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Waterpark - Master Blaster

Waterpark, Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB

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Ride/Attraction Summary

Queuing System (Master Blaster)

  • Queuing System View
    • The queuing system begins on the middle level, near Volcano Springs.
      There is clear directional signage along the route.
      There is a weighing station located after the first ramp, to check guests meet the requirements for the ride.
      After the second ramp and first set of steps the guests collect their rubber rings to be used on the ride.
    • Path surfaces in this queueing system are wood flooring and stone.
    • The minimum width of the queuing area is 110cm.
    • There are not any resting/seating areas within the queuing area.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • Handrails along the ramped/sloped section(s) are not provided.
    • The minimum width for ramped/sloped sections is 110cm.
    • The queuing system passes over 4 ramps, with 3 having a slight gradient and 1 with a steep gradient.
  • Step(s) View
    • Steps are not clearly marked.
    • Handrails along the stepped section(s) are on both sides for some sections but not provided for others.
    • Handrails do cover all steps.
    • Some handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Not all handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • Steps heights are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The majority of step depths are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
    • There are 54 steps along the queue.
      Some of the steps have a rope handrail, some have wooden boards which can act as handrails, and some of the steps have easy to grip, round metallic handrails.

Ride/Experience - Master Blaster

  • There are 2 steps without handrails to access the start of the slide.
  • There is a member of staff located next to the start.
  • Master Blaster is an intense water rollercoaster which involves riders
  • being propelled upwards on water jets as well as downward gravity fall sections.
  • If the ride has to be stopped, the emergency process requires you to walk through the slide to an evacuation point at the end of the ride.
  • For this reason, the ride is not suitable for you if you use a wheelchair, or if you are not able to swim or brace yourself in an inflatable tube in an upright seated position.
  • A minimum height of 1.1m is required and maximum combined passenger weight limit of 133 kilograms (21 stones) applies where a double inflatable tube is used.
  • The ride terminates in a splashdown pool, which is at a lower level and remote from the take-off position.
  • There are 10 steps to exit the splashdown pool.
  • There is handrail on the right side for the steps out of the water.
  • Alternatively, if required, staff can allow people to exit via the Lazy River and Lagoon Pool.