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Trekking Tractors Accessibility Information

Trekking Tractors Ride Accessibility Guide

Access to the Ride

Main access route:

Access is via the entrance. There are 2 steps to negotiate to reach the ride platform.

Queue Assist/Access route for guests in wheelchairs:

Queue Assist Entrance is via the exit gate. Await Operator’s instructions from outside the exit gate. There are 2 steps to negotiate into/out of the Tractors. Children must be accompanied to assist with boarding/alighting. Wheelchairs must be left outside the ride area.

 

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, but the Tractor doors will be secured from outside. To ensure their own safety all passengers must be able to remain seated at all times.

Passenger Requirements:

Children under 1.1 metres in height must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children under 0.75 metres in height must ride only in the rear seats with a responsible adult.  2 adults and 2 children can ride together in each Tractor, although babies in arms are also permitted in addition.

1 adult can accompany up to 3 children who do not meet the requirement to ride alone (2 in the front and 1 in the back).  As above, children under 0.75 metres in height must ride only in the rear seats with the responsible adult

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 – please check with the Operator.

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 must be able to sit upright unaided and be able to hold on with 1 functioning hand.

Lower leg and secure arm prosthetics may be worn.

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 evacuation is necessary, guests must be able to negotiate 2 steps down from the Tractor and may have to walk up to 75 metres on level ground. Alternatively, there may be a prolonged delay until the ride can be re-started. 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 No
Flash photography Yes
Strobe lighting effects No
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 Yes
Sudden changes in speed & acceleration No
Being at height No
Sudden drops No
High speed No
Slow speed/remaining stationary Yes
Upside down No
Spinning/rotating vehicle No
Tunnels Yes
Confined spaces No
Open spaces Yes
Dark spaces No
Bright spaces No
Stimuli Present?
Moving scenery Yes
Animated characters Yes
Enclosed ride vehicle Yes
Open ride vehicle No
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 Yes
Wind or air blast effects No
Vibrations Yes
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