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Viking Boats Accessibility Information

Viking Boats Ride Accessibility Guide

Access to the Ride

Main access route:

Access is via the entrance. There are 4 steps to negotiate.

Queue Assist/Access route for guests in wheelchairs:

Queue Assist and access for guests in wheelchairs is available via the Exit gate. Please follow the Operator’s instructions. There are 4 steps to negotiate to reach the boats.  Guests with mobility issues may find it challenging to board the boat as there is a step up and down into the boats.

 

Requirements for All Passengers

Cognitive Requirements:

All passengers must be able to perceive the concepts of risk and danger, and understand 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:

There is no form of passenger restraint on this ride. To ensure their own safety passengers must be able to remain seated at all times.

Passenger Requirements:

There is no minimum height restriction for this ride. Children under 4 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 in the same boat, on the same side.

All passengers should be in good general health and free from heart, back, neck or other conditions which may be aggravated by this 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 unaided.

Secure leg and arm prosthetics may be worn on this ride.

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 Yes *
Flashing lights/images Yes *
Confinement by over shoulder restraint No
Confinement by lap bar No
Use of seat belt No
Unconfined/no restraint Yes
Individual seats No
Sudden changes in speed & acceleration Yes
Being at height No
Sudden drops No
High speed No
Slow speed/remaining stationary No
Upside down No
Spinning/rotating vehicle No
Tunnels No
Confined spaces No
Open spaces No
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 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 Yes
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 No
* only at certain times of the year – please call for further details.