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Disabilities at Animal Kingdom - Attraction access

Certain attractions require Guests to transfer from their wheelchairs to a ride system either by themselves or with the assistance of a member of their 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 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 standard entrance.

SAFARI VILLAGE

Safari Village Trails (Self-paced nature observation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests proceed through the main pathway.

It's Tough to Be a Bug! (3D film presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue. Upon exiting the theater, Guests using wheelchairs will need to turn left to reach the exit ramp.
Note: The special effects in this presentation may be too intense for some Guests. Because of the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host or hostess at this attraction.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Reflective captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.

CAMP MINNIE-MICKEY

Lion King Theater (Live entertainment)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

Grandmother Willow's Grove (Live entertainment)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

Character Greeting Areas
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue to meet some of their favorite characters.

DINOLAND U.S.A.

Dinosaur (Highly turbulent, thrilling ride adventure that includes sharp turns and sudden stops)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Proceed through the main queue. A host or hostess in the pre-show area will direct boarding. In the event evacuation from this ride is necessary, Guests must walk short distances or wait to be evacuated. For safety and comfort, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride. Expectant mothers should not ride.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 40 inches to experience this attraction. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted. Also, the special effects of this attraction may be too intense for some Guests.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations� to obtain an activator.

The Boneyard (Play adventure)
Enter through the designated access gate. The rough surface of this attraction floor may make maneuvering challenging for Guests using wheelchairs. The upper level and many of the play pieces are available to those Guests who are able to leave their wheelchairs. This attraction is not recommended for Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles.

Cretaceous Trail (Self-paced nature observation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests proceed through the main pathway.

Dinosaur Jubilee (Exhibit)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests proceed through the main queue.

Fossil Preparation Lab (Exhibit)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests proceed through the main queue.

Theater in the Wild (Live entertainment)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue. A host or hostess will direct you to the designated viewing area.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

AFRICA

Kilimanjaro Safaris (Fast-moving safari adventure over rough and rugged terrain that includes bumps and sudden jolts)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the main queue. Follow the signs to the designated load area, where a host/hostess will direct boarding. Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles will need to transfer to a ride vehicle seat or to an available attraction wheelchair. In the event evacuation from this ride is necessary, Guests must walk short distances or wait to be evacuated. For safety and comfort, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride. Expectant mothers should not ride.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host/hostess at this attraction.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (Self-paced nature observation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests proceed through the main pathway.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted in the aviary. Please contact a host/hostess at the attraction entrance for information and assistance.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

Wildlife Express to Conservation Station (Slow-moving train ride)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue. A host or hostess at the load platform will direct boarding.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

RAFIKI'S PLANET WATCH (CONSERVATION STATION)

Affection Section (Live animal exhibit)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests proceed through the main queue.
NOTE: Service animals are not permitted in this exhibit.

Conservation Station Pavilion (Interactive exhibits)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

WILDLIFE EXPRESS TO AFRICA (Slow-moving train ride)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the designated entrance area to the right of the main entrance. A host or hostess at the load platform will direct boarding.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

ASIA

Caravan Stage (Live entertainment)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue and continue down the far left aisle to the designated viewing area.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

Kali River Rapids (High-speed white-water raft adventure with sharp turns and sudden drops)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the standard queue, where a host or hostess will direct them to the appropriate boarding dock just before the turntable. In the event evacuation from this ride is necessary, Guests must walk short distances or wait to be evacuated. For safety and comfort, they should be in good health and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride. Expectant mothers should not ride.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 42 inches to experience this attraction. Please be advised that Guests may get very wet during the ride. Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Maharajah Jungle Trek (Self-paced nature observation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the main queue.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted in the aviary section but may use the bypass trail.

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