EPCOT: A Symbol Guide For Guest Mobility Access At Attractions

Below is a revised version of the Disney symbol guide for EPCOT. It depicts the accessibility of their attractions for Guests needing mobility access. In like manner, the pictorial meanings are the same. However, my version adds color and text to each symbol. Hence, making it easier to read and understand.

Let’s begin with this post about attractions at EPCOT. Additionally, I’ve created individual guides for the other Disney theme parks. These include the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hopefully, you’ll find them helpful in enhancing your overall experience.

First, please review my symbol “Guide To WDW Attractions For Those Requiring Mobility Access” Accordingly, consider this your starting point. Then, begin to truly understand how to enjoy all that Disney World offers for guests regarding mobility access.

My Goal Is To Make This EPCOT Symbol Guide Simple Plus Easier To View On A Mobile Device

Above all, my goal is to make this EPCOT symbol guide simple. Attraction conditions constantly change, so what’s done today may change tomorrow. Therefore, Disney has included references relating to Mobility Access in most but not all attraction guide dialogs.

I will do the same. However, my version will be easier to view on a mobile device. For this reason, I’ll keep it brief and use a few abbreviations in my symbol guide. For instance, Mobility Access: will be MA: and a Cast Member is CM. 

Accordingly, you’ll often notice MA: See a CM in my symbol guide. However, take heed because Cast Members may often suggest other options. For example, by offering a Transfer Device, Transfer Practice Vehicle, or Transfer Access Vehicle. 

Even stopping a moving walkway for safer access could be employed. As a result, these alternatives, when possible, may make it easier to experience the attractions at Disney’s EPCOT. But, most importantly, a Cast Member will get you where you should go safely and efficiently.

There Are Three Guest Relations Locations At EPCOT

There are three Guest Relations Locations at EPCOT. The first Guest Relations window is outside the park at the main entrance on the far RIGHT near the bus stops. The second Guest Relations location is near the park entrance on the LEFT-HAND side as you walk past Spaceship Earth. And last but not least is the Guest Relations location at the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT. It’s beside the Skyliner entrance.

I’ve Started Reviewing Some Of The Attractions In More Detail Regarding Mobility Access And The Symbol Guide

I’ve started reviewing some of the attractions in more detail and writing about them. The Magic Kingdom is the park I chose to begin with because it’s the park I first visited years ago. I have a sentimental attachment to it. Thus, I’ll be focusing my efforts here for now.

Click on any attraction link highlighted in blue, which designates those I’ve documented. Accordingly, it will direct you to a review of that attraction regarding mobility access and the symbol guide. Eventually, I plan to review all the attractions at the four Disney theme parks. However, it will take some time but keep checking my progress.

Abbreviations Listed Below For Each Of The Four EPCOT Neighborhoods Used In My Guide

• The Four EPCOT Neighborhoods:
  • World Celebration (WC)
  • World Discovery (WD)
  • World Nature (WN)
  • World Showcase (WS)

Must Be Ambulatory To Enter These Attractions (Mobility Access Symbol)

• No attractions meet this criterion

May Remain In Wheelchair/ECV At These Attractions; However, You Can Get Out And Be Seated If You Prefer

• Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival (WC)
• Journey Into Imagination With Figment (WC)
• Awesome Planet (WN)
• Journey of Water Inspired By Moana (WN)
  • MA: Self-guided interactive outdoor trail that explores the wonders of water.
• SeaBase (WN)
• Turtle Talk With Crush (WN)
• CANADA: Far and Wide (WS)
  • MA: Enter through the path on the RIGHT next to Le Cellier Steakhouse.
• CHINA: Reflections of China (WS)
• FRANCE: (WS)
  • Palais du Cinéma
    • MA: Enter the LEFT side of the entrance hallway.
• NORWAY: Meet Anna and Elsa (WS)
• THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE: (WS)
  • MA: See a CM at the entrance to access the second floor.

You Must Transfer From Wheelchair/ECV And Then To Ride Vehicle

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (WD)
  • MA: See a CM/Transfer Access Vehicle.
• Mission: SPACE (WD)
  • Green Mission (Less Intense)
    • MA: See a CM/Transfer Device.
  • Orange Mission (More Intense)
    • MA: See a CM/Transfer Device.
• Test Track (WD)
  • MA: See a CM/Transfer Practice Vehicle.
• Soarin‘ Around the World (WN)
  • MA: See a CM at the entrance.
• NORWAY: (WS)
  • Frozen Ever After
    • MA: See a CM/Transfer Device.

Must Transfer To A Standard Wheelchair If Not Already In One. All ECV Riders Must Transfer To A Standard Wheelchair Or Be Ambulatory

• Living with the Land (WN)
• The Seas with Nemo & Friends Attraction (WN)
• MEXICO: (WS)
  • Gran Fiesta Tour/3 Caballeros
    • MA: Follow signs to the designated load area, then be ambulatory and able to step into and out of the boat.
• FRANCE: (WS)
  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
    • MA: See a CM for directions at the entrance.

You Must Transfer To A Standard Wheelchair, And Then To A Ride Vehicle (Mobility Access Symbol)

• Spaceship Earth (WC)
  • MA: Enter through the exit on the RIGHT or the LEFT.

In Conclusion, I Will Continue Updating My EPCOT Mobility Access Symbol Guide As Necessary

In conclusion, I will continue updating this mobility access symbol guide as necessary from this point forward. For instance, I’ll update the attractions list whenever a new attraction comes to EPCOT. Similarly, I’ll remove it from the list when no longer relevant.

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