An Ohio lawmaker has introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, which would require Ohio amusement parks to provide real-time updates on ride availability.
The proposed legislation from State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) mandates that major amusement parks, such as Cedar Point and Kings Island, post up-to-date ride status on-site through digital signage and online via their official apps or websites. These updates must occur within five minutes of any ride becoming temporarily closed or returning to operation.
“Families spend hundreds of dollars and travel across the state to visit these parks,” said Rep. Brennan. “They deserve accurate, real-time information so they can plan their day and avoid the frustration of walking across the park to find a ride shut down.”…