Halloween is almost here and that means scary costumes, haunted attractions and hordes of teenagers heading to Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
This year, to participate in the horror-filled festivities, guests 15 and younger will need a chaperone which is at least 21 with those at the park starting Sept. 7, according to Six Flags’ website. A chaperone can accompany up to 10 guests per day.
The requirement also applies to Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest Extreme one-day ticket and season ticket holders.
The new policy is due to “increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior in our industry and at other major entertainment venues” in recent years, park officials wrote.
The leader must have a valid government-issued photo ID; a chaperone must accompany the party upon entry, stay inside the park and be available by phone during the visit.
Visitors 16 years of age or older may be asked to present a driver’s license, government-issued ID card, or other form of government-issued photo identification to verify their age.
Minors 15 and younger found unaccompanied inside the park may be asked to leave.
Six Flags isn’t the only theme park in Southern California working to curb unruly behavior.
Knott’s Berry Farm implemented a similar chaperone policy in April 2023 after “increasing incidents of unruly and inappropriate behavior,” park officials said. Visitors 15 years of age or younger there must also be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years of age or older.
The policy came into effect after a fighting among teenagers erupted, forcing the park to close early.