Six Flags, Disney World and Common spend hundreds of thousands on security

At amusement parks like Six Flags, Disney World and Universal — security is a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

Accidents and deaths have gotten more and more uncommon, with fewer than 1 injury per million rides in 2019, in accordance with the Nationwide Security Council. Ride-related injuries dropped by more than 60% between 2004 and 2019, in accordance with the Worldwide Affiliation of Amusement Parks and Sights.

“Once you have a look at the the the 157 million rides that we ship in a yr, and once you have a look at us versus different industries, you may see that we’re a really secure business,” stated Jason Freeman, vp of safety, security, well being & environmental at Six Flags. “You are extra prone to be injured in your approach to a theme park in your automotive than you’re at a theme park.”

The amusement park business is rising from two years of a pandemic-induced gross sales stoop, however is anticipated to succeed in $16.8 billion in income in 2022.

Watch the video above to be taught extra about how rides are constructed and controlled for security.

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