Does Six Flags close rides due to wind?
Does Six Flags close rides due to wind? Rides may be temporarily closed during electrical storms, heavy rain, or high winds. Rides will re-open as soon as safe operations can be assured. Most restaurants, theaters and shops will remain open. Refunds and rain checks are not offered for inclement weather.
At what temperature do roller coasters close?
Many outdoor attractions cannot operate in colder conditions. Water rides close when temperatures plunge below 50? F but many other types of rides cannot run in the cold. Outdoor roller coasters have a minimum operating temperature in the 40s or 50s.
How does wind affect roller coasters?
Rollercoasters are also very sensitive to extreme weather, becoming a liability in high winds and heavy rain, causing closures with concerns of wind affecting the acceleration and deceleration of the trains and rain affecting braking effectiveness and sensors malfunctions.
What happens if it rains at Great America?
What happens if it rains during my visit? Some attractions may close in inclement weather until conditions permit safe operation. Please enjoy a live show, meal or shopping until such weather passes. California's Great America cannot issue rainchecks or refunds for inclement weather.
What do you wear to Six Flags on a rainy day?
Bring a Poncho, rain jacket, umbrella or all the above I highly suggest you have all of these when you are visiting any park in the rain. If you only have access to a rain jacket no worries! Six Flags America sells ponchos and umbrellas for the whole family.
Can you walk around with beer at Six Flags?
No alcoholic beverages can be brought into Six Flags Parks. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the park must be consumed before leaving the park. Guests who are intoxicated may be removed from the park without refund.
Do they shut down rollercoasters if it rains?
Most operations will shut down their rides when lightning is in the immediate vicinity. As far as rain, it depends upon how safely the individual rides can operate under wet conditions since speed and braking are effected. So every ride has limits some it's wind speed or temperature.
When should you not ride a roller coaster?
People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.