Handicap Parking

[ScottyandJeannie]

My wife is in a wheelchair and needs the Handicap parking. Am I correct in assuming that after 2pm in any of the 4 parks, handicap parking is impossible?

 

[HopperFan]

My wife is in a wheelchair and needs the Handicap parking. Am I correct in assuming that after 2pm in any of the 4 parks, handicap parking is impossible?

At MK and Epcot you might have to park in Medical Overflow parking, a section over but adds a distance to the walk. Since MK is already a walk it can be a bit much in the afternoon heat. But it's Handicapped parking area is so small even in the morning you might end up in overflow.

AK we never had an issue with finding a spot but I think perhaps the nature of the park is folks arrive early then leave as it heats up so perhaps that is why slots open. DHS has a much better lot now but again it can fill up fast and you might end up in the next section but luckily you can try for spot closer to sidewalk by Skyliner.

So you might get lucky and find a spot someone has vacated, or you might have to park in Medical Overflow which at least isn't regular parking.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

I would not say that. There is a peak in crowds every day, but people come/go all day, and then there is a drop off in the afternoon.

They may get sometimes get full (I don't know enough to know), but we often park in the (General public) lots and have walked past empty marked spaces mid-day. I am inclined to say people come and go from those parking spots all day, so it is possible you might have to hunt a bit, but - again from what I've merely observed- WDW allows disabled guests to look for/park in the open spots. Come evening, spots do open, so like going to Epcot for dinner should be doable most days.

 

[dioxide45]

We often arrive after 2pm. Magic Kingdom is perhaps the worst. For the reasons noted above. We find Epcot to be the easiest. You will often see a cast member blocking the entrance to the medical parking as you get close to it at Epcot. Like they somehow own it. Just pull up and they will waive you through. Though sometimes they try to get you to park back a bit further. In reality, we have never really had an issue at Epcot except one time.

I don't recall any issues with Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. Though you may need to drive up and down a few aisles before you find an empty spot.

 

[lovin'fl]

So I now have a 6 month handicap hanging tag. How do we do the handicap parking at Disney? Hang the tag and follow handicap signage and can park? Thanks. Never used before.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

So I now have a 6 month handicap hanging tag. How do we do the handicap parking at Disney? Hang the tag and follow handicap signage and can park? Thanks. Never used before.

Exactly. I seem to recall a blue line painted on the road to direct traffic. Cast members helping with parking can assist, too. FYI - if you have a valid tag for your vehicle, be aware that you can get free valet parking at the deluxe resorts that offer valet. It can be very helpful if you find yourself at a resort for dinner, or staying overnight.

 

[lovin'fl]

Exactly. I seem to recall a blue line painted on the road to direct traffic. Cast members helping with parking can assist, too. FYI - if you have a valid tag for your vehicle, be aware that you can get free valet parking at the deluxe resorts that offer valet. It can be very helpful if you find yourself at a resort for dinner, or staying overnight.

Wow! That's awesome news. Thanks for telling me.

 

[katallo]

The resort parking is free with handicapped tag, but as far as the parks I agree with previous posters. MK is the most difficult. We arrived early in the morning. Unfortunately we were at the end of the first row. Very long walk. We were lucky because we found a disney wheelchair abandoned on the parking lot. We used it to get to the wheelchair rental location. Even for someone with a wheelchair, it's a long walk for the person with them.

 

[dizneedoll]

I have a placard and was there last week of October. I found HS and Epcot a total pain to find HC parking in the afternoon/early evening. There was never any spots open with lots of other cars circling looking for a spot too. Did not have issues at AK and we stayed at the Poly so didn’t drive to MK. I think it’s really hit or miss. You might show up and there will be lots of open spots or you hit at the wrong time like me and end up having a bit of walk.

 

[dizneedoll]

So I now have a 6 month handicap hanging tag. How do we do the handicap parking at Disney? Hang the tag and follow handicap signage and can park? Thanks. Never used before.

There will be signs too pointing the way to medical parking. CM’s will also be out there pointing the way. They make it very easy.