Parades and fireworks with wheelchair

[Garden]

I’ll have a 10 year old in a wheelchair, due to what we assume is a temporary mobility issue. I have no experience with wheelchair access/rights issues.

We are going to MK and Epcot. Where should we watch parade/that dance celebration thing/fireworks?

While she could get up and dance for 15 minutes mid day, there is no way she could stand for 30 + minutes by 9pm...

Thanks!

 

[gap2368]

there is a place for a wheelchair to view the fireworks at the MK ( or there was last weekend) you will need to get there early like an hour because it is first come first serve and no busy night I have heard they will fill up.

 

[Euby]

Go here https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/guests-with-disabilities/

Scroll down a little and you see where you can download park maps that have all of the locations indicated.

 

[SueM in MN]

The park maps previously didn’t have any wheelchair spot for fireworks, but just recently, I noticed there are marked fireworks spots.
This is a screenshot of the most recent Disabilities map that Euby posted a link to.
The parade viewing spots are circled red and the fireworks in black.

 

[mamabunny]

@Garden - remember to arrive a bit early, and ask Cast Members that are working in that area; they can typically give you a bit more information about where any designated HA areas are, and where other great viewing locations are.

You can also "purchase" a better view by buying the Fireworks Dessert Parties.

 

[lanejudy]

How many are in your party? One thing to keep in mind is that they may limit the “reserved” area to just the person in the wheelchair +1 companion; at least the parade viewing areas have done that, we haven’t used reserved fireworks areas. If you are a party of 3 they may allow 1 to sit in front of the wheelchair and 1 to stand behind it. If you have more that 3 in your party and wish to stay together, it may be best to stake out your own spot early. Grab a snack and make it a rest break for everyone.

Enjoy your vacation!