Is Disney Magic Really for All??? Exploring Park Accessibility for Diverse Guests
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Is Disney World plus size friendly? Wheel chair accessible? Disability- friendly? Does it have places to rest, hydrate and cool down?
Join us on a heartfelt and informative journey through Disney parks as we assess the accessibility for everyone, including wheelchair users, plus-size individuals, and those sensitive to temperature and humidity. Discover how Disney strives to accommodate guests of all backgrounds, ensuring magical experiences for everyone. Together, let's explore the park's inclusive features, hidden gems, and areas for improvement to make Disney truly a place where dreams come true for all! ✨
Resources I mentioned in this video:
Pammy Parks' individual ride reviews: www.pammieplus...
Scooter Rental I Used (has drop off and pick up from hotel) www.webreserv....
I am gonna love this series! I have anxiety regarding travel for plus sized people. Disney is the one place I don’t have to worry about because they are super plus-sized friendly
I have a larger top and I was in line at a universal studios Harry Potter ride and two staff members came over and asked me to come with one of them while the other one kept my spot in line and they put me in a “test seat” to make sure the bar would click into place. I thought that was cool of them so I didn’t wait in line to just not be able to even ride. I was able btw lol
I really like how a lot of theme parks with particular seating are now leaving a "tester" seat at the entrance so you can see if you'll fit in the seat before waiting in line.
I sought these "test seats" out at Universal Studios Japan and they were fantastic, so you don't spend ages lining up thinking you would be fine. And this is good even for taller people, or people with long legs, not just plus size.
What a good idea they should have test seats at all the parks
1st world problems
I loved the test seats. Especially for chest restraints my chest is often an issue
Just a few thought from a 19 year cast member which 15 years of that was in Epcot and sweated my life away as a plus size person in Florida heat 😂😬. There are always places for a/c! Cutting through gift shops is on of my biggest was around the heat. A good place to get out of the heat and calm down is also Baby Care. Yes, babies, however it’s a nice quiet place that typically has a a few tables and chairs and it’s never really very busy and also has a place to fill water bottles. Starbucks locations will give you free iced water along with having those filling stations around the parks. Bring your own sunscreen. We run out of that so fast and I’ve seen so many guest have to go without. You will always be able to get a Manula wheelchair (possibly exception being NYE). Electric ones are limited and do run out but you have an option of joining a waitlist in the meantime. So far the only ride I couldn’t make work (I’m 5’3 and about 280) Flight of Passage. Mine Train was right but I did it. Haven’t yet done Guardians or TRON. My calves were why Flight of Passage didn’t work for me. Anna is right about the discreteness of the cast when you can’t ride. I have an idea it would work going into it so I was ok. Plus you have to bend your knees and that angle want going to work for my cause of my knees being bad. Another thing I want to mention is the “quiet seasons” meaning less crowded are usually mid January to the beginning of March and the end of August through maybe mid October. Just wanted to share a few thoughts I had while watching! Hope you all decide to take a chance on us and have a magical time! ❤ -Amy
Disney is one of those places you have to prepare for physically. Like if you're not a regular walker you better start prior to going. You can't go from inactive to walking 5-10 miles a day without misery. Good video!
I have pretty significant physical challenges, and I love theme parks. I wish more people did content that was high-quality, relatable and fun like this! Love you!
Thank you so much for this! My personal experience with coaster-type rides is that my thighs don't fit in the (bucket or individual) seats as that's the widest part of my body. But you are absolutely right--the employees are very courteous and gracious when it comes to these issues or if you are in a wheelchair. Thanks again--this was so helpful!
Love it! One suggestion, maybe include accessibility under Terrain because that might already cover how you are accessing the locale (walking, wheelchair, etc). Then change A to Activity. Then you could discuss accommodations, physicality, and exertion.
Ooh I like that. Maybe change e to experience? Based on how people are treated? I’m going to noodle this
As a paraplegic who has sometimes...questionable experiences at Disney, thank you for this!
