A group of people, including children and adults, ride a circular raft on a water ride indoors, passing by a large, splashing waterfall with colorful lights and water spraying all around them.
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track

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top speed

Storm Coaster

Attraction Type
Family Ride

Thrill Level - Max

track

top speed

Get ready for twists, turns, and hair-raising fun!

Hold on tight as you face a towering 20-metre wave—on dry land! Can you handle fire, water, and fright all at once? Get ready to ride the perfect storm beneath the blanket of night.

Storm Coaster

Brave the ultimate water ride adventure

Plunge from a 20-metre height

Indoor dark ride meets outdoor splashdown

Twists, turns and water-fuelled thrills

A group of people, including children and adults, ride a circular raft on a water ride indoors, passing by a large, splashing waterfall with colorful lights and water spraying all around them.

Ride Restrictions

The rides and attractions at Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) incorporate safety systems designed by manufacturers to accommodate people of average physical stature and body proportion. These safety systems may restrict some rider suitability due to guests needing to be safely contained within a restraint.

 

To experience VRTP’s rides and attractions, all guests must be able to:

  • maintain the proper riding position,

  • meet the rider requirements,

  • appropriately utilise the restraints systems and

  • safely navigate evacuation stairwells and pathways.

 

All guests must also be able to demonstrate a willingness and ability to comply with verbal and written rider requirements. VRTP reserves the right to make the final determination regarding rider suitability in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and based on the information provided by each guest (specifics of which are detailed above). Guests should visit Guest Services prior to presenting to our attractions. Our friendly Guest Services team will assist in planning the best day possible, including providing our communication wristband, which helps to ensure guests have an enjoyable experience. Please note that as manufacturer’s recommendations change, so to may some information within this guide.

Accessible entry via ride entrance

Parent swap available here

Guests with the following

Height less than 110cm or more than 200cm

 

Recent surgery, illness

Neck/back disorders

Pre-existing limb condition

Pregnancy

Heart disorders, high blood pressure, pacemakers

Under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication

Seizures, epilepsy, vertigo, motion sickness

Activities

Smoking, drinking or eating

Photography, video

Bare feet - shoes required

Loose items - including eyewear

External medical devices

Riders must be able to:

  • Transfer into a seat independently or with the assistance of a carer

  • Independently maintain an upright position whilst seated

  • Must have a minimum of three fully functioning natural limbs to assist in bracing for duration of the ride

  • Continually grasp the restraint with at least one fully functioning natural arm whilst bracing with two natural lower limbs, OR

  • Continually grasp the restraint with at least two fully functioning natural arms whilst bracing with one natural lower limb

  • The restraint must be secured against two natural lower limbs

  • Prosthetics must be removed unless unable to be removed

  • Absorb sudden and dramatic movements

  • Follow the instructions of team members at all times

  • Secure the restraint for individual riders

  • Navigate evacuation pathways as required

     

 

IF DUE TO SIZE, RESTRAINT CANNOT LOCK AS REQUIRED

Due to the restrictive nature of the restraint, some riders may experience difficulty meeting the restraint requirements.

Guests of smaller stature may be directed to rows 1–2 to meet restraint requirements.

If you have concerns please see a team member prior to lining up.

Height

Speed

At some rides and attractions, it may be necessary for guests to be assisted in or out of a ride vehicle. It is recommended that guests requiring additional assistance plan to visit with a companion/carer who can physically or verbally assist when necessary.

Ride stoppages may require exiting outside of the usual load/unload locations. It may also be necessary to exit the vehicle on the opposite side of the platform. Some rides require exiting to be navigated independently. It may be necessary to navigate a number of stairs or varying terrain after being exited from the ride.

Unfortunately, our team members are not able to physically assist guests into or out of ride vehicles, nor are they available to accompany guests for the duration of the day.

In addition to visiting Guest Services to discuss the nature of our rides and attractions, we strongly recommend a companion/carer experience our rides/ attractions first to gain an understanding of rider suitability.

 

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