Rides/ECV questions

[kat_balou]

Since we've never been to WDW I have a question concerning how the ride entrances and exits are set up. If I am using an ECV and choose not to go on a ride but the rest of my family does, is it obvious where the exit is for me to wait for them? If I do go on a ride with them where do I put the ECV?

Sorry for such novice questions.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi! And to both DisBoards and disABILITIES!

Almost all attractions have "mainstreamed" lines, where a person in a wheelchair or ECV will just use the normal line. Some of the lines may, at some point, have a wheelchair symbol and an arrow, so you follow that instead. A few of the lines, especially at MK and EC are not mainstreamed and there is an indication of where to go for the alternate entrance.

If you do go on a ride and unload is not the same as load, your ECV will magically appear at unload and be waiting for you. If you join people on a line and decide you don't want to ride, there is a "chicken" exit which takes you directly to the unload area.

Most of the exits are very close to the entrances. If you are not sure, ask any Cast Member nearby and they will let you know.

If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information.

Or, if you want an easier route, click on the link in my signature.

 

[kat_balou]

Thank you - that was very helpful!

 

[SueM in MN]

Most of the exits are very close to the entrances. If you are not sure, ask any Cast Member nearby and they will let you know.

most attractions have a CM near the entrance, so it's pretty easy to ask.

 

[cmwade77]

Also, depending on the ecv a lot of the rides may actually allow you to remain in your ecv.

 

[OneLittleSpark]

If you decide not to do a certain ride, that the rest of your family are going on, I'd suggest you don't just sit outside the exit waiting for them. A lot of rides, especially the wilder ones (which I'm assuming are the ones you're thinking of skipping), can have fairly long queues, so you don't want to be sitting out in the boiling sun all that time. Instead, pick somewhere to meet them and a time, and you can go off to look around the shops or have an ice cream while you're waiting.

Don't worry about accessibility though, Disney is great. If you have any questions when you get there, just ask a Cast Member and they'll sort you out!

Have a wonderful trip, and don't worry about asking 'novice' questions; we've all been novices at some point.