Thanks for the tea!!! Really loved this video and thought it was really helpful. I'd actually love a more in-depth video on a Disney park-by-park basis with ride reviews, tips , hotel reviews, size inclusivity of the clothing you can buy at the parks, etc. Looking forward to the next video in the series!
Thank you Anna for mentioning how small the rides at Universal are ❤ I really wanted to go on the Harry Potter ride and was mortified when I couldn’t fit. My friend and daughter still rode it while I went and sat outside. Sadly Universal is cheaper than Disney (California) so we always end up at universal when we visit the USA. You have made me feel better today xxxxxx
"BODIES ARE WEIRD" YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!
THIS WAS GREAT! 🎉 thank you for sharing this ❤ I had a very embarrassing situation on our local park bumper cars where I couldn’t get the safety bar down. Unlike the Disney cast, the teenagers 🙄 working at the park were not discrete nor had the skills to shut their mouths about it, and I had to walk all the way back through the line to leave. So I appreciate you Anna and all your compassion . i’m going to Hawaii in a couple of months and being a plus size person. I have very much appreciated your tips and tricks. And also you have given me so much confidence in myself and being OK with clothing. ❤
Disney is super accessible and inclusive! ❤ The walking is definitely the hardest part for most everyone.
I was in a wheelchair for part of the day (it’s a long story) at Epcot, and it’s surprisingly hilly from the perspective of someone in a wheelchair who’s not used to/conditioned to using a wheelchair. My sister was pushing me, and when we were going down an incline it took the both of us resisting it to keep me from flying down the hill 😂😂
I pushed a dear friend at Epcot! It was so challenging! Plus getting on the monorail they told me I needed to pusher her up the ramp! OMGOSH! It's a great memory! To crowd started cheering "go go go go"!
I don't know if anyone mentioned it already, but water is actually free. It's only bottleled water that has a cost. You can ask for a cup for free at any of the Quick-service restaurants, and many have a little station set up with water already in cups.
I ALMOST didn't fit on Rise of the Resistance. My hubby got finally got my seatbelt buckled, and we were OK. Scary, though! I'm ~475 and 5'6". But, most of Disney World is VERY accessible. :) We used mobility scooters, and even the buses were accessible.
Also - renting wheelchairs and ECVs is available at the parks, but it's usually a better deal with ScootAround or Buena Vista Rentals, and they will deliver it straight to your hotel (Disney or not)
Thank you Anna! I have never been much of a Disney person- I went to the park in CA when I was 12 and that was eons ago- but now with your recommendations and the nasty words from a politician who wears white galoshes I’m changing my mind. I love your enthusiasm! Take care and love to you and John and Data! 😊❤️
I went in 2017 with my family. I’m 5’8 and wear a 26/28. When we were checking into our hotel (The Polynesian) the cast member helping us was very similar to my size. I simply asked “are there any rides or attractions that I won’t be able to ride due to my size. She simply said “I’m so glad you asked at check-in! I would’ve felt horrible if you were anxious about it the whole time. I’m sure you will fit in them all; but, you may be a little uncomfortable riding is Flight of Passage.” She was right: I would’ve been stressing the entire time AND I rode all of the rides. 😊
U r amazing
Please keep up the good work. You r so valuable. Thank you young lady
U may not realize this fact but you are helping change lives
I wish you could get your own tv show a la Dr Phil
As a plus size traveler, your series is a godsend!! Thanks for thinking about doing this channel for us! So very useful.
Disney will give you a free cup of water at every single quick service restaurant.
I love this so much! Please do one for all the theme parks you love and vacation spots like national parks etc because this is sooo helpful. Thank you Anna and Jon❤❤❤
This video is helpful! I recently went to Disney and was pleasantly surprised at their inclusiveness to my body and my poundage! Would recommended to any pounded bodied people and if you have anxiety about your body, leave it at the gates of Disney! ONLY issue is the sun as I feel I obtain more sun than others due to my body having more area to cover, so I recommend bringing an umbrella for the sun, which doubles in use if it rains!
Anna❤ Thank you.
God bless you.
