The Disney Studios - post what you know here

[SueM in MN]

This thread will be about The Disney Studio.

We are trying to get as much info about rides/attractions so that we can make a helpful guidebook about the Studio attractions.

These are the questions we are hoping to be able to answer. It's a long list and if each person can add a few pieces, we will have a lot more information than we have now - so don't feel like you have to answer every question by yourself
Please post whatever information about the Studios you can add on this thread.
Please only post park information here. If you want to discuss the idea of making a guidebook, Click here to get to the MASTER INDEX THREAD that gives information about the idea.http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=21012175#post21012175

On another thread, people had the good idea of copying the questions and responding to them.
I have one request though. To make it easier to go thru and compile information, I would like people to delete any of the questions not being answered or those that you would answer "I don't know".

That will make it much easier to pull the information out later.

Thanks.

Disney Ride Questionnaire

Information about you (or the person you assisted)

1. What type of needs for accomodation did you have?
2. Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc?
3. If so, how large (approximate) is your device?
4. Did you use assistive listening devices, captioning, interpretation, etc.

Approach to the Ride

1. Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill?
2. Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location?
3. Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance?
4. Where is wheelchair/ECV/stroller parking for those who choose to walk through the line?
5. Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue?
6. Any other information?

The Queue

1. Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride?
2. Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not?
3. Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem?
4. How wide is the queue (approximation)?
5. Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue?
6. Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue?
7. Is the queue uphill or downhill?
8. Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough?
9. About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)?
10. Is the queue area noisy?
11. Is the queue dark or bright?
12. Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue?
13. Anything else about the queue that you want to mention? (Scary, Claustrophobic, etc).

The Preshow:

1. Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area?
2. Where is the preshow located? (on TVs overhead? in front of you?)
3. Is the preshow captioned or otherwise accessible for people with hearing disabilities?
4. Is it accessible to people using wheelchair/scooters, or do you bypass it?
5. Where are wheelchairs/ECVs parked during the preshow and can you see from there?
6. Is there any seating in the preshow area? if so, what is it like?
7. How long is the pre-show?
8. How crowded is the preshow area (such as, do they keep telling people to go all the way to the front?)
9. Is the preshow and/or boarding area dark, bright? noisy? any other information to share?

The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:

1. Can you see the boarding area before actually getting on (to help with planning)?
2. How many people can sit per row/ride vehicle?
3. Did you have to sit with any people not in your party?
4. Did you use the regular boarding area or another boarding area?
5. If you board at the exit, were people getting off in your path to get on?
6. Is there a moving walkway? About how wide is it?
7. Was the moving walkway slowed or stopped for you? Did you have to ask for this? Did you feel the speed was appropriate for you?
8. Did you have a limited time period to board? If so, aproximately how long did you have to get on? Did you feel like it was enough time?
9. How do you get into the vehicle? (Examples would be stepping down into a boat like POTC; step up into a ride vehicle such as Mission:Space; or across to a seat/bench?
   How far down, up or across do you have to maneuver?
10. How stable is the ride vehicle while boarding? Are there any bars or supports or parts of the ride car you could grab when transferring?
11. Is there a particular seat or row that is best to transfer to? Why did you think that row/seat was better (more room, better ability to grab something, etc?)
12. Was there a specific ride vehicle that was made for easier transfers?
13. How much back/head/neck support is there? Is there any trunk support?
14. Can you reach other members of your party while riding? (hold hands, support, etc)
15. Does the ride have an restraint? What type? Does it touch you? Do you have to fasten and unfasten the restraint yourself?
16. Is it possible for someone to help you get in and out of the vehicle?
    If someone helped transfer, what type of transfer was done (sliding board, stand and pivot, lift, etc.)?
17. If you had a wheelchair or ECV where was it during the transfer?
18. What side do you enter the vehicle from? Do you exit from this same side?
19. Where was your wheelchair, ECV, cane, etc while you were on the ride? Was it brought back to you at the exit?
    
20. Did you use a wheelchair accessible ride vehicle? How do you enter this vehicle? How well did your wheelchair fit?
    How much of an extra wait did you have for this vehicle?
    How many wheelchairs can fit in one vehicle? Is there room for someone to accompany the wheelchair user?
    Where did they sit and how close are they to the wheelchair user? Could more than one person sit there?

Theatres:

1. How much wheelchair/ECV seating is there?
2. Are there individual seats or bench seats? Padded or not padded?
3. If it is an individual seat, do you have to fold down the seat first?
4. Do the bench seats have backs?
5. Did you sit in the front or the rear of the theatre?
6. Where does the rest of your party sit?
7. Any other information?

The Exit:

1. What do you exit into? through a store? into another building? outside? If outside, is it shaded or directly into the sun?
2. Where was the exit compared to where you enter? Compared to the stroller parking?
3. Is the exit uphill, downhill or flat?

