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Pirate Ship Accessibility Information

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
* only at certain times of the year – please call for further details.