007: County park district wants to buy Chippewa Lake

2005: Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters opens at Disneyland

2005: PKICentral.com updates with Italian Job progress, historical photos

2005: St. Patrick's Day 2005 rides added to themeparks.ie

2005: Great Adventures Source posts aerial construction photos

2005: Tomb Raider: Firefall opens at Paramount's Kings Dominions

2003: Tourism industry adjusts to uncertainties of war

2003: Six Flags Darien Lake to offer an array of festivals this summer

2002: Forbes profiles several parks and their offerings for the 2002 season

2002: Whalom Park vandals caught

2001: Disney adds FASTPASS to additional attractions

2001: Six Flags to reduce spending after capital intensive program

2001: Geauga Lake: now serving pornography

2001: X-Flights dual-track station and wood retracking at Worlds of Adventure captured on film

2001: Kentucky Kingdom gives season pass buyers exit passes to select rides

2001: New photos from Six Flags Astroworld added to CoasterGuy.com

2000: Superman: Ride of Steel takes shape at Six Flags America

2000: New Son of Beast Construction Pics

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