 

[KPeveler]

Here is the Disney (Hollywood) Studios Attraction List

HOLLYWOOD BLVD.
• Sorcerer Mickey Hat
• The Great Movie Ride
• Fantasmic!

SUNSET BLVD.
• Beauty and the Beast
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• Tower of Terror

STREETS OF AMERICA
• Al's Toy Barn
• Honey I Shrunk the Kids
• MuppetVision 3D
• Pizza Planet Arcade
• Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show

MICKEY AVENUE
• Backlot Tour
• Journey into Narnia
• One Man's Dream

ANIMATION COURTYARD
• The Magic of Disney Animation
• Playhouse Disney Live!
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid

ECHO LAKE
• Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
• Sounds Dangerous
• Star Tours
• Jedi Training Academy

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

The Great Movie Ride

Information about you (or the person you assisted)
1. What type of needs for accommodation did you have?

4 people

Me (Christamae): Severe Muscular Dystrophy: heat and sun sensitivity, fatigue issues, pain issues, severe generalized muscle weakness, no balance, orthopedic problems, feeding tube, trach, and vent. Breathing treatments, medication, and specialized gtube formula needed throughout the day.

Sister (Danielle): Moderately severe Muscular Dystrophy, fatigue issues, pain issues, severe generalized muscle weakness, very limited balance, orthopedic problems, impaired breathing.

Mom (Christine) Mild/moderate Muscular Dystrophy, fatigue issues, generalized muscle weakness, impaired balance, orthopedic problems, impaired breathing. Can walk short distances on smooth, level surface.

Grandma (June): severe arthritis, heart bypass, diabetic, wet macular degeneration (legally blind in one eye), impaired hearing. Normally walks on regular outings but uses a wheelchair at extended outings ie zoo, Muir Woods, etc

2. Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc?

Me: customized Invacare electric wheelchair with head rest, many supports, custom foot plates, and midline control and homemade vent tray, Flexiflo feeding pump, Mic-Key GJ tube, Bivona trach, Newport HT50 Ventilator

Danielle: customized Invacare electric wheelchair with head rest, many supports, custom tray, and midline control

Mom: standard Invacare electric wheelchair

Grandma: rented ECV from Randy’s

3. If so, how large (approximate) is your device?
Me: 44-46 inches
Danielle: 42-44 inches
Mom: 38-40 inches

Approach to the Ride
1. Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill? No
2. Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location? No
3. Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance? No
4. Where is wheelchair/ECV/stroller parking for those who choose to walk through the line? Right outside the entrance
5.Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue? No

The Queue
1. Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride? Standby
2. Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not? Mostly indoors-sometimes extends out to first shade, then sun. But moves quickly
3. Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem? No
4. How wide is the queue (approximation)? Wide enough for an electric wheelchair and attendant
5. Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? Yes
6. Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue? No
7. Is the queue uphill or downhill? No
8. Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough? Mostly indoor carpet
9. About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? Relatively short
10. Is the queue area noisy? No
11. Is the queue dark or bright? No
12. Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue? Yes
13. Anything else about the queue that you want to mention? (Scary, Claustrophobic, etc). Interesting props and posters, nice air conditioning

The Preshow:
1. Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? Just waiting area

The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:
1. Can you see the boarding area before actually getting on (to help with planning)? No
2. How many people can sit per row/ride vehicle? 4-6
4. Did you use the regular boarding area or another boarding area? Wheelchair users are pulled to the side at boarding
6. Is there a moving walkway? About how wide is it? No
8. Did you have a limited time period to board? If so, aproximately how long did you have to get on? Did you feel like it was enough time? No time limit
9. How do you get into the vehicle? Mom and Grandma transferred, Danielle and I rode in our wheelchairs
10. How stable is the ride vehicle while boarding? Are there any bars or supports or parts of the ride car you could grab when transferring? Very stable
13. How much back/head/neck support is there? Is there any trunk support? Back rest
14. Can you reach other members of your party while riding? (hold hands, support, etc) Yes, easily
15. Does the ride have an restraint? What type? Does it touch you? Do you have to fasten and unfasten the restraint yourself? No restraint
16. Is it possible for someone to help you get in and out of the vehicle?
Yes, Dad steadied Mom as she walked on
17. If you had a wheelchair or ECV where was it during the transfer? Off to the side by CMs (Mom & Grandma), on the ride (Danielle and me)
18. What side do you enter the vehicle from? Do you exit from this same side? Right side, yes
19. Where was your wheelchair, ECV, cane, etc while you were on the ride? Was it brought back to you at the exit? Off to the side by CMs (Mom & Grandma), they offered
20. Did you use a wheelchair accessible ride vehicle? How do you enter this vehicle? How well did your wheelchair fit? Yes. It was a very tight fit. I tipped all the way down, took off my footplates and extra bags, and barely fit. I backed in and did a tight turn
How much of an extra wait did you have for this vehicle? About 5 minutes
How many wheelchairs can fit in one vehicle? One Is there room for someone to accompany the wheelchair user? Yes
Where did they sit and how close are they to the wheelchair user? An adjoining bench Could more than one person sit there? Maybe Two but more could sit on the back bench in front of the wheelchair spot

The Exit:
1. What do you exit into? through a store? into another building? outside? If outside, is it shaded or directly into the sun? Where you loaded
3. Is the exit uphill, downhill or flat? Flat

 

[MarieS]

Theatres:

Playhouse Disney

How much wheelchair/ECV seating is there?

