Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Attractions at Walt Disney World® Resort
July 12, 2023
Walt Disney World® Resort aims to be The Most Magical Place on Earth—for everyone. In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of accessible experiences, categorized by how wheelchair users can use them: May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV; Must Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair; Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV to Ride Vehicle; Must Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair, then to Ride Vehicle; and Must Be Ambulatory.
Among the many wheelchair-accessible experiences in the parks are dazzling fireworks displays, animal viewing and memorable Character Experiences. As a Cardmember, you also get access to private, wheelchair-accessible locations where you can pose for complimentary photos with some favorite Characters, so remember to bring your Disney® Visa® Credit Card to maximize your fun at Walt Disney World® Resort!00
Where Guests May Remain in Wheelchair/ECV
There are many attractions where Guests can remain in a wheelchair or Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV) throughout the entire experience, including while queueing and riding. Check out the complete list below. And throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, wheelchair users can spot any number of exotic animals, from majestic gorillas to adorable kangaroos and more.
Magic Kingdom® Park
- Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station
- Casey’s Corner Pianist
- Cinderella Castle
- Country Bear Jamboree
- The Dapper Dans
- Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade
- Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
- Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade
- The Hall of Presidents
- Happily Ever After
- Jungle Cruise
- Let the Magic Begin
- Liberty Square Riverboat
- Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire
- Mickey’s PhilharMagic
- Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- A Pirate’s Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas
- Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress
- Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room
EPCOT®
- Advanced Training Lab
- The American Adventure
- American Heritage Gallery
- Awesome Planet
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
- Bijutsu-kan Gallery
- Bruce’s Shark World
- Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360
- Disney® Visa® Cardmember Photo Opportunity
- Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure
- Entertainment at Canada Mill Stage
- EPCOT Forever
- Gallery of Arts and History
- House of the Whispering Willows
- ImageWorks – The “What If” Labs
- Impressions de France
- JAMMitors
- Journey Into Imagination with Figment
- Kidcot Fun Stops
- Leave a Legacy
- Matsuriza
- Mexico Folk Art Gallery
- Music of Mexico
- Palais du Cinema
- Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future
- Reflections of China
- Rose & Crown Pub Musician
- SeaBase
- Sergio
- Stave Church Gallery
- Turtle Talk with Crush
- Voices of Liberty
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight
- The Boneyard
- Conservation Station
- Dino-Sue
- Discovery Island Trails
- Donald’s Dino-Bash!
- Feathered Friends in Flight!
- Festival of the Lion King
- Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!
- Fossil Fun Games
- Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
- It’s Tough to Be a Bug!
- Maharajah Jungle Trek
- The Oasis Exhibits
- Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe
- Tree of Life
- Viva Gaia Street Band!
- Wildlife Express Train
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
- Disney Junior Play and Dance!
- Disney® Visa® Cardmember Star Wars Photo Opportunity
- Fantasmic!
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
- Green Army Drum Corps
- Indiana Jones™ Epic Stunt Spectacular!
- Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy
- Muppet*Vision 3D
- Star Wars Launch Bay
- Vacation Fun – An Original Animated Short with Mickey & Minnie
- Walt Disney Presents
- Wonderful World of Animation
Where Guests Must Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair
At these locations, including the 4D culinary caper Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Guests musts transfer to a wheelchair provided at the attraction. The transfer may occur at the attraction entrance, inside the building or elsewhere in the queue.
Magic Kingdom® Park
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- “it’s a small world”
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Prince Charming Regal Carousel
- Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
- Walt Disney World Railroad – Fantasyland
- Walt Disney World Railroad – Frontierland
EPCOT®
- Gran Fiesta Starring the Three Caballeros
- Living with the Land
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
Where Guests Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV to Ride Vehicle
For these offerings at Walt Disney World® Resort, Guests must transfer from a wheelchair or ECV, either by themselves or with assistance from their party, to a ride vehicle. Some examples of these vehicles are the iconic circus elephants of Dumbo the Flying Elephant and the boats along the stunning Na’vi River Journey.
Magic Kingdom® Park
- Astro Orbiter
- The Barnstormer
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Haunted Mansion
- Mad Tea Party
- Main Street Vehicles
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
- Tomorrowland Speedway
EPCOT®
- Frozen Ever After
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Mission: SPACE
- Soarin’ Around the World
- Test Track
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- DINOSAUR
- Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- Kali River Rapids
- Na’vi River Journey
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
- Alien Swirling Saucers
- Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Where Guests Must Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair, then to Ride Vehicle
To enjoy the attractions listed in this category, Guests must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair provided at the attraction, and then from the wheelchair to the ride vehicle. Options for the first transfer from the Guest’s ECV to the provided wheelchair may occur at the ride entrance, inside the building or elsewhere in the queue.
Magic Kingdom® Park
EPCOT®
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
- Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
- Slinky Dog Dash
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Where Guests Must Be Ambulatory
A limited number of attractions at Walt Disney World® Resort require Guests to walk by themselves or be assisted by members of their party. Here’s the list to keep your group prepared.
Magic Kingdom® Park
- Peter Pan’s Flight
- Swiss Family Treehouse
- Tom Sawyer Island
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
For more tips on services that make the magic accessible to all, check out the Guide to Accessibility at Walt Disney World® Resort Parks. Make your next enchanting experience at Walt Disney World® Resort happen even sooner by taking advantage of special vacation financing with your Disney Visa Card to help you plan.0 Your next unforgettable adventure awaits!