Elevators in the parks

[Stefecatzz]

I broke my ankle about a year ago so am pretty much healed & already made one trip without having to rent an ECV which worked out fine.

Even though I am able to walk, sometimes stairs aren't the most enjoyable experience for me. So my question is do places like PizzeRizzo & CHH have elevators available? Where else are there elevators available when the only other option is stairs? Btw, I do realize I can choose to sit on the ground level in these QS's but want to be prepared in case it's really busy & the 2nd level is the only option.

 

[gap2368]

I know one place at the MK the only way to get up stars is by an elevator that is back stage. other then that I am not too sure

 

[Kaytie]

The one place the PP is referring to is, yes, CHH. If PizzaRizzo is new construction or had major modifications, it should have some type of lift, too.

 

[stitchlovestink]

CHH has a HCA area on the ground floor that is roped off and often monitored by CMs.
the elevator there is back stage and generally off limits t gests unless they are on one of the tours sponsored by Disney. Then if they have the tour group eating there, they will make tge elevator accessible to those who require it.
And while I have not been in there since the change over, I seriously doubt they added an elevator to PizzaRizzo.

 

[SueM in MN]

CCH - Columbia Harbor House - does have an elevator and as mentioned, it is backstage. We have not taken a tour, but have been on it multiple times. The last time was last Spring; someone had left the chain open on the handicapped area on ground floor. It was very busy downstairs, so a CM took us up there.
The elevator is very small and is just inside the kitchen, so you do need to be escorted up and find a CM to take ou back down.

Pizza Rizzo does have an elevator. It is original to when the building was constructed.
We were on the second floor using the elevator when it was Pizza Planet. I don't recall exactly where it is, but I remember it was sort of tucked away.

I was looking for a picture so I could figure out where it was to add to this post and a bunch of videos showed up.
Apparently, there are some elevator connoisseurs who liked the original Pizza Planet elevator because there are at least 13 YouTube videos posted of it.
And, at least one video of the updated Pizza Rizzo elevator showed up.
It's kind of funny, so I had to post it.

 

[SueM in MN]

Another restaurant with an elevator is Electric Umbrella. There is a second floor seating area, accessed by stairs and elevator in the area sort of to the side and behind the kitchen.
We have not seen the second floor of that restaurant open for many years.

 

[lanejudy]

Apparently, there are some elevator connoisseurs who liked the original Pizza Planet elevator because there are at least 13 YouTube videos posted of it.

 

[Stefecatzz]

Thanks all for the info!

@SueM in MN that was pretty funny! I never knew there were elevator enthusiasts out there! I just wished it would've showed what direction it was located in from the counter. It shouldn't be hard to figure it out though or ask when I get the food at the counter. Good to know it's there, thanks!

As far as CHH goes, I might just stick to the bottom floor & if it's busy just wait for a table to open up. Not sure I'm comfortable with asking a CM being I can walk fine & would have to explain it's stairs I have an issue with after my injury..

 

[SueM in MN]

Thanks all for the info!

@SueM in MN that was pretty funny! I never knew there were elevator enthusiasts out there! I just wished it would've showed what direction it was located in from the counter. It shouldn't be hard to figure it out though or ask when I get the food at the counter. Good to know it's there, thanks!

As far as CHH goes, I might just stick to the bottom floor & if it's busy just wait for a table to open up. Not sure I'm comfortable with asking a CM being I can walk fine & would have to explain it's stairs I have an issue with after my injury..

If you watch all of them, you probably could figure it out - LOL

I watched a couple and they didn't show anything but inside (and as soon as the door opened, they closed it again to get back to elevator observations!)

 

[married2mm]

When it was pizza planet ..
We utilised the elevator-
It was to the right of the main staircase.