I am not sure. My boys were the only ones in wheelchairs during the performance.

Are there individual seats or bench seats? Padded or not padded?

It is an open floor. Guests sit on the floor. During the show, kids will be standing up and dancing. However, there are at least 3 padded benches in the back of the theater if you can't sit on the ground.


Did you sit in the front or the rear of the theatre?

My boys need to stay in their chairs. The CM took us to the right side of the theater in the front. It wasn't the best view, but they could see.

Where does the rest of your party sit?

We sat on the floor next to the boys.

Any other information?

We waited in the regular queue ( outdoors) part of the time. However, a CM took us out of the queue and moved us in front of the doors on the right side. We waited there until the theater emptied out. She then took us in to our spot.
My boys loved the show and were very vocal!

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

Sounds Dangerous

Information about you (or the person you assisted):

What type of needs for accomodation did you have?

4 people

Me (Christamae): Severe Muscular Dystrophy: heat and sun sensitivity, fatigue issues, pain issues, severe generalized muscle weakness, no balance, orthopedic problems, feeding tube, trach, and vent. Breathing treatments, medication, and specialized gtube formula needed throughout the day.

Sister (Danielle): Moderately severe Muscular Dystrophy, fatigue issues, pain issues, severe generalized muscle weakness, very limited balance, orthopedic problems, impaired breathing.

Mom (Christine) Mild/moderate Muscular Dystrophy, fatigue issues, generalized muscle weakness, impaired balance, orthopedic problems, impaired breathing. Can walk short distances on smooth, level surface.

Grandma (June): severe arthritis, heart bypass, diabetes, wet macular degeneration (legally blind in one eye), impaired hearing. Normally walks on regular outings but uses a wheelchair at extended outings ie zoo, Muir Woods, etc


Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc?

Me: customized Invacare electric wheelchair with head rest, many supports, custom foot plates, and midline control and homemade vent tray, Flexiflo feeding pump, Mic-Key GJ tube, Bivona trach, Newport HT50 Ventilator

Danielle: customized Invacare electric wheelchair with head rest, many supports, custom tray, and midline control

Mom: standard Invacare electric wheelchair

Grandma: rented ECV from Randy’s


If so, how large (approximate) is your device?

Me: 44-46 inches
Danielle: 42-44 inches
Mom: 38-40 inches


Approach to the Ride

Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill? No
Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location?No
Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance?No
Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue? No
Any other information? Carefully consider the decision to see the show with young children. There are long periods of complete darkness and scary effects

The Queue

Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride?
Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not? Regular, partly shady
Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? No
Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? No
Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue? Yes, wheelchair goes past rope
Is the queue uphill or downhill? Neither
Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough? Smooth
About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? Short
Is the queue area noisy? No
Is the queue dark or bright? No
Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue? No

The Preshow:
Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? Waiting area

Theatres:
How much wheelchair/ECV seating is there? 8 or 10 seats
Are there individual seats or bench seats? Padded or not padded? Individual
Did you sit in the front or the rear of the theatre? Rear
Where does the rest of your party sit? Had to split up in wheelchair seats, Dad sat with me
Any other information? I had to have help getting my headphones on. They were a little hard to find. You feel a bit rushed. There are scary parts and long periods of complete darkness

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour


Approach to the Ride

1. Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill? There is a ramp as part of the queue. Pavement outside the attraction is flat
2. Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location? Wheelchair/ECV users should use the right hand lane of the ramp
3. Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance? Use the right hand lane of the ramp
4. Where is wheelchair/ECV/stroller parking for those who choose to walk through the line? If you're facing the entrance to the attraction, there is stroller/wheelchair parking to the right of the entrance
5. Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue? There is a model of the tour shuttle "crashed" through the front wall at the entrance to the attraction
6. Any other information? The tour takes 35-40 minutes to complete. There is a restroom available halfway through the tour. First half of the tour is standing to see a show, second half is seated on a tour shuttle

