California's COVID-19 Plan , Addresses Screaming at Theme Parks.
In California, theme parks are set
to reopen as early as April. .
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. .
Erin Guerrero, executive director of CAPA,
has denied reports that this means parks must
“prohibit screaming” on roller coasters. .
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. .
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.