

Those were largely ignored and despite local news crews on site to cover the opening day, I didn’t see any employees trying to spread the crowd out. With an 11:00 am opening time and a reservation system that requires visitors (restricted to California residents) to select an available arrival time, there was a significant backup that extended beyond the social distancing markers on the ground. One of the biggest surprises of the day was the park entrance experience, which starts with a walk-through temperature check and security screening.

With rides having been closed for over a year, there were a few hiccups on opening day as the team got back into the routine of operating attractions. And while I’ve visited the park several times to report on the Marine World Experience, Holiday in the Park and Renaissance Days, this was my first time there with attractions operating. Located in Solano County, which is currently in the red tier, the park’s capacity is capped at 15% of occupancy. In the Bay Area, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom reopened for members and season ticket holders, with the park officially opening to day guests on April 3rd. Theme parks were allowed to reopen on April 1st in California and while there are many throughout the state, only a handful were actually able to make the date.
