Questions about Disneyland (Florida)

[dahliafaolan]

Hey guys. I figured you guys would be the best to ask about this.

My family is trying to plan our very first trip to Disneyland (or whatever the name of the location in Florida is) and we just wanted to know a few things about the place.

1. How accessible is the place? I mean, we've heard that it's the most accessible amusement park in the country, but we all know that because it says it's accessible doesn't necessarily mean it's true.
2. What wheelchair would you suggest I use? I have a power chair that I use when I have to go really long distances like at the Renaissance festival, but it absolutely sucks when it comes to climbing inclines. My manual chair is definitely more of an all-terrain vehicle out of the two, but the older I get, the less stamina I find I have for walking long distances.
3. Which on-site hotel is the most wheelchair friendly, including the bathrooms? I don't weight bear at all so I would need a shower with a built in seat or one that could accommodate my potty chair.
4. Which attractions and rides would be best for a wheelchair user with rods? I've been told that a person with rods shouldn't ride the rollercoaster rides or anything with jarring motions. What does that leave?
5. Any other tips you might have would be very much appreciated!

[babybsmom]

Hi there! I don't have experience being the disabled one in DW, but as a mom, I paid attention to alot the last time we were there. The parks are pretty flat, therefore your power chair will be great. The only park with any type of incline would be Animal Kingdom and it's only in one area, in the Asia area. It seemed that most rides were very accommodating to mobility devices, as a new mom to a child with SB everyone in a wheelchair, walker, AFO, etc, stood out to me. So, as we waited in line, I would notice people with assistive mobility devices going through a much shorter line with easier access to the ride. :-)

Here are some links to specific info at the park. If you call the main line, you will be able to be directed to someone w/ expertise with their disability accommodations. THey are quite pleasant and very helpful.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/common/Plain?id=PlainHomePage
http://www.ehow.com/how_2083533_visit-disney-world-disabled.html
http://www.disabled-world.com/travel/usa/disneyland.php

Hope this helps! You should have a GREAT time!

[XoBLoNDiE85]

Hey you know where there is some awesome disneyworld advice...travelingmom.com (I believe Barb has posted about accessibilty,Ive posted about DW but i dont think that topic) check it out and let me know if you find it helpful! I do belive its pretty well adapted tho...disney is awesome about that!