California's COVID-19 Plan , Addresses Screaming at Theme Parks.
In California, theme parks are set to reopen as early as April.
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To aid in curbing the spread of COVID-19, the California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA) is calling on parks to limit activities that involve shouting and singing.
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Erin Guerrero, executive director of CAPA, has denied reports that this means parks must “prohibit screaming” on roller coasters.
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CAPA has never suggested or recommended limiting shouting, yelling, or screaming on an amusement park ride, Erin Guerrero, via ‘USA Today’.
Instead, theme parks are advised to take extra steps to “mitigate the effects of shouting” on roller coasters.
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Face covering usage and/or modifications to seat loading patterns will be required on amusement park rides to mitigate the effects of shouting.
, Erin Guerrero, via ‘USA Today’.
In addition, CAPA noted that guests “generally face in one direction” on rides, which already aids in mitigation efforts.
