Six Flags Over Texas is implementing new safety measures for the theme park, which were set to go into effect last Friday.
X-ray screenings will be conducted on all bags brought into Texas parks beginning on October 14. A maximum size limit of 12″ by 12″ by 6″ will also be placed on bags.
Exceptions to this size requirement will be allowed for people who need larger bags for medical reasons or are carrying diaper bags for their children.
The theme park also reiterated its commitment to safety by emphasizing rules for parkgoers’ behavior.
In a statement released by Six Flags, it was explained, “Because Six Flags is a family park, we expect guests to behave appropriately.” Certain behaviors are “strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated.” These include:
- unruly, disruptive, or offensive behavior.
- line-jumping.
- profanity.
The statement noted that violation of the park’s policies “may be cause for ejection from the park without refund.”
Park policies can be viewed here.
In other new policy changes, the park noted that it now accepts only card payments at all locations and retail areas. Attendees who only have cash may utilize machines in the park which put money onto a prepaid debit card.
Visitors are also not allowed to bring any food items to the park unless they have food allergies or are bringing in food for infants.
Other prohibited items include weapons of any kind, self-defense devices (e.g., pepper spray), illegal substances (e.g., marijuana), fireworks, clothing or jewelry with spikes, lawn chairs, glass bottles, spray paint, remote control devices, skateboards or scooters, and selfie sticks.
Last weekend, there were reports of accidental 911 calls made from Six Flags in Chicago’s rollercoaster, the Joker. Apple’s new iPhones have “Crash Detection” as their innovative feature, set in place so that in the event of a crash, the police will be called.
However, the phones have been working a little too well, reporting crashes to police that were really just parkgoers on a rollercoaster.
