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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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. |
Wired
March 2001
Emily Jenkins |
One Fast Blast The next-gen roller coaster: Get up, get down, and get off... |
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. |
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
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 10, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Swapping Thrills Cedar Fair buys a neighboring park from Six Flags. |
The Motley Fool
May 9, 2005
W.D. Crotty |
The Fairest Parks of All? Cedar Fair is far healthier than Six Flags with great expectations for the coming year. It also pays its shareholders a robust 6% dividend. |
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
March 1, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
In the Nick of Time The media giant gets into the theme-park business. Again. Viacom blew it by letting so many lucrative opportunities slip through its clumsy fingers in the past. Now is the time to right its wrongs -- in the Nick of time. |
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 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
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
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 9, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
More Fun for Everyone Amusement park operator Cedar Fair raises its dividend for the 13th time in 10 years. |
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. |
BusinessWeek
March 21, 2005
Robert Barker |
Cedar Fair: The Thrill Is Gone Cedar Fair's impressive yield is attributed to acquisitions. Investors may not see such returns in the future without them. |
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
February 9, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Cedar Fair's Seasonal Makeover The regional park operator gears up to rely less on the telltale third quarter. Investors, take note. |
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
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
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
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
December 22, 2003
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Wild Rides of 2003 Amusement park operators keep the gravy lines moving along. |
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
January 3, 2012
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Cedar Fair Is Not Disney The regional amusement park chain moves in a new direction. |
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 16, 2011
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Theme Parks Keep Rolling Cedar Fair sets the stage for a smoother ride in 2011. |
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
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
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
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
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. |
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 1, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
What a Wild Ride Cedar Fair's Become The regional amusement park operator is no longer a steady stock. |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2008
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
4 Stocks That Took a Hike Companies with growing yields can make you rich in more ways than the obvious. |
The Motley Fool
November 15, 2010
Matthew Brown |
Fun Times at Cedar Fair The theme park company sees increasing attendance. |
The Motley Fool
August 11, 2006
Vitaliy Katsenelson |
Dividends on the Ride Down Amusement park operator Cedar Fair has historically given high returns to shareholders, but are its dividends in jeopardy? |
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. |
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
August 9, 2007
Chuck Saletta |
Dueling Fools: Cedar Fair Bull Rebuttal Investors, with fundamentals improving, and a plump, still-covered distribution providing ample payment while you wait for a recovery, what's not to like from this regional amusement park operator? |
Popular Mechanics
July 2008
Erin McCarthy |
5 Roller Coasters Mega-Engineered to Make You Scream Coasters are described in travel destinations in Ohio, Connecticut, Virginia, California, and New Jersey |
