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Sesame Workshop Sues SeaWorld to End 45-Year Partnership

3/14/2026

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Sesame Workshop (the plaintiff) filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against United Parks & Resorts, SeaWorld's parent, seeking to terminate their 45-year partnership.
The suit claims SeaWorld stopped paying royalties in September 2025.
Sesame Workshop alleges SeaWorld ignored royalty reports, failed to pay San Antonio park closure fees, and that mediation efforts concluded without resolution.
SeaWorld stated it looks forward to addressing the claims in court.

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Sesame Workshop (the plaintiff) filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against United Parks & Resorts, SeaWorld's parent, seeking to terminate their 45-year partnership.
The suit claims SeaWorld stopped paying royalties in September 2025.
Sesame Workshop alleges SeaWorld ignored royalty reports, failed to pay San Antonio park closure fees, and that mediation efforts concluded without resolution.
SeaWorld stated it looks forward to addressing the claims in court.