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Disabilties - MK Attraction Access

MAIN STREET, U.S.A.

City Hall (Guest Relations)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should access the side door by using the ramp located to the right, near the restrooms.

Main Street Vehicles (Fire engine, horseless carriage, horsedrawn trolley, jitney, omnibus)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction
Boarding locations may be found throughout Town Square and in front of Cinderella Castle. Folding wheelchairs may be placed in the vehicles for the one-way trip.
NOTE: The jitney cannot accommodate a folding wheelchair.

Walt Disney World Railroad (Authentic steam train)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed up the ramp located next to the Main Street Gallery. A host or hostess will direct boarding.
NOTE: The Walt Disney World Railroad cannot accommodate Electric Convenience Vehicles.

Shops
All shops are wheelchair-accessible.

Restaurants and Snacks
Tony's Town Square Restaurant (Table service): Ramp located on the far right by Main Street Train Station tunnel.
The Crystal Palace (Buffet): Ramp located to the left of the main entrance.
Casey's Corner (Counter service): Use the first register on the left.

ADVENTURELAND

Jungle Cruise
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed down the ramped pathway to the right of the Swiss Family Treehouse exit. A host or hostess at the unload area on the far left will provide instructions for boarding. Because of the bobbing nature of the boat at dockside, a member of the party may need to help Guests step down to embark and step up to disembark.

Pirates of the Caribbean (Boat ride with short drop)
Guests must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair and then from the wheelchair to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue area. A host or hostess will assist your party at the turnstiles. You then proceed through a winding "cave" to the loading area. Folding wheelchairs may be lifted into the boat; nonfolding wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles may be exchanged for folding wheelchairs at the entrance. A limited number of wheelchairs is available, so a wait may be necessary. Guests must negotiate two steps as they board the boat and disembark.
NOTE: Guests should be aware that ride vehicles accelerate rapidly down a short, steep waterfall during this ride. An elevator is available at the unload area for Guests using wheelchairs to exit the attraction.

Swiss Family Treehouse (Walk-through)
This attraction requires negotiating a continuous series of walkways and approximately 128 stairs.

The Enchanted Tiki Room (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should enter the pre-show area through the designated gate on the right side of the turnstiles. A host or hostess will then direct your party.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats (Remote-controlled miniature boats)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction

Shops
All shops are wheelchair-accessible.

Restaurants and Snacks
El Pirata y el Perico Restaurante (Counter service): Use the first register on the right

FRONTIERLAND

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Roller coaster-type ride with sharp turns, high speeds, heights, and sudden drops and stops)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should locate the two exits at the far right of the attraction. Continue to the loading area, staying along the wall area of the pathway. A host or hostess will direct boarding. If evacuation from this attraction 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 adventure. 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 on this attraction.
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 adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.

Country Bear Jamboree (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should enter the attraction through the designated door located to the left side of the building from the main entrance. Notify a host or hostess for assistance.
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.

Splash Mountain (Water flume adventure with sharp turns, high speeds, heights, and sudden drops and stops)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed through the standard queue until their party reaches the designated access gate. A host or hostess will direct boarding at that point. If emergency evacuation from this ride is needed, Guests must negotiate stairs and walk through narrow passages 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 adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 40 inches to ride this attraction. Please be advised that Guests may get very wet during the ride. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
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 adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.

Frontierland Shootin' Arcade
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Locate the ramp to the left of the arcade and proceed to the counter. Two gun positions can accommodate Guests using wheelchairs.

Tom Sawyer Island (Raft ride; island with fort)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should enter through the exit and follow the path to the loading area
NOTE: Tom Sawyer Island rafts are not recommended for Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles. To fully experience Tom Sawyer Island, Guests must negotiate stairs, bridges, steep inclines, and narrow caves. As an alternative, Guests using wheelchairs are invited to take a round-trip raft ride to the dock. Guests can disembark at Tom Sawyer Island and wait there for their party.

Walt Disney World� Railroad (Authentic steam train)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed up the exit ramp on the right side of the entrance to the platform. Stay close to the gate and notify a host or hostess to board.
NOTE: The Walt Disney World Railroad cannot accommodate Electric Convenience Vehicles.

