As I mentioned previously, Disneyland Paris is a wheelchair users paradise due to 99% of the site being accessible down to the final touches and the main park is no exception.
Akin to the majority of theme parks across the world, a large proportion of disabled individuals can skip the ride queue. However, it is worth noting that at Disneyland Paris, it is necessary to pre book the rides that you wish to go on. Whilst this is understandable, it does take the spontaneity element away.
Unfortunately, many of the attractions that one wished to visit i.e. Thunder Mountain were undergoing refurbishment at the time of visiting hence it was only possible to observe from a distance…
Ones attention then turned to wheelchair accessible attractions for which one stood out, Its A Small World. As such, we wandered from Frontierland to Fantasyland. It is clear that accessibility has been at the forefront of construction as drop curbs are present when necessary and surfaces are smooth.
When rolling up to the entrance (or exit) of It’s A Small World, it’s possible to request a wheelchair accessible boat which allows one to board and then simply roll to the front making for a spectacular view inside the attraction…
Before we retreated back to the Newport Bay hotel, one couldn’t resist watching the parks parade. Now, it is worth noting that there are a few ‘areas’ along the route reserved for wheelchair users to gain an unobstructed view. The parade route can get very busy, especially during holidays thus this option is worth it in those cases. However, one decided to brave the crowds on this occasion…
Tomorrow, we return to ones European road trip by heading into Paris, exploring the La Défense district and much more.