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Ride Safety Brochure

This brochure was designed to help patrons make an informed decision about utilizing any World's Finest ride. Incoroprated within the brochure, are the accessibility requirements for each of our rides.

It also emphasizes the fact that any ride restriction is enforced to ensure the safety of all patrons - and - the importance to read, understand and follow all safety signage, plus adhere to the directions of ride operators and attendents.

The RIDE SAFETY REGULATIONS brochure will assure that all visits to the World's Finest Midway are both safe and FUN!

Visitors to any location can pick up brochure at the Midway Guest Services Booth.

The RideSmart and Guest Information Card

Download the Guest Information Card (PDF, 545KB)
Download the RideSmart Card (PDF, 883KB)

In addition, World's Finest Shows has colour catergorized all of our rides as to rider requirements. Now, when visiting World's Finest Shows, while making your purchase, you can see how you MEASURE UP right at our coupon booths!

NEW colour categorized We have also teamed up with the TSSA, and incorporated their RIDE SMART program into our GUEST INFORMATION card. The card provides at a glance access to our colour categorized list of rides and gives tips all riders should know and follow to keep their day safe and fun!

Guest Information

Please read and/or share with your children the T.S.S.A. RideSmart rules. This information is designed to help make your day as safe, fun and exciting as planned.

We also invite you to participate in our new program which allows children to be accurately measured one time at the Guest Services Booth. After being measured each child will receive a coloured sticker which will indicate which rides they are tall enough to ride. Then you need only look for the height signs that match the colour on your child's sticker to know which rides they can enjoy.

A list of the colour categorized rides is located below.

uabc = unless accompanied by a chaperone

Please Note: NO SINGLE RIDERS ON THE CORTINA BOBS AND ZIPPER! RIDE AVAILABILITY WILL VARY AT EACH LOCATION. SAFETY SIGNS POSTED AT EACH RIDE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE.

Ride Smart

Ride Safely On Amusement Devices

To get the most enjoyment out of your amusement experience there are tips you should know and follow to keep your ride safe and fun!

Before the Ride

Observe all admission restrictions to determine whether or not the ride is appropriate for you and/or your child.

Read all the rules for each ride so you know how to behave appropriately and/or instruct your child how to behave appropriately.

During the Ride

Be sure to tie up long hair and remove any loose articles (sunglasses, hats, jewellery, etc.) that have the potential to fall off during the ride.

Remain seated, buckled in and be sure to keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times.

Use all safety equipment which the ride offers and remember to always listen to the operator's instructions.

After the Ride

When the ride is over, remain seated until you come to a complete stop.

If you feel tired, stop riding or take a break - the rides aren't as much fun if you are exhausted.

The REGULATION requires all riders to:
- obey all warnings & directions regarding each ride
- behave in a manner that will not cause or contribute to injury to themselves or others.
Failure to comply is a punishable offence under the REGULATION. For more safe rider information visit www.safetyinfo.ca

Remember, most accidents are caused by the rider, not the ride. Unsafe behaviour puts you at risk. Follow instructions and take responsibility for your own safety so you can have more fun.

RIDE SAFETY REGULATIONS

In order to assure that your visit is both safe and fun, please read all safety signage posted at each ride, and follow the directions of ride operators and attendants.

Safety is the number one priority on the World's Finest Midway.
Due to the movement, design or motions of certain attractions, we may not be able to allow an individual on every ride.
For your safety, as well as the safety of other guests, each ride has individual criteria that must be matched in order to ride, in accordance with T.S.S.A. and manufacturer regulations. Please note that care and control are key to rider qualification and that each patron must exhibit mental and physical self control in order to ride all amusements.
Just as most rides have a height restriction, certain rides have restrictions regarding size. If you cannot fit properly in the seat, and the lap bar cannot close, we cannot allow you to ride.
All guests should realize that, while remote, there is a possibility that an emergency situation may occur. Riders may need to physically remove themselves from the ride. We request and require that each guest be able to load and unload from the ride, either by themselves or with the assistance of a capable companion.
Parents, please don't insist your child ride if they are not willing.

