SPLASHLAND PARK & RIDE STAFF HANDBOOK (1984 EDITION)

SPLASHLAND PARK & RIDE STAFF HANDBOOK (1984 EDITION)

"Making Memories That Last a Lifetime!"

SECTION 1: GENERAL SAFETY

✅ Ride Checks:

Perform visual inspection of all restraints and lap bars every 30 minutes

Report any unusual wear patterns (e.g., claw marks, teeth impressions) to maintenance

✅ Guest Behavior:

If guests report "seeing double" or "missing time", escort them to First Aid

Children claiming "the dolphin talked to me" should be given a free ice cream coupon

SECTION 2: ATTRACTION-SPECIFIC RULES

🎢 The Wave Pool:

Lifeguards must perform hourly headcounts

If count exceeds capacity by +5%, drain pool immediately

Never retrieve items from the filtration system

🎪 Funhouse Mirrors:

Wipe down surfaces with provided blue cleaner (not red)

If any mirror shows the wrong date, cover it and call extension 666

🐬 Splashy's Cove (Animatronic Show):

Perform system reboot if Splashy:

Speaks in languages not programmed

References events before 1980

Stops blinking for more than 2 minutes

SECTION 3: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

⚠ Storm Protocol:

Direct guests to covered areas

Play "Rainy Day Playlist" over PA system

If rain appears black/shiny, activate "Special Event Lighting"

🔥 Fire Response:

Standard procedure for orange flames

For blue flames:

Isolate area

Play carousel music at maximum volume

Do not use water extinguishers

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ALERTS

🔧 Priority Repairs:

Leaks smelling of saltwater/copper

Electrical issues only after 3:07 AM

Any new tunnels or doors that weren't there yesterday

🚫 Restricted Areas:

1947 Equipment Locker (Padlock #47)

Basement access (without Manager Mayhew present)

The red door behind the carousel

SECTION 5: CLOSING PROCEDURES

🌙 Final Checks:

Confirm all guests have exited

Verify all animatronics are in Night Mode

If you hear laughter from empty rides, begin closing announcement

🔐 Security Reminder:

Night staff handles after-hours maintenance

You are not authorized to investigate:

Voices from drains

Extra footsteps on your rounds

The "Midnight Carousel" that sometimes plays itself

"Remember Team: If you see something unusual, it's probably just the special effects we're testing! Report anything concerning to your supervisor."

— Richard Mayhew, Park Manager

P.S. Always wear your name tag - it helps guests identify you... and helps us identify you.