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The Motley Fool November 12, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Don't Pity the Theme Parks Look at how the two regional amusement-park chains, and the operator of family-friendly resorts with huge indoor waterparks are doing.
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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.
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The Motley Fool February 23, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Hungry Like Great Wolf The family resort specialist finds that greener pastures come with fresher coats of paint. If you believe that Great Wolf 's future lies in its new units, you may like the company as a turnaround play here.
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