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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...

2023: Mother of Tyre Sampson settles with operators of Orlando Free Fall

2016: Matt Ouimet: Consumers prioritizing experiences over possessions

2016: Six Flags Over Texas debuts VR on Shockwave

2016: Universal Orlando teases new King Kong vehicles at Islands of Adventure

2016: Universal Orlando opening Chocolate Factory on City Walk, inspired by, but apparently not licensed to Wonka franchise

2015: Wheel failure leads to evac of 13 people on Movie World roller coaster

2013: Construction in high gear for Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

2012: Universal Orlando opens its mini-golf courses at City Walk

2012: Extensive math, physics and planning went into Hersheypark's Sky Rush

2011: Area residents weigh in on Tennessee theme park proposal

2011: Blackstone makes sell offer to NBC-Universal for its stake in Universal Orlando

2010: Analyzing the mechanics and implications of Cedar Fair's delay to vote

2010: CoasterBuzz Podcast #172 posted

2010: Court grants injunction against releasing SeaWorld video of death of trainer

2010: Kings Island GM: Son of Beast will not open

2010: Cedar Fair delays unitholder meeting for Apollo deal vote

2009: Six Flags CEO says creditor refuses to talk about debt restructuring

2009: Texas Giant will close for a year, get $10 million renovation

2009: Thor Equities virtually writes zoning changes for Coney Island

2007: Six Flags loss widens in what exec calls "transition year"

2007: Wet 'n Wild announces tornado

2006: Joyland targeting an April opening

2006: Mechanic gets 2-1/2 years probation for 2004 Sizzler accident in Mass.

2006: Six Flags New Orleans closed for 2006 season

2005: Cedar Fair, L.P. reports 2004 results and outlook for 2005

2005: Study says new Nashville theme park would be a winner

2005: Six Flags wants a parking structure in Marine World deal

2005: Graeter's to open at Paramount's Kings Island

2005: Disney opens new water coaster at Typhoon Lagoon

2004: Busch Tampa flier sends callers to sex phone

2002: Cedar Point's Western Cruise lives on

2002: Roller Soaker nearly ready to roll

2002: Photo gallery of Magic Kingdom posted on Americacoasters.com

2002: PKI Official: King Cobra being removed

2001: Aerial photos of Nitro show giant hyper layout in New Jersey

2001: PKI's Flight of Fear a center of activity

2000: Premier Parks name change

2000: Gamecenter reports another Roller Coaster Tycoon Expansion Pack

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