I seldom endorse articles for insightfulness. If you are at all interested in the economy and the amusement business, this read is a MUST:

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/609761

Thanks for the article. Some of the ones I've been reading lately are so detailed and convoluted that I get lost halfway through reading. That one gave me a better understanding of what is going on with the industry right now.

thank you Interpreter, very good article.

Thanks for the article; it was indeed very interesting. I must say, compared to what Cedar Fair paid, Paramount definitely got a deal on the parks. I know, inflation and stuff, but wow!

As others said, an interesting article.

I think it will be also be an interesting season to see how CF responds to the economic situation. I don't think KI will suffer from attendance issues, but the other parks without a new B&M might have more trouble.

Something I'd like to see that would have me putting more $ in the CF coffers is a discount for tix at other CF parks. I don't plan to go anywhere other than KI this year, but a cheap entry option may encourage a road trip.