What Is the Attraction Access Pass?
The Attraction Access Pass is Six Flags St. Louis's accommodation for guests whose disability prevents them from waiting in a conventional standby queue. It does not remove the wait. It works as a return-time system: at each ride you receive a reservation time equal to the current standby wait, and you come back at that time to enter through the alternate entrance. Six Flags is also designated a Certified Autism Center by IBCCES, which trains its staff on supporting guests with cognitive and sensory needs.
The pass is free, and the IBCCES card you need to get it is free. There is no upcharge. The Attraction Access Pass is not the same as THE FLASH Pass, which is the paid line-skip product and is unrelated to disability accommodation.
You Need an IBCCES Card First
To get the Attraction Access Pass, you must first obtain an Individual Accessibility Card (IAC) from IBCCES, the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Six Flags does not issue this card. Only IBCCES does. This is the same system Universal Orlando uses, and it is more involved than a walk-up request at Guest Relations.
What the IBCCES requirement means in practice:
- You register ahead of time at AccessibilityCard.org or in the IBCCES Accessibility Card app, and upload your documentation into a secure portal.
- The application asks for a doctor's note with more detailed information than the note Six Flags accepted in the past. Have current documentation ready.
- Once your application is processed, you can access your digital Accessibility Card and an information sheet.
- The card is recognized at other IBCCES-partner parks, not only Six Flags, and is valid for a period set by IBCCES, so one approval can cover more than one trip.
Because approval is not instant, do not leave this for the morning of your visit. Apply several days ahead so the card is ready before you travel.
How to Register for the IBCCES Card
- Go to AccessibilityCard.org or download the IBCCES Accessibility Card app and start an application well before your visit.
- Select Six Flags St. Louis as your destination, and complete the online application.
- Upload the required documentation, including a doctor's note describing the accommodation needed.
- Once processed, open your digital Accessibility Card and the information sheet in the app or portal.
- Bring that card and information sheet with you on your visit day.
How the Pass Works Day-Of
On your visit day, go to the Ride Information Center, which is the Guest Services location inside the park, and present your IBCCES card and information sheet. Staff set up your Attraction Access Pass. From there the pass works ride by ride:
- Go to the attraction entrance and show your pass to the team member. You receive a ride reservation time comparable to the current standby wait.
- Come back at your reservation time. The cardholder and up to three riding companions enter through the alternate entrance.
- There is a 15-minute grace period if you arrive a little late.
- If your total party is larger than four, including the cardholder, the remaining members ride through the standard queue.
Where to Go at the Park
After you pass through the main entrance, the Ride Information Center is the Guest Services location near the front of the park. Go there first with your approved IBCCES card and information sheet to set up the Attraction Access Pass before you start riding. Ask the staff there to mark the nearest first aid and quiet areas on your map as well.
Riding With a Mobility Device
Six Flags St. Louis is a thrill park, and most of its roller coasters require you to transfer from a wheelchair or ECV into the ride vehicle, with restraints that demand a stable seated position. Some coasters require the rider to be able to brace against strong forces. The team member at each ride will tell you the boarding and transfer requirements, and many rides have specific guidance on prosthetics, casts, and which restraints are used. Read the ride signage and ask before you queue, since a restraint that does not fit means you cannot ride. See our ride guide for height requirements on the major coasters.
Sensory Resources
As a Certified Autism Center, Six Flags St. Louis trains staff on sensory and cognitive support, and the IBCCES process is built around those needs. Bring noise-canceling headphones for the loud coaster areas and shows. First aid stations offer a calm, indoor place to regroup, and quieter corners of the park exist away from the main midways. Ask at the Ride Information Center for the nearest options to where you are headed, and consider a midday break during the hottest, busiest part of the day.
Service Animals
Service animals are welcome in the park. They are not permitted on most rides. Ask at the Ride Information Center for the current list of where service animals may go and where the relief areas are, and use a non-rider in your group or a rider-swap arrangement so one adult can wait with the animal while others ride.
If the IBCCES Step Is a Barrier
The documentation requirement is real friction, especially if you do not have a current doctor's note on hand. If you cannot complete the IBCCES application before your visit, you can still enjoy the park: many queues are accessible for mobility devices, and THE FLASH Pass is a paid option that shortens lines for everyone, though it is not a disability accommodation. For questions about the program or your situation, contact Six Flags St. Louis Guest Services through the park's website before you go, and start the IBCCES application as early as you can.
Whether you are setting up the Attraction Access Pass, navigating with a mobility device, or planning a long summer day, these are the items that show up repeatedly in accessibility-focused Six Flags trip reports:
What to Bring: Gear That Helps
Useful gear
A few things that help on a long, hot Missouri day at a coaster park.
- ECV / mobility scooter rental options see options
- Noise-canceling headphones for sensory needs see options
- High-capacity portable charger see options
Official Resources
For the most current accessibility information directly from the source:
IBCCES Individual Accessibility Card (register here) →Six Flags St. Louis Accessibility Page →