DIS article: How Accessible Are the Attractions at Universal Epic Universe?

[bluecruiser]

New article by Jackie Gailey:

How Accessible Are the Attractions at Universal Epic Universe?

It sounds like there may have been a few issues due to Universal team member training, so hopefully things will improve. But the article still shows that Universal is far less concerned with making attractions accessible than Disney (although Disney isn't perfect either).

 

[DL1WDW2]

For real… why does the Ministry of Magic have so many steps and stairwells up steep and down and then more?
And I do not remeber any notices about steps upon entering the Q
And I felt kinda dangerous waiting in 2&1/2 hour line without any team members walking along or presence of being available in case of emergency…

Just knowing they are hopefully monitoring the cameras ,
is not my idea of safety.

 

[Groot]

It’s worse trying to find information about the accessible entrances since no one is posting anything about it. I’ve maybe found ONE video on how to enter the Nintendo area via elevators.

 

[Lewisc]

It’s worse trying to find information about the accessible entrances since no one is posting anything about it. I’ve maybe found ONE video on how to enter the Nintendo area via elevators.

Where are the elevators?

Can a folded stroller go on the escalator?

 

[Groot]

Where are the elevators?

Can a folded stroller go on the escalator?

They’re in a room down the hallway to the right. Thankfully, they didn’t cheapen out on the themeing unlike the elevators that take you out from Pirates.

 

[dizneedoll]

It’s worse trying to find information about the accessible entrances since no one is posting anything about it. I’ve maybe found ONE video on how to enter the Nintendo area via elevators.

You're right. I haven't been able to find much info either and what I am hearing doesn't sound good.

I have tickets to Epic in Oct and will be traveling solo and cannot transfer to a wheelchair for those long queues. I wish now I had waited and not bought them.

 

[Groot]

You're right. I haven't been able to find much info either and what I am hearing doesn't sound good.

Yeah, I’m debating on whether or not I should bring my powerchair or my soon-to-be custom manual.

The ONLY video I found regarding line accessibility was one of those “First Person” videos that was captioned “POV: You’re Experiencing the ADA Lane at Super Mario Kart” and it never showed you where it began or how many stairs you avoid.