FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Other than the Theme Parks, where else would I be able to find Assistive Listening Systems?

A. Assistive Listening Systems are also available at:

Pleasure Island
The Adventurer's Club
The Comedy Warehouse
West End Stage
The Pleasure Island Jazz Company
The Rock 'N Roll Beach Club

Disney's Wide World of Sports
Baseball Stadium
Milk House

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Pioneer Hall - "Hoop Dee Doo Revue"

Disney's Polynesian Resort
Luau Cove - Polynesian Luau

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Q. Where can I find Companion Restrooms?

A. We offer companion-assisted restroom facilities at the following locations:

Magic Kingdom
First Aid
The lower level of Cinderella's Royal Table
Splash Mountain
Mickey's Toontown Fair
Transportation and Ticket Center East Gate

Epcot
First Aid
Near Spaceship Earth
Future World East Block opposite Test Track
Future World West Block opposite The Land
Near Canada
Near Morocco

Disney-MGM Studios
First Aid
Opposite "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror"
Opposite Star Tours
FANTASMIC!
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Next to Soundstage 3 on Mickey Avenue

Disney's Animal Kingdom
First Aid
Safari Village opposite Flame Tree Barbecue
Harambe Village in the Mombasa Marketplace
DinoLand, USA at Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures
Asia near Maharajah Jungle Trek

Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex
Tennis Complex
Milk House-inside First Aid

Blizzard Beach Water Park
Main Locker Area

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Main Entrance

Downtown Disney Marketplace
Next to 2R's Reading & Writing
Next to Guest Services

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Q. Which attractions would I be able to experience while in a full leg cast?

A. The following attractions have additional space on aisle ways or next to the seating areas and should be able to accommodate a full leg cast. Please speak with a Cast Member at each of these locations for additional information.

Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Railroad
The Jungle Cruise
Liberty Belle Riverboat
"it's a small world"
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
The Timekeeper
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
"The Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management"
Country Bear Jamboree
The Diamond Horseshoe Revue
The Hall of Presidents
Galaxy Palace Theater

Epcot
Body Wars (Wonders of Life)
Ellen's Energy Adventure (Universe of Energy)
Cranium Command (Wonders of Life)
The Making of Me (Wonders of Life)
El Rio del Tiempo (Mexico)
Wonders of China
The American Adventure
America Gardens Theater
Impressions de France
O Canada!
Honey I Shrunk the Audience (Imagination!)
The Living Seas Living with the Land (The Land)
Food Rocks (The Land)

Disney-MGM Studios
Star Tours
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Hunchback of Notre Dame -- A Musical Adventure
Muppet*Vision 4D
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Sounds Dangerous
Backlot Tour
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
The Magic of Disney Animation
The Great Movie Ride
Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage
Fantasmic!

Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Wildlife Express to Conservation Station
Conservation Station
It's Tough to be a Bug
Safari Village Trails
Festival of the Lion King
Pocahontas and Her Forest Friends
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Flights of Wonder
Tarzan Rocks!

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Q. What are the height and/or age requirements that I should be aware of before visiting?

A. Height and age requirements at the Walt Disney World Resort are as follows:

Magic Kingdom Park
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway: at least 52 inches tall to ride alone
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter: at least 44 inches tall
Space Mountain: at least 44 inches tall
Splash Mountain: at least 40 inches tall
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: at least 40 inches tall
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm: at least 35 inches tall

Epcot
Body Wars: at least 40 inches tall
Test Track: at least 40 inches tall

Disney-MGM Studios
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith: at least 48 inches tall
Star Tours: at least 40 inches tall
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: at least 40 inches tall

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Kali River Rapids: at least 42 inches tall
DINOSAUR: at least 40 inches tall

Blizzard Beach
Tike's Peak: intended for children under 48 inches with adult supervision
T-Bar: intended for children under 48 inches with adult supervision
Summit Plummet: at least 48 inches tall
Slush Gusher: at least 48 inches tall
Downhill Double Dipper: at least 48 inches tall
Chairlift: at least 32 inches tall
Cross Country Creek: intended for children under 48 inches with adult supervision

Typhoon Lagoon
Humunga Kowabunga: at least 48 inches tall
Keelhaul Falls: under 48 inches tall must use enclosed bottom float
Mayday Falls: under 48 inches tall must use enclosed bottom float
Ketchakiddee Creek: must be less than 48 inches tall
Storm Slides: recommended for strong swimmers only
Castaway Creek: adult supervision required
Shark Reef: under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult

River Country
Kiddie Cove: must be less than 48 inches tall
Whoop N' Holler Hollow: recommended for strong swimmers only

DisneyQuest
Buzz Lightyear's AstroBlaster: at least 51 inches tall
Cyber Space Mountain: at least 51 inches tall
Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam: at least 48 inches tall

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Q: Where do I find information about Sign Language interpretation at the Walt Disney World Resort?

