Vacationing at walt disney world with special needs allears. Everything you need to plan a visit to disneyland resort. Disney parks disability access service card fact sheet. Our sign language service supports a schedule aligned with the main first dinner seating and the second late performance in the walt disney theatre. You can now book new years eve 2017 disney world celebrations managing. Explore the services, facilities, and accessible experiences that provide a welcoming environment for our guests.
Guests under 18 years of age must have parent or guardian permission to call. The new program is designed to provide the special experience guests have come to expect from disney. Thats hard for any parent to handle, but for a parent of a child with disabilities, thats a very very touchy subject, i think it scares us so much more. Guests with disabilities questions disney cruise line. Guests with disabilities walt disney world official site. You can pick one up at guest relations near the front entrance of each of the parks, or go online to. Discover disney world vacation packages walt disney world. If you would like to discuss accommodations at a walt disney world resort hotel for someone in your party who has a specific disability, please call member services at 800 8009800. Disney parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment and accessible experiences for guests. The guide for guests with cognitive disabilities outlines planning tips as well as services and accommodations throughout disneyland resort. This guide is designed to assist families of those with cognitive disabilities, including those with autism spectrum disorder asd, in planning a trip to the walt disney world. Help guests with cognitive disabilities experience the magic of the parks with some simple tips and services. Almost all of the disney attractions, restaurants, shops, and shows are accessible to guests with disabilities. Full list of disability access for disney world attractions.
Passporters walt disney world for your special needs. Officialservices to support guests with disabilitiestokyo disney. Walt disney world made easy for everyone tips, plus special. Services for guests with disabilities explore the services, facilities, and accessible experiences that provide a welcoming environment for our guests. Our disney world guide book walt disney world made easy. Learn about the services and accommodations disney cruise line offers guests with disabilities, including mobility, hearing and visual assistance. You have the option of filtering by accessible rooms when you book your disney vacation club resort reservation online. After i searched online and still didnt find the information, i decided i need to write this book and help get this information out for families that want. Attraction details for guests with cognitive disabilities describes the types of experiences guests will encounter on each of the theme park attractions noise, darkness, etc. Disney parks disability access service card fact sheet disney parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment and accessible experiences for guests.
For young and old, big and small its the most magical place on earth. At walt disney world resort, a service animal is defined as any dog or miniature horse trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. You can book up to 60 days ahead of your trip if youre staying at a walt. For more information, please contact disability services at 407 5602547 or email disability. Buy disney tickets explore 4 amazing parks at walt disney world from just 48 per day.
Schinner, a former disney employee and mother to two children, including a son with autism, was shocked by the lack of guides and information available for families with disabilities. Disney disability information general info for guests. The wiki format allows anyone to create or edit any article, so we can all work together to create a comprehensive database for disney fans. Disney halts program that allows disabled guests to cut in. Guests with disabilities guest services disneyland resort. Walt disney world with disabilities is designed for people with health issues, disabilities and special needs. Walt disney world official site disney holidays from walt. One thing many many of the disney movies touch on is the whole idea of growing up and letting go and losing your childhood. A guide to accessibility at walt disney world part one.
But for guests traveling the world with special needs be them dietary, physical. Walt disney world when you have a disability can be difficult and. To order our book which will be available june 2011 please go to. Learn about the many accessibility services offered to guests of the walt disney world resort with disabilities. Thats hard for any parent to handle, but for a parent of a child with disabilities, thats a very very touchy subject, i. Walt disney world made easy for everyone plan your perfect trip easily, step by step directions. Walt disney worlds approach to serving guests with disabilities is designed to ensure that every guest can enjoy rides and attractions in the theme parks and resorts. These services at the parks and hotels allow guests with disabilities manage a day or week stay while still experiencing the magic of a disney resort vacation. The answer is absolutely yes, because of the care and accessibility disney offers its guests. Why you should book disney with a travel agent travelingmom.
At walt disney world disneys many services are detailed in each theme parks guidebook for guests with disabilities. Guests who use service animals must retain control of their animals at all times and should keep them on a leash or harness while visiting. Guests with disabilities walt disney world is committed to providing access and accommodation for as many guests as possible. Walt disney world resort offers a host of services to help guests with cognitive disabilitiesincluding those on the autism spectrummaximize their resort experience.
Services for guests with disabilities walt disney world. After i searched online and still didnt find the information, i decided i need to write this book and help get this information out for families that want and need it, schinner told the mighty. Find services for guests with disabilities at disney resort hotels. Destination disneyland resort with disabilitiess book blog guidebook and planner for families and folks with disabilities traveling to disneyland and disney california adventure park. Visitors with disabilities or special needs disneyland paris. Guests with disabilities who are unable to tolerate long lines may be eligible to return to an attraction at a. The disney wiki is a free, public, and collaborative encyclopedia for everything related to walt disney and the disney corporation. Our hotels provide numerous rooms with added comfort and services for guests with mobility, visual or hearing disabilities. A vacation at walt disney world can be a magical and memorable experience. For assistance with your walt disney world vacation, including resortpackage bookings and tickets, please call 407 9395277. Its packed with amazing tips and insights from the authors years of firsthand experience visiting disney while dealing with. Disney is revamping the way guests with disabilities can access rides at its theme parks, four months after a splashy new york post investigation revealed wealthy manhattan moms were hiring.
