Hi Rachel,
Thank you for stopping by planDisney with a question!
Let me first send lots of positive energy your way as you all try to navigate life with a wheelchair. My husband had some mobility issues for a few years and we came to really appreciate the
Services for Guests with Disabilities offered at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Guides for Guests with Disabilities have been especially helpful. Check out each one for
Magic Kingdom,
EPCOT,
Disney's Hollywood Studios, and
Disney's Animal Kingdom.
I also suggest that you review the
Services for Guests with Disabilities at Disney Resort Hotels. Although each Disney Resorts Collection hotel can accommodate Guests with Disabilities, remember that some resorts are more expansive than others with multiple buildings. I would suggest a resort hotel with a main building that has easy elevator access. Two of my favorites would be
Disney's Contemporary Resort and
Disney's Riviera Resort. With these two resorts, you would have access to multiple dining and transportation options.
Disney's BoardWalk Inn might be a nice option also. We actually stayed in an accessible room at Disney's Contemporary Resort one year and it was quite lovely. One small feature that I loved was that the room door shut slowly. It gave us plenty of time to get through!
With other resort hotels, like Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, your room could be in a building that is located a distance away from the main building and the walk to the main building for food might get old after a while. If you are on a tighter budget, however, you may want to stay at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. Those rooms are typically more affordable than Disney's Contemporary and Disney's Riviera Resorts.
Rachel, keep the planning going! If you need to rent a wheelchair, check out our
Wheelchair Rentals and consider renting an
Electric Conveyance Vehicle (ECV). My husband found the ECV much easier to maneuver around the parks. I am so excited that you are planning to visit, and I trust that you will find the support services helpful!
Magic and memories,
Donyell