Mobility Issues

TRANSPORTATION

Most of the transportation systems at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort are accessible to those with disabilities.

All bus routes are serviced by buses that are equipped to accommodate various types of wheelchairs within the following guidelines:

The wheelchair must fit the wheelchair lift without being forced (some motorized chairs and ECVs are too wide or too long for the standard bus lift of 32" x 48"), and the wheelchair must be securely fastened in the wheelchair restraints.

Watercraft access varies depending on the type of watercraft and the existing water levels and conditions. Please contact a host or hostess at the watercraft dock for information and assistance.

You may access the Monorail system by proceeding up the entrance ramps, or using the elevators provided at Epcot, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Contemporary Resort, and Disney's Polynesian Resort.

WHEELCHAIRS/ECVs

You can bring your own wheelchair or rent one at any of the four parks. Wheelchair rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. WDW park rental wheelchairs may not be transferred from park to park.

A limited number of Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) are also available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be 18 years of age or older to rent ECVs, and quantities are limited. NO RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED. ECVs are available only on a same-day basis and may only be used in the park where they are rented.

If you're planning to visit more than one park on the same day retain your wheelchair rental receipt from the first park you visit. This will enable you to obtain a replacement wheelchair on the same day, if available, at the next park with no additional charge.

NOTE: Wheelchairs or ECVs may not be available at the second park. There is no guarantee

Courtesy Wheelchairs are available for those with limited mobility free-of-charge to travel to and from disability parking and the nearest wheelchair rental location. These wheelchairs can be identified by their blue seats, backrests and blue flags. Courtesy wheelchairs can not be used inside the theme parks.

RENTAL INFORMATION

For current prices and a list of rental locations in the theme parks, water parks, resorts and Downtown Disney go to our Wheelchair/ECV FAQ HERE.

Additional Wheelchair/Medical Need Suppliers

CARE Medical Equipment - 1-800-741-2282
Walker Medical - 1-800-334-9501

ACCESS

Methods of accessibility vary from attraction to attraction within the parks. The Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities and park guidemaps use symbols to indicate boarding procedures for each attraction. In addition, contact a host or hostess at each attraction before entering.

Certain attractions require you to transfer from wheelchairs to ride a system either by yourself or with the assistance of a member of your party. WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort hosts and hostesses are not permitted to physically assist Guests in transferring from their wheelchairs.

Auxiliary Entrance Limitations - Some attractions have auxiliary entrances for those with disabilities. These are intended to offer Guests in wheelchairs or with service animals a more convenient entrance to the attraction. Auxiliary entrances are not intended to bypass waiting lines. Guests with disabilities and up to five members of their party may enter through these  Entrances. The rest of the party should use the main entrance.

Parade Route and Show Areas

Some Parade routes or show areas have designated viewing areas for Guests with disabilities. These areas are filled on a first come, first served basis. Due to Guest demand, viewing spaces cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Parties  larger than six will be asked to separate and reunite afterwards. Guest  Relations can provide information on show times and other special events on the day of each visit.

MAINSTREAM QUEUES

The WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort strives to provide mainstream access whenever possible; that is, all Guests utilize the main entrance to the  attraction. However, accessibility varies from attraction to attraction within our Parks. The Guidebook for Guests with Disabilities and Park guidemaps use symbols to indicate boarding procedures for each attraction. In addition, Guests should contact a host or hostess at each attraction before entering.

Attractions providing mainstream queue access include:

MAGIC KINGDOM

Pirates of the Caribbean
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Splash Mountain
The Hall of Presidents
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Donald's Boat
Mickey's Country House
Minnie's Country House
Toontown Hall of Fame
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Stitch's Great Escape
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
Space Mountain
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

Epcot

FUTURE WORLD
Imagination! Pavilion
Universe of Energy
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
Test Track
The Land Pavilion
Innoventions

WORLD SHOWCASE

Norway -- Maelstrom
FriendShip Boats
The American Adventure
Impressions de France
Reflections of China

Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Great Movie Ride
Muppet*Vision 3D
Star Tours
Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour
The Magic of Disney Animation
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
"The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror"
Fantasmic!
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Lights Motors Action Extreme Stunt Show
Playhouse Disney
Sounds Dangerous
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Animal Kingdom

