Wheelchair seating at parades

[Ziggy]

I'm sorry I've tried searching for this but can't find it.

Where are the areas that are sectioned off for wheelchair viewing of the parades in WDW?

TIA

 

[djblu883]

Tia to get information before you get to the parks you can go to the WDW site at www.disneyworld.com and there is a place where you can contact them and they will write you back...I have also found a live person to chat with from that site as well. Don't worry there is a nice area in each park set aside for wheelchairs and the Staff make sure others aren't in your veiwing area who might not realize they are being inconsiderate. Janet

 

[Michigan]

In the circle in front of the castle, across from the hall of president's and I forget where the one is at the start of main street.

 

[SueM in MN]

The locations are not specifically listed in the official Guidebooks for Guests with Disabilities. I'm not sure why, other than that allows them to be changed without the Guidebooks being out of date. In actual fact, they haven't changed them in a long time. The Guidebooks do caution that " These areas are provided for Guest comforts and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests should plan to arrive early, as space is limited. Be advised that most areas along our parade routes are accessible to guests with disabilities. Due to Guest demand, viewing spaces cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Parties larger than six will be asked to separate and reunite afterwards."
If it is very busy and the space is getting full, you could be asked to split into a party of even smaller than 6. Once you have gone into the space, the person with a disability needs to stay there in order to save your spot.

The viewing areas are marked on the park maps with a wheelchair icon and the letter 'P' and that is your best source of locations. (Actually, seeing the locations listed below, I'm thinking that may be why they don't list the locations in the guidebook - without a map, knowing the locations don't help a lot).

At MK the areas are as Michigan mentioned and on Main Street in front of the Train Station on the side closest to City Hall. It's the same sites for day and night parades.

At the Studio they are in front of the giant Sorceror's Hat (on the left side as you face the hat) and in front of Keystone Clothiers on the main street (Hollywood Blvd.)

At AK the parade spots are at Discovery Island across from Beastly Bazaar and another in front of Pizzafari. There is also on in Asia at a sort of dock area across from Flights of Wonder and at Africa in front of the Dawa Bar (which is by Tusker House restaurant).

At Epcot, there is no parade, but there are some viewing spots for Illuminations. The first 2 are just as you are coming into World Showcase; there are 2 shops as you come into the area. The two viewing spots are next to those - one on the Canada side and one on the Mexico side. The other spots are in front of Canada (sort of between Canada and the UK) and in front of Germany.

 

[Ziggy]

Thank you so much everyone

Sue I did not know the had places for viewing Illuminations for wheelchair users at Epcot, last year we had a terrible time as DD could not see.

 

[SueM in MN]

Thank you so much everyone

Sue I did not know the had places for viewing Illuminations for wheelchair users at Epcot, last year we had a terrible time as DD could not see.

They do, but we do not usually use them because they are very busy and crowded and our DD doesn't like people to be parked right next to her. The last time we used the viewing spot for Illuminations, DD's view was very blocked - she was parked behind a tree. So, if you do choose to use the handicapped viewing spots, check out your DD's view before getting too comfortable.
We have had much better luck with just finding a spot along the the WS waterway. Before it gets dark, look for the barges that are in the water sort of near Italy. If you have a good view of those, you will be able to see all the low things.

 

[djblu883]

Thanks Sue for such doing a GREAT job in telling her that info...I'm sure she couldn't have gotten better info from a CM!!! Janet

 

[SueM in MN]

Thanks Sue for such doing a GREAT job in telling her that info...I'm sure she couldn't have gotten better info from a CM!!! Janet

Thank you.

 

[Ziggy]

Thanks sue that's great I'll get my maps out and look

 

[kaytieeldr]

At the Studio they are in front of the giant Sorceror's Hat (on the left side as you face the hat) and in front of Keystone Clothiers on the main street (Hollywood Blvd.)

Psst! Sue!! Granted, things may have changed, but last September there was also a wheelchair viewing area near the beginning of the parade route - I think in front of Sounds Dangerous... and it was in the shade!

 

[SueM in MN]

Psst! Sue!! Granted, things may have changed, but last September there was also a wheelchair viewing area near the beginning of the parade route - I think in front of Sounds Dangerous... and it was in the shade!

Ooops, wasn't on my map. Actually, they used to have one more spot in that side it was in the sun. I noticed that one wasn't on the maps I had, so it looks like they may have moved it a bit to be more in a shaded area and added it back in.