Access criteria is based upon the ability of any guest to utilize all safety restraints on devices as designed, and maintain a proper position throughout the ride cycle.

We ask you to please assess your abilities before making the decision to ride.

We cannot and will not compromise the safety of a single guest.

If you have any questions, please ask WFS Guest Services for aditional assistance.

Ride Criteria

Merry Go Round:
Super Carousel:
Guests must be able to sit upright, hold on and have upper body strength. Entry requires stepping onto the platform.

Kite Flyer: 42" uabc
Super Space Sled: 42" uabc
Hang Glider: 48" uabc
These are spinning rides. Entry is very difficult. Guests must lie flat on their stomach. These rides turn at a high rate of speed, and may cause dizziness or nausea.

Cuckoo Haus: 27"
Mardis Gras: all
Wacky Shack: all
Clown House: all
These rides are Fun House style attractions. To ride guests must be able to walk alone and upright. Entry is relatively easy, although there may be moving stairs and floorways which require good physical agility.

Hy 5 Wheel: 48" uabc
This is a tradional style Ferris Wheel. Guest must be able to sit upright, be restrained by a lap bar, and hold on. Entry requires stairs.

Polar Express: 52"
Guests should be prepared for very strong forces from all directions. Motion of the ride may cause dizziness, and nausea. Guests must be able to sit upright and hold on. This ride requires entry from stairs and then from side of cars. Not for guests with heart, neck or back problems.

Century Wheel: over 42" uabc
Super Gondola Wheel: over 36" uabc
Guest must be able to sit up. Entry is moderately easy, via the ramps and then the stairs. Patience is required during loading and unloading of the ride.

Super Slide: 42" uabc
Victory Lap Slide: 36" uabc
Guest must be able to climb an extended, moderately steep ramp. Guest must also be able to sit up and maintain a seated position while riding down the slide. This ride is not for guests with neck, back, leg and ankle problems.

Acceleration Station: over 36" uabc
Cobra Coaster: over 36" uabc
These are children's roller coaster style rides. Entry and exit have stairs. Guest should be ready for side to side and front to rear forces. The seat compartments are small, and guest must be able to step up and over to enter. Additionally, guest must be able to hold onto the handle bar. Not for guests with neck, or back problems.

Raiders: over 36", under 54"
Guests must be able to stand, walk and climb alone. Guest must be able to slide on their back, and have good agility and physical strength.

Scooters: over 52" uabc
Super Bumper Cars: over 52" uabc
These are bumper car style rides. Guests must be able to sit upright, and be restrained by the shoulder harness, operate the foot pedals, as well as the steering wheel. Collisions will occur. These rides are not for those guests with heart, neck or back problems.

Typhoon: over 52"
This ride spins at a high rate of speed. Guests must be able to sit upright and hang onto the handrail. There are strong front to back and side to side forces. Entry and exit include ramps, and guest must step up into the seating pod.

Spin Out: over 52"
This is one of the faster rides. It does spin and go upside down. Guests should be prepared for strong forces that may cause nausea, dizziness or vertigo. Guests must be able to sit upright, and be restrained by the shoulder harness. Entry and exit include stairs. This ride uses strobe lights. Not for guests with heart, neck or back problems.

Dizzy Dragon: over 36" uabc
Monkey Mayhem: over 36" uabc
Chilly Whilly: over 36" uabc
Guest must be able to sit upright, have good agility, and upper body strength. Guest must be able to ride alone. Entry is via stairs. A weight restriction is present.

Tilt A Whirl: over 42" uabc
Cortina Bobs: over 52"
NO SINGLE RIDERS
Guest should be prepared for strong front to back and side to side forces. Guest must be able to be restrained by a lap bar and be able to hold on, and sit upright. Entry and exit include stairs. The motion of these rides may cause dizziness and nausea.

