Magic Mountain Devises Magic Formula For Reopening

VALENCIA , CA — Faces masks, temperature checks, reservations, and social distancing are all part of the formula Six Flags officials announced Tuesday as part of the formula to safely reopen Magic Mountain.

Closed since March, the iconic Valencia amusement park has not yet set a date for reopening, but officials shared a preview for what that will look like. Under the new protocols all staff and guests over the age of 2, will wear face coverings. An online reservation system will be used to manage crowds, and guests on rides and in dining areas will be separated to allow for recommended social distancing. Six Flags parks will also use new imaging technology to conduct temperature checks at front gates and an advanced screening technology to allow for touchless bag checks.

"All guests over the age of two and all team members will be required to wear face masks covering the nose and mouth throughout their visit/work day," Six Flags said in a statement. "Accommodations may be made on a case-by- case basis for persons with disabilities, health concerns, religious restrictions, or other circumstances."

Before visiting any Six Flags park, guests must make a reservation at https://mypass.sixflags.com/reservations/reserve.aspx.

The first Six Flags park to open under the new rules will be Frontier City in Oklahoma, which is scheduled to resume on June 5.

Amusement parks, concerts and sporting events are part of the final phase of California's re-opening plan. Governor Gavin Newsom has said recently that the state is getting closer, but is not yet at the point where those types of large gatherings are considered safe.

The new rules also apply to the company's water parks, including Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, which is adjacent to Magic Mountain.

City News Service