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.

 

[Lewisc]

You can use a power wheelchair in the queues You're not allowed to use an ECV in any queue.

 

[Lewisc]

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.

A powered wheelchair can be used in all queues.

Disability Access, not sure of the exact term, might give you access to the express pass entrance. The queue is shorter then the regular queue and doesn't have as many switchbacks. JMO, too long a distance to self propel unless you often self propel distances.

Ministry was almost a 15 minute push, without anyone ahead of us.

Rent a power chair, bring a friend or cancel your trip.

 

[Groot]

A powered wheelchair can be used in all queues.

Yeah, but a lot of people tend to think that a powerchair and a scooter are the same thing- THEY AIN’T!

Disability Access, not sure of the exact term, might give you access to the express pass entrance. The queue is shorter then the regular queue and doesn't have as many switchbacks. JMO, too long a distance to self propel unless you often self propel distances.

Ministry was almost a 15 minute push, without anyone ahead of us.

But it feels longer when you’re using one of their loaner chairs/a non-custom personal wheelchair vs. one that is built to your exact specifications.

Rent a power chair, bring a friend or cancel your trip.

Not many places, if any, rent powerchairs. If there is, they probably have a stipulation that you either own your own powerchair at home/have prior experience with driving one.

 

[Lewisc]

Yeah, but a lot of people tend to think that a powerchair and a scooter are the same thing- THEY AIN’T!

But it feels longer when you’re using one of their loaner chairs/a non-custom personal wheelchair vs. one that is built to your exact specifications.

Not many places, if any, rent powerchairs. If there is, they probably have a stipulation that you either own your own powerchair at home/have prior experience with driving one.

Gold rents Pride Jazzy Power chair.

 

[dizneedoll]

I just bought my own scooter. Im not renting a power chair.