WELCOME TO DARIEN LAKE!

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2 WELCOME TO DARIEN LAKE! Darien Lake is Western New York s family-fun destination, where you can relax in a variety of accommodations just steps away from the thrills of rides, shows and a 10-acre Water Park! This guide is designed to assist you in planning your day, and provides an overview of services and facilities available for Guests with disabilities who are visiting Darien Lake. We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all Guests. This guide is intended to supplement the Darien Lake Park Map and Guide, which contains additional Park information. This guide also lists all the attractions, rides, shows and Guest assistance areas and includes symbols that can be found on the Park map. Many theme park rides incorporate safety systems designed by the manufacturer to accommodate people of average physical stature and body proportion. These systems may place restrictions on the ability of an individual to safely experience the ride. Guests of exceptional proportions; Guests who have or have had health concerns with their heart, back or neck; expectant mothers; people who have had recent surgery and/or injury; and people with casts, braces, or restrictive devices, may not be safely accommodated by these systems. For example, height requirements are based on the size needed for restraint devices to function properly. Darien Lake s Ride Admission Policy has been developed based on the recommendations of the manufacturer and our evaluation of each ride using our knowledge of the ride in both normal and emergency operating conditions. Our prime consideration is the ability of each person to endure the dynamics of a ride without risk of injury to that person, other riders or Team Members. Guests who feel affected by this policy are encouraged to visit the Guest Relations Office to obtain a list of the rides they can safely ride. The Ride Admission Policy list will provide information for our ride attendants to help accommodate you. For information regarding our ibility Access Pass, please refer to page 16 of this guide. NOTICE: The information in this guide is subject to change. Please feel free to contact a Team Member regarding accessibility prior to boarding a ride. You may also visit Guest Relations for current information on accessibility and services. For Park information call: OR visit DarienLake.com

3 Table of Contents WELCOME TO DARIEN LAKE!... 2 ACCESSIBLE PARKING... 5 TICKETS... 5 GUEST RELATIONS... 5 ACCESSIBLE PARK ENTRANCE... 5 WHEELCHAIR, ECV AND WAGON RENTAL... 5 SAFETY & FIRST AID... 6 SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS... 6 OXYGEN TANKS... 6 RESTROOMS... 6 HEARING IMPAIRMENT... 6 ACCESSIBLE LODGING... 7 THEATERS... 7 SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS... 7 GAMES... 7 SERVICE ANIMALS... 7 RIDE ACCESS INFORMATION... 8 GENERAL INFORMATION... 8 GUESTS OF EXCEPTIONAL SIZE... 9 HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS... 9 MEASURING STATION... 9 LOOSE ARTICLES... 9 ON-RIDE CAMERA POLICY RE-RIDE POLICY SAFETY SIGNAGE WHEELCHAIR ACCESS DEFINITIONS & TERMS ACCOMPANIED BY HAND-HELD INFANT FUNCTIONING EXTREMITY ABILITY TO HOLD ON OR BRACE PARTICIPATION CRITERIA CASTS AND BRACES AMPUTATIONS & PROSTHETIC DEVICES ACCESSIBILITY ACCESS PASS PROCEDURE RIDE RATING SYMBOLS PARTICIPATION SYMBOLS ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOLS RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS Bear Valley Bumper Buggies Beaver Dam Explorer Blast Off! Boat Docks Boomerang Bucky s Barrels Chucky s Mud Buckets Corn Popper Critter Chase

4 Darien Lake Railway Giant Wheel Grande Carousel Grand Prix Grizzly Run Haymaker Hoot n Holler Hornet s Nest Lasso Mind Eraser Moose on the Loose Motocoaster Pirate Predator Raccoon Rally Redhawk Ride of Steel Rockwall Rolling Thunder Rowdy s Heave Ho! Scrambler Shipwreck Falls Silver Bullet Sleighride Sling Shot Tantrum Tin Lizzys Tree Stump Turnpike Twister Viper Wally s Weather Balloons Woody s Whirlers SPLASHTOWN WATERPARK Big Kahuna Brain Drain Cannonball Run Crocodile Isle Flotation Station Hook s Lagoon Mister Twister Ripcurl Racer Tornado Turbo Twins LODGE ON THE LAKE Hotel Pool

