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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: Tumbili roller coaster opens at Kings Dominion

2017: Kansas wants to increase regulation of amusement rides

2017: Unions dispute wages with Village Roadshow Theme Parks

2016: SeaWorld announces end to orca breeding

2015: SeaWorld starts "Meet The Animals" campaign

2015: DreamVision theme park video, filled with stock video footage, ripe for mocking

2015: Zombie movie trailer shot at shuttered Joyland

2014: Disney's big results largely due to price increases

2014: Dutch Wonderland announces Exploration Island, full of dinosaurs

2011: Kings Island opening an animated dinosaur walk

2010: Q Investments to Cedar Fair: Not interested in a higher offer from Apollo

2010: Cyclone will open this summer, Astroland unlikely

2009: Disney stops design work for Hong Kong park, has no agreement with government

2009: Pool upcharge infuriates some at Sea World down under

2009: CoasterBuzz Podcast #135 posted

2008: Valleyfair adding new haunt attraction for fall, soliciting name

2008: Cedar Fair creates corporate VP general counsel position

2006: Eighth-graders build indoor coaster

2006: Hard Rock Park bonds go to market

2006: All commercial lots sold for development of Wild West World

2005: PKI to open Happy Days Diner with Mrs. Cunningham

2005: Viacom considering splitting the company

2005: New documents posted in Hersheypark v. Interactive Rides case

2005: Visionland officials expect new coaster to be big draw

2004: Six Flags New Orleans planning water park, operational tweaks

2003: K'Nex amusement toys part of company growth strategy

2003: Disability advacacy group files suit against Dollywood

2003: Kennywood makes line-up chances in rides, staff

2003: Knott's Winter Coaster Solace '03 photos posted

2003: Magic Mountain completes vertical construction on Scream

2003: Zonga revealed on construction tour

2003: Developer wants to open new park in Virginia

2001: Official Six Flags site updated for Worlds of Adventure

2001: Refreshing Look goes behind the scenes at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

2000: Video of PGA's Stealth from San Francisco TV

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