Now we have security and modular souvenir shops, do we have shoplifting?
- Thread starter eznapor
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Where does that happen as much?
What I'm noticing most in Germany, is vandalism (-> scratchings and markings).
To be honest, I've never seen any broken benches or bins... But in PC2 (PC1, RCT series) this probably is the only way to implement vandalism.
A good addition could be reduced littering because of security.
My local park (now Six Flags formerly Cedar Fair) has a whole army of security guards to keep the park safe and eject those who break the rules. They can call the township police as well and sometimes they have an officer or two at the park. Most parks don't tolerate line jumping and there are signs at my local park at the ride queues warning you that you could get ejected from the park without a refund if you line jump. People who have season passes could also have their passes revoked for the season (the security takes your pass) and plus be trespassed from the park for the season or longer, and be made to sign a form informing them of the trespass. That means they can't come back and pay for an admission ticket during the time of the ban or even be on park property outside the admission gates. If they are recognized by security they could be detained and held for the police. An amusement park like the one near me would be a very bad place to commit serious crimes like sexual assault, kidnapping, etc. as the person who did it or attempted to do it would probably be confronted by security and even held for the police to arrest them and take them to jail.
Disney, Universal, and Busch Gardens parks. Anywhere that sells alcohol has issues with drunken guests causing a scene frequently. Maybe they don't sell alcohol in European parks, but they definitely sell them it in American parks.
Beer is sold probably everywhere in European parks (beer, water, soft drinks are standard beverages). I can't remember to have seen any drunk people in a park... never!
I've heard plenty of stories of Walibi Holland, particularly during their Halloween event, they have problems with out of control, often drunk guests. Doesn't happen too often on normal days.
I keep forgetting things are different in Europe. Here in the USA people think it's their right to get drunk and belligerent with others. They'll drink to excess and cause a scene. Disney's Epcot and Universal's City Walk are particularly well known for this sort of behavior. The American relationship with alcohol is much different than the European one. There's a lot of need here for evening crowd control particularly of drunk patrons.
yes, i was a bit shocked too as an american expat planned on how to smuggle alcoholic drinks into the park and presenting it like it was the most normal thing in the world. As stated above, yes, you can get alcoholic beverages in theme parks, but besides like 'party' events, getting drunk is not the agenda of most theme park guests in europe.