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<\/p>\nORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind \u201cSesame Street,\u201d has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld for allegedly breaching a licensing agreement to promote the brand. <\/p>\n
The legal filing, submitted Thursday, claims the theme park operator failed to uphold its contractual obligations.<\/p>\n
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Channel 9 reporter Q McCray got a first look at the Sesame Street attraction which includes a splash pad, the iconic 123 stoop and two parades every day.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In the filing, Sesame Workshop alleges that SeaWorld ignored the terms of their partnership by withholding royalty payments and closing themed sites. <\/p>\n
The organization is now seeking to terminate its agreement with the company and recover damages.<\/p>\n
SeaWorld operates several attractions and themed areas based on the \u201cSesame Street\u201d television program. <\/p>\n
These locations feature well-known characters including Big Bird, Cookie Monster and Elmo.<\/p>\n
Sesame Workshop also seeks to terminate the current licensing agreement, which would end SeaWorld\u2019s right to use the brand and its characters at its theme parks.<\/p>\n
A SeaWorld representative told Channel 9: <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are aware of the lawsuit filed by Sesame Workshop and look forward to setting the record straight in court.\u201d<\/p>\n
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