Do you need a doctor's note to rent a wheelchair at Disney World?

You don't need to bring a doctor's note or other proof of disability, but be prepared to tell the cast member who helps you about your situation and what kind of help you need. The cast member who helps you can either issue a Disability Access Services card or will recommend that you rent a scooter or wheelchair.

How much does it cost to rent a motorized wheelchair at Disney World?

A wheelchair can be rented in Disney World for $12 per day. They offer multi-day discounts if your length of stay is more than one, in that case, you get a discounted price of $10 per day. If you rent wheelchairs at Walt Disney World Water Park and Disney Springs, then the daily cost is $12.

Does Disney charge for wheelchairs?

Renting Directly Through Disney World

For guests in need of a wheelchair, Disney provides a wheelchair rental service at all four Disney World parks and water parks, and even Disney Springs. Disney's got you covered! To rent a wheelchair through Disney, the price is $12 per day.

Can Disney ask for proof of disability?

The Disney cast members will work with that guest on an individual basis to make whatever accommodations are necessary. There is no requirement for guests to prove medical disability with a doctor's note or documentation; Disney takes guests at their word. This is both good and bad.

What qualifies for disability access Disney?

Any adult or child with a disability that could endanger them, prevent them from fully enjoying the parks or waiting in a traditional line qualifies for DAS. This includes guests with both visible injuries or disabilities and those with less visible, non-apparent disabilities that could impact their park experience.

Renting a Wheelchair at Walt Disney World

What to Say to Get a Disney das?

What to say to get a DAS pass at Disney? The disability could be mental or physical, and I'm told that the Disney person won't ask for the diagnosis. But they will ask why the person can't wait in lines. Some people with ADHD or autism qualify for DAS.

Is Disney still doing disability passes?

Currently at Disneyland and Disney World, Guests can only register for disability access once they are at the theme parks.

Do wheelchairs skip the line at Disney?

Disney has been steadily altering their attraction queues so that guests in wheelchairs and ECVs can stay in the regular queue with everyone else. There are still some attractions, such as Spaceship Earth in Epcot, which have a handicapped entrance, but this doesn't mean you'll be moved ahead of everyone else.

How does Disney accommodate special needs?

Walt Disney World Resort offers a host of services to help Guests with cognitive disabilities—including those on the Autism Spectrum—maximize their Resort experience. Services include: Advanced Ticket Purchase. Stroller and Wheelchair Rental.

Who can use Disney das?

You will need to have a wheelchair, ECV or another mobility device if you have difficulty standing or walking in lines. Keep in mind that most guests walk at least 5 miles per day at Disney, and many queues are over 1/4 to 1/2 mile long. A DAS is NOT required to use mobility devices in lines or on attractions.

How do you get around a wheelchair at Disney?

Disney buses are fantastic in terms of accessibility. There is a special place for wheelchairs and scooters to wait in beside the bus lines. The driver always loads wheelchairs and scooters first and then everyone else. The passenger can either sit in their chair if it has tie downs, or transfer to a seat.

Can I rent a wheelchair in Disney?

Rented ECVs and wheelchairs may be used in both Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park. Select Disneyland Resort hotels offer a limited supply of wheelchairs for rent, but ECVs are not available at these locations. Guests must be 18 years of age to operate and a photo ID is required to rent ECVs.

Can you rent handicap scooters at Disney World?

ScooterBug, a private mobility rental company in the Central Florida area, is the Disney Featured Provider to offer stroller, ECV and wheelchair rentals at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Springs in addition to length-of-stay rentals for Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels.

How do you get around Disney with a scooter?

Transportation with an ECV Rental

The Disney Buses and Boats are setup to pick people up with scooters and properly strap the scooters into place. If you are staying at a Disney World hotel, the buses have a pick up/drop-off location at each hotel with designated signs for whatever park you want to attend that day.

Does Disney have electric scooters to rent?

Scooters (ECVs), wheelchairs, and stroller rentals are available at each of the Walt Disney World theme parks.

Why are there so many scooters at Disney World?

Scooters are as visible at Disney parks as Mickey Mouse ears and turkey legs, and they provide a lifeline for people, some with hidden disabilities, who can't walk the massive grounds.

Does Disney offer discounts for disabled?

Are there discounts for handicapped and disabled visitors? No, there are not. It's our understanding that Disney feels that there's enough to do in the parks to keep just about anyone entertained. Disney does not offer discounts on that basis.

Does Disney offer a disability discount?

As part of this commitment, the Disability Access Service (DAS) is a program offered at the Disneyland Resort theme parks to assist Guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability. View Frequently Asked Questions.

How do you get special treatments at Disney World?

Do people in wheelchairs get to go in front of the line?

They are both Mainstream Access. And, some attractions have limited number of spots for wheelchairs. Most of those are shows/theaters. In order to make sure that the first people to come with wheelchairs get spots, sometimes the CMs will take the parties with wheelchairs to the 'front of the line' to wait.

Do people in wheelchairs go to the front of a line?

The ADA does not require that the person be moved to the front of the line (although this would be permissible), but staff must provide a chair for him and note where he is in line, so he doesn't lose his place.

Do carers go free at Disney World Florida?

Some time ago I phoned Disney to ask about free entrance for carer / assistant / companion, and they confirmed this was correct. They don't offer this in the American Disney parks. But you do have to buy tickets each day to get the free ones.

Can diabetics skip lines at Disney?

The “DAS Card” stands for Disabilities Access Service, and is available at Disneyland. This card allows for people who are not able to wait in long lines to come back at a designated time and skip to the front of the line. Hypoglycemia as a result of T1D would be the reason given when requesting one of these cards.

What is Disney genie?

What Exactly Is Disney Genie? Disney Genie is a new, FREE tool in the My Disney Experience app at Disney World. You can use this new technology to guide you through the theme parks with tips to help you reduce time in lines, discover Disney magic and take the guesswork out of planning your day.

Do I need genie plus if I have DAS?

I was actually able to use the new Disability Access Service (DAS) alongside the Disney Genie+ service on a recent trip, so I'm happy to share my experiences with you. The short answer is a resounding YES, you can use both services at the same time - they are completely independent.