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The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Swapping Thrills Cedar Fair buys a neighboring park from Six Flags.
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The Motley Fool March 9, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Surprises for Six Flags Despite an ugly quarter, there is more to the thrill-park operator than meets the eye. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 7, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags, Disneyfied The new leadership at Six Flags is taking its cues from the Magic Kingdom. That's the kind of thinking that will save Six Flags. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 16, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Theme Parks Keep Rolling Cedar Fair sets the stage for a smoother ride in 2011.
The Motley Fool September 24, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair Throws in the Beach Towel Regional park operator Cedar Fair is tearing down most of its struggling Geauga Lake amusement park, and will transform it into a smaller, stand-alone waterpark for the 2008 season. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 3, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	It's Just Not Fair Cedar Fair seals the deal with Paramount Parks in time for its seasonally potent third quarter. With shares of Six Flags and Cedar Fair trading on bad day off their 52-week lows, it's time to approach these players as attractive value ideas.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	How to Build a Theme Park Investors, the future of the amusement park chains is brighter than you think.
The Motley Fool June 1, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Take Your CEO to Work Day The new CEO has plans for Six Flags, but the ride may still be bumpy for investors.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2003 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Wild Rides of 2003 Amusement park operators keep the gravy lines moving along.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Six Flags No One Sees With former ESPN programming guru Mark Shapiro as CEO of Six Flags, the amusement park company may be well-poised for a turnaround. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 1, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Is Disney Phoning It In? The scent of theme parks is in the air, but Disney is smelling stale.
The Motley Fool September 1, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Thrill Industry Rewards Its Own The top prize for the world's best overall park went to Cedar Fair's Cedar Point. The company's gradual yet consistent operating improvement has led to dividend increases every year over the past decade. The payout yield currently stands at 5.95%.
The Motley Fool November 11, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Shake the Mistake at the Lake Cedar Fair turns to water park additions to help salvage a struggling property.
The Motley Fool November 3, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Mixed Showing at Six Flags The regional park operator grows per capita spending, but loses guests. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 3, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	When Size Matters Building bigger rides doesn't always translate to better parks, but it does attract bigger spotlights.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Buckle Up, Snyder! Change is afoot for a leisure stock that could sorely use it.
The Motley Fool August 3, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair Is a Win Seeker The theme park magnate misses again, but its summer's getting better.
The Motley Fool December 28, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	GE: Too Dumb to Ride It was a good year for most amusement park operators, save for Universal Studios. Sooner or later, GE is going to have to decide whether it has the backbone to own a chain of year-round theme parks.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Who Will Bite? Six Flags is for sale, but who is brave enough to bid?
The Motley Fool November 9, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Deep Six for Mr. Six? Shares of regional amusement park operator Six Flags hit a new all-time low after the company posts disappointing third-quarter results.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	More Flags, More Fun A rare second quarter profit turns heads at Six Flags.
The Motley Fool February 11, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Raising Six Flags The regional park operator continues to struggle, but the potential remains.
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The Motley Fool April 23, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Give Six Flags Some Credit The park operator refinances its debt as it continues its family-friendly transformation. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Don't Blow It, Six Flags The theme park chain is gaining momentum, but there may be holes in its sails. Will CEO Mark Shapiro earn patrons' bucks and shareholders' optimism?
The Motley Fool March 16, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags: The Line Starts Here The theme park sets its sights on 2007's thrills. The company's getting better with every park upgrade. Investors, if you want to hop on this ride, you may want to begin digging into your due diligence while the lines are still short.
The Motley Fool July 18, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Calling In Six Six Flags is scoring well with its patrons. However, the regional amusement park operator is still a couple of years away from profitability. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Waterslide Runs Through It Six Flags opens a new upscale resort in a move to stretch its seasonal business. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 11, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Should Disney Buy Cedar Fair? Who will step up to make Cedar Fair an offer it can't refuse? Mickey Mouse would look sweet on a big roller coaster. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool May 23, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	When Parks Collide There's little chance in Six Flags and Cedar Fair hooking up, but the two publicly traded stand-alone operators will now be mentioned together in far more sentences. Investors, take note.
BusinessWeek May 8, 2006 Mark Hyman	The Batman And Robin Of Six Flags Amusement park giant Six Flags has been on a long slide. Snyder and Shapiro to the rescue.
The Motley Fool September 20, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Summer Forever Thrill park operators are doing their best to stretch the operating calendar.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Fix Flags The stock is trading at a 52-week low. Even worse, the shares have shed 61% of their value since peaking in February on hopes that Shapiro's magic would provide a quick fix to the company's ills.
The Motley Fool June 18, 2004 Rick Munarriz	Six Flags at Half-Staff If Six Flags amusement parks wants to mend its woes, all it needs to do is improve the customer experience.
The Motley Fool July 5, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Can Disney Kill You? Billing itself as "the happiest place on Earth" does not exempt a company from the grim realities of human mortality. Should Disney stop building thrill rides? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool December 17, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Thank Queue, Disney The theme park giant reinvents the waiting lines for its rides.
The Motley Fool November 7, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	You Must Be This Tall to Invest in Cedar Fair It's been a rollercoaster of a ride for Cedar Fair. The regional park operator's expansion plans have come undone, causing park closings and possible land sell-offs.
The Motley Fool May 9, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Open Season for Six Flags Six Flags has a soft quarter, but it's hard to make money when most of your parks are closed. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter that season ticket sales are off if they are replaced by quality traffic. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 12, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Disney's Shanghai Surprise Family entertainment giant Disney confirms rumors that it plans to open a theme park in Shanghai.
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The Motley Fool November 30, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	You Must Be This Tall to Ride in Cyberspace Holiday World and other amusement parks across the country have turned to cyberspace to promote their newest attractions.
The Motley Fool July 5, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Yielding to Coasters Cedar Fair's steady June bodes well for the summer and for its streak of payout increases. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair Offering Too Much? Holders in the regional amusement park operator will pay for its ambitious acquisition.
The Motley Fool September 29, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Good Wood Keeping the turnstiles clicking is important for any park, naturally, but even more so for Cedar Fair, whose investors have grown used to a steady stream of fat distributions.
The Motley Fool June 7, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Glass Is 20% Full Regional amusement park Six Flags is just getting started with CEO Mark Shapiro's sophomore season. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Raising Six Flags The park's national ad campaign isn't just creepy, it might just work.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags Rides Alone The regional amusement park chain has a new CEO and no willing buyers. Shares may have opened 5% lower this morning, but it really is the best thing that could have happened for the company.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Disney's Golden Opportunity The entertainment giant has got its groove back, and the world is about to notice.