Disney & Disabilities: Accessibility at Magic Kingdom!

Hello friends! Since I shared my experience with my sister on our last trip, I thought I would go a little more in depth with accessibility at Walt Disney World. If I didn’t know as much about Disney as I do, I wish I could find a resource that gives me ALL of the information, so over the next few months that’s what I’m going to try and create. I want to lay out what is accessible at each park, and eventually create a landing page with links to each post. So welcome to the continuation of the Disney & Disabilities series on A Disney Obsession! I’ve also created an Accessibility blog post category, which can make these posts easier to find.

Today I’m going to start with accessibility at Magic Kingdom! I’ll lay out which rides guests can remain in their wheelchair, and which ones they are required to transfer. Also if you know someone who rents a scooter, I’m pointing out which attractions they are required to transfer to a wheelchair before riding. This post may be short, but I’m getting right to the point today! Without further ado, let’s get started!

Guests May Remain in Wheelchair

Country Bear Jamboree

Jungle Cruise

Liberty Square Riverboat

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade

The Hall of Presidents

It’s a Small World

The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh*

Under the Sea: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure*

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin*

Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin*

Prince Charming Regal Carousel

A Pirates Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Enchanted Tales with Belle*

Walt Disney World Railroad* (all stations)

*guests in ECV (Electric Convenience Vehicle or scooter) must transfer to a wheelchair

Guests Are Required to Transfer

Astro Orbiter

The Barnstormer

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Dumbo The Flying Elephant

Space Mountain

Mad Tea Party

Pirates of the Caribbean**

Haunted Mansion

Main Street Vehicles

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Splash Mountain

Tomorrowland Speedway

Peter Pan’s Flight**

*** guests must transfer to wheelchair, then to ride vehicle

**due to the nature of the ride, cast members are required to ask you that in case of emergency, the person in the wheelchair can be lifted or would be able to climb down a ladder.

Guests Must be Ambulatory

Swiss Family Treehouse

Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover

Tom Sawyer Island

Entertainment

All parades have accessible seating, so just show up early and you will be let into that area. For character meets and greets, guests can of course remain in their wheelchair or scooter. And lastly, for stage shows and fireworks, guests can remain in their wheelchair or scooter.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and enjoy learning more about the relationship between those with disabilities & Disney! If you know someone who might benefit from this post series, please help to spread the word! I appreciate it