Scrambler: over 48"
- or - 36" to 48" with chaperone
Sizzler: over 52"
- or - 36" to 52" with chaperone
Guest must be able to be restrained by a lap bar, and sit upright while holding on. Guest must have upper body strength. Entry is difficult, as guest must step into the ride pod. The motion of these rides may cause dizziness and nausea.

Time Machine: over 42"
This is a spinning ride. Guest must be able to stand upright and alone. The motion of this ride may cause dizziness and nausea. Entry and exit include stairs. Not for those with heart, neck or back problems.

Pharaoh's Fury: over 48" uabc
Magic School Bus: over 42" uabc
Entry and exit require stairs. Guest should be prepared for front to rear forces. Guest must be able to sit upright and be restrained by lap bar. The motion of this ride can cause dizziness and nausea.

Super Whizzer: over 42" uabc
Entry and exit include stairs. Guest should be prepared for strong side to side forces. Guest must be able to sit upright and be restrained by lap bar. The motion of this ride can cause dizziness and nausea.

Zipper: over 52" NO SINGLE RIDERS
Guest should be prepared for very strong forces from all directions. The motion of this ride may cause dizziness and nausea. The compartment is very confined, and requires stepping up. Guest should be able to sit upright and hold on. Not for guests with heart, neck or back problems.

CannonBall: over 42"
This is a drop style ride. Entry and exit include stairs. Due to the ride motion, guest must have control of all extremeties. Guest must be able to sit upright, and be restrained by a shoulder harness.

Super Silver Streak: 42"
A realitively high speed circular ride designed for both children and adults. Motion of the ride may cause dizziness and nausea. Guest must be able to be restrained by a lap bar and be able to hold on and sit upright.

Spring Ride: over 36"
This is a drop style ride for children. Entry and exit include stairs. Due to the ride motion, guest must have control of all extremeties. Guest must be able to sit upright, and be restrained by a shoulder harness.

Central Park: over 36" uabc
Hampton VW's
Hampton Bikes
Hampton Boats
Hampton Cars: over 32" & under 54"
Red Baron: under 36"
Bumble Bees: over 42" uabc
The Great Western Train: over 32" uabc
Jumpin' Jumbos: over 36" uabc; Hot Wheels: 36"
Jolly Roger: over 32" & under 54"
These are children's car or vehicle style rides. Guest must be able to fit in a small seat, and sit upright. Guest must have the ability to step up into the vehicle, and hold on. Rides require a moderate amount of upper body strength.

Pillow:
This is an inflatable type ride. Guest must be able to step up, to enter the ride. Guest must be able to jump and have good agility and physical strength. A weight restriction is present. 48"

RIDE AVAILABILITY WILL VARY AT EACH LOCATION
SAFETY SIGNS POSTED AT EACH RIDE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE.

We also invite you to stop by our Guest Services booth.
WFS has implemented a new program which allows children to
be accurately measured one time at the new booth. After being
measured each child will receive a coloured sticker which will
indicate which rides they are tall enough to ride. Then you need
only look for the height signs that match the colour on your
child's sticker to know which rides they can enjoy.

A list of the colour categorized rides is also available from
the Guest Services booth.

We thank you for visiting World's Finest Shows. If you have
any questions about admission requirements, ride regulations,
or any other information on WFS in general, please visit
Guest Services.
uabc= unless accompanied by a chaperone

Mind that, access critieria is based upon the ability of any guest to utilize all safety restraints on devices as designed, and maintain a proper postion throughout the ride cycle. Hopefully, the guide, the card and detailed ride signage, will enable you to assess your own abilities and make an informed decision about which attractions you are able to, or wish to use.

It's up to YOU - RIDE SMART this season!

All ride operations in Ontario are subject to compliance with governmental codes and inspection requirements (TSSA). Further, the facilities must pass rigorous "risk control" inspections by representatives of insurance carriers who work closely with the operator's own safety and operational maintenance professionals in developing and implementing the newest procedures in safety

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