A. If requested, the Walt Disney World Resort provides Sign Language interpretation for our Guests at live Theme Park shows with a minimum of seven days notice. However, specific interpreted performances are currently available on a rotating basis as follows:

Disney-MGM Studios -- Sundays, Wednesdays

Magic Kingdom -- Mondays, Thursdays

Epcot -- Tuesdays, Fridays

Disney's Animal Kingdom -- Saturdays

Show schedules and availability are subject to change without notice. Guests can request this service by calling Walt Disney World Resort Information at (407) 824-4321 [voice] or (407) 827-5141 [TTY]. Guests will be contacted prior to their visit with an appropriate show schedule (including specific show times). Arrangements can also be requested for other events and shows with a minimum of two weeks notice. There is no cost to our Guests for this service.

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Q. Which attractions allow me to stay in my wheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle?

A. Guests may remain in their wheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle at the following attractions:

Magic Kingdom
The Enchanted Tiki Room
Shrunken Ned's Junior Jungle Boats
Country Bear Jamboree
"Diamond Horseshoe Saloon Revue"
Frontierland Shooting Arcade
Hall of Presidents
Liberty Belle Riverboat
Ariel's Grotto
Fantasyland Character Festival
Mickey's Country House
Minnie's Country House
Donald's Boat
Toontown Hall of Frame
The Timekeeper
Galaxy Palace Theater
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

Epcot
Cranium Command (Wonders of Life)
The Making of Me (Wonders of Life)
AnaComical Players (Wonders of Life)
Goofy about Health (Wonders of Life)
Innoventions
The Living Seas
The Circle of Life (The Land)
Food Rocks (The Land)
Art of Mexico Gallery (Mexico)
Stave Church Gallery (Norway)
Wonders of China (China)
"Dragon: Ruler of Wind and Waves" (China)
The American Adventure
The America Gardens Theater (American Adventure)
Bijutsu-kan Gallery (Japan)
"Treasure of Morocco" (Morocco)
"Impressions de France" (France)
O Canada! (Canada)

Disney-MGM Studios
"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Movie Set Adventure
"Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame -- A Musical Adventure" (Backlot Theater)
Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
The American Film Institute Showcase
Backstage Pass
Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
"Beauty and the Beast" (Theater of the Stars)
Fantasmic!
Sounds Dangerous

Disney's Animal Kingdom
The Tree of Life Garden
Safari Village Trails
It's Tough to Be a Bug
Character Greeting Trails
Grandmother Willow's Grove
The Boneyard
Cretaceous Trail
Dinosaur Jubilee
Lion King Theater
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail
Wildlife Express
Affection Section
Caravan Stage
Maharajah Jungle Trek
Conservation Station
Theater in the Wild

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Q. Which attractions require me to transfer from my motorized scooter or Electric Convenience Vehicle?

A. Guests in motorized vehicles must transfer into a wheelchair to experience these attractions:

Magic Kingdom
WALT DISNEY WORLD Railroad
Pirates of the Caribbean**
"it's a small world"
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm**
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
Space Mountain**

Epcot
Ellen's Energy Adventure (Universe of Energy)
Body Wars (Wonders of Life)**
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience (Imagination!)
Living with the Land (The Land)
Behind the Seeds -- A Special Guided Greenhouse Tour (The Land)
El Rio Del Tiempo (Mexico)

Disney-MGM Studios
The Great Movie Ride
Star Tours**
The Magic of Disney Animation
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith**

Animal Kingdom
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Affection Section

** This attraction would also require you to transfer from a wheelchair to the ride vehicle.

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Q. Which attractions require me to transfer from my wheelchair to board?

A. The following attractions require Guests to transfer from a wheelchair to a ride vehicle:

Magic Kingdom
Main Street Vehicles
Jungle Cruise
Swiss Family Treehouse -- Walk-through attraction
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Tom Sawyer Island
The Haunted Mansion
Mike Fink Keelboats
Cinderella's Golden Carrousel
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Mad Tea Party
Peter Pan's Flight
Snow White's Scary Adventures
Astro Orbiter
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway
Tomorrowland Transit Authority - Must walk up a steep, moving incline

Epcot
Spaceship Earth
Test Track
Maelstrom (Norway)

Disney-MGM Studios
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dinosaur
Kali River Rapids