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  • On Jul 23, 2024
    Victoria from MD Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Solo trip with a service animal, what do you do when you want to ride a ride?

    Hey, Victoria, and welcome to planDisney. I see more and more service animals every time I visit the "Place Where Dreams Come True." It makes me wonder whether the service animal is also requesting some time to see Mickey and the rest of the Fab Five. There is a fabulous guide to service animals in the theme parks and be aware of the service dog relief areas.

    Solo with a service animal is entirely manageable. There are attractions at each theme park where service animals are not permitted to ride (for their safety) and typically have a kennel so your animal can relax while you ride. Cast Members will not take control or watch your furry companion. For the attractions they can go on, your service animal will need to stay on the floor of the vehicle, in your lap, or even in a baby carrier. I recommend you ask a Cast Member what options are available at the entrance to every attraction. 

    Here are the attractions where service animals may need the kennel or Rider Switch:

    Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

    • Rafiki’s Planet Watch: Affection Section
    • Avatar Flight of Passage
    • DINOSAUR
    • Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
    • Kali River Rapids
    • Maharajah Jungle Trek: Aviary

    Disney's Hollywood Studios

    • Alien Swirling Saucers
    • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
    • Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
    • Slinky Dog Dash
    • Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
    • Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
    • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

    EPCOT

    • Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
    • Mission: SPACE
    • Soarin’ Around the World 
    • Test Track

    Magic Kingdom Park

    • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
    • Peter Pan’s Flight
    • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
    • Space Mountain
    • The Barnstormer
    • TRON Lightcycle / Run
    Victoria, I hope you and your four-legged Mouseketeer have the best time. Please feel free to write me back directly for other Disney vacation planning tips.

    Enjoy making many Magical Memories.
    ~Jason
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Meet the Panelist: Jason, Georgia

I am a father and orthodontist who loves the hidden treasures found on Disney vacations. For over a decade, my wife and I have raised our two sons on Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney, and Disney Theme Parks on both coasts. From large group and multigeneration family vacations to adult trips and couples getaways, I am excited to share my years of pixie-dust-covered experiences with you while planning your Disney vacation. Let the lifelong magical memories ... begin! Learn More About Jason

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