California theme parks reopening, but patrons can't scream on roller coasters

Theme parks in California can reopen next month after a year-long closure, but the roller coaster experience may be very different thanks to an unusual new rule: try not to scream. The California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA) advises in the new guidelines for its "Responsible Reopening Plan," that theme park visitors should avoid activities that increase the spread of COVID-19, such as singing, shouting, heavy breathing and raising one's voice. This rule applies when visitors are on the parks' rides, meaning guests are recommended to stay silent on roller coasters that usually encourage people to do anything but. In addition, face mask requirements and "modifications to seat loading patterns" are being implemented by the parks to "mitigate the effects of shouting," the guidelines state...MORE