The Queue

1. Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride? Regular entrance, no FP available
2. Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not? Technically, outdoors, but part of the queue has walls and a good roof, so it can be used as a weather shelter. Part of the queue is completely exposed though
3. Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem? At the top of the ramp, there is a potentially tight turn, although it seems to be manageable for most folks. The incline seems to be a bit steep, but not as steep as monorail stations.
4. How wide is the queue (approximation)? Left-most 3 lanes are approximately 2 1/2 feet wide, right hand lane is approximately 4 1/2 feet wide
5. Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? Yes, there is a sharp turn at the top of the ramp
6. Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue? No
7. Is the queue uphill or downhill? Flat then uphill
8. Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough? Smooth concrete
9. About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? Depending on if there are any 'extension' ropes open, length is between 50 to 150 feet.
10. Is the queue area noisy? It is a contained area, so if there's a lot of people in there, the volume level will increase. Also, there is a video shown that is loud enough to hear clearly, but not TOO loud
11. Is the queue dark or bright? The ramp portion of the queue is dark, the outdoor portions are usually quite a bit brighter
12. Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue? If the extension ropes are up, yes. If not, the 4 lanes on the ramp are all next to each other
13. Anything else about the queue that you want to mention? (Scary, Claustrophobic, etc). There are fans in the shaded portion of the queue, but even so, it could get warm in there

The Preshow:

Note: Many people consider the Water Tank show to be the pre-show for the Backlot Tour. This is incorrect. The Water Tank show is the first half of a 2-part tour.

1. Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? Short pre-show video shown while on the ramp portion of the queue
2. Where is the preshow located? (on TVs overhead? in front of you?) TVs are located overhead
3. Is the preshow captioned or otherwise accessible for people with hearing disabilities? Yes, it's captioned
4. Is it accessible to people using wheelchair/scooters, or do you bypass it? Fully accessible
5. Where are wheelchairs/ECVs parked during the preshow and can you see from there? They are on the ramp, yes, you can see the video
6. Is there any seating in the preshow area? if so, what is it like? no seating
7. How long is the pre-show? Video lasts approx. 4 minutes
8. How crowded is the preshow area (such as, do they keep telling people to go all the way to the front?) Cast members will usually try to fill empty space, but not to the point of an uncomfortable amount of packing
9. Is the preshow and/or boarding area dark, bright? noisy? any other information to share? The water tank show is sheltered, but those sitting/standing in the front row may get splashed. The Water Tank show itself is not captioned. Following the water tank show, you travel down a ramp and through the Prop Warehouse to get to the Shuttle loading area.

The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:

1. Can you see the boarding area before actually getting on (to help with planning)? Yes
2. How many people can sit per row/ride vehicle? 4-5 people per row, 39 rows per vehicle (5 cars have 7 rows each, the front car has 4 rows)
3. Did you have to sit with any people not in your party?For small parties (1 or 2), they may seat you with another similarly sized party
4. Did you use the regular boarding area or another boarding area? Everyone boards from the same load dock, however, wheelchairs/ECVs are typically directed to the right as they exit the Prop Warehouse, putting them towards the front of the vehicle
5. Is there a moving walkway? About how wide is it? No moving walkway
6. How do you get into the vehicle? (Examples would be stepping down into a boat like POTC; step up into a ride vehicle such as Mission:Space; or across to a seat/bench? 2-3 steps upwards to board the vehicle. Guests not wishing to transfer may remain in their WC/ECV
7. How stable is the ride vehicle while boarding? Are there any bars or supports or parts of the ride car you could grab when transferring? Vehicle is stationary and very stable. There are grab bars available
8. How much back/head/neck support is there? Is there any trunk support? Vehicle seats are hard plastic, with a back. Seat backs are generally not high enough to offer head/neck support
9. Can you reach other members of your party while riding? (hold hands, support, etc) Yes. They will be seated next to you
10. Does the ride have an restraint? What type? Does it touch you? Do you have to fasten and unfasten the restraint yourself? Gravity, mostly. There are doors on both sides of the vehicle
11. Is it possible for someone to help you get in and out of the vehicle? Any transfer requires going up 2-3 steps, but it is possible for someone to get on first and offer a hand to help pull upwards, if necessary
12. If you had a wheelchair or ECV where was it during the transfer? It can be as close to the vehicle as you feel is necessary
13. What side do you enter the vehicle from? Do you exit from this same side? Enter and exit from the right hand side of the vehicle
14. Where was your wheelchair, ECV, cane, etc while you were on the ride? Was it brought back to you at the exit? Canes are allowed on the vehicle. Wheelchairs and ECVs will be moved to the exit point
    
15. Did you use a wheelchair accessible ride vehicle? How do you enter this vehicle? How well did your wheelchair fit? All vehicles can accomodate a wheelchair. There is a ramp. Each vehicle can accomodate a max of 3 wheelchairs or 2 ECvs at a time. Manual wheelchairs are restrained with a strap system, power chairs and ECVs are (due to the battery weight) heavy enough as to not make the straps necessary.

