Pirate Ship Ride Accessibility Guide
Access to the Ride
Main access route:
Access is via the entrance where there are 8 steps to negotiate to reach the ride.
Queue Assist/Access route for guests in wheelchairs:
Queue Assist and access for guests in wheelchairs is available via the Exit gate. Await the Operator’s instructions before proceeding through the inner Exit gate. There is 1 small step and a ramp to negotiate to access the ride. There is 1 stepover to board the ride vehicle.
Requirements for All Passengers
Cognitive Requirements:
All passengers must be able to perceive the concepts of risk and danger and that, for their own safety, they must remain seated 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 shared comfort bar. All passengers must be able to sit upright unaided and hold on with at least 1 functioning hand. The ride is more exhilarating when experienced from the outer rows of seats. Some passengers may find it more comfortable in the central rows of seats whilst they get used to the ride sensations.
Passenger Requirements:
All passengers must be at least 0.9m tall. Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 1 adult can accompany up to 3 children who do not meet the requirement to ride alone, seated on the same row.
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 comfort 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 present on this ride. Guests fitted with a pacemaker should seek medical advice.
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 comfort bar 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 at least 1 natural leg below the knee. Lower limb prosthetics may be worn providing they are in contact with the floor of the vehicle. Arm prosthetics may be worn providing they are securely attached.
If Evacuation is Necessary:
Evacuation is no cause for concern on this ride as it will come to a stop as normal.
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 | No |
Unconfined/no restraint | No |
Individual seats | No |
Sudden changes in speed & acceleration | Yes |
Being at height | Yes |
Sudden drops | Yes |
High speed | Yes |
Slow speed/remaining stationary | No |
Upside down | No |
Spinning/rotating vehicle | No |
Tunnels | No |
Confined spaces | No |
Open spaces | Yes |
Dark spaces | No |
Bright spaces | No |
Stimuli | Present? |
---|---|
Moving scenery | Yes |
Animated characters | No |
Enclosed ride vehicle | No |
Open ride vehicle | Yes |
Scary scenes | No |
Water jets/sprays/splashes | No |
Fog/smoke/mist effects | Yes * |
Authentic smells | Yes * |
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 | Yes * |
Lift or elevator | No |
Animals | No |
Birds flying nearby | No |
Disorientation | No |
Music/voiceover in queue/station | Yes |
Being measured with height stick | Yes |