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 |