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The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2003
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Disney-MGM Studios Disability Attraction Access

Certain attractions require Guests to transfer from their wheelchairs to a ride system either by themselves or with the assistance of a member of their party. Walt Disney World® Resort hosts and hostesses are not permitted to physically assist Guests in transferring from their wheelchairs.

Auxiliary Entrance Limitations
Some attractions have auxiliary entrances to offer Guests in wheelchairs or with service animals a more convenient entrance to the attraction. Auxiliary entrances are not intended to bypass waiting lines. Guests with disabilities and up to five members of their party may enter through these entrances. The rest of the party should use the main entrance.

Parade Route and Show Areas
Because of Guest demand, viewing spaces cannot be reserved or guaranteed. Parties larger than six will be asked to separate and reunite afterward. Guest Relations can provide information on show times and other special events on the day of each visit.

The Great Movie Ride (Slow-moving vehicle)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. A host or hostess will direct Guests in the preshow area. Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles will need to transfer to the ride vehicle or a standard wheelchair that will be provided upon request by the host/hostess at the boarding area.
Note: Portions of this attraction may be too intense for some Guests. Due to the nature of the experience, Guests with service animals should check with a host or hostess at this attraction.

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Contact a host or hostess before entering the attraction or waiting in line. Recommended arrival time is at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of the show.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

ABC Sound Studio (Audio Sensory Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. A host or hostess will advise Guests on the best placement of wheelchairs for maximum view and comfort during this presentation. This attraction contains segments in total darkness and requires Guests to wear headphones to fully experience the binaural audio effects. Certain special effects may be too intense for some Guests.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

Disney's DOUG LIVE! (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should proceed along the ramp at the left side of the theater entrance to the turnstiles. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

Star Tours (Turbulent simulator-type thrill ride)
Guests must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair and then from the wheelchair to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. Wheelchairs may be brought into the Star Tours vehicle where Guests will be required to make a diagonal transfer to the vehicle seat. Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles will need to transfer to a standard wheelchair that will be provided upon request by the host/hostess at the beginning of the queue. For safety and comfort, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride. Expectant mothers should not ride.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 40 inches to ride this attraction. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

Restaurants and Snacks
Min and Bill's Dockside Diner (Counter service): Use the first register on the left
Starring Rolls Bakery (Counter service): Use the first register on the left

Jim Henson's Muppet*Vision 3D (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. A host or hostess will admit Guests past the turnstiles.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Reflective captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations† to obtain an activator.

Backlot Theater (Live theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Contact a host/hostess at the right side of the theater entrance for instructions. Recommended arrival time is at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of the show.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" Movie Set Adventure (Playground)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should follow the standard queue to the designated access gate. The rough surface of the attraction floor may make maneuvering challenging for Guests using wheelchairs. The upper level and many of the play pieces are available to those Guests who are able to leave their wheelchairs. This attraction is not recommended for Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles.

Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Tour (Tram-like vehicle with rocking motion)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. Guests using wheelchairs should stay to the right when entering the attraction and proceed to the designated entrance gate. Notify a host or hostess for boarding instructions. Guests may leave their wheelchairs (which will be folded and loaded onto the shuttle) or ride in a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Guests should be in good health and free from motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride.
NOTE: Guests may get wet when passing through Catastrophe Canyon.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

Backstage Pass (Tour)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. Guests using wheelchairs should stay to the right while entering the attraction. Because of the nature of the experience, this attraction can only accommodate a limited number of Guests using wheelchairs per tour. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations† to obtain an activator.

Restaurants and Snacks
Toy Story Pizza Planet (Counter service): Use first register on the right
Studio Catering Co. (Counter service): Use first register on the right
ABC Commissary (Counter service): Use first register on the left

Bear in the Big Blue House (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Reflective captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.

The Magic of Disney Animation (Theater presentation and tour)
Guests must transfer from ECVs to available wheelchairs to experience the attraction.
Guests should enter through the standard queue. Guests utilizing Electric Convenience Vehicles will need to transfer to a standard wheelchair that will be provided upon request by the host or hostess at the building entrance.
Reflective captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations to obtain an activator.

"The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" (Rapid-dropping ride)
Guests must be able to transfer from wheelchairs to board the attraction.
Proceed through the standard queue. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance. For safety and comfort, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this ride. Expectant mothers should not ride.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 40 inches to ride this attraction. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
Guest-activated captioning is available on selected video monitors in this attraction. Please visit Guest Relations† to obtain an activator.

Theater of the Stars (Live theater presentation)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction.
Guests using wheelchairs should access the theater via the ramp located on the left of the attraction. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance. Recommended arrival time is at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start of the show.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.

FANTASMIC! (Nighttime entertainment spectacular)
Guests may remain in wheelchairs or ECVs to experience the attraction
Proceed through the standard queue keeping to the far right side. Contact a host or hostess for additional assistance.
Assistive-listening devices that amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
Reflective captioning system is available. Contact a host or hostess at the attraction for assistance.

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (Loud, high-speed roller coaster-type ride with upside-down loops)
Guests must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair and then from the wheelchair to experience the attraction.
All Guests proceed through the standard queue. A host or hostess will direct Guests in boarding. Guests using Electric Convenience Vehicles will need to transfer to an available standard wheelchair that will be provided upon request by the host/hostess at the attraction entrance. If emergency evacuation of this ride is needed, Guests must negotiate stairs and walk through narrow passages or wait to be evacuated. For safety and comfort, Guests should be in good health and free from heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Guests using wheelchairs will be required to transfer to the ride vehicle within a 30-second timeframe.
NOTE: There is a minimum height requirement of 48 inches to experience Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Also, the safety restraints on this attraction may not fit all body shapes or sizes. Because of the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.

Resturants and Snacks
Rosie's All-American Cafe (Counter service): Use first register on the right

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