5 Accessible Parking Accessible parking is utilized on a first-come, first-served basis. All vehicles using a marked accessible parking space must have a government-issued license plate or displayed legal parking tag. When accessible parking is full, Guests will be directed to park in other Guest parking lots. A Guest drop-off area is also available for vehicles directed to park in other Guest parking lots. Tickets Tickets may be purchased at the Front Gate or online at Participating Tops Markets in the Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse areas also sell Park tickets. Admission is included in the overnight packages for all lodging Guests in the hotel, cabins, campgrounds and RVs. Guest Relations Guest Relations provides a variety of services including general information, ticket information, show schedules, the Ride Admission Policy and information about services for Guests with disabilities. Guest Relations is located at the entrance of the Park. Accessible Park Entrance Guests traveling in a wheelchair/electric Convenience Vehicle or using a stroller needing special assistance can visit the Guest Relations window prior to entering. Upon entering the Park, Guests traveling in a wheelchair/electric Convenience Vehicle or using a stroller should enter through the Accessible/Stroller Entrance located at each turnstile. Wheelchair, ECV and Wagon Rental Wheelchairs, Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) and wagons are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis, just inside the Park main entrance, next to Sling Shot or at the General Store. We reserve the right to refuse entry of any ECV deemed unsafe for operation on Park grounds due to size, mechanical condition or functionality. Guest-owned ECVs must have at least three wheels, measure no wider than 30 inches, be battery powered and must be operated by a single operator in a seated position. Please contact Guest Relations for more information. All Guests using ECVs must adhere to Park rules, manufacturer s guidelines and instructions given during the rental transaction. These rules include: Please remain seated at all times. Only a single passenger on each ECV or wheelchair. Drive slowly and cautiously in crowded areas. Yield to pedestrians and strollers. Operate no faster than walking speed. Do not drive over curbs or on steps. Do not make sharp turns at high speeds or while on hills or ramps. Due to the terrain of the Park, Guests using these devices shall follow the designated pathways. Leaving the designated pathways may cause the ECV/wheelchair to become unstable. 5

6 Safety & First Aid Hook s Lagoon inside of the Water Park. Hours: 11:00 am 7:00 pm. In the Rowdy s Ridge area, across from Grizzly Run. Open during Park operating hours and during concerts. For overnight assistance contact Security dispatch at or the hotel front desk. All offices are staffed with state-licensed EMTs. Guests bringing medications that must remain cool and/or extra oxygen bottles may leave these items at First Aid. Please clearly label medications and other personal belongings with your name, address, and phone number. A Receipt of Medication will be provided to you by the First Aid Staff. A receipt and a valid form of identification may be required to retrieve the items. IN AN EMERGENCY Contact any Team Member to arrange for medical assistance. Special Dietary Needs Guests with special dietary needs due to a medical condition or Guests with infants will be accommodated. Please see Guest Relations for assistance. Oxygen Tanks Due to the dynamics and certain characteristics of the rides, oxygen tanks are only permitted on the Grande Carousel. Oxygen tanks are permitted in theaters and other enclosed facilities. Restrooms All restrooms are accessible to Guests using wheelchairs and are marked with the wheelchair symbol throughout the Park. A Family Restroom is located inside the Family Care center next to the entrance of Shipwreck Falls. Hearing Impairment Hearing devices and other electronic devices may be damaged by water on rides/attractions. Please refer to the ride signage at the entrance of the ride and take necessary precautions to protect these items. Due to vibration on most rides, Guests should take necessary precautions to protect hearing devices. A pad of paper and pens/pencils are readily accessible at each ride and/or attraction for Team Members to utilize, to communicate with Guests as needed. 6

7 Accessible Lodging You may wish to enjoy our accessible on-site lodging options, just a short distance from the Park s gates. Choose from spacious Lodge on the Lake Hotel rooms as well as our new modern cabins, which have wheelchair ramps and wide doorways. There are also upgraded RV sites which can accommodate extra-large RVs with full electrical services and campsites with concrete pads. Theaters All indoor and outdoor theaters have accessible entrances for Guests with disabilities. Seating is limited and is filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. Due to state fire codes, wheelchairs, ECVs, strollers and other such devices may not be parked in the aisles. Check show times on the show schedule or Park signs. For questions and assistance, please notify a team member at the venue. Shops and Restaurants Please ask any employee if you need assistance at any time or have special dietary needs. All menu items served have a detailed ingredient list available at each restaurant upon request. Allergenfree menu options are also available upon request. Games Most games are fully accessible. Games are pay per play. are welcome at Darien Lake. All must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. Owners are responsible for disposing of animal waste. Where permitted, Guests with may follow the same attraction entrance procedures as described for Guests using wheelchairs. The following are suggestions that will maximize the enjoyment of Guests with : We suggest arriving at all shows at least 20 minutes before show time. Although are discouraged from riding any ride, may be accommodated on: o Giant Wheel o Grande Carousel *Service Animal may sit or stand between two horses or ride in the chariot. o Splashtown Waterpark decks * are not permitted on slides or attractions, in pools, or in rivers. Please review additional ride information in this guide to determine if you feel the ride experience is appropriate for your animal. Contact a Team Member at the ride for assistance. The Park cannot be responsible for the Service Animal should the animal not tolerate the ride experience well. 7

