
Sky Swinger Ride Accessibility Guide
Access to the Ride
Main access route:
Access is via the entrance. There are no steps to negotiate along the queue line.
Queue Assist/Access route for guests in wheelchairs:
Queue Assist entry and access for guests in wheelchairs is available via the exit gate. Await the Operator’s instructions before proceeding through the gate. There is level access to the ride. Guests with mobility issues may find it challenging to transfer up into the ride chairs.
Requirements for All Passengers
Cognitive Requirements:
All passengers must be able to perceive that this is a high-speed thrill ride and that, for their own safety, they should hold on at all times whilst using the ride. If there is any doubt as to a passenger’s cognitive ability, then for their own safety they must be accompanied by a responsible adult, or must not use this ride. Please note that this judgement must be the responsibility of the individual passenger, parent or carer, as it is impossible for our Operators to assess an individual’s cognitive abilities.
Restraint type:
Passengers are secured by a lap bar. The double seats also include seat belts for children’s use. All passengers must be able to sit upright unaided and hold on with at least 1 functioning hand.
Passenger Requirements:
All passengers must be at least 1.0m tall. Each passenger under 1.2m tall and 7 years old must ride accompanied by a responsible adult in a double seat. Passengers must be at least 1.2m tall and at least 7 years old to ride without a supervising adult. Seating arrangements are at the discretion of the Operator.
All passengers should be in good general health and free from heart, back, neck or other conditions which may be aggravated by this ride. This ride is not recommended for people with high blood pressure or who have had recent surgery. Pregnant women are advised not to use this ride due to the ride forces and presence of the lap bar. Guests who experience vertigo or Meniere’s disease are advised not to ride. Passengers must be able to bend their legs at their hips and knees. Plaster casts/medical boots may be permitted at the Operator’s discretion.
Magnetic Fields:
Magnetic fields are not present on this ride.
Additional Information for Guests with Disabilities, Missing Limbs/Amputations or Neurodiversity
We respectfully request our guests with disabilities, amputations or neurodiversity, or those people caring for them, to consider the additional information below in deciding whether this ride will be suitable for themselves or those under their care.
Other Physical Safety Requirements:
All passengers must possess good upper body control and be able to sit upright and hold their head up unaided.
All passengers must be able to grip the chain with at least 1 functioning hand to brace against the ride forces. A single above-elbow or below-elbow amputation is permitted.
Passengers must have both natural legs below the knee to allow the lap bar to be effective. Passengers with an above-knee amputation are not permitted to ride as the lap bar may be ineffective. All prosthetic limbs must be removed prior to boarding the ride due to the risk of ejection.
If Evacuation is Necessary:
In the unlikely event that evacuation is necessary, guests must be able to understand and be able to follow our instructions. If necessary, prosthetic limbs that have been removed can be returned to the passenger. In some cases, guests may experience delays of up to 30 minutes if the ride needs to be manually lowered. Evacuations can be prolonged events to ensure the safety of everyone involved, and we kindly ask for everyone’s patience and understanding during this process.
Potential Neurodiversity Triggers:
Please note the presence of potential neurodiversity triggers on this ride within the tables below:-
Stimuli | Present? |
---|---|
Sudden noises | Yes |
People screaming | Yes |
Flash photography | No |
Strobe lighting effects | No |
Flashing lights/images | Yes |
Confinement by over shoulder restraint | No |
Confinement by lap bar | Yes |
Use of seat belt | Yes |
Unconfined/no restraint | No |
Individual seats | Yes |
Sudden changes in speed & acceleration | Yes |
Being at height | Yes |
Sudden drops | No |
High speed | Yes |
Slow speed/remaining stationary | No |
Upside down | No |
Spinning/rotating vehicle | Yes |
Tunnels | No |
Confined spaces | No |
Open spaces | No |
Dark spaces | No |
Bright spaces | No |
Stimuli | Present? |
---|---|
Moving scenery | Yes |
Animated characters | Yes |
Enclosed ride vehicle | No |
Open ride vehicle | Yes |
Scary scenes | No |
Water jets/sprays/splashes | No |
Fog/smoke/mist effects | No |
Authentic smells | No |
Visual effects | No |
Illusions | No |
Touchpoints or contact with objects | Yes |
Passing through turnstile | No |
Long queue lines/waiting times | No |
Wind or air blast effects | No |
Vibrations | No |
Bubbles | No |
Lift or elevator | No |
Animals | No |
Birds flying nearby | No |
Disorientation | No |
Music/voiceover in queue/station | Yes |
Being measured with height stick | Yes |