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Amusement Parks

At least a few days before going:

• Call park to:
  • Confirm hours of park and specific attractions and events
  • Determine whether the attractions you’re interested in are open

Before leaving home/hotel:

• Wear clothes appropriate for rides, e.g.: no flip-flops

Rides:

Before deciding to ride:

• Be especially wary of rides at smaller amusement parks
• Avoid rides which have been operating less than a year or so
• Look for indications that the ride has been adequately maintained, e.g., no missing light bulbs
• Ensure ride operators are attentive
• Ensure long hair, arms, etc. won’t get caught on anything, e.g., motor
• Review posted guidance for riders
• Don’t talk your child into riding if they don’t want to • he/she might endanger themself during the ride

If things don’t seem quite right:

• Don’t ride

While on rides:

• Adhere to posted guidance, e.g.:
  • Don’t extend arms
  • Don’t bounce