It's Tough To Be A Bug
Festival of the Lion King
Pocahontas and her Forest Friends
Dinosaur
The Boneyard
Theater in the Wild
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Flights of Wonder
Primeval Whirl
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Kali River Rapids
TriceraTop Spin

ATTRACTION ACCESSIBILITY LIST

MAGIC KINGDOM

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

Castle Forecourt Stage (note there is no reserved area for those in wheelchairs)
Fairytale Garden: Storytime with Belle
The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management
Shrunken Ned's Jungle Boats
Country Bear Jamboree
Frontierland Shooting Arcade
Hall of Presidents
Jungle Cruise
Liberty Belle Riverboat
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Ariel's Grotto
Mickey's Country House
Minnie's Country House
Donald's Boat
Toontown Hall of Fame/Judge's Tent
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Tomorrowland Arcade
Galaxy Palace Theater

NOTE: Swiss Family Treehouse is a walk-through, with lots of stairs to climb. You must be ambulatory to visit the treehouse.

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair at these attractions:

"It's a Small World" (though there are some vehicles that accommodate wheelchairs)
Magic Carpets of Aladdin (though there are some vehicles that accommodate wheelchairs)
WALT DISNEY WORLD Railroad
Stitch's Great Escape (you may stay seated in wheelchair to view show)
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (some wheelchair accessible hunnypots available)
Tom Sawyer Island (may not be able to ride raft due to water levels)
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (though there are some vehicles that accommodate wheelchairs)

These attractions require Guests to transfer from a wheelchair to a ride vehicle:

Main Street Vehicles
Pirates of the Caribbean--Guest must transfer from ECV to a standard wheelchair to negotiate the queue.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad--Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Splash Mountain--Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Tom Sawyer Island
The Haunted Mansion
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Mad Tea Party
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White's Scary Adventure's
Astro Orbiter
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
Space Mountain--Guests must transfer from ECV to a standard wheelchair to negotiate the queue. Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm--Guests must transfer from ECV to a standard wheelchair to negotiate the queue. Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.

EPCOT

These attractions require Guests to transfer from a wheelchair to a ride vehicle:

Spaceship Earth
Test Track--Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Maelstrom--Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Mission Space -- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction
Soarin' -- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair at these attractions :

"Ellen's Energy Adventure"
Living with the Land in The Land
Gran Fiesta Tour in Mexico

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

Innoventions
The Seas with Nemo and Friends
The Circle of Life in The Land
"Honey, I Shrunk the Audience"
Art of Mexico Gallery in Mexico
Stave Church Gallery in Norway
Reflections of China
The American Adventure
The America Gardens Theater
Bijutsu-kan gallery in Japan
"Treasure of Morocco" exhibit in Morocco
"Impressions de France" in France
O Canada! in Canada

Disney's Hollywood Studios

These attractions require Guests to transfer from a wheelchair to a ride vehicle:

Star Tours--Guests must transfer from ECV to a standard wheelchair to negotiate the queue. Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith--Guests must transfer from ECV to a standard wheelchair to negotiate the queue. Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror--Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair at these attractions:

The Great Movie Ride
The Magic of Disney Animation

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Movie Set Adventure
Muppet*Vision 3D
Sounds Dangerous
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
The American Film Institute Showcase
Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
"Beauty and the Beast" at the Theater of the Stars
Playhouse Disney
Fantasmic!
Lights Motors Action Extreme Stunt Show
Walt Disney: One Man's Dream

Animal Kingdom

This attraction requires Guests to transfer from a wheelchair to a ride vehicle:

Dinosaur-- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Kali River Rapids -- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Primeval Whirl -- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.

Guests in motorized vehicles, ECVs, must transfer into an available wheelchair at this attraction:

Kilimanjaro Safaris-- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Affection Section
TriceraTop Spin -- some ride vehicles accommodate wheelchairs

Guests may enter and enjoy these attractions in a wheelchair or ECV:

The Tree of Life Garden
Discovery Island Trails
It's Tough To Be A Bug
Pocahontas and her Forest Friends
The Boneyard
Cretaceous Trail
Kilimanjaro Safaris-- Health, age, and size are important considerations at this attraction.
Lion King Theater: Festival of the Lion King
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Wildlife Express
Caravan Stage: Flights of Wonder
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Conservation Station
Theater in the Wild
Fossil Fun Games

This information was adapted from the WDW Disabilities Guidebook