The company said it had partnered with epidemiologists to develop a reopening plan that “meets or exceeds federal, state and local guidelines for sanitation, hygiene and social distancing protocols.”
The company is also taking steps to encourage social distance on rides, in lines and seating areas and other areas around its parks.
“Our guests and team members are ready for the return of the fun and unique Six Flags excitement of 2021,” said Bonnie Weber, senior vice president of Park Operations, in the release. “Last year we set the standard for managing our parks safely, and entertaining millions of guests in accordance with the government, and CDC health guidelines at 21 of our 26 parks. acres, where families and friends could spend time together. ‘
Weber said the company is working with government officials and local officials to set fixed reopening dates for its parks in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico City and Canada.
Many of the parks will open in the next few weeks, although some of the water parks and parks in northern cities will open later in the spring.
Only 4.6 million people visited the parks in the first nine months of 2020 – a decrease of 83% compared to the 26.7 million who attended it during the same period in 2019.
The company will announce its financial statements for the fourth quarter and full year for 2020 on February 24th.