Mike Fink Keelboats (Slow boat ride)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests should proceed through the standard queue. A host or hostess will direct boarding.
NOTE: Guests must be able to negotiate a short series of stairs to board and disembark the boat.

Shops
All shops are wheelchair-accessible.

Restaurants and Snacks
Pecos Bill Cafe (Counter service): Use either of the middle registers.

LIBERTY SQUARE

The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue (Live Entertainment)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should use the ramp by the Trail Creek Hat Shop to the right of The Diamond Horseshoe Saloon to reach the entrance doors.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

The Hall of Presidents (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should enter the lobby through the door on the right side of the turnstiles and notify a host or hostess for direction.
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.

The Haunted Mansion (Slow-moving vehicle that turns and tilts in the dark)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed through the standard queue until their party reaches the designated access gate located on the right side past the entrance planter. A host or hostess will direct them from that point.
NOTE: The special effects of this attraction may be too intense for some Guests.

Liberty Belle Riverboat (Authentic stern-wheeler)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
Guests using wheelchairs should locate the exit ramp on the far left or right side of the Riverboat landing and proceed to the dock area. Notify a host or hostess for direction in boarding the boat.

Shops
The Yankee Trader - Use ramp entrance near breezeway across from the Columbia Harbour House.

Restaurants and Snacks
Liberty Tree Tavern (Table service): Wheelchair access is via an outdoor ramp to the left of the lobby entrance. See host or hostess in lobby area.
Columbia Harbour House (Counter service): Use first register on the left.

FANTASYLAND

Cinderella's Golden Carrousel (Revolving carrousel horses)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should wait at the exit gate located to the right of the entrance and notify a host or hostess for direction. Guests must be seated on one of the carrousel horses or in the nonmoving chariot to experience this attraction.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host or hostess at this attraction.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant (Revolving ride with elevated vehicles)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed through the designated entrance gate next to the attraction entrance. A host or hostess will provide entry to the attraction. Guests may need the assistance of a member of their party to board.
NOTE: Becaue of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

"it's a small world" (Slow boat ride)
Guests must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair and then from the wheelchair to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should contact the attraction greeter for information on boarding options. Boats that accommodate Guests using wheelchairs are available at this attraction.

Mad Tea Party (Revolving ride with spinning tea cups)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should wait at the exit located on the right of the operator's control booth. A host or hostess will direct boarding once the ride stops.
NOTE: Because of the centrifugal force produced by the spinning tea cups, individuals with difficulty maintaining an upright-sitting posture should not ride this attraction. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Peter Pan's Flight (Moderately fast-moving, suspended vehicle)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed to the designated entrance to the left side of the queue area. A host/hostess will direct their party in boarding. Guests must be able to step onto a moving walkway and board the moving vehicle traveling at the same speed. The moving walkway cannot be stopped at this attraction.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Legend of the Lion King (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed through the standard queue. A host or hostess will admit their party past the turnstiles.
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.

Snow White's Scary Adventures (Rapidly moving vehicle with sharp turns)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed to the designated entrance gate at the far right of the attraction. A host/hostess will direct their party in boarding.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host/hostess at this attraction. Also, the special effects of this attraction may be too intense for some Guests.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Moderately fast-moving vehicle)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. A host/hostess will direct boarding. Guests with the ability to do so will be asked to transfer to a standard vehicle. Guests who remain in their wheelchairs may wait for an accessible vehicle.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host/hostess at this attraction.

Ariel's Grotto (Character greeting)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
Enter through the standard queue to meet Ariel, the Little Mermaid.

Fantasyland Character Festival (Character greeting)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
Enter through the standard queue to meet some of your favorite characters.

Shops
All shops are wheelchair-accessible.

Restaurants and Snacks
Cinderella's Royal Table (Table service): Use elevator to reach restaurant on the second floor. See host/hostess in lobby area.
The Pinocchio Village Haus (Counter service): Use third register from left.
Lumiere's Kitchen (Open seasonally): Use first register on the left.

MICKEY'S TOONTOWN FAIR

Donald's Boat (Interactive water fountain)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
All Guests proceed through the standard queue.

