Epcot- can i get to soarin on a scooter without going in elevators

[cottontail]

Hi: In the Epcot building that has the land and soarin, are there ramps for me to ride my scooter up to get to the area on the second floor where the rides soarin and the land are. I know there are elevators but I would rather use a ramp to get there..

Deb.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Sorry, no ramps down to Soarin'. Escalator and stairs so you will have to use the elevator.

 

[jmartinez1895]

As pp said, there are no ramps inside the building. In fact, you will enter on the second floor and will take the elevator down to the first floor where the rides are.

 

[cottontail]

Alright thanks,

Deb.

 

[ckergald]

When I was there 2 days ago they had a back entrance open while they are repairing the escalators and that entrance/exit comes out by the journey into imagination building. it's relatively flat and a scooter/ecv should be fine. I wouldn't expect this path to be open too much longer though.

 

[SueM in MN]

When I was there 2 days ago they had a back entrance open while they are repairing the escalators and that entrance/exit comes out by the journey into imagination building. it's relatively flat and a scooter/ecv should be fine. I wouldn't expect this path to be open too much longer though.

It was open for a few minutes after we got downstairs a few days ago and by the time we were ready to leave, it was closed again.

I have only seen them use it when the elevator is being worked on - probably it is not used because it is backstage.
I wish they would just do some renovating the area to make it be on stage.

 

[cmwade77]

It was open for a few minutes after we got downstairs a few days ago and by the time we were ready to leave, it was closed again.

I have only seen them use it when the elevator is being worked on - probably it is not used because it is backstage.
I wish they would just do some renovating the area to make it be on stage.

When we took the Undiscovered Futureworld tour, the tour guide told us that if there is a medical need, such as for someone someone who is claustrophobic and in a wheelchair or ECV, it is possible to use the back entrance. Apparently you should be able to ask a CM, it might take a little while to get someone to take you though.

I have never had a need to use this entrance, so I do not know how accurate this statement is, it is just what we were told. You do get to use the back entrance to Soarin' on the tour and there are height checks available there, so they obviously use it somewhat routinely, which make me tend to believe the tour guide.

 

[WantToGoNow]

When we were there in October, they had people exiting through that exit to reduce congestion in the Land. I had never been backstage before. They had multiple cms back there so I'm not sure they would take you back there if it weren't staffed.

 

[SueM in MN]

When we took the Undiscovered Futureworld tour, the tour guide told us that if there is a medical need, such as for someone someone who is claustrophobic and in a wheelchair or ECV, it is possible to use the back entrance. Apparently you should be able to ask a CM, it might take a little while to get someone to take you though.

I have never had a need to use this entrance, so I do not know how accurate this statement is, it is just what we were told. You do get to use the back entrance to Soarin' on the tour and there are height checks available there, so they obviously use it somewhat routinely, which make me tend to believe the tour guide.

We have been in the Fastpass line several times when they have brought people in thru a back entrance to Soarin'
The people have either been families on Make a Wish trips, groups with a tour guide or groups with a 'plaid' (Guest Relations CM).

 

[cottontail]

Hi,
Thanks for your replies, and yes i am claustrophobic, did the elevator twice once reluctant but manageable just hubby and I with ecv, second time another couple much more crowded with a wheelchair and my ecv, and the two men, not saying anything against that but for me those elevators are not huge and i could feel myself getting a panic attack.

Deb.

 

[cmwade77]

I say explain the situation to a CM, the worst they can say is no, but chances are they will be able to come up with a solution, just be prepared for the fact that it might take some time for them to get a CM to assist.

 

[disney david]

Using the entrance that goes to the back might not be a option much longer if the rumored major refurb of figment go through that area in back might be a construction area so until they get the work done they my not want or be able to use that entrance unless it a emergency. As the exit would be blocked by the work on figment which is rumored to begin in jan and last awhile.

 

[cmwade77]

Using the entrance that goes to the back might not be a option much longer if the rumored major refurb of figment go through that area in back might be a construction area so until they get the work done they my not want or be able to use that entrance unless it a emergency. As the exit would be blocked by the work on figment which is rumored to begin in jan and last awhile.

That rumor keeps going around, I wonder if it will ever happen? If so, I know I want to know about it, as I can't imagine going to Disney World and not being able to see Figment...LOL

 

[disney david]

That rumor keeps going around, I wonder if it will ever happen? If so, I know I want to know about it, as I can't imagine going to Disney World and not being able to see Figment...LOL

Yeah I think why it picked up s that Disney I think has announced the refurb but not a be date so that why the rumor started. I know one is they will remove the captain so buildings not sure what their relate them with. Then retheme figment into phineas and pherb I know I miss figment but nit sure if that would happen without getting a new sponsor. I say put a brand new. 4 day theater where captain eo is completely fix it up and put phineas and pherb in their as a show. Then bring figment back to what it use to be but a 2013 version. But Disney needs to do something to get it more traffic that would help the other rides. We have to see I don't like listening to too many rumors but when it comes from some people that most if the time is right or close and with them saying they closing figment for a while but has not said what they are doing and it more then just closing it in slower months to save money.

 

[cmwade77]

Yeah I think why it picked up s that Disney I think has announced the refurb but not a be date so that why the rumor started. I know one is they will remove the captain so buildings not sure what their relate them with. Then retheme figment into phineas and pherb I know I miss figment but nit sure if that would happen without getting a new sponsor. I say put a brand new. 4 day theater where captain eo is completely fix it up and put phineas and pherb in their as a show. Then bring figment back to what it use to be but a 2013 version. But Disney needs to do something to get it more traffic that would help the other rides. We have to see I don't like listening to too many rumors but when it comes from some people that most if the time is right or close and with them saying they closing figment for a while but has not said what they are doing and it more then just closing it in slower months to save money.

I would love a Phineas and Ferb theme, as long as they keep Figment in there. I can think of several ways that they could accomplish this. The ride does need updating, but they can't get rid of Figment, he is too iconic.

 

[disney david]

I would love a Phineas and Ferb theme, as long as they keep Figment in there. I can think of several ways that they could accomplish this. The ride does need updating, but they can't get rid of Figment, he is too iconic.

Yes they can't completely remove figment maybe they could work him in the story.