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Guide for Guests Using Wheelchairs at Animal Kingdom

Many attractions at Animal Kingdom are accessible to guests in wheelchairs via the mainstream entrance of the attraction.  Others may require guests in wheelchairs to enter through a more convenient auxiliary entrance.  In this case, up to five members of the party may accompany a guest in a wheelchair.  Additional members of the party may use the mainstream entrance.

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Boarding the Rides at Animal Kingdom :

Wheelchairs are permitted on many of the rides at Animal Kingdom.  For some rides, the guest must transfer from his/her own wheelchair to a wheelchair provided on the ride.  Yet other rides will require the guest to transfer into the actual seat of the ride itself.  For rides requiring transfers, the guest in a wheelchair must be able to transfer independently or with the assistance of a member of his/her party.  Please keep in mind that Disney World employees are not allowed to physically help a guest make the transfer.  Use the table below to help you decide which attractions you would like to visit.

Wheelchair Rental Locations:

Creature Comforts (replacement location)

Garden Gate Gifts inside Main Entrance (also rents ECVs)

Mombasa Marketplace (replacement location)

Outpost (limited quantities)

Companion Restroom Locations:

First Aid

Safari Village opposite Flame Tree Barbecue

Harambe Village in the Mombasa Marketplace

Chester and Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in DinoLand

Asia near Maharajah Jungle Trek

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Walt Disney World Overview: Theme Parks and Attractions

Magic Kingdom: A Place of Dreams

Magic Kingdom is what most people picture when they think of Disney World. It's the biggest and most loved park there, famous for Cinderella's Castle. This park is a must-see with its magical charm and exciting rides.

Epcot: A Glimpse Into Tomorrow

Epcot is huge, twice as big as Magic Kingdom! It stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Here, you can see what the future might look like in Future World. Then, explore cultures from around the world in World Showcase. It's a beautiful mix of tomorrow's ideas and the beauty of our world today.

Animal Kingdom: Wild Adventures

Animal Kingdom is the largest park of the four, filled with wild adventures and even a bit of learning. With over 1,700 animals from 250 different species, it's like going on a safari without leaving the park. It's a place where fun meets the wild side of nature.

Hollywood Studios: Lights, Camera, Action!

Hollywood Studios takes you behind the scenes of movie-making. Enjoy live shows, thrilling rides, and special events that make you feel like you're part of Hollywood. It's a unique chance to see movie magic come to life in ways only Disney can do.

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is the shopping and entertainment district at Walt Disney World formerly known as Downtown Disney. If you’ve ever visited in the past, you’ll hardly recognize the area that once contained the Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and the West Side.

Blizzard Beach: A Snowy Oasis in the Sun

Dive into a frosty wonderland at Blizzard Beach, where winter meets water in the heart of sunny Florida. This unique park, born from a whimsical Disney tale of a snowstorm-turned-water-park, features attractions like the sky-high Summit Plummet slide and the family-friendly Tike's Peak.

Typhoon Lagoon: Ride the Tropical Waves

Typhoon Lagoon offers a splash of tropical paradise with its massive wave pool and the shipwrecked charm of Miss Tilly. Created from Disney's story of a typhoon's aftermath, this park boasts thrilling water rides like the gravity-defying Crush 'n' Gusher and the serene Castaway Creek.

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