8 To experience an attraction that does not permit, the animal may be left with a responsible non-rider. The Guest attending to the animal may then board the ride without waiting in line once the first Guest assumes responsibility of the animal. are not permitted in any fountains, ponds and/or pools/rivers. are the responsibility of the owner and cannot be left unattended. Guests are responsible for cleaning up Service Animal waste and for controlling the Service Animal s behavior. Darien Lake Team Members are not permitted to care for Service Animals. If at any time your Service Animal s behavior becomes a threat to the safety or well-being of other Park Guests or Team Members, the Guest will be asked to remove the Service Animal from the premises. RIDE ACCESS INFORMATION General Information At Darien Lake, safety is the only consideration that takes precedence over fun! Theme Park rides expose riders to forces, speeds and other intense elements that may cause distress or injury to persons with pre-existing health conditions. Guests should consider these elements when determining the suitability for all riders. All riders must be in good health. We recommend that Guests who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, heart conditions, neck or back problems, have had recent surgery, are prone to motion sickness or those with any medical condition that may be affected by the elements of the ride must carefully heed all warning signs at each ride entrance. Guests unable to properly use seating and/or safety restraints or understand and follow verbal and/or written safety procedures must not ride. In order to experience the ride, Guests must be able to maintain the proper riding position throughout the ride and brace themselves upright in their seat keeping their head erect and their back against the seatback. Guests must generally be able to use the restraint device properly, remain seated upright at all times and hold on tight. Guests must keep their head against the headrest and hands, arms, legs and feet down and inside the ride vehicle. Children must be supervised at all times. Guests must also be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with verbal and written ride requirements. The ride requirements and health restrictions are listed on a sign at the entrance to each ride and/or attraction. Guests with casts or braces will be restricted from riding certain rides where the cast or brace may present a hazard to the Guest or others. If a cast is permitted on a ride, the cast must fit comfortably within the ride vehicle and not interfere with the required riding position or function of the restraint, if applicable. 8

9 Please consult with our Guest Relations staff for more information or if you are in doubt about your ability to safely experience a ride. To utilize the accessible ride entrances, refer to the Accessibility Access Pass procedures on page 16 of this guide. Otherwise, refer to the specific requirements for each ride in this guide and proceed through the ride entrance. Ride evacuations may be required due to technical difficulties, weather conditions, or power interruption. If a ride evacuation is required, Guests may need to negotiate stairs from the highest point of the ride and walk up or down steeply inclined catwalks or steps. Guests requiring assistance during the ride evacuations may be escorted last in order to expedite the evacuation process. Please inquire about specific procedures prior to boarding a particular ride. Guests of Exceptional Size All passenger restraint systems, including lap bars, shoulder harnesses and seatbelts, must be positioned and fastened properly to permit Guests to ride. Due to rider restraint system requirements, Guests of exceptional body proportions may not be accommodated on some of our rides. Larger or taller Guests (including Guests who weigh more than 215 pounds, have a chest dimension of 52 inches or greater, or a 40-inch waistline) may not be able to ride the following: Twister, Rolling Thunder, Viper, Predator, Ride of Steel, Motocoaster and/or Boomerang. The following rides have maximum height requirements: Mind Eraser (80 inches), Ride of Steel (76 inches), Shipwreck Falls (74 inches), Sleighride (78 inches) and Twister (77 inches). Maximum weight limits are posted at most Splashtown Water Park attractions. Guests may go up the exit to ensure the restraints function properly prior to waiting in line. Height Requirements Height requirements are posted at each ride. All Guests, including those using wheelchairs, must meet the height requirement. Guests may be measured at Guest Relations to receive an appropriate wristband. Measuring Station Guests may be measured at the measuring station located at Guest Relations, where they will receive a corresponding height wristband. Parents and Guardians may get helpful information on attractions/rides their child can ride with and without a Supervising Companion. Guests are measured from the ground to the top of the head. Those unable to stand are measured for body length using a flexible measuring tape. Loose Articles When planning your day at Darien Lake, bring only items that can be safely secured in cargo pockets (fastened with Velcro, a button or zipper) or a waist pack fastened with a zipper. Waist packs must not interfere with the restraint system(s) or proper riding position. 9