The Exit:

1. What do you exit into? through a store? into another building? outside? If outside, is it shaded or directly into the sun? Off the vehicle, through the American Film Institute Showcase, then into the AFI Showcase Shop. Showcase and Shop are indoors
2. Where was the exit compared to where you enter? Compared to the stroller parking? The exit of the gift-shop is about 250 feet from the entrance to the attraction. The showcase and gift shop are probably about 200 feet additional travel distance
3. Is the exit uphill, downhill or flat? Flat

Also of note, the entire tour (Water Tank show and tour shuttle) are offered as part of the weekly sign language interpreted offerings. As of the time I'm writing this, it's Wednesdays and Sundays at 1:30, but be sure to check with Guest Relations as the times/days are subject to change

 

[eternaldisneyfan]

The above poster did an excellent job describing. I just had a couple things to add.

Did you use a wheelchair accessible ride vehicle? How do you enter this vehicle? How well did your wheelchair fit? All vehicles can accomodate a wheelchair. There is a ramp. Each vehicle can accomodate a max of 3 wheelchairs or 2 ECvs at a time. Manual wheelchairs are restrained with a strap system, power chairs and ECVs are (due to the battery weight) heavy enough as to not make the straps necessary.

Actually, each car holds two wheelchairs. Even when I was young and we had a medical stroller (Danielle), pediatric electric wheelchair (me), and standard electric wheelchair (mom)-only the medical stroller and pediatric wheelchair would fit. The wheelchair accessible portion is also helpful for those with trouble transferring. There are three seats (one folds down). On our last trip, Danielle and I rode in our wheelchairs, Dad helped Mom walk up the ramp and she transferred, Grandma transferred. It was the only ride we all rode together.

Additional information: This ride closes early (4:30 or 5:30

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

A backlot tour vehicle can accomodate 3 standard manual wheelchairs. The close time will be determined by the time of the sun set, thus, later in the summer, earlier in the winter.

 

[Bete]

I'm assuming this is accessible for wheelchair and scooters. I haven't done this attraction yet; so, I can't help with details. Please, will someone explain how this show works. TIA

 

[SueM in MN]

I'm assuming this is accessible for wheelchair and scooters. I haven't done this attraction yet; so, I can't help with details. Please, will someone explain how this show works. TIA

Yes, it is.
We have done it with a manual wheelchair, but it is accessible to manual wheelchair, power wheelchair or ECV. I have pictures, but I'm not home, so can't post them right now. The CM at the entrance will route you toward the correct area so that you can enter the theater at the correct place. The wheelchair /ECV seating is in the front row and you will have space for at least one of your party to sit by the person using the wheelchair /ecv. The rest of your party will sit close by.
The audience gets to vote for their choice of singers. For the other seats, the voting controller is on the seat. For those with wheelchairs / ECVs, the controller is portable so you can use it in the position it is most comforable for you.

 

[Bete]

I figured it was ok for handicap, but it's good to know some details. I'll be having 2 scooters and a wheelchair in my group.

 

[PrincessSarah314]

The Great Movie Ride

Information about you (or the person you assisted)
What type of needs for accomodation did you have? Size concerns due to obesity, including turnstiles.
Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc? NO


Approach to the Ride
Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance? No problems in queing area.
Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue? NO
Any other information? Bench seating means lots of room for large bottoms and bellies. No turnstiles.

The Queue
Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride? Regular
Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Indoors.
Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem? None
How wide is the queue (approximation)? Very Roomy
Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? Multiple 90 degree turns
Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue? Electronic turnstiles, not traditional, wheelchairs should be able to pass through
About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? Not long
Is the queue area noisy? Yes
Is the queue dark or bright? Dark inside theater area

The Preshow:
Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? Preshow
Where is the preshow located? (on TVs overhead? in front of you?) Movie theatre type screen, slightly raised and in front of you
Is the preshow captioned or otherwise accessible for people with hearing disabilities? NO
Is it accessible to people using wheelchair/scooters, or do you bypass it? Should be accessible without too many problems.

Is there any seating in the preshow area? if so, what is it like? NONE

The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:
Can you see the boarding area before actually getting on (to help with planning)? NO
How many people can sit per row/ride vehicle? We have put myself, and 2 others very comfortably, so I would say 4 adults would be fine.
Did you have to sit with any people not in your party? Sometimes.
Did you use the regular boarding area or another boarding area? Regular
If you board at the exit, were people getting off in your path to get on? NO they enter the vehicle from your right as you exit to the left.
Is there a moving walkway? About how wide is it? NO
How do you get into the vehicle? (Examples would be stepping down into a boat like POTC; step up into a ride vehicle such as Mission:Space; or across to a seat/bench? Across to bench seats
Does the ride have an restraint? What type? Does it touch you? Do you have to fasten and unfasten the restraint yourself? No restraint
Is it possible for someone to help you get in and out of the vehicle? Yes--have them enter the vehicle first so that when exiting they will be out of the vehicle before you
What side do you enter the vehicle from? Do you exit from this same side? Enter from the right, exit to the left
Are there individual seats or bench seats? Padded or not padded? Unpadded bench seats
Do the bench seats have backs? YES

 

[freepixie]

I'll take a try...

