Cedar Fair entertains a record 23.4 million guests in 2011

Attendance increases 2.6% from the prior 2010 record

Thursday, 05 January 2012

Cedar Fair Press Release

SANDUSKY, OHIO, January 5, 2012 -- Cedar Fair (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, announced today that attendance at its 17 locations totaled 23.4 million guests in 2011, up 2.6%, or approximately 590,000 visits, from the Company's record attendance of 22.8 million in 2010.

"2011 was another strong year for Cedar Fair," said Matt Ouimet, president and chief executive officer. "Our employees did an excellent job providing our guests with the quality experience that they have come to expect from Cedar Fair. The strength of our season pass programs and commitment to premier new rides, attractions and special events also supported the record attendance we experienced this year."

Ouimet added, "Our guests clearly recognize the great entertainment value that is provided by Cedar Fair's parks and resorts. In this difficult economic environment, it is particularly satisfying to see people make Cedar Fair parks their entertainment of choice.

"As we look ahead to 2012, we remain committed to providing a 'best-day-of-the-year experience' for families and friends at all of our parks. In the coming year we will introduce even more exciting rides, expand our night time entertainment offerings and continue to add to our successful Halloween programs."

The Company will be hosting an investor meeting in New York, NY on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET. The two hour session will be hosted by the Company's president and chief executive officer, Matt Ouimet, and other senior executives of the Company, and will include a business overview and question and answer session. The session will be webcast live from the Company's web site at www.cedarfair.com.