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Darien Reopening Plan
Darien Reopening Plan
The Park is Filling Over 1,500 Positions and Preparing for the Upcoming Season
DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. — February 19, 2021 — Six Flags Darien Lake, the Thrill Capital of
New York, is reopening on May 21, 2021 based on the guidelines set by the State of New York
and its Governor. The park will unveil extensive safety and security measures including quick
and contactless security and temperature checks for guests and team members. Convenient
mobile ordering will also be available at many locations. The park is converting to a cash to a
card kiosk system, accepting only Mobile and Card Payments to further enhance the safety of
guests and team members.
“We are pleased and energized by the reopening guidelines announced by Governor Cuomo,”
said Six Flags Darien Lake President Chris Thorpe. “We have a proven and comprehensive
reopening safety plan, and our team is ready to welcome guests back. The safety of our guests
and team members remains our number one priority and the new safety guidelines we have
implemented will enhance our safe and fun environment for everyone.”
As one of the largest seasonal employers in New York, Six Flags Darien Lake is over hiring over
1,500 team members for the 2021 season. The theme park, water park, and Hotel &
Campground are hiring for all positions, including admissions, culinary services, ride operations,
housekeeping, games, lifeguards, park services, security, and retail. The safety of park guests
and employees is always the company’s top priority, and applicants may now apply for jobs in a
virtual and contact-free environment. Applications, interviews, and most trainings will all be done
virtually; onboarding is contact-free. Interested applicants should apply online at
sixflagsjobs.com.
Easy to identify distance markers will be added in all park entry, ride, restroom, retail
locations, and dining queue lines;
Dining areas will be adjusted to allow ample space between seated parties;
Guests will be separated by empty rows and/or seats on all roller coasters, rides, and
attractions;
Six-foot viewing areas will be marked for guests to observe game play; arcade games
will be reconfigured or deactivated to comply with social distancing requirements;
Advanced security screenings will enable touchless bag checks;
Capacity at indoor venues will be reduced to meet social distancing requirements; and
Guests viewing outdoor entertainment will be separated by at least six feet.
Modified menus and implementation of mobile food ordering will help facilitate touchless
transactions;
Self-service buffets and salad bars will be reconfigured to eliminate guest contact with
food;
Condiments, self-serve cutlery, and napkins will be provided to guests with their meals
as required; and
Beverages will be served by attendants, and guests will receive any drink bottle refills in
a paper cup each time they refill.
All employees will be issued Team Member Action Packs which will include: a safety
face mask, safety glasses, and disposable gloves;
Low pressure backpack sprayers will be utilized for disinfecting large areas;
Abundant supplies of sanitizers and disinfectants will be available;
Microfiber cloths will be used to sanitize surfaces; and
Queue line supplies, fencing, and tents will be in place to promote safe social distancing.
Enter their online order number, ticket number or Membership/Season Pass number;
Select the day and the approximate time they want to visit;
Acknowledge their understanding of the company’s health policy;
Order pre-paid parking if they do not already have a parking pass; and
Watch a brief video describing new social distancing and sanitization procedures.
Guests will be contacted electronically (either by email, text or both) the day before their
scheduled visit to confirm their intent to visit and their continued healthy status. Guests may
cancel their reservation without penalty any time before 8:00 a.m. (local time) on the day of their
scheduled visit. Members and Season Pass Holders will receive booking priority over single-day
and group ticket buyers.
Six Flags Darien Lake 2021 Season Passes are now available at the low price of $49.99 each.
Gold Plus, Platinum, Diamond, and Diamond Elite Memberships are also available and offer
additional benefits. For more information, visit sixflags.com/darienlake.
Darien Lake’s wide variety of entertainment and top-notch thrill rides has made it the Thrill Capital of New
York since 1964. Located 45 minutes from Niagara Falls between Buffalo and Rochester, N.Y., today the
park boasts more than 50 rides, including seven world-class roller coasters, dozens of family rides, the
region’s largest water park and a 20,000-seat amphitheater operated by Live Nation.
The park welcomes overnight guests in a wide range of accommodations—from a full-service hotel and
modern cabins to rental RVs, and RV and tent campsites.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.4 billion
in revenue and 26 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 59 years, Six Flags has
entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique
attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.