10 Most rides cannot accommodate loose articles including cell phones, pagers, cameras, stuffed animals, purses, backpacks, basketballs, umbrellas, beverage containers, personal entertainment devices, hats, etc. Items must be safely secured in cargo pockets, a waist pack, left in a locker, or left with a non-rider. Team Members cannot be responsible for these items. Glasses/sunglasses must be secured on some rides. Items taken on Grizzly Run and Shipwreck Falls will get wet! Scarves, capes or other items worn loosely around the neck must be removed prior to riding/participating on most rides/attractions. Loose fitting footwear must be removed prior to boarding the following rides/attractions: Blast Off! Haymaker Lasso Mind Eraser Tantrum **Water Shoes are the only footwear permitted on rides/attractions in Splashtown Water Park. Due to the nature of the slide and the speed of the ride, Water Shoes are not permitted on Brain Drain or Swirl City. Items lost inside a ride perimeter typically cannot be retrieved until the Park closes. Notify Lost and Found for assistance. Guests are welcome to enjoy food and drink in the queue, however, these items must be consumed or disposed of prior to boarding. You must finish all food and drink before entering any queue line in Splashtown Waterpark. On-Ride Camera Policy For safety reasons, picture taking is not permitted on any ride except Giant Wheel and Grande Carousel. Because of the nature or dynamics of all attractions and the potential for injury, unsecured cameras, video cameras, or cameras with large lenses are not permitted on the rides. To store such equipment, either return them to your vehicle, hotel room, campsite or use the lockers that are available for a nominal fee. Lockers are located at: Main Gate at Locker and Wagon Rentals Entrance to the Wave Pool at Lockers and Tubes Hooks Lockers Midway Lockers Please understand that Darien Lake Team Members may not hold cameras for Guests. If you have no provision for leaving your camera, other members of your party may wait with the camera in the Parent Swap area while the remainder of your party experiences the ride. When those members of your party finish the ride, simply exchange the camera and the waiting Guest(s) will then be permitted to ride. 10

11 Re-Ride Policy Due to the dynamic physical forces experienced while riding, all Guests will be asked to exit the following attractions after each ride: High Thrill Attractions Blast Off!, Boomerang, Mind Eraser, Predator, Ranger, Motocoaster, Twister, Viper, Tantrum, Silver Bullet, RedHawk, Ride of Steel, and Slingshot. Moderate Thrill Attractions Corn Popper, Lasso, Hornet s Nest, Sleighride, Scrambler, Pirate and Rowdy s Heave Ho! Guests who decide to ride again will be asked to exit and re-enter the main queue. Guests utilizing the accessible entrance will be asked to return after a period of time equivalent to the current wait time in the main queue. Safety Signage Before experiencing any ride or attraction, please note all safety warnings for each that is posted at the entrance to each ride/attraction location to assist you in deciding whether or not to ride/participate based on your own abilities and physical condition. The following information is an example of the information contained within each safety sign: Remain seated upright at all times and hold on tightly. Keep your head against the headrest and keep hands, arms, legs and feet inside the ride vehicle. Follow all instructions and supervise children. Guests must not ride if unable to properly use seating or safety restraints or understand and follow safety procedures as required by the manufacturer. Guests must demonstrate appropriate observed behavior indicating a willingness and ability to participate and/or follow rider requirements. Guests under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol may not ride. Guests with standard or electric wheelchairs or Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECV) and who otherwise meet the physical requirements to ride the ride must be able to transfer to the ride vehicle s seating. Many rides recommend that Guests with the following conditions do not ride:..... Any other medical condition that might be aggravated by the ride/attraction. Height/Weight Requirements. Some rides require a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age) to ride beside a rider who does not meet the height requirement to ride alone. 11

12 Many rides do not permit hand-held infants. Loose articles are not permitted. Please leave items with a non- rider or place them in a locker. Darien Lake is not responsible for lost or damaged articles. Shirts must be worn at all times while riding. Footwear that could fall off during the ride must be left on the ride platform. Bathing suits are permitted in Splashtown Water Park. Water shoes are permitted on most slides. Due to the nature of the slide and the speed of the ride, Water shoes are not permitted on Brain Drain or Swirl City. All food and beverages, including candy and gum, must be finished prior to boarding the ride. Smoking is not permitted while in line or on the ride. Please utilize the nearest designated smoking area. Wheelchair Access Most rides at Darien Lake accommodate Guests using wheelchairs through the ride exit. See specific ride information at the end of this guide for instructions on how to enter each ride. On all rides and/or attractions, Guests may need assistance from another member of their party in order to board safely. Those using wheelchairs will need to transfer from their wheelchair into the ride vehicle seating to ride. Darien Lake Team Members are neither trained nor permitted to assist beyond helping to steady or support the Guest. Therefore, we recommend that Guests plan to visit the Park with someone who can physically assist them when necessary. At times, rides may close for maintenance or periods of inclement weather. In the event a ride needs to be evacuated (which could result from a mechanical problem, weather conditions or power interruption), a Guest must be able to enter or exit each attraction and they may need to maneuver across catwalks, from the highest point of a ride, and up or down steep grades or steps. Prior to riding, you and/or an Operations Team Member should determine if companion assistance would be required in the event of an evacuation. DEFINITIONS & TERMS Every ride entrance lists height requirements and special instructions regarding the ride. Darien Lake uses the following terms: Accompanied By Whenever a Guest needs accompaniment, the supervising companion must physically and mentally meet all the ride requirements themselves, be at least 14 years of age and exhibit the maturity of someone 14 years of age and older, and also assist the Guest. This includes helping the Guests in the boarding and exiting of the ride, assisting the Guest in maintaining postural control while participating, and assisting the Guest down stairs, catwalks, or ladders in the event of a ride evacuation. 12

