Specs

Factual and quantitative assessments of a specific property, typically expressed in numerical values and units.

Measurements

Height
Vertical distance from base to peak
Applies to: Character • Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Drop
Longest sudden descent or vertical plunge
Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Descent angle
Steepness of a track or ride segment
Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Length
The total distance from a start point to an endpoint
Applies to: Coaster • Cruise ship • Ride • Water slide
Top speed
Maximum speed reached during operation
Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Cruising speed
Normal operating speed maintained during voyages, measured in knots
Applies to: Cruise ship
Passenger Capacity
Maximum number of guests accommodated under standard double-occupancy conditions
Applies to: Cruise ship
Crew Capacity
Official number of officers and crew serving aboard.
Applies to: Cruise ship
Gross Tonnage
Volume measure of ship’s enclosed spaces, indicating overall internal size
G-force
Maximum sustained g-forces experienced
Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Inversions
Total number of inversions
Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Footprint
Area of the base of a structure
Applies to: Area • Attraction • Coaster • Dining • District • Hotel • Park • Resort • Ride • Shop • Stadium • Venue • Water slide
Throughput
Number of passengers accommodated per unit of time
Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide
Capacity
Number of passengers accommodated at one time
Applies to: Area • Attraction • Coaster • Dining • District • Park • Resort • Ride • Shop • Stadium • Transportation • Venue
Rooms
Space providing accommodations for guests
Applies to: Cruise ship • Hotel
Decks
Number of decks on a cruise ship
Applies to: Cruise ship
Build cost
Estimated cost of a build project
Applies to: Area • Attraction • Coaster • Cruise ship • District • Hotel • Park • Resort • Ride • Stadium • Transportation • Venue • Water slide

Time

Applies to: Coaster • Ride • Water slide • Attraction • Entertainment

Various metrics used to describe the time-related characteristics of a property.

Duration
Total time of the ride experience
Acceleration time
Time to reach top speed from a launch
Sustained air time
Longest period of weightlessness
Total air time
Total time spent in weightlessness

Vehicle

Riding position

Applies to: Coaster • Ride

Riding position refers to the way in which riders are seated or positioned on a ride.

Conventional
Riders are seated upright with their feet on the floor.
Floorless
Feet dangle in the air, providing a sense of freedom.
Flying
Riders are positioned prone, parallel to the ground.
Inverted
Riders’ feet are above their heads, creating a sense of weightlessness.
Standing
Riders stand upright, often with a sense of control.
Straddle
Riders sit with their legs straddling a central console or seat.
Suspended
Riders are seated in a suspended position, with their feet dangling in the air.
Vis-á-vis
Riders face each other, promoting interaction.
Wing
Riders sit on either side of the track, providing a sense of freedom and exposure.

Vehicle motion

Applies to: Coaster • Ride

Type of movement or motion that a ride vehicle experiences during a ride.

Responsive motion
Moves freely in response to forces
Flipping
Vehicle flips or rotates in a circle
Motion simulation
Simulates real vehicle motion
Spinning
Ride vehicle rotates in a circular motion
Swinging
Features a back-and-forth swinging motion
Tilting
Vehicle tilts or leans to one side

Restraint System

Applies to: Coaster • Ride

The mechanisms used to secure riders in a ride vehicle.

Back restraint
Supports the rider’s back
Lap bar
Secures the rider with a bar across the lap
Leg restraint
Secures the rider’s legs in place
Seat belt
Secures the rider with a belt
Shoulder restraint
Secures the rider’s shoulders in place

Onboard features

Applies to: Coaster • Ride

Amenities and technologies that are integrated into a ride vehicle to enhance the rider experience.

Animatronics
Robotic characters or creatures
Audio
Sound effects, music, or narration
Sensory effects
Wind, water, scents, or other sensory effects
Lighting
Special lighting effects such as strobes or lasers
Theming elements
Decorative elements such as props or set dressing
Visual display
Screens, projections, or other visual displays
Vibration
Vibration or motion simulation effects

Configuration

Applies to: Coaster • Ride
Train
Linked vehicles
Individual vehicles
Vehicles operate independently

Arrangement

Applies to: Coaster • Ride

Arrangement options depend on the chosen configuration.

Total trains
Total number of trains
Total vehicles
Total number of vehicles
Vehicles per train
Number of vehicles per train
Rows per vehicle
Number of rows per vehicle
Seats per row
Number of seats in a row
Passengers per train
Total capacity per train
Passengers per vehicle
Total capacity per vehicle