How Disney Cruise Line Serves Guests With Disabilities

If you or someone in your party is traveling in a wheelchair or has any special needs while on the Disney Cruise Line, here are some things you'll want to know to make your vacation more enjoyable. As always, don't hesitate to let one of our agents know prior to your trip if you have any special requests.

Staterooms

There are wheelchair-accessible staterooms and suites equipped for guests with disabilities. 
These staterooms include:

• Minimum 32-inch doorways
• Ramped bathroom thresholds
• Open bed frames
• Added phones in the bathroom and nightstand
• Bathroom and shower handrails
• Fold-down shower seats
• Hand-held shower heads
• Lowered towel and closet bars
• Emergency Call Buttons
  
  

Please note: all staterooms are non-smoking.

If you or someone in your party requires a wheelchair throughout the cruise, you must make provisions for use of that wheelchair prior to the cruise.

Pools
Transfer tiers are provided at one of our feature pools. You can ask a cast member at the pool or at Guest Services for more information. There are also plenty of splash zones to cool off without using the pools.


Castaway Cay
Sand wheelchairs are available at Castaway Cay. 

Common Area Restrooms On Board

• Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available in the shipboard common areas. 

Other Amenities

• Assistive Listening Systems are available in the main theaters and show rooms. 
• Closed captioning is available for stateroom televisions and selected onboard video monitors. 
• American Sign Language interpretation is available for live performances on designated cruise dates. 
• Stateroom Communication Kits containing door knock and phone alerts, phone amplifier, bed shaker notification, a strobe light smoke detector and a Text Typewriter (TTY) are available.

Want to receive more information about accommodations for guests with disabilities?

Just let any of our agents know of any special requests in advance of your trip. We'll help you plan the perfect Disney Cruise! 

MagicBands = No More Turnstiles at Park Entrances

MagicBands arrive prior to your trip

Earlier this year, new "MagicBands" were gradually introduced at the Walt Disney World Resort. These bands replace traditional park tickets, and they serve as your resort room key, FastPasses and more.

And now, you'll no longer have to push through a turnstile when you enter the parks. For the first time ever, all Walt Disney World theme park entrances are now completely turnstile-free and will be using the MagicBands with green light touchpoints instead! 

Ceremony marking the end of turnstiles. source: DisneyParksBlog

 

Hold your MagicBand to the touchpoint for access

Among the many conveniences of the MagicBands, no more turnstiles means easier access for guests with strollers or wheelchairs. 

You can read all about the new MagicBands by clicking here.
And our agents will walk you through the process so you know just what to expect on your next Walt Disney World vacation.

So have you had the chance to use the new MagicBands? 
What did you think?