ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Can someone give me the 411 on the park policy for wheelchairs and ride access? My wife hasn't been the same since her back surgery in Jan. We're planning on a long weekend trip in 2 weeks. While she absolutely doesn't have to roll around, but if she walks we may get a half day in the parks then she will be laid up for a day or so. We're not interested in abusing the system...just need info on how most lines work for people who need to sit a lot of the time. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Most lines are now wheelchair accessible so you would roll right on through the lines and then transfer to the ride once you get up to that point. The ones that are not a CM will direct you on where to go. Haunted Mansion for instance will bring you in through the back way once you come off the stretching room and then load you where people get off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, Katman1356...Jason said: Most lines are now wheelchair accessible so you would roll right on through the lines and then transfer to the ride once you get up to that point. The ones that are not a CM will direct you on where to go. Haunted Mansion for instance will bring you in through the back way once you come off the stretching room and then load you where people get off. Thanks for the info, Jason Katman1356...Jason 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 I'm not in a wheelchair, but I have to use a scooter. In MK, the only rides that I have problems on are POtC, Peter Pan, and Buzz Lightyear. They require me to park my scooter quite a distance away and walk through the queue. I know on Buzz Lightyear that wheelchairs are available through the queue. Not sure about POtC or Peter Pan. Don't remember seeing wheelchairs available at either location. No problems in EPCOT or AK. In HS there are special viewing areas for Indiana Jones and Fantasmic. Back door access at Star Tours. Special accessibility ramp at TSM. Lots of info on My Disney Experience. If you need more help, please let me know. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 777 Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 I put this on the Slinky Dog Thread, but it certainly can be mentioned again. You will need this information. My dad is going to have back surgery on the 11th and I plan to print this out so we have it. Quote If you use a scooter or wheelchair, here is the information for Toy Story Land: Enjoy! The article is also a comprehensive list for ECV and wheelchairs too! Bonus! http://chipandco.com/guests-using-wheelchairs-can-transfer-to-both-rides-at-toy-story-land-313201/ We just got word that if the Guest can transfer on their own or with the help of someone in their party, then they will be able to ride both attractions. Attraction Access Categories Walt Disney World attractions offer access for Guests with mobility disabilities in the following categories: Must transfer from wheelchair/ECV to ride vehicle Must transfer from ECV to wheelchair Must transfer from ECV to wheelchair, and from wheelchair to ride vehicle May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV These attractions allow Guests to remain in their wheelchair or Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) during the experience. Magic Kingdom Park Jungle Cruise Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Country Bear Jamboree Raft to Tom Sawyer Island The Hall of Presidents Liberty Square Riverboat Mickey’s PhilharMagic Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor Epcot Advanced Training Lab Innoventions The Seas with Nemo & Friends® (Turtle Talk with Crush and Bruce’s Shark World) Journey Into Imagination with Figment ImageWorks – The “What If” Labs Mexico Folk Art Gallery Stave Church Gallery Reflections of China House of Whispering Willows The American Adventure America Gardens Theatre Bijutsu-kan Gallery Gallery of Arts and History Impressions de France O Canada! Disney’s Hollywood Studios Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular! Muppet*Vision 3D Walt Disney Presents Voyage of the Little Mermaid Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Fantasmic! Star Wars: Path of the Jedi Star Wars Launch Bay Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Tree of Life Garden Discovery Island® Trails It’s Tough to be a Bug!® Festival of the Lion King The Boneyard Dino-Sue Fossil Fun Games Finding Nemo – The Musical Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail Wildlife Express Train Maharajah Jungle Trek® Conservation Station® Rivers of Light Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Tike’s Peak *Must Be Ambulatory These attractions require Guests to walk by themselves or be assisted by members of their party. Magic Kingdom Park Swiss Family Treehouse Tom Sawyer Island Peter Pan’s Flight® Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Summit Plummet Downhill Double Dipper Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Keelhaul Falls Mayday Falls Gangplank Falls Humunga Kowabunga Storm Slides Bay Slides Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV to Ride Vehicle These attractions require Guests to transfer from their wheelchair or ECV—by themselves or with assistance from their party—to a ride vehicle. Magic Kingdom Park Main Street Vehicles Big Thunder Mountain Railroad® Splash Mountain® (transfer device also available) Haunted Mansion® The Barnstormer Dumbo the Flying Elephant® Mad Tea Party (transfer device also available) Astro Orbiter Tomorrowland Speedway (transfer device also available) Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Epcot Soarin’® Mission: SPACE® (transfer device also available) Test Track Frozen Ever After Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Kali River Rapids® (transfer device also available) Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain® Primeval Whirl Na’vi River Journey (transfer device also available) DINOSAUR Blizzard Beach Slush Gusher Teamboat Springs Toboggan Racers Snow Stormers Runoff Rapids Cross Country Creek Teamboat Springs Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Park Castaway Creek Crush ‘n’ Gusher Miss Adventure Falls Must Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair Guests must transfer to a wheelchair provided at the attraction. At some attractions listed below, the transfer will occur at the entrance, while at other attractions, the transfer will occur within the building or queue. Magic Kingdom Park Walt Disney World Railroad The Magic Carpets of Aladdin “it’s a small world”® The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid Enchanted Tales with Belle Stitch’s Great Escape Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Epcot The Seas with Nemo & Friends Living with the Land Behind the Seeds Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Disney’s Hollywood Studios Toy Story Mania! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Affection Section Kilimanjaro Safaris® TriceraTop Spin Disney’s Blizzard Beach Park Chairlift Melt-Away Bay Ski Patrol Training Camp Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool Ketchakiddee Creek Must Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair, and from Wheelchair to Ride Vehicle The following attractions require Guests to transfer to an available wheelchair at the attraction, then to transfer from the wheelchair to the ride vehicle. At some attractions below, the transfer to an available wheelchair will occur at the entrance. At others, the transfer to an available wheelchair will occur within the building or queue. Magic Kingdom Park Pirates of the Caribbean® Space Mountain® Epcot Spaceship Earth Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Tours® – The Adventures Continue Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith (transfer device also available) Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Avatar Flight of Passage (transfer device also available) Article excerpt courtesy of chipandco.com and full article link is available above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 22 hours ago, ImDownWithDisney said: Can someone give me the 411 on the park policy for wheelchairs and ride access? My wife hasn't been the same since her back surgery in Jan. We're planning on a long weekend trip in 2 weeks. While she absolutely doesn't have to roll around, but if she walks we may get a half day in the parks then she will be laid up for a day or so. We're not interested in abusing the system...just need info on how most lines work for people who need to sit a lot of the time. Thanks I would highly recommend renting a scooter from a out side vendor and have it delivered to your resort. Pushing a wheelchair is a lot more work then a stroller at the parks . Plus it will give your wife more freedom. It's not very expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, LONE-STAR said: I would highly recommend renting a scooter from a out side vendor and have it delivered to your resort. Pushing a wheelchair is a lot more work then a stroller at the parks . Plus it will give your wife more freedom. It's not very expensive. X-2. Yellow Scooter is $19 a day for a 3 wheel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 22 minutes ago, LONE-STAR said: I would highly recommend renting a scooter from a out side vendor and have it delivered to your resort. Pushing a wheelchair is a lot more work then a stroller at the parks . Plus it will give your wife more freedom. It's not very expensive. I would if we were staying at a resort, but we are staying at her parents house just north of MK. So I can't transport a scooter around from park to park as we park hop in the truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 36 minutes ago, ImDownWithDisney said: I would if we were staying at a resort, but we are staying at her parents house just north of MK. So I can't transport a scooter around from park to park as we park hop in the truck. I would still check into an off-site rental. I think some of them would deliver a scooter to you. Check with Walker Mobility. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, CCIntrigue...aka Gwen said: Check with Walker Mobility. I have always found that to be a very ironic company name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 11 hours ago, DaveInTN said: I have always found that to be a very ironic company name. Haha. You're so creative. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well we used a wheelchair with fairly good success. It was dicey at AK when we rope dropped Pandora. @$$holes would just push over and cut in front. I just started running into people when that happened....knocked one person flat on their butt. The look on their face was priceless. I will say that there is not 1" of smooth concrete in all of AK. That makes for a bumpy ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Glad it worked for yall, I know how you feel though I have had to help my dad through the crowds for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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