Amusement Parks
Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.
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 — they 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
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