Hello and welcome back to planDisney, Carol. Thanks for coming back to visit with another great question. I'm honored to take a small part in helping you prepare for your magical adventure.
I'm happy to share that Service Animal Relief Areas are indeed marked on the printed maps for both theme parks and available at the Disneyland Resort. If you'd like to take a look in advance you can find printable versions of maps for
Disneyland Park and
Disney California Adventure Park online. You can also search for these areas in the
Disneyland app by tapping the magnifying glass toward the bottom right, typing "service animals" in the search bar and then tapping "Find on Map." Not only are there designated areas in both theme parks, but there are also areas located at the Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney District.
My husband and I love visiting the parks together because they are inclusive and offer so many services to make his visits accessible. If you haven't already, make sure to check out the
Services for Guests with Service Animals at the Disneyland website. There's some really helpful information including how service animals can access and
navigate attraction queues as well as which attractions service animals are not permitted to ride for each theme park.
For some added fun, look for Pluto during your visit to snap a picture with you and your service dog. This will make such a cute photo and a memorable moment. He'll even be dressed in his holiday best for the occasion. One of the best places to find Pluto is in Town Square right as you pass under the tunnel and into Disneyland Park. You can check for his availability along with Mickey and his pals in the Disneyland app by tapping the location icon at the bottom of the screen and then selecting "Characters" from the drop-down menu at the top center of the screen. With your Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you also receive unlimited
Disney PhotoPass digital downloads from the day. So make sure to capture all of those magical memories.
Carol, I hope this has been helpful. If there's anything else that we can help with as you continue to plan, please come back to ask us -
even feel free to write me directly. Let the countdown to the magic begin!
Michelle