Voyage of the Little Mermaid - theater show

Disney Ride Questionnaire

Information about you (or the person you assisted)

1. What type of needs for accomodation did you have? my grandma - stamina issues due to breathing difficulties
2. Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc? manual wheelchair
3. If so, how large (approximate) is your device? smaller than your average sized wheelchair
4. Did you use assistive listening devices, captioning, interpretation, etc.

no

Approach to the Ride

1. Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill? no
2. Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location? no
3. Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance? no
4. Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue? n/a
   
   
   The Queue
   1. Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride? we used fastpass
   2. Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not? outdoors in the shade - the fastpass return area is not shaded
   3. Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem? no problems
   4. How wide is the queue (approximation)? several people wide
   5. Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? there is a u-turn in standby but not sharp
   6. Is the queue uphill or downhill? neither, its flat
   7. Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough? in the line, the floor is smooth, as you enter the preshow, its smooth, but in the theater is carpet
   8. About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? not very long, several turns
   9. Is the queue area noisy? yes
   10. Is the queue dark or bright? I would say average
   11. Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue? yes
       ]
       
       The Preshow:
       1. Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? its really mostly a holding area
       2. Where is the preshow located? (on TVs overhead? in front of you?) no particular show, the CM comes on the speakers close to the time of entering the theater
          
       3. Is it accessible to people using wheelchair/scooters, or do you bypass it? yes, the wheelchairs are lined up against the left-hand wall
       4. Where are wheelchairs/ECVs parked during the preshow and can you see from there? left-hand wall, nothing to see
       5. Is there any seating in the preshow area? if so, what is it like? no seating
       6. How crowded is the preshow area (such as, do they keep telling people to go all the way to the front?) they do keep reminding people to fill in available spaces but it never seems too crowded
       7. Is the preshow and/or boarding area dark, bright? noisy? any other information to share?
       I would say average lighting
       
       The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:
       none of these questions were applicable
       
       Theatres:
       1. How much wheelchair/ECV seating is there? I would estimate about 10 wheelchairs can be accomodated, but please don't hold me to that, its just an estimate!
       2. Are there individual seats or bench seats? Padded or not padded? individual seats, padded
       3. If it is an individual seat, do you have to fold down the seat first? yes
       4. Do the bench seats have backs? n/a
       5. Did you sit in the front or the rear of the theatre? rear
       6. Where does the rest of your party sit? next to you, unless its a big party
          
          
          The Exit:
          1. What do you exit into? through a store? into another building? outside? If outside, is it shaded or directly into the sun? oh gosh, I can't remember, I believe it exits into the gift shop for the little mermaid but i'm not sure
          2. Where was the exit compared to where you enter? Compared to the stroller parking? Its pretty close
          3. Is the exit uphill, downhill or flat?[/list can't remember

 

[mnlibzi]

Well here is all the rides I know -


Great Movie Ride:
What type of needs for accomodation did you have? N/A
Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc? Yes
If so, how large (approximate) is your device? Wheel Chair
Did you use assistive listening devices, captioning, interpretation, etc. No

Approach to the Ride
Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill? No
Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location? No
Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance? N/A
Where is wheelchair/ECV/stroller parking for those who choose to walk through the line? In the car.
Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue?
Any other information? Yes

The Queue
Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride?
Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not? Regular - Indoors
Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem? No
How wide is the queue (approximation)? N/A
Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? Yes
Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue? No
Is the queue uphill or downhill? Flat
Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough? Indoors
About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? N/A
Is the queue area noisy? Litte
Is the queue dark or bright? Dark Mostly
Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue? Yes
Anything else about the queue that you want to mention? (Scary, Claustrophobic, etc). No

The Preshow:
Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? Yes
Where is the preshow located? (on TVs overhead? in front of you?) Big Movie Screen
Is the preshow captioned or otherwise accessible for people with hearing disabilities? N/A
Is it accessible to people using wheelchair/scooters, or do you bypass it?
Where are wheelchairs/ECVs parked during the preshow and can you see from there? No
Is there any seating in the preshow area? if so, what is it like?
How long is the pre-show? No
How crowded is the preshow area (such as, do they keep telling people to go all the way to the front?) No
Is the preshow and/or boarding area dark, bright? noisy? any other information to share? Dark, Noisy

