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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%.
Fast Company May 2010 David Lidsky	Wheeeeee: The Business of Roller Coasters As theme parks open for the season, so do their marquee-attraction thrill rides. This year, 63 new roller coasters are expected to open around the world, including two vying to be the world's fastest. Buckle in as we roll through the numbers.
Salon.com July 31, 2000 Eric Boehlert	Roller sprawl The renaissance of coasters is a bonanza for the amusement park business.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Maverick Defies the Pack Cedar Fair's new coaster is both early and late. What will it mean to investors?
The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Swapping Thrills Cedar Fair buys a neighboring park from Six Flags.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Rick Munarriz	Cedar Fair Fares Well Thinking outside the park pays off for the regional amusement park operator. Cedar Fair isn't the only one taking to the combination of upscale lodging and massive indoor water play areas. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	When Machines Fail The world's boldest coaster is stalled, but the company behind the scream machine is not. Thankfully for investors, Six Flags is riding a wave of favorable momentum these days.
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 August 31, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	I've Got a Golden Ticket! It's time for Six Flags to do something to give its stock a pop.
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 February 6, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Good Day at the Park Cedar Fair's business performance has been as smooth as its amusement parks are wild.
The Motley Fool September 30, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags Grows Up The amusement park operator unveils the world's tallest, fastest roller coaster.
The Motley Fool July 12, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Are Roller Coasters Safe? The latest coaster accident in Disneyland has some wondering whether park attractions are no longer safe.
The Motley Fool September 8, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair's Maverick Run The amusement park operator hopes a new coaster can spur it out of its sluggish slumber. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 5, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair Coasts Along Cedar Fair amusement park has raised its quarterly distribution 13 times over the past 10 years. Having hiked its tax-advantaged payout for 17 consecutive years, Cedar Fair's units continue to be a steady income producer.
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 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 August 9, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Dueling Fools: Cedar Fair Bear Things don't look to good for the regional amusement park's investors.
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 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 March 16, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Fun All Year Long Cedar Fair has a lackluster 2004 but lays the groundwork for a heartier 2005.
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 February 7, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Roller-Coaster Regrets When you look at 2007 as a whole -- and more importantly, at the company's outlook for 2008 -- it's hard to get too excited about the regional amusement-park operator.
The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Guess the Weight at Cedar Fair The gains aren't quite what they seem, but the amusement-park operator isn't in bad shape. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool August 16, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Ride This Gem Amusement park operators have produced volatile results, but Cedar Fair has stood the test of time.
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 January 3, 2012 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair Is Not Disney The regional amusement park chain moves in a new direction.
The Motley Fool July 16, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags Misses the Bus The regional amusement park operator starts the summer season off slowly.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair's Summertime Blues The amusement park operator has a sluggish start to its operating season. Yes, there's plenty of upside in 2007, but even with so much of the current season yet to play itself out, 2006 is shaping up to be a wash for investors.
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 November 15, 2010 Matthew Brown	Fun Times at Cedar Fair The theme park company sees increasing attendance.
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.
AskMen.com Harry Marks	Top 10: Fastest U.S. Roller Coasters There's something about a roller coaster that makes you feel like a kid again. Maybe it's the amusement park atmosphere or the fact that you scream like a prepubescent boy when the coaster careens around corners at record-breaking speeds.
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.
The Motley Fool February 8, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair's Big Fat Geek Wedding The amusement-park operator slows down after devouring a rival. 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 August 9, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Checkered Flag for Six Flags The regional amusement park giant is back in black after a three-year hiatus, but the company didn't raise its full-year guidance. Investors, take note.
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 May 3, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair's Wrath of Con The amusement park operator's first-quarter numbers are lousy -- they always are in the seasonally forgettable quarter ending in March -- and Cedar Fair has a lot to prove in the year ahead.
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 August 30, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Who Will Bite? Six Flags is for sale, but who is brave enough to bid?
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 July 9, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Ride Over at Cedar Fair? The amusement park company may be looking to sell itself. Investors, take note.
Fast Company January 2001 Bill Breen	High Maintenence As the ride-maintenance foreman at Cedar Point amusement park, Rick Hiser has an awesome responsibility: Ensure that the 68 rides are safe for the 3 million thrill seekers who take on Cedar Point each year...
The Motley Fool May 2, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Fair's Mean Season The regional park operator loses a fair chunk of change, but it doesn't matter, seasonally speaking. But there are changes afoot that should spark investors' curiosity -- take note.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Cedar Chips The regional seasonal amusement park operator has a slow quarter, but 2005 looks promising.
The Motley Fool May 19, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Summer Springs Eternal May means thrill rides and turnstile clicks to a hungry amusement park industry.
The Motley Fool July 1, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	What I've Done This Summer While on vacation in Orange County, California, this investor does a little field research into Disney and Cedar Fair.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flagged Even in a world of cheap extreme-ride thrills, Six Flags may need to boost its prices to spur a turnaround.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	More Fun for Everyone Amusement park operator Cedar Fair raises its dividend for the 13th time in 10 years.