accessibility Articles and News Stories


Do the New Procedures for Disney’s Disability Access Pass Truly Assist Park Goers?

The Walt Disney World website states “Disney Parks have an unwavering commitment to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment and accessible experiences for our Guests.” But do the changes to the DAS system truly uphold this claim? Disability Access Service (DAS) is a program offered at Disney theme parks to assist guests who are unable to Do the New Procedures for Disney’s Disability Access Pass Truly Assist Park Goers?

Author about to soar with Dumbo

Accessible Fantasyland: Part 2

When I first started visiting WDW it often was an exploration to find out the accessible features and methods for best getting around and having a good time while visiting in my wheelchair.

The Magic Kingdom castle glows with purple hues

Accessible Fantasyland: Part 1

One of the wonderful things about Walt Disney World is that it is so accessible that even fabulous fantasies can come true for anyone. Fantasyland may be one of the older parts of this classic theme park, but it is largely accessible to people with disabilities and wheelchair users like myself.

Why Aren’t Newer Disney Attractions More Accessible?

One of the things that has surprised me to learn in recent years is that some of the Walt Disney World attractions that I struggle most with accessibility due to my wheelchair and physical disabilities, are not the older classic attractions but ones built in the late 90s or even in the last few years.

Author Kelly Mack at the Reverse Waterfall Fountain in EPCOT

When Will Disney Update Classic Attractions for Accessibility?

As we passed the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act last summer and WDW began celebrating their 50th anniversary in October, I started wondering: why have so many classic attractions have not been updated for accessibility over the years?