Hi there, Donald!
We are so happy you stopped by planDisney ahead of your visit. We love sharing our Disneyland Resort knowledge with fellow Guests to help them plan magical visits to the Happiest Place on Earth! There is so much to see and do at the resorts; let's make sure you feel confident about how to move around in the magic.
The good news is that the Disneyland Resort takes great care in making the magic accessible for Guests, so there are a lot of
resources to tap into ahead of and while you are in the parks. You can find out about parking, ECV rental options, and the ways that Guests are required to load and unload on particular attractions. The best part? Most of this is available to you right in the Disneyland app! Essentially, there are four ways that Guests are asked to load onto ride vehicles, depending on a particular attraction:
- ECV and Wheelchair accessible attractions do not require Guests to leave their mobility devices.
- Transfer from ECV to Wheelchair: Some attractions, depending on the size of the ECV, require Guests to transfer to a wheelchair.
- Transfer from ECV and Wheelchair to Ride Vehicle: other attractions require Guests to transfer from their ECV or wheelchair on their own or with assistance from their party to the ride vehicle.
- Ambulatory Requirements: Finally, some attractions require Guests to walk on their own to enjoy the experience.
When you are in the parks, you can either ask a Cast Member at the entrance to an attraction how Guests are required to load, or you can find this information in the Disneyland app. Head to the search icon and enter a specific attraction. Here, you will be able to see "Accessibility & Other Information" where it will detail loading instructions. The decision to use or not use any special access for Guests with mobility devices is at your discretion. It's totally up to you if you'd prefer to stand in the regular queue. I'd recommend speaking to a Cast Member or accessing this information in the app to see what a particular attraction requires and what the queue entails.
Before I let you go, Donald, I'd also recommend stopping by the Accessibility Service Kiosk in the Main Entrance Esplanade or Guest Services within each of the parks. They will be able to answer any questions you may have, and I would pick up a copy of the Disneyland and California Adventure Guide Maps for Guests with Disabilities. These will offer you a quick reference guide of information and resources available to you during your visit!
Donald, I hope this has been helpful! If you have any more questions, we are always here for you at
planDisney.
Magic awaits!
Tara