If not too intrusive it would help to know what size you wear top and bottom for example. I feel like it’s hard to tell on camera. But overall what a wonderful video with incredible insight to the insecurities I have and I’m sure many do too. This was an awesome video ❤
Really, really looking forward to this series. Thank you for doing it.
We’ve watched a lot of UA-cam videos on Disney and yours hands down was the best and most informative!! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see more!
Disney also provides free water at most of the quick service locations! I always ask for three of four with ice and fill my water jug!
Could you do a video on your shoes that you wear to the parks ?
Congratulations on your adventure channel. You provide a lot of information that any larger person might be concerned about when planning a travel destination. In short "you go girl" 😊😊😊
I would love to see the TEA on Universal.
If you’re over 55, which I will be when we go to Disney World this summer…. it’s definitely still enjoyable.
There are enough places for you to sit down if you get tired of walking, and enough shows, indoor dining, and stores for you to get out of the sun.
I love Disney World!!💕💕
Under 65 is still young imo I hope you had an amazing time ❤
You put my mind at ease. Thank you so much for this video!
I love all of your videos u dont just say "heres these clothes". U research, go in great detail, and you make everything so fun. Even serious topics you explain both sides of situations. I think u are one of my favorite youtubers on the planet. Thank you gor taking the effort and time. Id rather watch u then tv haha❤
Loving this new channel
This was great! I found it so helpful, and I appreciate the realistic expectations that you seem to have. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video!!! We are getting to plan a Disney vacation and being in a bigger body always makes me very self conscious when it comes to rides. Thank you for your honesty and positive attitude when it comes to amusement parks ❤
This review was AMAZING! Thank you for being you and enabling lots of people to live loud! ❤
"Go out and see the world." This is what I desperately want to do. 🙏💙
I just stumbled upon your channel last night and I love it! Thank you so much for this video. I am going to Disney for Thanksgiving with my family and 8 year old son. I had just assumed I wouldn’t be able to ride anything because I can’t fit most of the rides at Six Flags! You have made my day letting me know that Disney is plus size friendly. I literally just tell most folks I don’t like rides because I usually can’t fit…I am extremely excited to know I can enjoy rides with my son at Disney!!! ❤🎉
I think Disney does a great job of catering to very small children, plus size people and disabled people (really everyone). I imagine it’s very hard to design something for a plus sized adult and a child 38” tall safely. Overall they really make the effort. Universal is really for people 8+ years old and is not size inclusive
This is super helpful! I did want to ask. How do you prepare your feet for Disney? I went to Disneyland a couple years ago and my feet got blotchy and swollen and painful after 8 hours at the park. Is there anything you would do shoe wise or prep wise to avoid that?
These series are so good! I'm not plus size (amymore) but have been following you for years. I wish I had this sort of info when I was plus size. However, I do have family and friends that are plus size so this is great for helping me Plan vacations/ trips with them ❤
First time viewer! I'm so excited to watch these videos, thank you so much for them. I was already plus size last time I went to Disney and had no problems, but that was 6 years ago and my body has changed a lot, videos like this are really helpful to me.
Oh my goodness you are so cute ! Thank you for being so honest and informative!
Love this! And LOVE Pammie Plus Parks!
Thank you!
I think it’s unfair Disneyland allows massive SUV sized rascals but won’t allow guests to use hoverboards, skateboards, bikes, scooters inside the park.
I understand that some people, for whatever reason, need to use scooters/wheelchair/strollers in Disney Parks. I do wish those guests would observe the rules of the road and keep those slower moving vehicles on the right side of foot traffic lanes. It would be a courtesy to the able bodied guests that walk more quickly.
can we do one of these at Universal? :)
As a person of size myself, i could only ride a couple coasters at my local amusement park. I hot mad. I think its for safety though and not designed to specifically exclude the pleasantly plump. I know you didn't say this but it feels like this ehrn you go to a tife and dont fit
Just got back I did one day of walking then used a scooter the next day. Everything I went on I fit. ❤ loved the experience can't wait to go back some time
Thank you for this channel! It is truly needed! I’m a Beautiful “Fluffy” person as well. I was looking for this type info back in 2021 for our family Disney Trip. Keep it up! Really love the content! Thxs!
