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The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Swapping Thrills Cedar Fair buys a neighboring park from Six Flags.
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 23, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Tips for Six Flags Dan Snyder launched a gutsy proxy battle to take control of the drifting company. Saving the regional amusement park operator won't be easy, but investors welcome the effort.
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 29, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Buckle Up, Snyder! Change is afoot for a leisure stock that could sorely use it.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags, Seven Press Releases The amusement park operator has been a colossal disappointment for investors over the past several years. It wasn't until minority shareholder and Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder's storm culminated in the company officially putting itself on the block that the shares finally showed signs of life.
The Motley Fool May 7, 2004 W.D. Crotty	No Great Thrill Six Flags, the world's largest operator of regional theme parks, is posting financial results that are just plain scary.
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 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 19, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Summer Springs Eternal May means thrill rides and turnstile clicks to a hungry amusement park industry.
The Motley Fool August 19, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	You Must Be This Tall to Ride Six Flags One notable investor is making things lively at the regional thrill park operator.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 June 29, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Tale of Two Seasons Cedar Fair's early-season update is different -- yet similar -- to what Six Flags is up to. Investors, take note.
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 November 28, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Little Mouse in Big China Disney breaks the silence to announce that Hong Kong Disneyland is doing just fine. 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 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 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 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 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 November 9, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Thrill Rides: Ups and Downs There are six reasons to get excited about Six Flags next year. Tuck in a handkerchief so you can loan it out to the teary-eyed investor who missed out on buying into Six Flags while it was still unloved.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Two Sides of Six Flags The amusement park operator warns, and it's more of a mixed bag than an empty one. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 3, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Redskins, Redmond, & Red Ink Six Flags amusement park investors shouldn't expect that having a celebrity as a fellow shareowner will help save the day.
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 May 26, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Room for One More, Honey Six Flags is following its better-financed rivals into fleshing out resort destinations.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Viacom's Last Thrill Ride If Viacom puts its amusement park chain up for sale, it will also have lopped off a good chunk of common sense. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 7, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Sorry, Folks, the Park Is Open The Six Flags suitor story adds a new chapter with another passive investor filing to get active. What will it mean to investors?
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 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 April 8, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Disney Goes to Shanghai Disney breaks ground on Shanghai Disneyland, setting the stage for a presence in a financially potent city in the world's most populous nation.
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 10, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags, One Rumor A little due diligence sinks a "no re-entry" rumor like a stone. Amusement park investing can be a pretty rewarding experience, and Six Flags is on a roll.
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 March 16, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Theme Park Hunting Season Six Flags is on the way, but it may not know where it's heading. 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 March 4, 2004 W.D. Crotty	A Wild, Wild Ride With 39 attractions scattered throughout North America and Europe, Six Flags (NYSE: PKS), packs a lot of family fun -- and thrills. The world's largest operator of regional theme parks packs some scary financials, too.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Weighing Six Flags Before you think you have found a $5.50-a-share gem of a stock, consider that Standard & Poor's lowered Six Flags' already-junk status credit rating in November 2004.
The Motley Fool May 3, 2011 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Go Big, Six Flags Six Flags hopes its new "Go Big" marketing campaign pays off on the bottom line.
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 January 11, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags Slims Down The regional amusement-park operator finally sells a few of its smaller parks. Investors, the debt-heavy balance sheet and the need for more focus on fewer lucrative locations make this the right deal for the company right now.
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 August 26, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Six Flags Surrenders Six Flags waves the white flag as it officially puts itself up for sale. How many will bid for the company? That's the big question for shareholders.
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 3, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	When Size Matters Building bigger rides doesn't always translate to better parks, but it does attract bigger spotlights.