13 Hand-held Infant A hand-held infant is a child who is unable to walk to the ride unit independently or maintain independent seated postural control. Functioning Extremity A functioning extremity is a limb over which a person has control. A prosthetic device can be considered a functioning extremity. Ability to Hold On or Brace Ability to use one s arm(s) or hand(s) to maintain a grasp on an assist bar and support one s body during normal and emergency procedures on an attraction and to use one s legs to brace to maintain a seated position during the forces of the ride. Participation Criteria Darien Lake s Ride Admission Policy is designed to allow Guests to participate in the enjoyment of our Park as much as possible. The policy was developed based on the requirements of the manufacturer and by analyzing the physical and mental attributes required to safely experience each particular ride. Each ride was evaluated for the criteria necessary for an individual to participate safely. It is our policy to allow anyone to ride who meets all these requirements and is not a hazard to him/herself or others. We continue to evaluate and update our Ride Admission Policy as necessary. The evaluation of each ride considered the following eight (8) criteria which may be required to experience a particular ride safely: Ability to maintain the proper riding position throughout the ride. The Guest must have the body and spinal control to maintain the proper riding position throughout the ride without the aid of other people or devices and be able to maintain the proper riding posture even during bumping or other characteristic movements of the ride. Weight distribution to allow the restraint device to function as designed. The weight distribution of the Guest s body must not interfere with any of the ride or attraction s safety and restraint devices as they were designed. Control of upper torso including head and neck. The Guest must have sufficient muscle control to support their head, neck and upper torso in the proper position during the ride or attractions designed dynamic motions. Ability to hold on with functioning hand(s). A functioning hand is an upper extremity or prosthesis with fingers that has the ability to grasp the restraint device and exhibits good grip control, the ability to brace and is strong enough to maintain the proper riding position throughout the duration of the ride. 13

14 Ability to hold on with functioning arm(s). A functioning arm is an upper extremity or prosthesis that has the ability to arm-grip the restraint device by wrapping the arm around the restraint device and is strong enough to allow the Guest to maintain the proper riding position throughout the duration of the ride. Ability to brace self with functioning leg(s). Guest must have functioning leg(s), natural or prosthetic, for bracing their body during the course of the ride or attraction and maintaining balance when entering and exiting a ride or attraction. Ability to enter and exit the ride without endangering self or others. Guest must be able to enter and exit the ride without jeopardizing themselves or others and to assist with their own evacuation, if necessary. This may include entering through the exit or having someone aid him or her in boarding. If a Guest has to be lifted in and out of a ride unit, he/she must be accompanied by a companion who is accustomed to doing this. For the safety of ride or attraction operators and the Guest, our operators are instructed not to perform this function. Appropriate Observed Conduct. Guest must demonstrate appropriate observed conduct by indicating a willingness and ability to understand, participate in and follow all rider requirements. Appropriate observed conduct may include but not be limited to maintaining the proper riding position, attention to and compliance with safety instructions, proper use of restraints and safety equipment and a willingness to participate in the attraction. Casts and Braces In addition to the basic physical and mental requirements defined above, each ride was evaluated relative to specific temporary conditions which may prevent a Guest from safely riding a particular ride. The specific conditions evaluated were: Broken collar bone. Cervical collar or neck brace. Full arm cast. Lower arm cast. Braced arm cast. Full leg cast. Lower leg cast. Bilateral abduction leg brace (brace between legs). Guests wearing casts or other restrictive devices may not be able to ride if the cast or restrictive device interferes with the restraint device(s), proper riding position or if prohibited by the manufacturer. Casts are not permitted on any of the slides in the Water Park. Please refer to each individual rides/attractions for more details on casts. 14

15 Amputations & Prosthetic Devices All Guests must possess sufficient body length for the restraint device(s) to function as intended by the manufacturer in addition to having the ability to maintain the proper riding position throughout the duration of the ride/attraction. Guests with any form of leg amputation may not ride Hornet s Nest, Motocoaster Predator, Ride of Steel, Rolling Thunder, Sling Shot or Tantrum. Guests must disclose all prosthetic device(s) to a rides Team Member prior to boarding. Unless otherwise stated in the ride descriptions section of this guide, prosthetic devices may be worn during the ride/attraction provided the device is properly secured and will remain in place throughout the duration of the ride/attraction. In some cases, the prosthetic device may be removed to permit ride access. Please speak with a Guest Relations or Rides Team Member for details. Unless otherwise stated in the ride descriptions section of this guide, prosthetic devices are permitted in the Water Park provided the device does not have exposed metal parts. A pad can be wrapped around exposed metal parts in some circumstances to grant access. At times, rides may close for maintenance or periods of inclement weather. In the event a ride needs to be evacuated (which could result from a mechanical problem, weather conditions or power interruption), a Guest may need to maneuver across catwalks, from the highest point of a ride, and up or down steep grades or steps. Prior to riding, you and/or an Operations Team Member should determine if companion assistance would be required in the event of an evacuation. 15

