Introduction
Silver dollar city Is an amusement park in Stone County, Missouri, close to the cities of Branson, USA. Built across over 61 acres and with an 1880s-themed park which was based on Branson’s vision of a family-friendly vacation destination spot. The amusement park was opened on 1st May 1960. The park is now owned by Herschend family entertainment. Silver dollar city does not operate throughout the year, it only operates from March to December with a park closure of 2 months. In this article we will see Does Silver Dollar City Have Wheelchairs?
Silver dollar city amusement park is located at the site of one of Ozark’s oldest attractions, the marvel cave. There are many attractions and rides in the park, such as Marvel cave, birdies cabin, half dollar holler, oak trail school, swinging bridge, and wilderness church. There are different rides in which roller-coasters are the main attraction as there are a total of 7 roller coasters each different from one other. During the operating season, there are various festivals conducted by the park-like street fest, bluegrass and BBQ festival, national kids fest Cetera. There are stages, multipurpose buildings, and theatre areas among the other attractions. All these events attract people to visit the amusement park and enjoy its services.
What are the accessibility services available?
Silver dollar city aims at providing a safe and enjoyable environment for guests with disabilities. The guest relations which is located at the entrance of the park, where the host let us know about the detailed pieces of information regarding the accessibility services and also help in directing the guests to the rides and activities. There are different services for them to make the trip enjoyable and at ease
These services are safety and first aid office is located near the candy shop. the staff is licensed with paramedics and EMTs in case of emergency. Guest relations for providing the hosts with additional pieces of information and guidance as required. service animals are currently known as ADA. They need to be trained in such a way that they listen to their owners and stay close to them. Shops and restaurants assist people who require special dietary needs. Games in the grand exposition are all accessible to guests with disabilities. Theatres especially those which are indoor have access entry for the guests with disabilities, Seating is limited and is filled on a first come first serve basis. At indoor venues, only one person is permitted to accompany the guest with a disability, and others are required to wait in the queue. Accessible parking includes van-accessible space. The vehicles should have a government-issued license plate or displayed a disabled parking tag. Requests for interpretation are required at least 14 days in advance of booking for the sign language interpretation. Wheelchairs & ECVs are given for rent for the guests with disabilities for their accessibility in Silver dollar city.
Wheelchairs and ECVs
Wheelchairs and electric convenience vehicles ( ECVs ) are available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. Manual Wheelchairs are available, upon request, at the guest drop-off area. The rental booth is at the park entrance and reservations for wheelchairs are not available but Reservations for the ECVs have to be done at least 24hrs before the visit and an advance amount for the rent has to be paid. In case the reservation has to be canceled it has to be done 24hrs.
Guests between the age of 16 to 18 must have a parent / legal guardian at least age 21 to be able to sign the rental agreement. All the guests must follow the rules and regulations given to the guests during the rental transaction. Only one guest is permitted per wheelchair or ECV .there are different terrains on the park which require caution when using wheelchairs and ECVs, especially driving in the areas which are crowded, hence there are maps available that show the pathway line to be Travelled.
The rental charges for Wheelchairs are 40$-45$ and the charges for ECVs are 50 $ including taxes.
Conclusion
Amusement Parks are one of the most visited tourist spots in the world. This experience of enjoying amusement parks should be accessible to everyone regardless of the age that is from young to elder and for the people with disabilities.
For the people with disabilities to enjoy it, the tourist spot must be made accessible for them by providing guidance, having wheelchair-friendly paths, renting wheelchairs, etc. All these facilities for people with disabilities in silver dollar city allow them to have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there a reservation for the wheelchairs?
No, they do not currently have a booking for the wheelchairs.
- Can the person with disabilities get their wheelchairs?
Yes, the guest with a disability can get their wheelchairs but they have to follow the rules and regulations given by the park