Mickey's Country House (Exhibit and meet Mickey Mouse)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
All Guests proceed through the standard queue. Proceed through Mickey's home to the Judge's Tent to meet Mickey Mouse.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

Minnie's Country House (Exhibit)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
All Guests proceed through the standard queue.

Toontown Hall of Fame (Character greeting/merchandise)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
All Guests proceed through the standard queue to meet some of your favorite characters.

The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacres Farm (Roller coaster-type ride)
Guests must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair and then from the wheelchair to experience the attraction.
All Guests proceed through the standard queue. A host/hostess will direct Guests in boarding. 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 35 inches to ride this attraction. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Walt Disney World� Railroad (Authentic steam train)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed to the boarding area located on the far right of the station. Stay close to the gate and notify the host/hostess to board the train.
NOTE: The Walt Disney World Railroad cannot accommodate Electric Convenience Vehicles.

Shops
All shops are wheelchair-accessible.

TOMORROWLAND

Astro Orbiter (Revolving elevated ride)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. A host/hostess will admit you past the turnstiles and direct your party in boarding the elevator. On the upper level, a member of your party may need to assist you with boarding.
NOTE: Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (Slow-moving, spinning vehicle)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed through the standard queue until their party reaches the designated access gate. A host/hostess will direct their party in boarding.

The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (Sensory-thriller theater presentation)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
All Guests proceed through the standard queue. A host/hostess will advise Guests on the best placement of their wheelchairs for maximum view and comfort during the presentation. This attraction contains loud sounds, bright lights, and segments in total darkness. Guests will be confined by a restraint system that applies pressure to the head and shoulders. Persons who develop anxiety in dark places or those with neck or shoulder conditions should not experience this attraction. Certain special affects may be too intense for some Guests.
WARNING: Electromagnetic fields in use. Guests using electronic medical devices that could be affected are advised against entering this attraction.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 44 inches to experience this attraction. Becaue 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.

Tomorrowland Indy Speedway (Miniature racing cars)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed through the standard queue area until their party reaches the designated entrance gate. A host/hostess will then direct their party in boarding. Cars may be bumped from behind. 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. To ride this attraction, Guests must have the ability to step up into the race cars. To drive a vehicle, Guests must have adequate vision and ability to steer and depress gas pedal.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 52 inches for Guests driving Speedway race cars.

Space Mountain (Roller coaster-type ride with sharp turns, high speeds, heights, and sudden drops and stops)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the main entrance of this attraction. A host/hostess will assist you inside. Be advised that Guests must be able to step down into the ride vehicle. Guests wishing to remain in their wheelchairs may enjoy the pre-show and post-show sections of this attraction and bypass the ride. In the event that emergency evacuation from this ride is necessary, Guests must manuever across catwalks and down a series of ladders or wait until they can 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 44 inches to ride Space Mountain. A member of the party may need to help with exiting, via a steeply inclined moving belt. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations� to obtain an activator.

The TimeKeeper (360-degree film presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
A host/hostess will admit Guests past the photocells and advise on the best placement of their wheelchairs for maximum view and comfort during the presentation.
Reflective captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations� to obtain an activator.

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Proceed to the entrance of the attraction, where a host/hostess will direct the party further. Ramps are located at both the entrance and exit of the attraction.
NOTE: The theaters rotate around the center of the building.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations� to obtain an activator.

Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. (Video arcade)
Some games are accessible to Guests in wheelchairs.

Tomorrowland Transit Authority (Moving vehicle with moderate acceleration)
To experience this attraction, Guests must first walk from a steeply ascending moving ramp to a moving turntable. Guests then board a moving vehicle from a walkway traveling at the same speed.

Galaxy Palace Theater (Live entertainment)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Designated viewing areas for Guests remaining in their wheelchairs are available. Please see a host/hostess to assist you for best viewing of the performance.

Shops
All shops are wheelchair-accessible.

Restaurants and Snacks
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Caf� (Counter service): Use the first register on the left on the Blast-Off Burgers and Starlight Soup-Salad-Sandwich sides. Use the first register on the right on the Cosmic Chicken side.
The Lunching Pad at Rockettower Plaza (Counter service): Use the left register.
The Plaza Pavilion (Counter service): Use the first register on the left.

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