16 Accessibility Access Pass Procedure The following procedure will assist Guests who need to board utilizing the accessible entrance. If a guest needs to utilize the accessible entrance they must obtain an accessibility access pass at either the Guest Relations office at the main entrance or from a Ride Operations Supervisor. The pass will be accompanied by information to assist the guest in understanding what rides they will meet the safety requirements to ride. The guest should enter the accessibility entrance to meet a ride Team Member and request a boarding time reservation. The Guest who was issued the Accessibility Access Pass must be present for screening. The ride Team Member assigns a boarding time reservation based on the length of the current wait time in the main queue. This boarding time reservation is written in on the Accessible Boarding Pass. If a special seat is desired, (e.g., front or back seat on a coaster) it should be requested at this time. Due to the popularity of some seats, the wait time may be extended to accommodate the length of the line. The Guests are not required to remain at the accessible entrance, but should return to the accessible entrance with their party (a maximum of six Guests including the Guest who the pass was issued to) at the reserved boarding time. The ride Team Member then crosses off the reservation time, indicating to other ride Team Members that a new reservation may be made. To be fair to all Guests, only one boarding time reservation may be obtained at a time. Obtaining a boarding time reservation simulates waiting in line, Guests are only permitted to wait in one line at a time. GUESTS MUST MEET ALL RIDER REQUIREMENTS TO RIDE/PARTICIPATE. 16

17 Ride Rating Symbols Mild Thrill Ride: Low speeds with expected movements and anticipated thrills. Moderate Thrill Ride: Moderate speeds with unexpected movements and unusual and stressful physical forces, including but not limited to, unanticipated thrills. High Thrill Ride: High speeds with extremely unusual and stressful physical forces. This ride contains startling and unexpected thrills appropriate for only the most healthy and physically able riders. Low Speed and/or Shallow Water Attraction: Passive water fun for those who just want to get wet and relax. For supervised toddlers and children, seniors, disabled, or partially health limited Guests. Moderate Thrill Ride and/or Water Depth up to 48 : For inexperienced riders, beginner swimmers, supervised children and supervised partially disabled Guests. Some rider control and maneuvering required. These rides are not recommended for toddlers. Aggressive Ride Action Requiring Rider Control and/or Strong Swimming Skills: For Guests having no medical restrictions. Deep water may be encountered. Physical activity may be strenuous. High Thrill or Deep Water Attraction: Can be stressful for those who fear heights, high speed or enclosed spaces. Not recommended for anyone with any kind of health or medical limitation. 17

18 Participation Symbols Not recommended for Guests with back or neck problems. Not recommended for Guests with heart conditions. Not recommended for Guests with high blood pressure and/or aneurysms. Not recommended for Guests who are pregnant. Not recommended for Guests who have had recent surgery, injury and/or illness. 18

19 Accessibility Symbols Identifies accessible entrances throughout the Park. Also used in the Ride/Attraction s section to indicate that Guests may remain in their wheelchair to ride/participate. Indicates that a transfer from a wheelchair/ecv to a rides seating is required in order to ride. Indicates that a transfer from a wheelchair/ecv is required in order to participate in an attraction. Indicates that the ability to step into and/or out of a ride vehicle is required to participate. Indicates a minimum height requirement must be met in order to ride and/or participate. Indicates that a Guest who does not meet the minimum height requirement to ride and/or participate alone may ride with a Supervising Companion. A Supervising Companion is someone who physically and mentally meets all the requirements to participate in the ride themselves, is at least 14 years of age and exhibits the maturity of someone 14 years of age or older. Indicates a maximum height restriction. 19

20 RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS Bear Valley Bumper Buggies MILD THRILL RIDE A traditional bumper car ride where riders experience forces generated from sudden impacts with other cars. This ride has multiple cars, each accommodating two riders. Only two Guests per car are permitted. The restraint system is a shared seatbelt. vehicles and who otherwise meet the physical requirements to ride traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Height Requirement Must be at least 42 tall to ride. Guests between 42 and 48 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Must be at least 48 tall to ride alone. Must be at least 48 tall to drive. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At a minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning arm or one functioning leg. Guests must have the ability to steer and depress the accelerator in order to drive. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 20