Learn about the services available for guests with disabilities at walt disney world resort, the disneyland resort and disney cruise line. Destination disneyland resort with disabilities s book blog guidebook and planner for families and folks with disabilities traveling to disneyland and disney california adventure park. For assistance with your disney cruise, please call 800 95532. Walt disney world made easy for everyone tips, plus. A place for non disney related discussion on living with a disability. The braille guidebook is printed in large text and has descriptions of attractions, restaurants, and stores. Because each child is unique, we work to accommodate children with special needs and to plan a disney vacation specifically for you. It details all aspects of planning your visitfrom approximated crowd levels during the year, travel tips and suggestions, moneysaving strategies, holiday and special event calendars, monthly weather predictions, local area maps, information for visitors. Disneyland paris offers a variety of services to help guests with disabilities or special needs enjoy every magical moment of their stay. Sep 23, 20 disney is revamping the way guests with disabilities can access rides at its theme parks, four months after a splashy new york post investigation revealed wealthy manhattan moms were hiring. This book gives you the advance information you need to plan a safe, comfortable and fun trip. Disney california adventure destination disneyland.
Explore the services, facilities, and accessible experiences that provide a welcoming. Mouse ears for everyone a guide to walt disney world for guests. The dis also maintains an excellent discussion forum for visitors with disabilities. Mar 21, 2016 schinner, a former disney employee and mother to two children, including a son with autism, was shocked by the lack of guides and information available for families with disabilities. But if youre a parent of a child with disabilities or medical needs, you might be wondering if they too can enjoy disney parks. With ears of experience planning your disney vacation, not only can you take your children with special needs to disney, but youll also have a wonderful time. Guests with disabilities have many options available to them when visiting either a disney resort or disney theme park. Does disney provide an accessibility guide for the disney parks. Special needs mom writes mouse ears for everyone, a disney. Full list of disability access for disney world attractions by mommy frog on march 1, 2020 28 when it comes to planning a trip to disney world, we try to provide you with as many resources as possible so you can spend more time having fun at the parks. Tips for travelers with disabilities in walt disney world. Seasoned parkgoers such as annual passholders can probably pull this off. At walt disney world disney s many services are detailed in each theme parks guidebook for guests with disabilities. The book does an excellent job of covering most disabilities.
These guides outline specific information about each attraction, including. Attraction details for guests with cognitive disabilities describes the types of experiences guests will encounter on. Our disney world guide book walt disney world made easy for. Most of the books have special sections on guests traveling with disabilities.
Walt disney world for children with disabilities home. Learn how you can book a disney resort hotel room for a guest with a disability at walt disney world resort in florida. Share tips and information on touring disney world with any disabilities, including minor or temporary ones. Disney parks is modifying the current guest assistance card program, which provides access to attractions for guests with disabilities, so it can continue to serve the guests who truly need it. Popular disability books meet your next favorite book.
Planning a trip to disney for a child with disabilities or medical needs. Services for guests with disabilities walt disney world resort. This guide book provides an overview of special services and facilities for guests with disabilities including. Services for guests with disabilities disney parks.
It helps relieve the anxiety of traveling to wdw with disabilities. Guests with disabilities walt disney travel company. Especially for firsttimers, or anyone who is not local to disneyland resort. These maps allow you to apprehend our attractions and shows to better organize your day in the parks. Planning a trip to disney for a child with disabilities or.
Walt disney world is committed to providing access and accommodation for as many guests as possible. New experiences in 2020 new, unforgettable experiences across our parks in 2020 explore the magic discover walt disney world resort in florida exclusive disney extras enjoy great benefits when you book with walt disney travel company. A place for nondisney related discussion on living with a disability. Accessibility guide this guide provides an overview of all the specially adapted services and facilities we provide to help you have a safe and magical time with us here at disneyland paris. For walt disney world dining, please book your reservation online. Edna wooldridge and sue buchholz have coauthored a book which will be out in august 2011 to be titled destination disneyland with disabilities our book, to be published by morgan james publishers, is a complete guide on traveling to disneyland, staying in the area, local transportation, and detailed information on all that disney has to offer you and your family with all to details. Effective october 9, 20, disney parks changed their policy helping thousands of children and adults with mental and physical disabilities. Its packed with amazing tips and insights from the authors years of firsthand.
Walt disney world with disabilities by stephen ashley. Passporter has an entire book devoted to people traveling with special needs. Disneyland and walt disney world resort will no longer allow visitors with disabilities instant access to rides, starting next month, in an attempt to reduce abuse of the policy. Here youll find tips to make your trip planning much easier and your trip much smoother. Disney tightens up resort disability program cnn travel. A guide to walt disney world for guests with special needs amy schinner, bob. Walt disney world resort guide for guests with disabilities.
Earning the welcome bonus on a card like the ink business preferred means you could book nearly six nights at the hyatt regency grand. Disney world magic kingdom with disabilities a self. Services for guests with disabilities disney cruise line. Special needs mom writes mouse ears for everyone, a. The tokyo disney resort information book for guests with disabilities is available in japanese and english versions as a supplement to the tokyo disneyland. Disney disability information general info for guests with. Disney cruise line offers a number of services for guests with hearing disabilities, including scheduled american sign language asl interpreters for a variety of onboard shows and entertainment. Disney characters with disabilities the dis disney. However, for those families in the disney vacation planning process for the.
1450 1141 1461 43 299 723 1610 572 1194 597 534 1240 1218 512 1503 567 1032 170 65 1680 1638 1617 76 1399 472 316 889 951 646 126 569 452 26 31 825 1238 907