Elevators in AOA

[EmmaMommy]

Do the buildings in the AOA have elevators? My Mother in law will be traveling with us and she has both hips replaced and one knee and stairs are not great for her. I just want to be able to request a ground floor room if there are no elevators

 

[cmwade77]

Do the buildings in the AOA have elevators? My Mother in law will be traveling with us and she has both hips replaced and one knee and stairs are not great for her. I just want to be able to request a ground floor room if there are no elevators

While I have not been there, I can confidently say that they do have elevators, as the law would require them to.

In many cases two story buildings (including some hotels) can get away without them; however, current ADA laws state that if the business (in this case that would be defined as the entire AOA resort) is mixed use or has over a certain number of rooms that elevators are required, even at two story buildings. Many hotels that do not have hotels are pushing the limits and it does depend on when they were originally built and last remodeled.

In addition, Disney strives to make everything accessible, so even if the law didn't require it, they would still install them.

 

[letsgoagainsoon]

While I have not been there, I can confidently say that they do have elevators, as the law would require them to.

In many cases two story buildings (including some hotels) can get away without them; however, current ADA laws state that if the business (in this case that would be defined as the entire AOA resort) is mixed use or has over a certain number of rooms that elevators are required, even at two story buildings. Many hotels that do not have hotels are pushing the limits and it does depend on when they were originally built and last remodeled.

In addition, Disney strives to make everything accessible, so even if the law didn't require it, they would still install them.

We are staying at POR for the first time in September. We will be in AB, due to our size. I have read there are not elevators in any of those buildings? Is that true?

Sorry OP for the high jack, just curious!

 

[cmwade77]

We are staying at POR for the first time in September. We will be in AB, due to our size. I have read there are not elevators in any of those buildings? Is that true?

Sorry OP for the high jack, just curious!

That I can't answer, as I have never been there and it is probably old enough that it might not.

 

[POOHsie]

We are staying at POR for the first time in September. We will be in AB, due to our size. I have read there are not elevators in any of those buildings? Is that true?

Sorry OP for the high jack, just curious!

Alligator Bayou buildings are two stories only. They don't have elevators. If you have need for a first story room, make sure to put in a request, although there is no guarantee.

POR and POFQ are my favorite resorts. For lots of great info about POR, this is a super website: http://www.portorleans.org/

 

[cobralover]

Have been to POR twice and have never seen an elevator:

 

[disnut8]

Do the buildings in the AOA have elevators? My Mother in law will be traveling with us and she has both hips replaced and one knee and stairs are not great for her. I just want to be able to request a ground floor room if there are no elevators

They have elevators but if it's a concern, just go ahead and request a ground floor room and tell Disney why. It will be noted in the reservation and even if you don't get ground floor, it will be noted. Trust me, with medical situations, Disney is wonderful. You will have to call them, though. But one phone call will be worth it.

 

[Missytara]

Have been to POR twice and have never seen an elevator:

There are elevators in the mansions; they are 3 stories.

As a PP stated, they are not in AB, since they are only two stories.

 

[Marthasor]

They have elevators but if it's a concern, just go ahead and request a ground floor room and tell Disney why. It will be noted in the reservation and even if you don't get ground floor, it will be noted. Trust me, with medical situations, Disney is wonderful. You will have to call them, though. But one phone call will be worth it.

AoA has elevators. I can assure you. I have ridden in them! I personally would not recommend a ground floor at AoA. People use all of the doors on the first floors to get into the building and they can be REALLY loud! The first floor is a thoroughfare. If I were ever to stay at AoA again, I would request 4th floor - and I would use the elevator to get there!