21 Beaver Dam Explorer (located in Beaver Brothers Bay) MILD THRILL RIDE Experience mild centrifugal forces in a submarine that lifts in the air and rotates. This ride accommodates twenty-four riders per ride cycle, each row accommodating four riders. The restraint system is a shared lap bar. vehicles and who otherwise meet the physical requirements to ride traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or Electric Convenience Vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height and Weight Requirements Guests under 36 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Guests over 54 must be accompanied by a Guest 54 or under. Hand-held infants are not permitted. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning hand and one functioning leg. Instead of a functioning hand, Guests may have one functioning arm and be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have two lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 21

22 Blast Off! HIGH THRILL RIDE Riders experience sudden vertical acceleration and 3Gs as the ride vehicle reaches speeds of 50 mph and a height of 185 feet in less than 3 seconds, then back-to-back positive and negative G forces as the ride travels up and down the tower. This ride has four ride units, each accommodating three riders. Only one Guest per seat is permitted. The restraint system is a shoulder harness with secondary safety strap. vehicles and who otherwise meet the physical requirements to ride traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or Electric Convenience Vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Height Requirement Must be at least 52 tall to ride. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Prosthetic leg devices are not permitted. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning arm and one functioning leg. Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have TWO lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 22

23 Boat Docks (this attraction has an additional fee) MILD THRILL RIDE Rent a paddle boat, hydrobike or kayak and enjoy Fun Lake for up to thirty minutes. This ride has various ride vehicles, each accommodating various numbers of riders. Courtesy Coast Guard approved life jackets are required. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height and Weight Requirements Guests under 48 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age) to ride a paddle boat. To operate a kayak guests must be at least 48 tall. To operate a hydro bike guests must be at least 60 tall. Hand-held infants are not permitted and total weight may not exceed 240 pounds. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. To operate a paddle boat guests must have two legs with sufficent remnants to paddle and one complete arm with sufficient remnants to steer and for the lifejacket to fit properly. To be a passenger on a paddle boat guests must have sufficient arm length for the lifejacket to fit properly. To operate a hydrobike, guests must have two complete legs with feet and one complete arm with a functioning hand. To operate a kayak, Guests must have two complete arms with functioning hands and sufficient lower extremities to maintain proper riding position. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 23

24 Boomerang HIGH THRILL RIDE Riders experience heights up to 125 feet and positive G, centrifugal and lateral forces onboard this high-speed roller coaster that turns upside down six times while traveling in both forward and backward directions. The train has seven cars, four seats per car, two seats per row. Only one Guest is permitted per seat. The restraint system is a shoulder harness. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the exit. Height Requirement Must be at least 48 tall to ride. Guests between 48 and 54 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Must be at least 54 tall to ride alone. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At a minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning arm and one functioning leg. Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have TWO lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 24

25 Bucky s Barrels (located in Beaver Brothers Bay) MILD THRILL RIDE A miniature ferris wheel. This ride has six ride vehicles, each accommodating four riders. Only two Guests per bench are permitted. The restraint system is a shared seatbelt and locking door. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height and Weight Requirements Guests under 36 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Guests over 54 must be accompanied by a Guest 54 or under. Hand-held infants are not permitted. The total combined weight per ride vehicle must not exceed 660 pounds. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have lower extremities with sufficient remnants to maintain proper riding position and ensure the restraint system functions as intended. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 25

26 Chucky s Mud Buckets (located in Beaver Brothers Bay) MILD THRILL RIDE A children s tea cup ride with individual cups that spin while the entire ride rotates. This ride accommodates twenty-four riders per ride cycle, each tea cup accommodating four riders. The restraint system is a seatbelt. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height and Weight Requirements Must be at least 36 tall and must not exceed 54 tall to ride. The total combined weight per ride vehicle must not exceed 440 pounds. Guests wearing neck braces, full and/or lower leg casts may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning arm and lower extremities with sufficient remnants to maintain proper riding position and ensure the restraint system functions as intended. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 26

27 Corn Popper MODERATE THRILL RIDE Riders experience centrifugal forces on this circular ride in cars that rise and fall as the ride rotates. The ride has fourteen cars, each car accommodating up to two Guests. The restraint system is a shared seatbelt and lap bar. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Height Requirement Must be at least 36 tall to ride. Guests between 36 and 54 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Must be at least 54 tall to ride alone. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At a minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning hand and one functioning leg. Instead of a functioning hand, Guests may have one functioning arm and be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have two lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 27

28 Critter Chase (located in Beaver Brothers Bay) MILD THRILL RIDE Experience mild centrifugal forces in ride vehicles that are lifted and slowly rotated in the air. This ride has six ride vehicles, each accommodating two riders. The restraint system is a shared or individual seatbelt. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height Requirement Must be at least 36 tall and must not exceed 54 tall to ride. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have lower extremities with sufficient remnants to maintain proper riding position and ensure the restraint system functions as intended. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 28

