The company said it has worked 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 the sidewalks, in the lines and in the rest areas and other areas surrounding the parks.
“Our guests and staff members are ready for the return of Six Flags fun and emotions in 2021,” said Bonnie Weber, senior vice president of Park Operations, in the statement. “Last year, we set the standard for operating our parks safely and received millions of visitors in compliance with CDC government and health guidelines in 21 of our 26 parks. We offer a local and outdoor entertainment venue with dozens hundreds of acres where families and friends could safely spend time together. “
Weber said the company is working with state and local authorities to set firm dates for reopening its parks in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico City and Canada.
Many of the parks are scheduled to open in the coming weeks, although some of the water parks and parks in northern cities will open in late spring.
Only 4.6 million people visited the parks in the first nine months of 2020 – an 83% reduction from the 26.7 million who attended the same period in 2019.
The company will release its fourth quarter and full year financial reports for 2020 on February 24.