Since the beginning of this year, many amusement parks have closed down due to Covid-19. One of the most popular amusement parks, Indy Park, which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, closed down on March 14th. Before the end of that month, Cedar Fair, which has another amusement park in Ohio, closed down due to the pandemic. After the first wave of closures, many amusement parks slowly began to reopen. However, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many theme parks are still closed down. Here are the latest updates on six of the most popular amusement parks, as of April 2020.
Magic Mike: Mallorca
The largest amusement park in the world, Mallorca, located near Barcelona, reopened its roller coasters on March 24th and its other attractions on April 6th. However, the park has announced that it will remain closed until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The park previously closed down in February due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as in March and April of this year. However, it decided to reopen after a study showed that the Spanish health system is better equipped to handle the crisis. Mallorca’s Health Secretary, Dolors Salom, said that the government will allocate more funds for Covid-19 prevention and testing as a result of the park’s reopening.
Kings Island: Ohio
The state of Ohio’s largest theme park, Kings Island, announced that it will reopen this coming weekend. However, it will be opening its gates only to those who have a prescription for a medical condition. Those who do not have a prescription will have to wait until more people show up with medical documentation before they can enter the park.
The park previously closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it announced that it would remain closed for the foreseeable future. Several roller coasters at the park have been closed down due to safety concerns. In addition, coasters require a lot of maintenance and manpower, which the park cannot afford to provide at this time.
Busch Gardens: Florida
The flagship park of the Busch family, Busch Gardens, also located in Florida, announced that it would reopen this coming Monday, March 17th. However, only some of its rides will be open to the public, while the others will be available for employees and their families.
The park closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it decided to reopen after the Florida Health Department gave the all-clear. According to the health department, the risk of contracting the coronavirus at Busch Gardens is low. However, it is still not safe to go to the park, as it would be irresponsible for them to let anyone but key employees and their families go there at the moment.
Canada’s Wonderland: Ontario
The second-largest amusement park in the world, Canada’s Wonderland, located in Ontario, Canada, announced that it would reopen this coming Saturday, March 23rd. However, the park will also require a face mask or a mask of some kind for those who want to visit.
The park closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it decided to reopen after the Ontario government gave the go-ahead. According to the government, it is important for people to go out and enjoy themselves during this time, as societies need to keep functioning.
Pier Park: New York
One of the city’s most famous landmarks, the New York Public Library, now houses a luxury apartment complex, Pier Park. The complex’s owner, Ian Schrager, decided to open the building’s doors to the public, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors during the day. However, only a select number of people will be allowed to enter. In addition, those who want to visit must wear masks and maintain a safe social distance.
Pier Park, which is next to the Public Library, closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it decided to reopen after the city and state of New York gave the all-clear. Mayor Bill De Blasio stated that it is important for New York City to keep functioning as a community during these times. He also said that the owners of Pier Park listened to public health experts and respected the advice of city and state governments.
Empire State Building: New York
The Empire State Building, which is currently the tallest building in the world, closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it decided to reopen after the city and state of New York gave the all-clear. The owners of the building are currently considering whether or not to let the entire public return.
Tokyo Disney Resort: Japan
The Tokyo Disney Resort, which is currently under construction, will open its doors to the public for the first time on May 31st. However, the park will require face masks for everyone but the most senior citizens.
The Tokyo Disney Resort closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it decided to reopen after the Japanese government gave the all-clear. The health ministry of Japan told businesses and citizens to start preparing to get back to work and to live their lives normally.
Six Flags Fiesta Park: Texas
Since the beginning of this year, many amusement parks have closed down due to Covid-19. One of the most popular amusement parks, Six Flags Fiesta Park, which is located in San Antonio, Texas, closed down on March 14th. However, it decided to reopen after the city gave the all-clear. However, due to the continued spread of the pandemic, Six Flags decided to keep the gates closed to the public, while maintaining walk-up hours for employees.
Although the pandemic has eased in most parts of the world, it continues to be a major issue in Texas, especially in San Antonio, where the majority of the cases have been reported. On April 7th, Gov. Abbott extended a stay-at-home order for an additional thirty days, which includes Six Flags. He also requested a major amusement park to extend their closures for an additional thirty days. However, Six Flags has stated that they will continue to evaluate the situation and will consider the governor’s request, but also need to keep the public safe.
Are Amusement Parks Still Closures?
Since the beginning of this year, many amusement parks have closed down due to Covid-19. One of the most popular amusement parks, Indy Park, which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, closed down on March 14th. Before the end of that month, Cedar Fair, which has another amusement park in Ohio, closed down due to the pandemic. After the first wave of closures, many amusement parks slowly began to reopen. However, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues, many theme parks are still closed down. Here are the latest updates on six of the most popular amusement parks, as of April 2020.
Magic Mike: Mallorca
The largest amusement park in the world, Mallorca, located near Barcelona, reopened its roller coasters on March 24th and its other attractions on April 6th. However, the park has announced that it will remain closed until further notice due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The park previously closed down in February due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as in March and April of this year. However, it decided to reopen after a study showed that the Spanish health system is better equipped to handle the crisis. Mallorca’s Health Secretary, Dolors Salom, said that the government will allocate more funds for Covid-19 prevention and testing as a result of the park’s reopening.
Kings Island: Ohio
The state of Ohio’s largest theme park, Kings Island, announced that it will reopen this coming weekend. However, it will be opening its gates only to those who have a prescription for a medical condition. Those who do not have a prescription will have to wait until more people show up with medical documentation before they can enter the park.
The park previously closed down on March 14th due to Covid-19 restrictions. However, it announced that it would remain closed for the foreseeable future. Several roller coasters at the park have been closed down due to safety concerns. In addition, coasters require a lot of maintenance and manpower, which the park cannot afford to provide at this time.