29 Darien Lake Railway (located in Beaver Brothers Bay) MILD THRILL RIDE A gentle family train ride that travels through a figure-8 shaped course. The train is made up of one locomotive ride unit, one passenger car and one caboose. The passenger car and the caboose accommodate six riders and the locomotive accommodates two riders. Only one Guest per bench in the locomotive, only two riders per bench in the passenger car and only three riders per bench in the caboose are permitted. The restraint system is a shared seatbelt and locking rope. must be able to transfer to the ride vehicle s seating. Guests traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height and Weight Requirements Guests under 36 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Guests over 54 must be accompanied by a Guest 54 or under. Hand-held infants are not permitted. The total combined weight is not to exceed 220 pounds in the locomotive car or 440 pounds in the passenger car or caboose. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have lower extremities with sufficient remnants to maintain proper riding position and ensure the restraint system functions as intended. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 29

30 Giant Wheel MODERATE THRILL RIDE Enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside from heights reaching 160 feet on this giant ferris wheel. The ride has forty gondolas, each car accommodating up to six Guests. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Height Requirement Guests under 54 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Hand-held infants are not permitted. The total combined weight per gondola must not exceed 990 pounds. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. Single riders are not permitted to ride alone and will be paired up with other riders. can be accommodated on this ride. 30

31 Grande Carousel MILD THRILL RIDE The Carousel rotates in a counter-clockwise direction while the horses gently move up and down. The chariots are stationary. A maximum of one rider per horse, or four riders per chariot, is permitted. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Height Requirement Guests under 36 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Hand-held infants are only permitted to ride in the chariots. Guests wearing neck braces must not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck to ride a horse. Guests lacking the ability to sit upright and maintain control of upper torso, head and neck must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age) and ride in a chariot. At minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning hand and one functioning leg with the ability to straddle to ride a horse. Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have two lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. Guests lacking these minimum requirements may ride in a chariot accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). may be accommodated on this ride. Service Animals may sit or stand in between horses or in a chariot. Please speak with a Team Member for assistance. 31

32 Grand Prix (this attraction has an additional fee) MODERATE THRILL RIDE Experience lateral forces as well as forces generated by possible sudden impacts with other cars while driving Go Karts over a winding course consisting of several hills and sharp turns. This ride has multiple ride vehicles. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the entrance. Height and Weight Requirements Must be at least 40 tall to ride. Must be at least 58 tall to ride alone and/or drive. Must be at least 18 years of age to carry a passenger in a double car. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At a minimum, Guests must have upper and lower extremities with sufficient remnants to maintain proper riding position and ensure the restraint system functions as intended. In order to drive, Guests must have the ability to grasp and turn the steering wheel with a functioning arm and must have two functioning legs with feet. Hair and/or scarves that fall beyond shoulder length must be secured prior to riding. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 32

33 Grizzly Run **Grizzly Run is operational through Labor Day, opening daily at 11:00 A.M. MODERATE THRILL RIDE Experience sudden lateral forces in circular rafts that bounce off the riverbanks, rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise, and rock up and down while traveling over rapids and under waterfalls. Riders WILL get wet on this ride. Each boat has nine seats. Only one Guest per seat is permitted. The restraint system is a shared seatbelt that accommodates up to three riders. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Guests may need assistance from someone in their party to ascend the six (6) steps to reach the ride platform. Height and Weight Requirement Must be at least 36 tall to ride. Guests between 36 and 42 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Must be at least 42 tall to ride alone. The total combined weight per boat must not exceed 1350 pounds. Guests wearing neck braces may not ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning hand and one functioning leg. Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have two lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 33

34 Haymaker MODERATE THRILL RIDE Experience positive G and lateral forces on this revolving ride in chair lift style ride vehicles that climb, turn and gently swoop toward the ground as the wheel rotates and lifts to a 45-degree angle. The ride has fourteen ride vehicles, each ride vehicle accommodating up to three Guests. The restraint system is a shared seatbelt and lap bar. traveling in standard or electric wheelchairs or electric convenience vehicles should enter through the ride exit. Height Requirement Must be at least 36 tall to ride. Guests between 36 and 42 tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Must be at least 42 tall to ride alone. Guests wearing neck braces are not permitted to ride. Guests with the following conditions should not ride: upper torso, head and neck. At a minimum, Guests must have at least one functioning hand and one functioning leg. Instead of a functioning hand, Guests may have one functioning arm and be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (at least 14 years of age). Instead of a functioning leg, Guests may have two lower extremities with remnants at the knee or below. can NOT be accommodated on this ride. 34