Disneyland vs. World

[NotTheBatesMotel]

We are finally making our way to Disneyland in a few weeks! I’m a WDW veteran but clueless when it comes to the ‘Land as I’ve never been. I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user & my son is autistic. We already know we need to set up a DAS there even though his WDW one is currently active.

Is there anything else we need to know in terms of accessibility differences between WDW and DL/DCA? Any additional Disneyland advice is welcome too! We are staying at Tropicana which I *believe* should be walkable/wheelable to the parks? Thanks in advance!

 

[Evita_W]

If you find you need to rent a scooter, the best company out here is called Select Mobility, they are literally across the street from Disneyland on the Harbor Sode inside a Best Western and will deliver to all of the local hotels.

If you are coming before the parking lot trams are back running next year, remember it is 3/4 of a mile from the parking structure and the busses on the Toy Story lot are now very difficult to get any mobility device on and off of.

The biggest difference to keep in mind is there are major hills at Disneyland that can't be avoided if you want to go to certain attractions and one that can be avoided at DCA.

There is also some, Disneyland Resort is substantially smaller, but packs in the same (sometimes more) attraction in its two parks as all four combined at Disney World. There are also no busses between the parks, as they are right across from each other.

You will likely do more miles at Disneyland in a day than at Disney World as despite or rather because of the smaller size, a lot of people end up doing more back and forth.

And the Tropicana should be wheelable/walkable, depending on how well you do with walking and wheeling.

 

[KPeterso]

Accessibility is a little different at Disneyland compared to DCA. At DCA, the lines are more streamlined to take the wheelchair. At Disneyland, there are still a lot of rides that use the exit or alternate entrance for the wheelchair. For those, you will get a return time the same way you would when you get a DAS. Some of those rides include Pirates, Haunted, Indiana Jones, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain, most of Fantasyland. We are local to Disneyland and go with a wheelchair a lot so happy to answer questions.

 

[disney-inspired]

We are finally making our way to Disneyland in a few weeks! I’m a WDW veteran but clueless when it comes to the ‘Land as I’ve never been. I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user & my son is autistic. We already know we need to set up a DAS there even though his WDW one is currently active.

Is there anything else we need to know in terms of accessibility differences between WDW and DL/DCA? Any additional Disneyland advice is welcome too! We are staying at Tropicana which I *believe* should be walkable/wheelable to the parks? Thanks in advance!

Yes, Tropicana is very walkable/wheelable distance. It's great because you don't have to deal with parking.
I can also recommend Scooterbug - I used them my last trip two weeks ago and worked out great.

Many DL ride lines are not ECV accessible like they are at Epcot, DHS and HS. They will likely give you a return time for those attractions.

 

[Lesley Wake]

For DAS return times, they will explain in person, but there are desks throughout the park to be able to get a new one. You can get them for the other park too. And I think you technically can go to a CM at the ride exit but it’s just easier to go to the booths.
There are many pinch points, especially in DL, which can get very crowded. Adventureland is the biggest, but also New Orleans Square. So be prepared to navigate those.
And I think the train only has certain stops which can take on wheelchair passengers (I know NO Square has a wheelchair platform and Main Street does not; I cant remember about the others).

 

[KPeterso]

For DAS return times, they will explain in person, but there are desks throughout the park to be able to get a new one. You can get them for the other park too. And I think you technically can go to a CM at the ride exit but it’s just easier to go to the booths.
There are many pinch points, especially in DL, which can get very crowded. Adventureland is the biggest, but also New Orleans Square. So be prepared to navigate those.
And I think the train only has certain stops which can take on wheelchair passengers (I know NO Square has a wheelchair platform and Main Street does not; I cant remember about the others).

The only stop that cannot take on a wheelchair is Main Street. We have boarded/disembarked at all the other stations with the wheelchair. I prefer to roll it on (easier for me), but we can also fold and carry it on as needed too.

 

[Evita_W]

For DAS return times, they will explain in person, but there are desks throughout the park to be able to get a new one. You can get them for the other park too. And I think you technically can go to a CM at the ride exit but it’s just easier to go to the booths.
There are many pinch points, especially in DL, which can get very crowded. Adventureland is the biggest, but also New Orleans Square. So be prepared to navigate those.
And I think the train only has certain stops which can take on wheelchair passengers (I know NO Square has a wheelchair platform and Main Street does not; I cant remember about the others).

Rumors are that Genie+ will start next week and with it in app return times.

The only stop the train cannot accommodate wheelchairs is Main Street.

 

[Evita_W]

Yes, Tropicana is very walkable/wheelable distance. It's great because you don't have to deal with parking.
I can also recommend Scooterbug - I used them my last trip two weeks ago and worked out great.

Many DL ride lines are not ECV accessible like they are at Epcot, DHS and HS. They will likely give you a return time for those attractions.

Scooterbug is very much a hit or miss, if you get good from them, you are good, but the bad is really ugly and they don't step up when they have bad equipment.

 

[disney-inspired]

Scooterbug is very much a hit or miss, if you get good from them, you are good, but the bad is really ugly and they don't step up when they have bad equipment.

Do you find them different in Anaheim vs Orlando? I've used them both and while I had no issues with my rental in Anaheim, I did have a problem with my scooter when I went to WDW in May. Their communication (or lack thereof) was a bit frustrating.

 

[Judy from Boise]

any parade of fireworks tips for WC users ?