Thnx for your candidness ❤ apreciate the video 😊
Thank you for sharing all the tips and information bout Disney world. You look so cute
Your videos inspire me to travel and they’re soooo helpful! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
Thank you for the Pammie Plus Parks shout out. I've been watching her videos for a while. My only issue is taking the Auto Train down to sunny FL. Still wobbly about train travel as a plus size lady.
Ok, I love this!!!! This type of content is so needed!!
You can actually ask for water for free from any concession. Unfortunately it is Florida water unless you go to Starbucks where it is all filtered water but still free.
This is why I always bring a brita-filtered water bottle. I can get the ice water from any quick service location, pour it into my brita bottle, and then I have ice-cold AND good-tasting water
Love this video format! Thanks, Anna! Great job!!!!
Entertaining and informative. Not bad at all! Very impressed for being the first of this kind of video!
I loved this video!! I am excited to see what you do next!
You're creating super helpful content. Thank you
I went to Disneyland for the first time in 30 years a few weeks ago. Because of my disability, my husband was pushing me in a wheelchair. Everything went very smoothly--especially because I got a DAS pass. Next time, I'm going to take my electric scooter. The only part that concerns me a bit is navigating through the crowds.
Disney also offers free wheel chairs from the parking lots to the front of the parks
Like this!! Looking forward to more in this series! 👍
So much thoughtful and insightful information. Thanks!
What rides were you able to get on ? I'm going tomorrow and im nervous 🙃
Excellent video! Very useful information ❤ Please do this for other vacation destinations too!!
I'm so excited for this! My husband and I were wondering about this the other day!!!
At 0:29 good idea
I love the concept of this channel, Anna. I wish it was available a year ago. Thank you!!
yes
Went in November the best time of year
Amazing video, thank you so much and please do more !
Great tea! Thanks!
Thank you for this video. Love this.
I live in FLorida and she's spot on with the summer months. I've been here 23 years, and my body still hates the humidity. But if you have high humidity and high temps you're in trouble. You sweat out all your liquids...so you don't realize how easily you're dehydrating. I wouldn't recommend summer Disney to everyone...some can handle that extreme in temps, but others can't.
I love the reminder that not all Plus Size bodies are the same.
More of this please!!
I love this!
Yay thanks for sharing these tips!
Loved it !!! Thank you 💕
Great video! Thanks!
I’d love to go to Disney at some point. I definitely would need an electric wheelchair. How did your battery handle it? Was there anywhere to charge up?
Love your tshirt! ❤
This is insanely helpful Anna!! Thank you!!!
Thankyou for this video!
Love this idea so much 💜💜
Great info.. Great video! How about a tour of Austin, I did not get to visit Austin when I was in Texas, was in the Dallas area and drove to San Antonio which was great. Texas is so beautiful , please show us around your favorite parts of Texas1
One correction is regarding the use of a wheelchair. I personally saw somebody cut the entire line and get straight to the front of the line in MK because they were in a wheelchair and for no other reason, however, I didn’t have an issue with it. I’d rather wait in line a little longer than need to use a wheelchair. So I'm okay with it.
PS. Your hair is freaking adorable in this video!!! Do you have hair tutorials?
How many steps a day do you need to be prepared to walk? I know it depends on what you do but on average.
Helping the voluntarily disabled, should be just that. Voluntary.
Thank you for this!
I LOVE you choice of wording ! And thank you for this video and your honesty! You gained a new follower. Ps… where did you get your shirt from ?
Really good information ✌🏻
How would you compare Disney World to Disney Land for the TEA?
Disney is the absolute best. I literally always tell everyone how accessible it is. I don’t love the changes they’ve made the the accessibility lines though.
Does anyone know if six flags is going to be embarrassing as far as these categories?
My heads up for Universal, if the Jimmy Fallon ride is still there, the tester seats seat belt is waaaaay smaller than the actual ride, which sucked