The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:
Can you see the boarding area before actually getting on (to help with planning)? Yes
How many people can sit per row/ride vehicle? 4 or 5
Did you have to sit with any people not in your party? No
Did you use the regular boarding area or another boarding area? N/A
If you board at the exit, were people getting off in your path to get on? N/A
Is there a moving walkway? About how wide is it? No
Was the moving walkway slowed or stopped for you? Did you have to ask for this? Did you feel the speed was appropriate for you? N/A
Did you have a limited time period to board? If so, aproximately how long did you have to get on? Did you feel like it was enough time? N/A
How do you get into the vehicle? (Examples would be stepping down into a boat like POTC; step up into a ride vehicle such as Mission:Space; or across to a seat/bench? Across into bench/seat
How far down, up or across do you have to maneuver? not much
How stable is the ride vehicle while boarding? Are there any bars or supports or parts of the ride car you could grab when transferring? No not wild at all
Is there a particular seat or row that is best to transfer to? Why did you think that row/seat was better (more room, better ability to grab something, etc?) N/A
Was there a specific ride vehicle that was made for easier transfers? No
How much back/head/neck support is there? Is there any trunk support? No and No
Can you reach other members of your party while riding? (hold hands, support, etc) Yes in your row
Does the ride have an restraint? What type? Does it touch you? Do you have to fasten and unfasten the restraint yourself? No nothing
Is it possible for someone to help you get in and out of the vehicle? Yes
If someone helped transfer, what type of transfer was done (sliding board, stand and pivot, lift, etc.)? Help lift over
If you had a wheelchair or ECV where was it during the transfer? In ride car
What side do you enter the vehicle from? Do you exit from this same side? Yes
Where was your wheelchair, ECV, cane, etc while you were on the ride? Was it brought back to you at the exit? Yes

Did you use a wheelchair accessible ride vehicle? How do you enter this vehicle? How well did your wheelchair fit? N/A
How much of an extra wait did you have for this vehicle? N/A
How many wheelchairs can fit in one vehicle? Is there room for someone to accompany the wheelchair user? N/A
Where did they sit and how close are they to the wheelchair user? Could more than one person sit there? N/A

Theatres:
How much wheelchair/ECV seating is there? N/A
Are there individual seats or bench seats? Padded or not padded? M/A
If it is an individual seat, do you have to fold down the seat first? N/A
Do the bench seats have backs? Yes
Did you sit in the front or the rear of the theatre? N/A
Where does the rest of your party sit? Behind us, in front
Any other information?

Some parts may be scary, and very dark. An alien pops out in front of you.
Lady/Man will turn to bones.
Lady/Man will be gone for a period of time ( will come back )
Worth the wait!

Hope this helps!

mnlibzi

 

[Momelie]

I'll try this one:

Star Tours - MGM

Disney Ride Questionnaire

Information about you (or the person you assisted)

I have auto-immune arthritis, moderate to severe, with permanent joint damage in SI joint, R hand wrist and elbow, both feet, L knee. Controlled with a systemic biologic drug which has side effects similar to chemo (sun sensitivity, hair thinning, nausea, etc). I'm also diabetic. I travel with my husband (we're both mid-40s) and two girls, 14 and 11. We have annual passes and are there several times a month. Disney is my happy place, LOL!

What type of needs for accomodation did you have?

I'm easily fatigued, sun sensitive, can't do stairs, stand for long periods, and have limited mobility.

Were you using any assistive device, such as a manual wheelchair, power wheelchair, ECV, walker, special needs stroller, etc?

Yes, I use a very small ECV most of the time, but also have a manual wheelchair which I use if a park is EXTREMELY crowded, usually MK with its smaller footprint. My best advice is to get a bicycle flag and attach to your ECV so people walking can see something at their eye level that tells them you are down there.

If so, how large (approximate) is your device?

Very small. Golden Buzzaround Lite, 3 wheels and a very small chair.

Approach to the Ride

Is the approach to the building/attraction uphill? Yes, from the time you leave the main sidewalk till you get to the load area its an uphill grade.

Is there a handicapped entrance in a different location? Not exactly. You go on the left hand side of the queue till you get to a handicap ramp which takes you to a different load area.

Do you need to go to a special area/use an elevator to access the ride entrance? Yes. You will be separated from your party and taken to the exit side of the ride where you will wait and enter from the exit. Your party will go in the front row and save you the end seat. This is not as complex as I'm making it sound - the CMs are excellent!

Where is wheelchair/ECV/stroller parking for those who choose to walk through the line? It is down on the main sidewalk. They encourage people to leave their own WC's/ECV's in the hut at the bottom and then use their wheelchairs to get to the ride.... but don't enforce it very well. At SWW, we were told not to even go down there, and were just shown to the left hand queue.

Is it possible to view a ride vehicle before getting into the queue? I don't think so - I've never seen one.

Any other information? Whether you use their WC or your own, they still take you to the same exit side, and you still go in the exit. They do have benches and plug in's there, if needed.

The Queue
Did you use the regular entrance, Fastpass or Exit to get to the ride? Regular entrance then branch off to a special handicap entrance.

Is the queue indoors or outdoors? Shaded or not? Totally indoors, unless there's an over 90 minute wait (I've never seen this, not even on SWW).
Did you have any problems with navigating the queue? What type of problem? Never had a problem, but larger ECVs might.

