The Ark (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom) is a classic swinging ship ride that will bring back nostalgic childhood memories from local county fairs. Six Flags based the Ark’s theme on the boats that Polynesian explorers who traversed the oceans in search of new lands.
Ride Experience for The Ark (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Ride Experience for the Ark (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Ark begins with the ship swinging a short distance to one side. It then swings back to the other side and repeats, going higher with each iteration. Eventually, the boat swings high enough to give riders a great aerial view of the safari section of the park, but specifically, a good look at the Boomerang rollercoaster. In total, the Ark ride duration is around 4 minutes.
Height Requirements for the Ark (Six Flags Discovery Kingdom)
Riders must be at least 42″ while with an adult companion or at least 48″ to ride alone.
Average Wait time for the Ark (Six flags Discovery Kingdom)
You can expect to wait 10 minutes to ride the Ark.