Six Flags Lays Out New Set Of Coronavirus 'Safety' Rules

AGAWAM, MA — Though no opening date has been posted, Six Flags New England has laid out a strict set of new rules that will first get visitors into the park and then keep them safe once in there amid lingering coronavirus concerns.

The new guidelines include ordering tickets to limiting attendance and then maintaining distances.

Here is an overwiew:

Getting In

• Six Flags officials said the park will be using state and local guidelines to gauge capacity with limits being well less than normal. All members, season pass holders and all guests with single-day or group tickets will need to make a reservation at www.sixflags.com/reserve. Pre-paid parking can be ordered as well.
• Thermal imaging will be used to screen the body temperatures of guests and employees prior to them getting into the park. Guests will be asked if they are healthy and will be required to acknowledge park health policies.
• Those 2 and older will be required to wear face masks unless other health concerns warrant an exception.
• Masks will be able for at the front gate.
• Touchless bag checks with advanced security screenings will be featured.

Social Distancing

• Distance markers will be placed throughout the park.
• Dining area seating will be spaced out.
• Guests will be separated by empty rows and/or seats on all roller coasters, rides, and attractions.
• Viewing areas will be marked for game play viewing and arcade games will be reconfigured or deactivated.
• Capacity at indoor and outdoor venues will be reduced.

Food Service

• Modified menus and mobile ordering will be implementred to promote touchless transactions.
• Beverages will be served by attendants, and guests will receive any seasonal drink bottle refills in a paper cup.
• Buffets and salad bars will be reconfigured to eliminate guest contact with food and condiments, cutlery and napkins will be provided to guests with their meals as required rather than at a separate station.

Cleaning

• "High touch points" like public seating, tabletops, counters, doors, trash cans, rides, restraints, rest room sinks and hand rails will be regularly sanitized throughout the day.
• Multiple hand-washing and alcohol-based hand-sanitizer stations will be located throughout the park.
• All team member work areas will also be regularly sanitized.

More information about Six Flags New England's coronavirus policies can be located here.