Moving entries on rides

[Pastalady]

Hi! Does anyone know if they will slow down or stop the moving walkways you enter certain rides on? I'm thinking of the little mermaid specifically. My sister is coming on our next trip. I think she would love little mermaid and the haunted mansion. She is special needs and would need more time to get into the ride from a wheelchair. Is this possible?

 

[rootbeer]

Absolutely. The CM will be glad to assist you and your sister in loading. Most rides have a wheelchair access line. So they will see you coming and usually take it from there, so don't worry, just have fun!

 

[Tyggress]

Yes...the CM will completely stop the moving ramp/walkway and the ride cars so your sister can load safely!

 

[mikedoyleblogger]

Same for exiting, too. If the ramp/ride needs to be slowed or stopped for safe unloading, they'll do that. Happens all the time.

 

[tomato]

Absolutely. You/she will either be accomodated automatically or asked if you need accomodation.

I used an electric scooter on our last trip and was having terrible back problems. On the morning we rode Haunted Mansion I was in particular pain. I opted to walk up (with my husband's help), but it was clear I was struggling. Without anyone saying anything, the ride was stopped when I got on and then stopped again for me to get off. It's done so seamlessly, too.

At Buzz Lightyear, they asked if I could get on from a moving sidewalk and I said yes, but the CM walked ahead of me and demonstrated where to put my hand to steady myself and how to get on and off securely.

At many rides (TSMM, RSR and SpaceMtn come to mind), you enter into a separate car, on your own time, and the car is moved and added into the mix of the other once you are ready. No slowly down or stopping of the whole line.

Disney knows how to handle their special needs guests!!