How wide is the queue (approximation)? 3 1/2 to 4 feet?

Are there sharp turns/U-turns in the queue? Fairly sharp. I do fine in my 3 wheeler, but those with the big 4 wheelers might have a problem.

Are there turnstiles anywhere in the queue? Not that I remember - you can tell where they used to be, but I don't think they are there anymore.

Is the queue uphill or downhill? Uphill

Is it indoors (very smooth surface) or is the surface rough? Indoors and smooth surfaced.

About how long is the queue (distance, not wait time)? About 125 yards (according to my DH, who thinks in terms of football fields!)

Is the queue area noisy? The main one is, but the handicapped isn't.

Is the queue dark or bright? Slightly dark, but not so dark you can't clearly see your way. Maybe like a movie theater when the lights come up. Once you get to the load area its very bright, though.

Does the queue wind around so that your area of the queue is close to other parts of the queue? Yes, until the handicap line, then its very separate.

Anything else about the queue that you want to mention? (Scary, Claustrophobic, etc). The very last turn of the queue is sharp, and there might be another party waiting in front of you.... you might be surprised, LOL!


The Preshow:
Is there any preshow or is it just a waiting area? The preshow is there, for the rest of your party. If you need to load at the exit, you won't be able to see it, but there are very nice themes back there, too.

Where is the preshow located? (on TVs overhead? in front of you?) I believe its on TV screens over head and on the side of the load area.

Is the preshow captioned or otherwise accessible for people with hearing disabilities? Yes.

Is it accessible to people using wheelchair/scooters, or do you bypass it? Wheelchairs/Scooters bypass it.

Where are wheelchairs/ECVs parked during the preshow and can you see from there? At the exit, no preshow!

Is there any seating in the preshow area? if so, what is it like? No, all standing lines.

How long is the pre-show? 4-5 minutes.

How crowded is the preshow area (such as, do they keep telling people to go all the way to the front?) People are put into lines separated by metal handrails. Many people, but organized.

Is the preshow and/or boarding area dark, bright? noisy? any other information to share? Bright and futuristic, slightly noisy, but more of a bustling atmosphere.


The Ride Vehicle and Boarding:
Can you see the boarding area before actually getting on (to help with planning)? No.

How many people can sit per row/ride vehicle? Maybe 12 per row, and about 6 rows, I think?

Did you have to sit with any people not in your party? No.

Did you use the regular boarding area or another boarding area? Board at exit.

If you board at the exit, were people getting off in your path to get on? No, they wait until the prior group exits before they load you, and your party is coming right in on the other side, saving your end seat.

Is there a moving walkway? About how wide is it? There is a moving walkway at the exit, going to the store. It goes down (IIRC), and is about 4 feet wide.

Did you have a limited time period to board? If so, aproximately how long did you have to get on? Did you feel like it was enough time? You can take all the time you need, and the CMs are very willing to hold doors, wait till you are in your seat, etc. before they start the ride.

How do you get into the vehicle? (Examples would be stepping down into a boat like POTC; step up into a ride vehicle such as Mission:Space; or across to a seat/bench? You go down the exit row, maybe 12 feet, and sit in the end seat, then fasten your seatbelt.

How stable is the ride vehicle while boarding? Are there any bars or supports or parts of the ride car you could grab when transferring?
Is there a particular seat or row that is best to transfer to? Why did you think that row/seat was better (more room, better ability to grab something, etc?) You always take the end seat. It is completely immobile while boarding. As it is the end, you can hold onto the wall, the armrests, or your party while getting seated.

Was there a specific ride vehicle that was made for easier transfers? All are the same.

How much back/head/neck support is there? Is there any trunk support? It is a hard, movie type chair. If support is an issue, I'd think carefully because this ride kind of slings you around.

Can you reach other members of your party while riding? (hold hands, support, etc) Yes.

Does the ride have an restraint? What type? Does it touch you? Do you have to fasten and unfasten the restraint yourself? Lap Seatbelt. I think they have extenders, if needed.

Is it possible for someone to help you get in and out of the vehicle? Yes.

If you had a wheelchair or ECV where was it during the transfer? Parked in the exit hall. I kept the key.

What side do you enter the vehicle from? Do you exit from this same side? You enter from the exit and exit from there as well.

Where was your wheelchair, ECV, cane, etc while you were on the ride? Was it brought back to you at the exit? I had parked it myself and it remained in that place till I exited the ride.

The Exit:
What do you exit into? through a store? into another building? outside? If outside, is it shaded or directly into the sun? You exit down a ramp into the store. That store goes out onto the main drag, thus you go from dark (in the ride) to dim (in the ramp area) to the store, to outside.

Where was the exit compared to where you enter? Compared to the stroller parking? Close to the entrance, maybe 15 yards.

Is the exit uphill, downhill or flat? Ramp from the ride is downhill, exit from store is flat.